Remote desktop connection keeps dropping
Remote desktop drops are caused by an unstable internet connection or WiFi signal that keeps cutting out. Switch to a wired connection if you can. That fixes drop-outs immediately. If you're stuck on WiFi, move closer to the router or use a WiFi analyzer to find a less crowded channel.
Remote desktop works like a live video feed. Your computer stays connected to the office computer through your internet connection. When that connection is shaky or keeps losing the WiFi signal, the feed cuts out. The quickest fix is switching from WiFi to a wired ethernet connection. If you're at home, that's an ethernet cable plugged into your modem.
- ✓Have access to the remote access connection that needs troubleshooting
- ✓Have admin credentials ready if needed for system access
- ✓Have a test procedure ready to verify the fix (e.g., test call, test connection)
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Leaving Remote Desktop open but inactive for a long time. The connection times out if you're not actively using it. Reconnect when you need to work again
- Thinking the problem is Remote Desktop itself when it's actually the WiFi or internet. Switch to wired to rule that out first
- Not checking WiFi signal strength before troubleshooting. Move closer to the router first, it's the simplest fix
Signs you need professional help
- If your internet speed is above 10 Mbps, you're on a wired connection, and the drop-outs are still happening, or everyone in the office is also losing their remote connection at the same time, get in touch and we'll check the office network.
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