How do I connect remotely via the web

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I have setup both of my xp computers to allow remote
access which included setting them up for web access.
Once I log onto the web via my ISP, I activate remote
access and now what?

What address do I use to connect my laptop to my
home computer? Or what have I missed?

Someone point me in the right direction, Please!
 
You need to use the public IP of the host, ie. the IP assigned by your ISP. Keep in mind some ISPs
block TCP Port 80 (IIS)... If the host is behind a firewall/NAT/router then both TCP Port 80 (IIS)
*AND* TCP Port 3389 (Remote Desktop) need to be forwarded to the private LAN IP of the host machine.
If you can connect and get the web login screen simply leave the server address field blank and hit
the connect button.

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