remote desktop connecting

[lmwtech]

I'm trying to setup my pc so I can access it from work as a test for a project a client wants me to setup for her. I have went through all the steps of installing iss on my pc and I setup a virtual server in my router but I still cannot connect.
My pc has xp pro with all updates, I have a zoom adsl x6 router thats 2 months old.When I check my ip address I can see the address assigned to my router by my isp and I'm wondering if i need to also put my pc ip in the url along with the ip of my router when i try to connect.
I also am not sure what protocals to allow for this. My router has a long list when trying to set this up. I have tcp selected but do I need something else? This is a first for me so be gentile! thanks in advance
lmwtech

 

[linney]

This question (below) was asked in the thread mentioned, maybe you could look at that and see if it helps?

"The guy has a router with a small network connected and wishes to connect to one pc from home via the Internet. I see he has to enter an IP address. I presume this is the IP supplied by the ISP, but how does he identify the pc on the network he wishes to use?"

remote desktop
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Have look too around the whole of this site.

http://www.portforward.com/english/applications/port_forwarding/VNC/VNCindex.htm

 

[lmwtech]

Everything i'm reading says to forward a certain port for tcp protocals.....3389....but half of everything else says a port of my choice. I've tried it all and i still can't get access. What am I doing wrong?
lmwtech

 

[linney]

Is Remote Desktop enabled on your home PC? Are there any other firewalls interferring with your remote access?

How to Disable Remote Desktop by Using Group Policy

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q306300/

Remote Desktop - enable with GPO
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How to change the listening port for Remote Desktop

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q306759#appliesto

Remote Desktop is described in detail in the Help and Support program under this heading "Remote Desktop overview".

280828 - How a Remote Desktop Connection Affects Windows XP Professional

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;280828&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

The Features of the Remote Desktop Client in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300698&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH