Remote desktop over local network

[FMQ203]

As I mencioned before on the title, I want to know if there is a way to access an other desktop remotely over a local wired network, I mean, without internet involved.

[douchecanoe]

Yep, indeed there is, I use it every other day

Assuming you're using Windows as a host and server, you can use Remote Desktop Connection

You can connect using any version of Windows 7 or 8, but can only connect to computers running Windows 7 Pro, Ultimate, or Enterprise, or Windows 8 Pro or Enterprise

If it's not supported or you're using Linux you can set up a VNC server, I prefer to use TightVNC

After that it's all up to firewall and software configuration, but it's pretty simple and straightforward

[James_McKeane]

You can check here for some software ideas http://alternativeto.net/software/remote-desktop-connection. I have to be 100% honest and say that i've never done a remote desktop connection for the simple fact that i've never needed a reason to. I also would caution to note that TeamViewer may not be able to do LAN connections in the free version https://www.teamviewer.com/en/help/40-Can-TeamViewer-be-used-within-a-local-network-LAN-only.aspx

Good Luck.

[rufee]

You can use windows RD.

Or to save the trouble since all ports are open on LAN just use an older version of realVNC (where you do not need to register) or use tightVNC.

[LargeGeek]

Other than RDP (which is what you should use if you are running WinPro versions)...

I would like to add UltraVNC to the list. I have found it to be less finicky than RealVNC on some networks. But I would try RealVNC first.

[CapnCrunch]

if you're going cross platform, SplashTop is pretty great for accessing computers on the local network. I think there is fee for doing it over the internet though.

[Scheer]

At work I have an old XP Pro machine that I need for the serial port and software support to pull files off an old piece of test gear. I didn't want two computers on the desk so I put it in the closet and use Windows' RDP over LAN and it works just fine.

[lions240]

Yes, in all windows pro or ultimate versions using the windows rdp program you can easily remotely connect.