Run the http://www.canyouseeme.org test at home from the PC you want to
access with RDP. If TCP Port 3389 is open on your firewall the test will
pass. If not the test will fail.

Also, have you tested this over your home LAN, ie. call from another PC
using the private LAN IP of the PC you want to remotely access?

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.or...ams/Basic.html

More troubleshooting help...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.or...eshooting.html

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"elziko" <elziko@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:ui19Aut5FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Well if your trying to use the web based Remote Desktop method you need
>> both TCP Port 80 (IIS) and TCP Port 3389 (RDP) open on your home
>> firewall. Also be aware your personal home ISP may block TCP Port 80
>> because running a web server violates the terms of service you agreed to
>> when you signed up with them.
>
> I seem to be able to run a web server no problems!
>
>> Why even use the web based method if the normal RD method was working for
>> you?
>
> I'm not using the web based method. I have just set up a web server
> though. The only reason I did a telnet to port 80 was because its the
> first time I've tried a telnet and wanted to see a successful connection
> before I tested the RDP port! Sorry for any confusion.
>
> TIA
>