Comments on: Get Started: Configure Windows Home Server Remote Access

By: Silvercoupe

Silvercoupe — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:12:46 +0000

I can connect to my WHS from the Internet, log in, upload/download files and launch the WHS console. However I cannot connect to my W7 Ultimate machine. The "Computers" tab on the web interface of the WHS says "Connection disabled". I know I've enabled RDP for this computer and my account is an Admin on the box.

Could this be a port forwarding issue? My ISP blocks Port 80 incoming to my router but 443 is OK (I have to use https: and my domain name).

By: Tablet Pc

Tablet Pc — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:28:29 +0000

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By: Cliff

Cliff — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:30:17 +0000

Hi, I can login to my home server from the internet but get IE cannot display the webpage error if try from a networked PC in the house. Any ideas?

By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:53:41 +0000

No – "Windows Home Server includes a built-in dynamic DNS client feature that binds your personalized domain name to the external IP address that is assigned by your ISP."

http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/7/2/272d...

By: joey1211

joey1211 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:32:26 +0000

Do you need a external static ip from your isp for Remote Access to work or will WHS update the settings on homeserver.com automatically on a dynamic connection?

By: Evan

Evan — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:57:44 +0000

Are you using IE? I had to use only IE.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:03:56 +0000

When I set up remote access, I get stuck on the "Sign In To Windows Live" dialog. I have successfully set up remote access and tested it with my IP address, however, I can't set up a domain name because the wizard just freezes on this screen with only the "Cancel" button available.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:32:14 +0000

What good is Windows HOME Server if you can't use it to remote access Windows 7 HOME computers? That non only sucks but its tantamount to false advertising!

MS could have made $150 from me because I was going to buy their 3-pack Windows 7 product and upgrade 3 home PCs. But not going to do that if none of them will be able to be controlled remotely. How. Dumb.

By: Need help setting up remote access on WHS - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net

Need help setting up remote access on WHS - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:18:53 +0000

[...] 4300 router, and a Acer Aspire H340 home server. I tried following these two guides with no luck. http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/06/2…remote-access/ http://www.homeserverland.com/wiki/w…00-router.aspx I also tried changing the firmware on my [...]

By: Evan

Evan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:56:18 +0000

This guide should be updated to tell people that if you can't see the Computers Tab, you need to login using IE. Remote Connection does NOT work with Firefox.

By: Gerry Jemitus

Gerry Jemitus — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:33:10 +0000

Hi, I am trying to figure out if WHS will do the following: Allow my small 3 man office to share database files on the server both at the office and remotely. (there would only ever be 1 remote session at a time). I know I could download the database files to the client, and then reload back to the server, but that's no good for two simultaneous users. The database app is written in Alpha 5 v9 if that's relevant. Many thanks Gerry

By: Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:52:38 +0000

Hi Bill

Many thanks for your comment – have updated the guide with the final piece of home computer configuration. Love the Squidoo page – great collection of resources!

Best wishes
Terry