Remote Desktop Mobile

[ratzz]

Hi guys,

I've searched LOADS of threads but to no avail.

I have installed RDM, but can't get it to connect. The PC is XP PRP, and my laptop connects ok (running Vista), but with the same settings on my MDA III, it refuses with the error:

"Cannot connect. Likely reasons are:
1. Specified computer name or ip does not exist
2. A network error occurred while establishing the connection."

I've checked all my settings, left DOMAIN blank, disabled firewall etc.

Router is a NetGear.

Thanks guys
Ratzz

[fatality88]

Couple of questions... (excuse me if some of these come across quite basic)

Is your laptop that works within your internal network or from an external network?
To what IP address are you trying to connect to (ie. should NOT be an internal 192.168.x.x or 10.3.x.x address)?
Do you have port forwarding or a DMZ enabled on your router?
Are you assigned a static IP address from your provider?

[fatality88]

sorry - bit more info...

how are you trying to connect - wifi? over the air?
if wifi, can you get a general data connection through the router?

[ratzz]

Couple of questions... (excuse me if some of these come across quite basic)

Is your laptop that works within your internal network or from an external network?
Internal
To what IP address are you trying to connect to (ie. should NOT be an internal 192.168.x.x or 10.3.x.x address)?
I used my 'computer name' as I do on my laptop
Do you have port forwarding or a DMZ enabled on your router?
no
Are you assigned a static IP address from your provider?
dynamic


connecting through wi-fi which seems to be running ok

HTH, thanks for the response.

[fatality88]

hmmm...
excuse me if i'm asking silly questions which you may have already tried...
is remote desktop enambled under 'system properties - remote' on the xp machine?
have you tried connecting using the IP address (192.168.whaterver) of the XP machine as opposed to the PC name?

[ratzz]

FANTASTIC!

Worked with the i.p. address

Thanks buddy!!!!

[fatality88]

no problemo...

[coltrek]

I am having the same problems, but I can get a little bit further, I believe connected, but error message,
"The system could not log you on. Make sure your log on and password are correct, etc. With the little magnifing window on the lower right, then is disconnects after a bit. I use the correct password and case that I use to succesfully connect from other computers. I am stumped.

Bill

[chipsxj]

a little late I know......but when I get this error while using GPRS/3G to connect........I just initiate an internet connection using the IE button.....then with that running go to start menu and execute the remote desktop again.......and it connects fine.

a little bit of trouble but that is my work around for it.