Remotely Connecting to Router

[1ceHacka]

Alright I have a Linksys WRT54G router. I want to be able to remote desktop to my computers behind the router...as well as remotely connect to the router. I am also behind a Sonicwall hardware firewall. I am assuming I will need to set up a vpn to gain access behind the firewall, but how do I remotely connect to my computers behind the router??

 

[InlineFive]

First off, you are going to run into problems because the Sonicwall and WRT54G are redundant. Both should be able to act as a firewall, VPN endpoint (although the Sonicwall implementation is better) and router.

Personally I would setup the Sonicwall on the perimeter and turn the WRT54G into a WAP. Then you can use the VPN server on the Sonicwall to accomplish your goal.

 

[1ceHacka]

This is a frat house. I am a brother, but I take care of the network. I have a router because each room only has one connection. I have 3 computers so a router is necessary. I would just use a simple switch, but I have a laptop that I use wireless with sometimes.

 

[dwightschrute]

The best solution I've found for remote access behind a router/firewall is Logmein. It's free and it works ridiculously well. I can't see this not solving your problem.

 

[nweaver]

1. turn off DHPC on WRT
2. Assign an IP in the scope of the rest of the network to the LAN side
3. Plug network into a LAN port of WRT
4. ???
5. Profit