Windows 8 In Depth

Configuring Port Forwarding

The last setup step is to make sure that incoming Remote Desktop connections from the Internet make it to the right computer. If your computer connects directly to your cable or DSL modem, you can skip this step. Otherwise, you have to instruct your sharing computer or router to forward Remote Desktop data through to your computer. To be precise, you have to set up your sharing computer or router to forward incoming requests on TCP port 3389 to the computer you want to reach by Remote Desktop.

The procedure depends on whether you are using the ICS service built into Windows or a hardware-sharing router. Use one of the procedures described in the next two sections.

Port Forwarding with a Router

If you are using a hardware ...