I attempted to set up remote access between a PC and Notebook, both using
WinXP Pro SP2 OS and 56K modem for connection.
I had successfully setup the dial-up and the incoming connections for the
respective systems. But when I tried the remote access, problems arised.

...I just got my first laptop and I have successfully set up my desktop and
laptop with RDP and they can see each other fine.  My desktop is hard wired
to a Netgear Wireless Router and the laptop is connected to the router
wirelessly.  They can see each other fine on both the LAN ...

I went through all the steps, and was able to connect remotely while
connected to the same network.
When I try it at home, The screen pops up, with the IP address on top, and
sometimes I get a part of the windows logon box, but it never fully renders.

I want to be able to access my computer remotely, but I don't want the
computer to be on constantly. My plan was to use Power Options to shut the
computer down when it is idle, but I only have the option of Standby or
Hibernate. Neither of these options is viable because I need ...

What's the difference between Remote Assistance, and Application sharing,
(Where you are still able to share control of dekstop)?
Please help, because I would like to know the limitations of each, as I
regularly make alterations to a family member's computer remotely.

Does anyne know of any obvious problems that prevent me from connectin
from my house pc to my work pc via a 2wire bt gateway1800.
Both pc's have XP Pro. Should I be using the dhcp (private NAT) i
address of the computer (172.16.etc) or the ip address allocated to th

Hi, I'm looking for a simple 'Dummies Guide' for setting up Remote Desktop
over the internet.
Both my PC's are using XP Pro (one at home one at work) & both PC's are on
1M Broadband. My work PC is connected to the internet and is linked with a