F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Access your Windows-based server from a distance using remote connectivity.

Access your Windows-based server from a distance using remote connectivity.

Access your Windows-based server from a distance using remote connectivity.

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corboxum
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04-10-2025, 02:57 AM
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Hi everyone, I built a Windows server and am using it remotely with Plex outside the house. I need to: 1) enable the server remotely and log in with my password, 2) keep it running continuously without turning it off, and 3) use it for more than just Plex—like browsing files and folders. I noticed the 'Wake on LAN' feature works well with an Android app, but I can’t log in directly. When I try to log in without a password, Windows prompts me to enter one for the server folder. How do I disable that? For the third point, setting up a VPN is an option, but I’m unsure if it’s the safest choice. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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corboxum
04-10-2025, 02:57 AM #1

Hi everyone, I built a Windows server and am using it remotely with Plex outside the house. I need to: 1) enable the server remotely and log in with my password, 2) keep it running continuously without turning it off, and 3) use it for more than just Plex—like browsing files and folders. I noticed the 'Wake on LAN' feature works well with an Android app, but I can’t log in directly. When I try to log in without a password, Windows prompts me to enter one for the server folder. How do I disable that? For the third point, setting up a VPN is an option, but I’m unsure if it’s the safest choice. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Asianest
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04-11-2025, 11:13 PM
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This approach might suit your needs since PuTTY is user-friendly
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Asianest
04-11-2025, 11:13 PM #2

This approach might suit your needs since PuTTY is user-friendly