Can I access IE11 through Remote Desktop?

[anon(7937737)]

MacBook Air - Remote Desktop and IE11

I have a MacBook Air and am going out of town. Need to access remote desktop and use IE11 :-(

Would I need the Microsoft Remote Desktop app and connection settings? Can I access IE11 when I'm logged into Remote Desktop?

Thanks for any help or suggestions. I really don't want to drag a pc around but don't want to create any issues with my beautiful MacBook Air

Pat

 

[cmrobbins42]

Re: MacBook Air - Remote Desktop and IE11

Assuming the Windows PC is a personal device, if it is behind a router you will need to forward the RDP port to your PC otherwise you will not be able to connect from outside your home network.

 

[anon(7937737)]

Re: MacBook Air - Remote Desktop and IE11

The pc at work is Windows 7 professional.

Thanks!

 

[cmrobbins42]

Re: MacBook Air - Remote Desktop and IE11

The pc at work is Windows 7 professional.

Thanks!

If you've never used remote desktop before you may want to check with you IT department to ensure that it is turned on and that you account has remote desktop privileges.

 

[anon(7937737)]

Re: MacBook Air - Remote Desktop and IE11

I use VPN and Remote desktop on the PC when I take it home. I've just never tried to access with my Mac

 

[cmrobbins42]

Re: MacBook Air - Remote Desktop and IE11

I use VPN and Remote desktop on the PC when I take it home. I've just never tried to access with my Mac

You will need the VPN app (or log in via web portal depending on how your organization's VPN is set up) and Microsoft's RD Client on the Macbook.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id715768417?mt=12&at=10l3Vy

 

[cmrobbins42]

Re: MacBook Air - Remote Desktop and IE11

Or if your company is like mine and uses Cisco VPN, you can just use the Mac's built in support for Cicso IPSEC VPN.

Good call. We are stuck with Check Point (ugh).