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May 29, 2019 Open the System Properties and click the “Remote” tab, then make sure “Allow remote connections to this computer” is enabled. You also want to make sure you install the Microsoft Remote Desktop client on your Mac. It is available in the App Store. Remote Desktop will be installed in your Mac’s Application’s folder. Apr 06, 2019  For Mac users, the stalwart tool has been the Microsoft Remote Desktop connection. Available now through the Mac App store, it allows users to remotely connect to a Windows desktop to access local files, applications, and network resources.

Those with issues, can they ping (fqdn / ip) and resolve the server ok? Do they have a valid IP, Gateway and DNS address?

Connect your Mac to a VPN. You can use Network preferences to connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on an existing Internet connection. On your Mac, choose Apple menu System Preferences, then click Network. Open Network preferences for me. Select your VPN service in the list at the left. I'm trying to connect to a Windows computer on over a VPN connection using Remote Desktop connection. I opened Network on mac and created a new connection. Interface: VPN. VPN Type: PPTP. I filled the inputs for server address, account name, password and applied. I connect the VPN.

What happens when you actually try to connect, let's say with cord?

Can you telnet to the server on port 3389 ?

There should be no need to install a cert, it might prompt you to 'accept' or 'verify' the server and that should be it.

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Can they connect ok when they are on the same network?

Have you tried to give the MAC a different IP so you know it's not a conflict?+

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You might have routing issues with them being in the same subnet..