Changing your Wi-Fi Security Key or Password

If you can’t access your router because your forgot the IP address, Login account, browser problem or your just want a quick way to change your router Wi-Fi security key here’s the good apps name Cisco Network Magic. If you are not aware, Cisco Network Magic is a tool included in your Router’s Driver CD.

If you haven’t installed it then install it now because there are a lot of benefits for having Cisco Network Magic in your Local Area Network. I can’t tell you all about Cisco Network Magic in this post but I’ll discuss on how you could change your Wi-Fi Password in a quick way using Cisco Network Magic.

Here are the steps to change your Router Password or Security key using Cisco Network Magic:

1. Install Cisco Network Magic in your Computer. See to it that your computer is connected to the router Ethernet port.

2. Run the Cisco Network Magic after successful installation

3. In the Network Task window click the Change Wireless Protection menu

4. In the Wireless Protection window click the Change Wireless Security Button

5. In the Wireless Security Settings choose the type of protection you would like to implement in your Network. (If you would choose No Wireless Security then no more keys required)

6. WPA or WPA will prompt your to enter your custom Wireless Network password, just press next to continue.

7. Just wait while the system is updating with the Wireless Settings changes

8. The final notification will tell if your configuration is successful. Your done! Congrats.

DSL Privacy Lock

DSL surfing on the internet will open your privacy door. Hackers will install some keyloggers on your PC to get your privacy info such as your credit card number , online bank or stock account. etc .

DSL Privacy Lock terminate most known keylogger (normal keylogger software or keylogger add by virus). Provide real-time keyboard encryption protection , defeat known and unknown keyloggers.

By using DSL privacy Lock , running most known keylogger will be terminate . running unknown keylogger will get the baffling encryption key or nothing .

DSL Privacy  Lock Full Test: Test On  Free KGB Keylogger. Test on Actual keylogger Test on Firewall Leak Tester Download Now

DSL Privacy Lock Main Features :

• Terminate running most  known keylogger.
• Unknown keylogger (normal keylogger or keylogger add by virus or spyware) will get the baffling encryption key from DSL Privacy Lock or get nothing.

DSL Web hosting

DSL Web hosting is  a   free dynamic dns client program  which in-
cludes a built-in web hosting , let you run  your own web hosting from home on DSL connection with  Dynamic  IP  address, any Internet users could type in your domain and surf on your DSL Web hosting. easy , no banner, quickly and it's free !  New  version support PHP,
PERL, EXE and DLL CGI script. FREE DOWNLOAD

 
On DSL Web hosting main screen ,just fill in your domain name, zoneedit username , password ,and disk directory where your web page store , then press "open host" button ,your  DSL Web hosting will run immediately!

     Your "home page" could be index.htm, index.html, default.htm or default.html.

     If  your firewall ask for "Do you want to allow DSL Webhosting to act as a server",click "yes".

Requirements:

- Windows 95, 98, SE, ME, 2000 and XP
-Direct Internet connect (not connect via proxy nor internet share client).
-Domain name

How to Use DSL Webhosting

     Using DSL Web hosting is very easy, what you need to know is config your domain name on zoneedit step by step !  (If you professional in zoneedit ,bypass all step)

1. You will receive an email from zoneedit which include your username and password.
Copy & Paste the username and password on "DSL Web hosting "  program main screen "Username" and "Password" field.
All username and password need in future by using "DSL Web hosting" are zoneedit.com Signup username and password.

2. Click here to add domain name on zoneedit.com account , type in your domain name and click "Add Zone" button.
Then ,will return the screen below,  record  "Nameserver 1" and "Nameserver 2",in here is   ns14.zoneedit.com and ns18.zoneedit.com.

3. Modify your Domain name  A Record                    Type in your domain name:                                       Type in www and 218.61.138.33 then Press "Add New IP Address" Button.

In the new screen show, click the first "Yes" button.

4. Changing the name servers
(Which show in step 2 ,  maybe ns14.zoneedit.com and ns18.zoneedit.com) for your domain name at the registrar where your domain name is registered.If you don't konw how to do ,Please contact your domain name registrar for assistance.

It should take from 24 to 48 hours for the changes to take effect. "DSL Web hosting" will work after DNS servers updated complete.

5. All Done.
You may let your DSL Web hosting auto run when detect online with one click.

How to Add EXE and DLL CGI Script Support to DSL Webhosting

     Just copy all files in "DSL Webhosting" install directory to
directory where your web page store(maybe "c:\wwwroot\").

That's it. Your DSL Webhosting now supports EXE and DLL CGI
scripts.

How to Add PERL CGI Script Support to DSL Webhosting

 1.  Download PERL (Free)
http://www.activestate.com/Products/ActivePerl/
-->download now!
Select "Windows AS package" 8.3MB and download.

2. Install PERL (the download file), default install.

3. Restart the Windows, Your DSL Webhosting now supports PERL CGI scripts.

How to Add PHP Script Support to DSL Webhosting

     Step by step

1. Download PHP (Free)
http://www.php.net/downloads.php
Select "PHP 5 Release .."
-->"Windows Binaries"
-->"zip package" and download.

2. Extract the download file to "c:\php".

3. Rename  file name "php.ini-dist" to "php.ini" .

Use notepad to open "php.ini" file,find the line below
"; cgi.force_redirect=1"
make change to
"cgi.force_redirect=0" and save.

4. Copy the follows files "php.exe","php5ts.dll","php5isapi.dll" and
"php.ini" from "c:\php" to your windows directory.(typically "C:\Windows" on Windows 95/98/ME,and NT/2000/XP will be "c:\winnt" or "c:\winnt40".)

5. Your DSL Webhosting now supports PHP scripts.

DSL SPEED

DSL Speed is a professional tool that will tweaks and optimize your DSL (e.g., ADSL, G.lite,IDSL,SDSL) connection speed up to max.   

 
DSL Speed Main Features :

• Online verify your ISP's MTU and your DSL (ADSL) unique optimize value.
• Tweaks and optimize your DSL(ADSL)  connection speed up to max, offline and online .
• Faster loading web pages.
• Tweaks DNS errors caching in windows 2000/XP.
• Tweaks ICS in windows 98/SE.
• New in  V6.0 :Spyware disconnect function - let you know which program tries to connect to the internet , and you can terminate the suspected spyware or simply add to black list .

Requirements:
- Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and XP
- PPPoE (e.g.,Enternet300,Enternet 500 RasPPPoE,WinPoET,Bell  Internet Hight Speed, Bell AccessManager , VerizonWinPoet)


Note:
- Windows 98/98SE users need to download Vtcp. 386 fix for 98/98SE before using DSL Speed(Install and reboot for changes to take  effect.):

Verify Site Tip:

You may add the IP addresses of your DNS to the verify site list. For example,in Enternet300 main screen,click on details, both 202.96.64.68 and 202.96.69.38 are DNS server.

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Top 10 Networking Problems and Mistakes

Computer networks bring many good things into the home: more convenient Internet access, sharing of files and printers, additional home entertainment options, and so on. Yet home network technology also poses challenges. Many folks don't know where to start. Things often don't work right the first time. Sometimes, people settle for an inferior setup and never realize the full potential of their home network. The advice below helps you steer clear of these common problems.

1. Can't Decide Which Network Gear You Need

Networks can be built with different combinations of hardware and software. The sheer number of choices overwhelms most beginners, who too often jump at the first "solution" they find. However, setups that perfectly meet the needs of some families just won't cut it for others. Follow the link above to learn more about your options.

2. Network Won't Reach Certain Areas

In many homes, networks won't conveniently reach all of the areas a person needs. This fact surprises many folks. Stringing network cables to some rooms can prove impractical, of course. But even with wireless networks, "cold spots" where Wi-Fi radio signals won't reach corner bedrooms, a study, or a porch are also common. Be ready to make a few concessions in your network installation plan.

3. Computers Can't See Each Other on the Network

You've finished connecting all your network gear to the best of your ability, but nothing works. None of the devices can "see" each other or "talk" to the printer. No error messages are being displayed. You're developing a sneaking suspicion that your network is laughing at you. Relax. Take a step-by-step approach to this problem, and your network will be up and running soon.

4. Computers Can't Get on the Internet

Even when all of the devices in a home can communicate with each other, they may still fail to reach Web sites on the Internet. This, too, is a common problem when first installing a home network. After a simple check of the key network components, you'll be surfing again in no time.

5. Special Devices Won't Join the Network

Many home networks have a "problem child," one computer or device that simply will not cooperate with the others. The device could be a specialized piece of hardware like a game console. It could be a lone wireless computer trying to join a wired network. Or it could be a computer running an old version of Microsoft Windows or running Linux. Whatever the situation, extra care and feeding may be required to get your problem child to behave.

6. Certain Network Applications Won't Function

While other aspects of a home network may work reliably, this does not guarantee success with the next new feature that comes along. Instant messaging, P2P file sharing, and online games are typical problematic applications on home networks. These apps may fail to connect to a "server" or "peer," or they may sit there like zombies and not do anything. Given time and effort, any such problems can be solved. However, solutions often require specific knowledge of how these applications work.

7. Network is Too Slow

For several reasons, a home network might not run fast enough to keep up with a family's needs. They may experience very slow Web page downloads, sluggish or unplayable network games, interminable delays in online chatting/IM applications, and other symptoms of a bad network performance problem. Know what to watch for to avoid this frustrating situation.

8. Network Connections Drop Unexpectedly

A home network may operate flawlessly for a day, a week or a month, but suddenly, at the most inopportune time, something breaks. You may have been happily listening to an Internet radio station, swapping files on a P2P network, or playing a networked game at home. Then… boom! What happened? There are several possibilities. Don't be surprised if this happens to you.

9. Office Computer Won't Join Home Network

Those who use laptop computers or PDAs at their workplace naturally might want to use those same devices at home. Technical limitations make this form of network mobility more difficult than it should be. Some folks see it as a big hassle, give up, and miss out on a major gain in their personal productivity. By carefully establishing home and work network settings (often called "profiles") on the devices, home/office network mobility can be a reality for you.

10. Network is (Too) Insecure

No, a home network won't become overly self-conscious and suffer from a lack of confidence. Many home networks are insecure, though, in the sense of data privacy. Too many homeowners fail to take a few essential steps to protect their network from attacks by outsiders. Network attacks and "hacks" are real threats; they happen every day and affect real families. Don't let them happen to yours!

The Best Wireless Router

How to choose the Best Wireless Router and the Best Wireless Access Point? The combination of the cost, features, reliability and support will bring you the winner.
Technology changes in the twinkling of an eye, which keep us tech lovers on a wild goose chase to find the best. So we have to establish our own set of criteria to determine the reliability of future purchases.

What’s considered the best WiFi router and the best wireless access point? You may say that you want the one that’s inexpensive, reliable, and well-known. Others may claim that certain brands provide the best results. My advice is that you should think about the purpose of your wireless router and what you really want from it.

Six most important things to consider when searching for a WLAN router are:

1) Which security features your WiFi router supports? 
Wireless routers need protection against outside predators such as hackers, network loggers, and freeloaders. Check wireless router’s security features. I would recommend the router that supports WPA2 encryption and that has good firewall, MAC address filtering and hidden SSID. 

2) What WiFi standards your router supports?
Your wireless router needs to support the same wireless standards as yourwireless internet card. There are 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n. The newest one and the one that supports the biggest bandwidth is 802.11n.

3) IS your wireless access point or router WiFi certified?
WiFi certification is assurance that your WiFi router met rigorous interoperability testing requirements. This ensures interoperability between different vendors.

4) Is this wireless router reliable?
Check on the forums and other reviews on the internet, how reliable your router is.

5) Is there free support for your WiFi router?
Can you expect free firmware updates for your WLAN router without question? You need the new additions and features, and access to the manufacturer’s FAQs section to find answers to troubleshooting issues. 

6) How much this router costs?
And the last but not least – price. If all 5 previous things are similar why not take the cheaper version.

If you ask me, I would recommend you 2 wireless routers. They are one of the best ranked on the Amazon.

First router is Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router.

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

The DSL stand for Digital Subscriber Line. DSL provides high speed on already exiting telephone lines and same time you can use internet and as well as your line for phone. In DSL, both ends of connections require  the network cards and DSL modems for data Your DSL connection to the Internet will always on, there is not need to dial your ISP each time  to use internet. DSL is much easier to install and provides much faster data transfer rate. Its data transmission speed start from 128 Kbps up to 10 Mbps. DSLconnections are more useful in applications like videoconferencing, to run online movies and upload and download heavy files. There are different flavors of  DSL like ADSL, R-ADSL, HDSL, SDSL, and VDSL.

The ADSL and HDSL are very common in use, the former being more popular for home usage.

How Cable Internet Works?

The cable Television line is not a standard telephone line. It is dedicated line used to access the internet with high speed and provides the faster internet access as compare to dial-up. Its data transmission speed is start from 64 Kbps to 3 Mbps. To access cable internet a cable modem used at user end and this modem connects to a computer using Network Interface card or at USB port. A cable modem sends and receives digital data over the cable television network.


To access the internet using cable network, the cable internet provider company  installs new cable if your are not using cable runs to your television, and if your are already using cable for television then your cable internet provider company installs a splitter inside your house. From the splitter, one part of the cable runs to your television and other part connects to the cable modem. A cable modem usually is an external device, in which one end of modem connect the cable line wall outlet and other end plugs into a LAN cards. There is not need to dial the modem for using internet simply start your computer and internet is ready for you.

NETWORKING CLASS

What is Ethernet?

Ethernet is a protocol that is used over Local Area Network (LAN). Basically Ethernet is a LAN technology that is used to communicate information or data between different computers at 100Mbps and more. 10BASE-T Ethernet can transmit information up to 100Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet can transmit information up to 1000 Mbps. Ethernet is based on bus topology but can also be used in star topology and uses cables system to transmit information or data, most common in LAN networks as well as WAN.

Today Ethernet has become the most popular technology and widely used all over the world due to its performance, easy to install and maintain. Ethernet served as the basic for the IEEE 802.3 standard and work on psychical and application layers. Ethernet uses the CSMA/CD (carrier-sense multiple access with collision detection) technology for access.

In these days Ethernet used advance mode for data communication called Full-duplex mode. In Full-duplex mode data can be communicate in both directions at the same time (send and receive). Because in past data communication between systems in only one direction at a time called half-duplex mode. But at the same time there are some limitations with Ethernet for example, Distance limitations of UTP cable, Network size limitation and collisions likely as number of hosts increases.

What is Network?

A network or communication network is a system of interconnected communication devices that can communicate with one another and share information. Therefore computer network can be defined as:

A system in which more than one computers or large number of computers are interconnected together, communicate freely with one another and share information is called computer network.

A network can be internal to an organization or span the world by connecting itself to the internet. In computer network, network operating system is used that controls and co-ordinates the activities of computers that are connected to the network. The example of these operating systems are: windows NT, UNIX, and Novell etc.

Types of Network

Networks are of three types. These are:

• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Local Area Network

A local area network is a network system in which computers are interconnected in a limited geographical area, such as network of computers in college computer laboratory or network of computers in office building etc.

Wide Area Network

A wide area network is a network system that covers a large geographical area such as different cities of country or different countries of the world. In WAN telephone lines, satellites, microwave, fiber optic etc. are used as transmission media. If you enjoy learning about computer networks and want to become an IT professional, a CCNA Training Course might be right for you."

Metropolitan Area Network

A Metropolitan area Network is a network system that covers area of a single city. Usually, MAN connects more than one LANS in a city or town and covers a smaller geographical area than a WAN. The cable television, telephone companies or local corporations use MAN.

Internet

The internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of computers, business, government agencies, educational institutions. It is a global network and source of information. Information can be communicated from one country to another through internet. More than two and half billion people around the world use the internet daily for different purposes. For example, to communicate with other people around the world, access information and latest news around the world. The computers are the main source through which information can be electronically sent and received from one location to another.

TCP/IP

In this protocol data transmission is managed by dividing the data into different pieces called packets. Each packet of data contains a part of actual data, source computer address, destination address, and information for reassembling data at destination computer. These packets of data travel along the fastest available path in the network. This type of data transmission is called packet switching and is used in internet communication.

IP Addressing

IP stands for internet protocol. Basically it is a unique identifier for a computer on the internet. It is numerical address with four numbers separated with dots and the format of an IP address is a 32-bit.Each number can be start from 0 and ends with 255. For example  IP address looks like this: 131.200.1.1

Every computer on the internet using unique IP address and this IP address can be static and dynamic. A server has a static IP address that does not change. When a computer dialing internet through modem then that computer has a IP address that is assigned by the local ISP. Your local ISP assigned you unique IP address for each session and it may be different each time.

What is Packets?

The transfer of data from one place to another place in the form of digital signals and this data is broken into small data segment before being transmitted from one computer to another computer. These small data segments are called packets. Each packets contains the information about its source and destination (sender's and receiver's information). A normal packets size between 1000 to 1500 bytes. The packets send to its destination using best possible path and this makes a network more efficient.

Network Devices

Digital Modem

The modem that is used to send and to receive data to and from a digital telephone line is called digital modem. ISDN modem and DSL modem are the best example of digital modem. These modem are used to send and receive the digital data to and from the digital line, So there is no need to convert to analog signals because digital lines already use the digital signals.

Bridge

It is an electronic device that connects two same type of networks and control the traffic between them. A bridge basically split an overloaded network into two separate network for reducing the amount of traffic on each segment and increase the performance of each network. A bridge looks at the information in each packet header and forwards data from one LAN to another.

Router

An electronic device that connects many computers together and transmits data to its correct destination using the available path on the network is called router. It stores the information of each node on the network and to use these information to transfer date between nodes.

Routable Protocols

There are not all protocols works with routers. Routable protocols are

• IP
• IPX
• OSI
• DECnet
• XNS

Like a bridge, a router looks at each packet's header to determine the destination of packet and thus reach its destination. Some routers also have built-in antivirus protection. Similarly, some routers also support wireless communication

Type of Routers

Static Router.

An administrator manually set up the router path and configuration of static router.

Dynamic Router.

A dynamic router automatically find the path to its destination with minimal configuration.

Gateway

A gateway is an electronic device that can perform logical function. A gateway is a device or system (because it may be a hardware or software) that connects two or more networks to share their information from one to the other. Packets from different networks have different type of information in their headers, and information in different format. The gateway can take a packet from one type of network, read the header, and then encapsulates the entire packet into a new one, adding a header that is understood by the network.

Networking Tips Part 1

Computer networks are used to share the data and resources and for the communications. To get the optimized performance, data protection, maintenance, improved reliability and the security, every system administrator and network administrator should know the basic maintenance, troubleshooting and security techniques.  Downtime is very dangerous for the critical network business applications and servers.  In this article, you will learn some of the best networking tips and by using them you can get the optimized performance from your network.

1. Security

A compute network is susceptible to the internet and external security related threats, which includes viruses, spyware, adware, Trojan horses, rootkits, web worms, intruders and hackers.  To keep your network secure
Firewall:  Install and configure a software/hardware firewall on your gateway and all other computers in your network.  Firewall is used monitor the inbound and outbound traffic and block the unauthorized access and hackers’ attacks.
Antivirus:  Install antivirus software such as Norton Antivirus, Trend Micro Office Scan, Panda Antivirus or McAfee and regularly scan your computer with an antivirus program.
Anti spyware:  Install and configure an up-to-dated anti spyware software in your network.
Updated Operating System:  Update your Windows based operating systems with the latest service packs, hot fixes and security patches.
Browser Security:  Raise the level of security of your web browsers.

2. Connectivity

Computer networking sometimes considered to be complex and seems to hard to troubleshoot.  The connectivity problems occur in the computer network due to the devices conflicts, outdated LAN card’s driver, faulty hardware, faulty cable or connectors and misconfigurations.   To troubleshoot the connectivity related issues, you need to perform the following tasks.

• Check the LEDs of your LAN card.
• Update the driver of your LAN card.
• Scan your computer for the viruses and spyware.
• Check the UTP/STP cable, the both end of the cable should be properly inserted i.e. one end in the LAN card and one end in the hub/switch or router.
• Check the configurations of the LAN card.
• PING the destination computer and check the status.
• If your problem is still not resolved, replace the LAN card and reconfigure it.

3. Maintenance

Computer network availability and security is very critical for the businesses.  Maintenance include the domain setup, dealing with the internal and external security threats, assigning IP addresses to the computes, enabling/disabling network services like DHCP, FTP SMTP, SNMP, taking data backup, adding/removing users, troubleshooting the software/hardware, configuring the firewall and implementing the security in the overall IT infrastructure.  To perform the maintenance related tasks in your compute network, you need the perfect tools.

4. Troubleshooting

You can troubleshoot the computer network related problems by using the right tools and techniques.  Be default, Windows based operating systems offer the TCP/IP stack, which contains the troubleshooting and diagnostic utilities such as PING, IPCONFIG, Hostname, ARP, Telnet, NSLOOKUP, Tracert and many others.  Pinging a network computer is the first troubleshooting step as it checks the connectivity with the destination computer.  Additionally, you can use the other troubleshooting tools such as Ethereal, IP Sniffer, LanGuard, Packeteer and many others.  These tools help to diagnose the cause of the problem and troubleshoot them.

5. Performance

To get the optimized performance from your computer network, you need to perform the following actions on every computer of your network.

• Use System Tools
• Delete Unnecessary Files
• Update Device Drivers
• Update BIOS
• Uninstall Unused Programs
• Update Operating System

6. Wireless Networking Security Tips

The following tips are very helpful in securing your wireless computer network.

• Change the Default SSID
  Change the Default Administrator’s password
• Disable SSID broadcast.
• Enable Mac Address Filtering
• Assign Static IP address to the Network devices and computers.
• Turn on and configure the firewall on every computer in your network.
• Enable IPSec, SSL, Encryption, WPA and WPE according to your security requirements.

IT companies seek out network assessment services for the evaluation of their physical, operational, and technological controls.

Networking Tips Part 2

Social Networking Tips for Online Franchising Opportunities

Social networking through Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter has changed the way people communicate online about work, life and nearly everything under the sun. Studies indicate that the total duration spent on Facebook rose by about 700 percent, from 1.7 billion minutes during April 2008 to 13.9 billion in April 2009.

For global franchising opportunities, social media optimization (SMO) is a relatively novel concept but it can be regarded as spin-off of search engine optimization (SEO). The key difference is that SEO aims at optimizing a website for search engines while SMO targets the prospective customers directly.

Tips for SMO Strategies in Online Franchising

The key to successful franchising lies in ensuring consistency in services/products you offer in a specific region. Social media marketing has the best impact when it is integrated into the overall marketing strategy of an online franchise.

Free access to important information is the key advantage of online networking. Franchisors and franchisees can use SMO strategies to explore more choices in building their online franchising business in the virtual space.

Some practical tips are listed below:

• Nearly all franchisors offer some training to franchisees. Find out more information about franchises in different categories. Ask questions about how to boost the user base in the domain you want to represent. Use networking to get these details.
• Most franchised businesses are based on people skills. Networking will help you to get more inside information about how a proven franchise system functions without crippling the quality of happy relationships.
• Many franchises shut shop because of undercapitalization. Get help to draw up a realistic personal financial analysis done. Find out if there are franchisors who offer financial assistance to help you get started.

Remember, online social networking helps to solve basic problems you face while starting with your online Internet franchise. To stay connected with the latest trends and boost franchise visibility with timely updates, franchisers should take advantage of online social networking and tap its potential to the fullest.

How to connect your home computer from Remote location

Using the Remote Desktop feature, you can connect your home computer (host) from any other remote computer (client) and can access all computer resources (installed programs, data and any network resources). You can run any computer application on the remote computer as you were running actually sitting in front of home computer.

Follow the given steps to configure your computer to connect remote computer: 

To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with administrative rights.

To perform this task, first make sure your both computers are connected to the internet. 

First you have to configure the host computer that allows the users to connect it remotely. On the host computer, right click on "My computer" and click on Properties option.

Under the Remote tab, select the option "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer" and click Ok button.

Now get the IP address of host computer (type the "ipconfig /all" on the command prompt of host computer to find IP address). 

Now make a connection on remote or client computer, click on Start button, go to All Programs> Accessories, and Communications, then click on Remote Desktop Connection, option. A Remote Desktop Connection, dialog box will appear.

Click on Options button for detail configuration, under the General tab, type the IP address of host computer in the Computer box and also type username and password of host computer then click on Connect button to make a connection to remote computer.

If your username and password is correct then a remote desktop windows will appear.