connect two computers over the internet

[MDme]

I want to connect two standalone PCs on a broadband connection DSL and Cable over the internet. Is it possible? how do i do it? are there security issues? I may use it to play games with my brother. thanks!!!

 

[buleyb]

Yes, in fact, its exactly what the internet was created for

I'm sure you'll get plenty of FAQ links from someone, but here's the quick and dirty. Each computer will have a unique address that you can find out and use to talk directly to each other. Most multiplayer games today though allow easier ways to find people and connect through a server.

 

[MDme]

okay. So I just punch in his IP address and is that supposed to be it? I did notice some games to have clients that allow linking to a server to play games. but i also thought that by connecting two pcs over the internet, i can say use his shared CD or HDD? is that possible? kinda like "direct connect" in win XP which allows me to use his drive?

 

[martind1]

that gets much more complicated. you can look into vpn, but thats probably more work than yo uneed. if you just want info form him, then look into ftp.

 

[MDme]

well yeah, i was looking into VPN, but am a noob to it. I was hoping to run a CD that he has or watch a DivX film on the fly, is that possible?

 

[JackMDS]

This might be part of the answer.

Link to: How would My Personal Server b..."Huge" Internet World?

Remote Control File / Transfer, and Chat Program (not for games)..

Link to: Ultr@VNC - Installation, and Settings

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[buleyb]

Jack always has the best links...