VIDEO Cannot access my machine outside our home internet network

To enable Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections to your computer from outside your local network, you need to properly configure your router's port forwarding settings. Here's how you can troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue you are facing with external access to your Remote Desktop: 1. Check External IP Address: - Ensure you are using the correct external IP address to connect to your computer. Use websites like WhatIsMyIp.com to confirm your WAN IP. 2. Check Port Forwarding: - Log in to your router's settings and confirm that the RDP port (3389 by default) is correctly forwarded to the internal IP address of the computer you want to access. - Make sure to forward both TCP and UDP traffic on port 3389 to the internal IP of your computer running the RDP server. 3. Firewall Settings: - Check your computer's firewall settings to ensure that the RDP port (3389) is allowed for inbound connections. - Create an inbound rule in your firewall to allow traffic on port 3389. 4. Dynamic IP Address: - If you have a dynamic IP address from your ISP, consider using a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service to connect to your computer using a hostname instead of the IP address. 5. Check for External Firewall: - Some ISPs or network providers may block incoming connections on specific ports. Contact your ISP if you suspect they are blocking port 3389. 6. Test Connection: - Use an external network or a mobile hotspot to test the Remote Desktop connection. Confirm you are using the correct external IP address or hostname. 7. Security Considerations: - Remote Desktop connections over the internet can pose security risks. Ensure you have strong passwords and consider using a VPN for additional security. 8. RDP Settings: - Check the Remote Desktop settings on your computer to ensure it is configured to accept RDP connections from outside the local network. 9. Multiple Devices: - If you have multiple devices on your network, ensure that port forwarding is correctly configured for the specific internal IP address of the computer running the RDP server. By following these steps and ensuring proper configuration of your router's port forwarding settings, firewall rules, and RDP configurations, you should be able to establish Remote Desktop connections to your computer from outside your local network.