Vista - configuring remote desktop for a LAN

What's the syntax for opening a remote desktop on a computer that's part of a
local network (i.e., controlled by a Linksys router)?

All the Microsoft stuff (at least what I can find) involves a single IP
address. But what if that IP address then distributes to four computers
using port forwarding?

Basically, I am trying to replace pcvAnywhere. Through no fault of my own,
I now have to deal with Vista and pcAnywhere doesn't support Vista and
Symantec is alarmingly vague about whether or when that will change.

I know this is a Networking 101 question and I am a jerk for not being able
to find the answer. (I am so stupid that I can't even decide if it is a
Microsoft question or a Linksys question.) On the other hand, I'm not a
novice, either.

Thanks to anyone who has some advice.
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nycman

You need to forward the correct ports (the ports that the PCAnywhere
documentation says it uses) from your router to the PC you want to remotely
connect to, then connect to your "public" Internet address that the router
gets from your Internet connection. The Linksys documentation and/or web
site should tell you how to forward ports to a computer inside your network.

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"nycman" <nycman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B1B5B087-8524-43B8-9592-69F9D3B67063@microsoft.com...
> What's the syntax for opening a remote desktop on a computer that's part
> of a
> local network (i.e., controlled by a Linksys router)?
>
> All the Microsoft stuff (at least what I can find) involves a single IP
> address. But what if that IP address then distributes to four computers
> using port forwarding?
>
> Basically, I am trying to replace pcvAnywhere. Through no fault of my
> own,
> I now have to deal with Vista and pcAnywhere doesn't support Vista and
> Symantec is alarmingly vague about whether or when that will change.
>
> I know this is a Networking 101 question and I am a jerk for not being
> able
> to find the answer. (I am so stupid that I can't even decide if it is a
> Microsoft question or a Linksys question.) On the other hand, I'm not a
> novice, either.
>
> Thanks to anyone who has some advice.
> --
> nycman

Yes, I understand that and know how to do it. But what is Microsoft's syntax
for doing so? "http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ........ and then what?

Let's say my internal ports are 5631, 5633, and 5635. (Which they are.)
How to I get Remote Desktop to open those three ports?

Thanks again.

Bob
--
nycman


"Richard G. Harper" wrote:

> You need to forward the correct ports (the ports that the PCAnywhere
> documentation says it uses) from your router to the PC you want to remotely
> connect to, then connect to your "public" Internet address that the router
> gets from your Internet connection. The Linksys documentation and/or web
> site should tell you how to forward ports to a computer inside your network.
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "nycman" <nycman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B1B5B087-8524-43B8-9592-69F9D3B67063@microsoft.com...
> > What's the syntax for opening a remote desktop on a computer that's part
> > of a
> > local network (i.e., controlled by a Linksys router)?
> >
> > All the Microsoft stuff (at least what I can find) involves a single IP
> > address. But what if that IP address then distributes to four computers
> > using port forwarding?
> >
> > Basically, I am trying to replace pcvAnywhere. Through no fault of my
> > own,
> > I now have to deal with Vista and pcAnywhere doesn't support Vista and
> > Symantec is alarmingly vague about whether or when that will change.
> >
> > I know this is a Networking 101 question and I am a jerk for not being
> > able
> > to find the answer. (I am so stupid that I can't even decide if it is a
> > Microsoft question or a Linksys question.) On the other hand, I'm not a
> > novice, either.
> >
> > Thanks to anyone who has some advice.
> > --
> > nycman
>
>
>

"nycman" <nycman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B1B5B087-8524-43B8-9592-69F9D3B67063@microsoft.com...
> What's the syntax for opening a remote desktop on a computer that's part
> of a
> local network (i.e., controlled by a Linksys router)?
>
> All the Microsoft stuff (at least what I can find) involves a single IP
> address. But what if that IP address then distributes to four computers
> using port forwarding?
>
> Basically, I am trying to replace pcvAnywhere. Through no fault of my
> own,
> I now have to deal with Vista and pcAnywhere doesn't support Vista and
> Symantec is alarmingly vague about whether or when that will change.
>
> I know this is a Networking 101 question and I am a jerk for not being
> able
> to find the answer. (I am so stupid that I can't even decide if it is a
> Microsoft question or a Linksys question.) On the other hand, I'm not a
> novice, either.
>
> Thanks to anyone who has some advice.
> --
> nycman

See this page for help...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.or...ple_PC_RD.html

Alternatively you could use a VPN and access any PC through one hole in your
firewall or router...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.or...P/PPTPVPN.html

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