I was able to connect remotely using WiFi. After checking out the GUI for my router I noticed it gave the Pi an address for when it was connected, which is the address I was using. It gave a different address for WIFI. Using that address everything is working great.

Once again I will remind everyone that I am a complete beginner with no experience at this and thought this forum might be a friendly place to get some help. I was under the impression you could connect remotely through WIFI. During YouTube and internet searches that seemed feasible.

After trying to diagnose where my problem is coming from, I now do not think it has to do with the VNC i was using. It seems I can only gain access remotely when I am directly connected to my internet router. While connected to the router I can access remotely with Putty and VNC Viewer. When I disco...

It is set up to Boot to desktop.
I do not have auto-log in.
I was going to use RealVNC but someone who has experience in controls recommended TightVNC.
I appreciate all your help and will be using your advice when I get home tonight.

first time user and a completed beginner. I purchased a Raspberry pi 4 and did not have any issues with the initial d/l and installation using a monitor. Once I was up and running I enabled SSH and VNC so I can start doing things remotely. The issue I am having is I can only connect to the pi remote...