Remote desktop with a Firewall how to do it ???

[SladeZero]

Hey there,

I just realized I do alot of running back and forth try to get stuff off my comp at home. It's on anyway and I would
like to access it anyways to do what I want from any computer with an INET connection. The only thing is I have
an RP64 router with NAT and a hardware firewall. How would I go about this and how would the router's firewall
affect my attempts to do this ??
BTW - I run XP PRO non SP-1

Thanks

SladeZero

 

[nightowl]

For remote desktop you need to forward port 3389 to the IP address of your computer. From there you need to connect to the IP address that you get from your ISP. All should work well from there.

 

[Buddha Bart]

yea there's a dozen ways.

you can remotly control your home PC using the built in service (what slade mentioned), VNC, or netmeeting.

But once you've got control, then what? Can you FTP them directly to your machine at work?

The easiest thing to do would probably be setup an FTP server on your home machine, and forward the necissary ports on the router (just 21 if you can stay active mode)

bart

 

[SladeZero]

Ah...SWEEET !!!

But how do I do that ?? This is my first time doing any kind of remote access. Know of any places or anyone that
has info to setup an FTP. Once I set it up would I just use something like WS_FTP, and I know there is a built in
FTP function in windows. I have never used it for WIN XP PRO. Got any info on that ??

Sorry for all the questions

I appreciate the replies

SladeZero

 

[ojai00]

To forward the ports, just go in to your router configuration page and if enter the IP of the computer that you want to connect to (make sure it has Remote Desktop installed). It'll be xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:3389. You can set the outside port to 3390...that's what I do, or any other number that you choose. To connect, just go to Remote Desktop Connection (in Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications) in Windows XP, or download the client from Microsoft if you're running Windows 98 or 2000. Put in your ip (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxx:3390). That's the port your listening on.

You can set up an FTP server a number of ways: Serv-U, BulletProof FTP Server, GuildFTPd, etc. Just remember to forward port 20 and 21 in the router configuration page.

Hope his helps.

 

[SladeZero]

Hey there,

Ok, I have the remote desktop already setup to be used. Now I just go into the routers setup and setup a port to listen on.
I assume this works both ways. The port I listen on is also the same port I use to be connected on right ??
The xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 3390 ......I assume means got to the IP address and connect to this port....which is what I would
type in on the remote desktop box that comes up. This info (IP and all) would be typed under computer right ??

If this is true then all I would have to do is open the port and know the ip address right ?? So far sounds simple enough.
For accessing my HDD, I would just have Disk drives checked under LOCAL RESOURCES right ??

Sorry, so many questions. This sounds really nice. I usually have to make 2 hr drives to get back to my comp just
so I can do my work. This would really save me some time.

Thanks for the help

SladeZero

 

[ojai00]

Well, remote desktop listens on 3389 behind the router. In my case, I just listened on 3390 outside the router, but you can have it on 3389 if you'd like. Just have whatever number you put forward to 3389 behind the router.

You do need to get your external IP address before you can connect. You can do that by checking the Status page of your router configuration or go to a page like WhatIsMyIP.

Oh yea, and just make sure that you have user accounts on your system. If you don't, it'll say that you won't be able to log on.

If you have two or more computers at home, you can test it out using the INTERNAL IP, because some routers (like my SMC) don't support looping...so you won't be able to connect using the internal IP.

Hope this helps.

 

[Mooligan]

Another application I recommend and use daily is Radmin (remote admin) made by www.famatech.com, it is really easy to set up, and has built in FTP transfers as well.
It too requires a port to be forwarded through the router.

 

[SladeZero]

Hey there,

WOW...that's incredible. I really did not expect it to be this easy. Knowing the concept
and what to setup is really I guess all you need to know. The WHATISMYIP is great, very easy to do.
Sounds like WHATISMyAgeAgain by Blink182..............ok not really.

This will help me out EXTREMELY :Q. Thanks:

1) nightowl
2) Buddha Bart
3) ojai00
4) mooligan - BTW I will try the WIN version of RD. If it does not suffice I will try your idea.

I really don't know how to say thank you enough...saving me 2 hr drives during the week is great !!!

AGAIN MUCHOS GRACIAS.....I will try this and see how it works.....I will inform you how well it works.

SladeZero