Remote desktop access via RDP vs. 'services'?
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So... we have a need to remotely access a desktop PC through a firewall to access a particular program that has to be run locally on that computer.
Basically rather than having to go on site every time we need to update that particular program (gate access controller software), we'd like to be able to remote in and do the work from the comfort of home (being lazy volunteers who have actual lives and would rather not have to drive up there and sit in a machine room to do the membership updates).
Assuming Windows 10 on the 'local' (target) PC, and something capable of running an RDP client on the other end... would we be better off setting up some sort of tunneling through the firewall on our router ourselves, or going with some sort of remote desktop 'service' like TeamViewer, SplashTop, etc.? If we do it ourselves, what's the best way to keep things reasonably secure?
FWIW, we do have a static external IP address, if that helps.
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So... we have a need to remotely access a desktop PC through a firewall to access a particular program that has to be run locally on that computer.
Basically rather than having to go on site every time we need to update that particular program (gate access controller software), we'd like to be able to remote in and do the work from the comfort of home (being lazy volunteers who have actual lives and would rather not have to drive up there and sit in a machine room to do the membership updates).
Assuming Windows 10 on the 'local' (target) PC, and something capable of running an RDP client on the other end... would we be better off setting up some sort of tunneling through the firewall on our router ourselves, or going with some sort of remote desktop 'service' like TeamViewer, SplashTop, etc.? If we do it ourselves, what's the best way to keep things reasonably secure?
FWIW, we do have a static external IP address, if that helps.
windows networking windows-10 remote-desktop remote-access
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I'd "test" Teamviewer. It will tunnel automatically and safely, I think most everyone would agree. If you have a NON-home version of W-10, then you could easily use RDP by opening up a port. I would suggest though, if you do RDP that you do NOT use the default 3389 port--choose a different one and then change the RDP listening port in the registry. RDP is certainly the best choice if you can, esp if doing much work on that PC.
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Nov 17 at 17:29
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So... we have a need to remotely access a desktop PC through a firewall to access a particular program that has to be run locally on that computer.
Basically rather than having to go on site every time we need to update that particular program (gate access controller software), we'd like to be able to remote in and do the work from the comfort of home (being lazy volunteers who have actual lives and would rather not have to drive up there and sit in a machine room to do the membership updates).
Assuming Windows 10 on the 'local' (target) PC, and something capable of running an RDP client on the other end... would we be better off setting up some sort of tunneling through the firewall on our router ourselves, or going with some sort of remote desktop 'service' like TeamViewer, SplashTop, etc.? If we do it ourselves, what's the best way to keep things reasonably secure?
FWIW, we do have a static external IP address, if that helps.
windows networking windows-10 remote-desktop remote-access
asked Nov 17 at 16:29
memilanuk
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So... we have a need to remotely access a desktop PC through a firewall to access a particular program that has to be run locally on that computer.
Basically rather than having to go on site every time we need to update that particular program (gate access controller software), we'd like to be able to remote in and do the work from the comfort of home (being lazy volunteers who have actual lives and would rather not have to drive up there and sit in a machine room to do the membership updates).
Assuming Windows 10 on the 'local' (target) PC, and something capable of running an RDP client on the other end... would we be better off setting up some sort of tunneling through the firewall on our router ourselves, or going with some sort of remote desktop 'service' like TeamViewer, SplashTop, etc.? If we do it ourselves, what's the best way to keep things reasonably secure?
FWIW, we do have a static external IP address, if that helps.
windows networking windows-10 remote-desktop remote-access
windows networking windows-10 remote-desktop remote-access
asked Nov 17 at 16:29
memilanuk
2231316
asked Nov 17 at 16:29
memilanuk
2231316
asked Nov 17 at 16:29
memilanuk
2231316
asked Nov 17 at 16:29
memilanuk
2231316
asked Nov 17 at 16:29
memilanuk
2231316
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I'd "test" Teamviewer. It will tunnel automatically and safely, I think most everyone would agree. If you have a NON-home version of W-10, then you could easily use RDP by opening up a port. I would suggest though, if you do RDP that you do NOT use the default 3389 port--choose a different one and then change the RDP listening port in the registry. RDP is certainly the best choice if you can, esp if doing much work on that PC.
– DaaBoss
Nov 17 at 17:29
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I'd "test" Teamviewer. It will tunnel automatically and safely, I think most everyone would agree. If you have a NON-home version of W-10, then you could easily use RDP by opening up a port. I would suggest though, if you do RDP that you do NOT use the default 3389 port--choose a different one and then change the RDP listening port in the registry. RDP is certainly the best choice if you can, esp if doing much work on that PC.
– DaaBoss
Nov 17 at 17:29
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I'd "test" Teamviewer. It will tunnel automatically and safely, I think most everyone would agree. If you have a NON-home version of W-10, then you could easily use RDP by opening up a port. I would suggest though, if you do RDP that you do NOT use the default 3389 port--choose a different one and then change the RDP listening port in the registry. RDP is certainly the best choice if you can, esp if doing much work on that PC.
– DaaBoss
Nov 17 at 17:29
I'd "test" Teamviewer. It will tunnel automatically and safely, I think most everyone would agree. If you have a NON-home version of W-10, then you could easily use RDP by opening up a port. I would suggest though, if you do RDP that you do NOT use the default 3389 port--choose a different one and then change the RDP listening port in the registry. RDP is certainly the best choice if you can, esp if doing much work on that PC.
– DaaBoss
Nov 17 at 17:29
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I'd "test" Teamviewer. It will tunnel automatically and safely, I think most everyone would agree. If you have a NON-home version of W-10, then you could easily use RDP by opening up a port. I would suggest though, if you do RDP that you do NOT use the default 3389 port--choose a different one and then change the RDP listening port in the registry. RDP is certainly the best choice if you can, esp if doing much work on that PC.
– DaaBoss
Nov 17 at 17:29