remote access from home to work

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i have windows xp home edition version 2002. i tried to follow stips to get
host computer ready. it tells me to go into:
control panel
add or remove programs
add/remove windows componets
internet services
details
world wide web service
details
and so on.
I don't have IIS port number 80 that i can find. I just need step by step
details on how to get my computer at work ready for remote access and then to
set up my home computer to get into the work computer.
 
If the work computer is XP, what you need to do is enable the remote desktop. You may also need to open port 3389 in the firewall/router.

How to enable Remote Desktop remotelyWith XP Pro, you can enable the Remote Desktop Web Connection, so that you can start a remote desktop connection from a Web browser. ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/RemoteAccess/enablerdc1.htm

remote desktopA: Remote Assistance will work through any firewall when Port 3389 is opened. When using Windows Messenger, dynamic ports are used in the helper’s ticket. ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/rdesktop.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
i have windows xp home edition version 2002. i tried to follow stips to get
host computer ready. it tells me to go into:
control panel
add or remove programs
add/remove windows componets
internet services
details
world wide web service
details
and so on.
I don't have IIS port number 80 that i can find. I just need step by step
details on how to get my computer at work ready for remote access and then to
set up my home computer to get into the work computer.
 
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