RDP connections

[RodBecky]

Calling all IT/Tech Support experts...

Does anyone use their hotspot for remote desktop (RDP) connections?

I have been researching going full time, but need to ensure I have a fast enough service that I can connect to the corporate office via RDP. The good news is I would have the remote workstation so that the heavy data lifting would be done on the other side and I would only be using the thin client. (My apologies if this is too much tech speak.)

I am looking at the Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L and realize that campground and other free wifi may need to be used from time to time. The promoted speeds for 4G look good, I would just like to confirm that this is actually being used and get any feedback.

Also, if anyone tried this with 3G or Satellite, please let me know. I am not sure 3G or Satellite would be fast enough.

Thanks,
Rod

[trackman]

Verizon jetpac will work great. You will be able to download and print just as you do at home. Speed is great.Just be sure you are in a spot to recieve a good verizon signal.

[JManatee]

I use RDP over my wireless card and hotspots all the time. I also use VNC through Zebedee all the time... Sometimes they can be a little slow but it works great

[John Hilley]

3G is adequate speed.

[Alan24601]

It is less expensive over time to get the iPad form Verizon and tether to it. A Gb is $10 using the iPad.

[RodBecky]

Thank you for the feedback. I was looking at getting an Ipad too, so will definitely check out the tethering.

Cheers,
Rod

[vsheetz]

I use VNC and Hamachi to remotely access a computer at home that is controlling a ham radio station, plus Skype to handle the voice. Works well over limited bandwidth connections.

If you are not knowing of Hamachi, it is a VPN software that uses a mediation server to establish peer-to-peer connections over UDP. Works like a SIP server - sets up the comms between the end points, then the end points comm directly thereafter. Eliminates issues of inbound connections.