Remote Desktop from Laptop to Desktop Wirelessly

kiranewens · Mar 25, 2013

Hi,

I am connected to internet from desktop (wired). Desktop is main work horse. I have recently got a laptop gifted.

Now laptop have wireless connection. I want to rdp to my desktop so that I can get working when I am in other room.

What are the options so that I can connect to my desktop from my laptop Wirelessly. Do I need to buy a router or something?

nukemaster · Mar 25, 2013

If they are on the same network, You can just use the built in Windows remote desktop.

Yes, they would generally be connected together on a network with a router(one with wireless in this case)

If you want something with a bit more, try TeamViewer

hang-the-9 · Mar 25, 2013

If you are connected to your network wirelessly, you already should have a router or something. If you are talking about something else or your laptop is not actually connected to anything, yes you should get a wifi router.

kiranewens · Mar 25, 2013

Thank you for your answer.

So I need to buy a wireless router then:
Wired internet => desktop pc => desktop lan card => wireless router => laptop

Please let me know if above flow is correct.

nukemaster · Mar 26, 2013

Internet Modem -> Routers WAN port
Routers LAN ports -> wired PCs
Wireless -> laptops or wireless desktops.

Please make sure you set a password on the router and a good WPA(minimum password[for wireless]. do NOT use WEP as it sucks)

With all this setup, both computers can use the internet at the same time and you can remote control the others on the same network(wired/wireless). While you can connect from outside, I would leave that option off unless you need it.

hang-the-9 · Mar 26, 2013

kiranewens :

The router connects to the modem, then the PC and the laptop both connect to the router. Read the instructions on how to hook it up once you get it.

kiranewens · Mar 26, 2013

Hi,

Thank you for explaining, I will check with my ISP if they provide any solution like I need and will report back.

nukemaster · Mar 26, 2013

Sometimes ISPs want to charge you to rend a router or wireless modem/router combo, but you can do it your self if you wish.

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