VPN / Remote Desktop with changing external IP on server

[coolVariable]

I have a computer that I would like to be able to connect to using VPN / Remote Desktop.
Since I do not want to spent the cash to get a fixed IP on my SBC DSL, I was wondering if there are any programs that I could use to look up the external IP address remotely?

 

[Cooky]

I don't know any program that can look up the external IP of your remote site, but you can use dyndns.org and register a name w/ them. That way, you can use a fixed domain name for the VPN.

 

[JackMDS]

You can not find the IP from remote because you do not know what to look for.

It is like trying to put the money into a drawer after you close it.

As indicated above you can use DNS, or you can install a program that would email the IP to an external email address.

Link to: How can I find My Home Computer/Server IP?

:sun:

 

[irwincur]

Dynamic DNS service. Most routers now run a few different dynamic DNS services and will auto upate. Once you have an account with the service, you will have a name like "xxxx.dyndns.org" - this is the pointer to your computer on the Internet. When your IP changes, the router then lets the DNS company know and it updates.

In terms of VPN, I am not sure if SBC still allows them on residential lines. At one point they did, however in the past all encrypted traffic was banned. I had a hell of a time setting one up a month ago, but it is most likely an issue with my router. I just use a SSH connection from my laptop now to encrypt RDP traffic - more secure than a VPN anyways.