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    Accessing computer from outside network

    Hey guys,

    Before I start I freely admit I have not searched for this! If someone wants to reply just with two or three words I could use as search terms I'm happy to dig myself I just don't know where to start..!

    Here's what I would like to do. I currently Have an ADSL line, with a fixed IP address (eg: 86.165.3.20). I have a D-link DSL G604-T wireless router. One computer is hardwired in, there are two others wirelessly connecting (not that that should make any difference). They have all been assigned IP addresses eg: 192.168.10.1 rather than being assigned them automatically.

    I would like to be able to remote desktop to my PC on the network, from an outside network (eg: my friend's house/place of work) - but I'm not sure HOW to do this, or even if it is possible!

    Any help or prodding in the right direction, much appreciated.

    Cheers,
    Rich
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    Its possible , but it does depend on the level of security you want.

    quick and dirty way ( if you have XP Pro on your PC)
    - ensure that your Pc has a static internal IP.
    - forward port 3389 from your router to the PC
    - Enable Remote Desktop on your PC

    connect to the remote PC with the RDP client built into windows.

    Better Way:

    -throw that nasty D-link router away
    - buy a draytek 2600G
    - configure the VPN server on the draytek
    - connect to your home network over a PPTP VPN
    - remote onto the machine of choice via RDP , or VNC or PCAnywhere , or (<insert your prefered remote control applicaiton here> )
    my Virtualisation Blog http://jfvi.co.uk Virtualisation Podcast http://vsoup.net

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    First you need to allow remote desktop connections on your desktop, then forward port 3389 from your firewall/router to the LAN ip of your desktop. And allow RDP connections on your desktop firewall.

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    So simply... "86.165.3.20:3389" having forwarded the port would work a treat?

    I wish i could afford the &#163;125 solution..!
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    It'll work but make sure you have good strong passwords on your machine as its a little bit insecure.
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    Thanks very much guys - i'll give it a try tonight and let you know how I get on
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