networking question (newbie)

[iono]

I have peer to peer network of W2k machines (one acting as 'server' for file sharing) a remote user needs to access the shared files from home. Both the remote machine and the 'server' have DSL connections.

How does the remote user connect to the 'server' ?
Do I need W2K server software on the 'server' ?
Do I need a modem attached to the 'server' ?

Any ideas ? please keep it simple

 

[wolluf]

Not entirely clear as to what your set up is or what you want to do. Suggestions:-

1. Have you looked at Microsoft's Netmeeting - its got a file sharing facility.

2. Third part software like PCAnyhwere (quite expensive) or Remote Adminstrator (

http://www.radmin.com)?

3. FTP - its built in to win2000.

4. You can share folder/files over internet connection.

 

[iono]

thanks -

the remote user needs to update a database held on the 'server'
do i need a fixed ip address for the 'server'
to do this ?