To access a computer from another location

1. Click the Place Call button.
2. In To, type the computer name or IP address of the remote computer.
3. If the Require security for this call check box is not selected, click it to turn on security.
4. Enter the Remote Desktop Sharing password.

Notes

• Remote Desktop Sharing calls must be secure calls.
• To connect to your computer from a remote location, you must know the IP address of the computer you want to connect with.
• If you use Windows 95 or Windows 98, when the Password dialog box appears, type the Remote Desktop Sharing password. If necessary to log on to the computer, type the computer's logon password in Password.
• If you use Windows NT 4.0, when the RDS Logon dialog box appears, type the user name and password of an administrator account on the computer you want to access. If it is necessary to log on to the computer, on the Control menu, click Send Ctrl+Alt+Del, and then in Password, type the password.

Important: Do not press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard.

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