In the world of technology, Remote Access is a term used to describe the ability to log on to a network from a distant location. Remote Web Access (RWA) is Microsoft’s terminology for remote access to a local network from a remote location over the web (Internet). It differs from other remote access technologies (for example VPN) as your remote access experience is conducted via a web browser, rather than a remote access application or client.

With RWA, everything on your server (and compatible computers on your local network) can be accessible from anywhere in the world – via a PC, Mac, Tablet or Smartphone.