Connecting two home computers across the Internet is also possible. However,
doing this typically requires detailed knowledge of the router configuration,
port mappings, and IP addresses.



what help is this? a joke!!!

can anyone other than microsoft (for 249.00$) tell me how to do this?

"robert" <robert@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Connecting two home computers across the Internet is also possible.
> However,
> doing this typically requires detailed knowledge of the router
> configuration,
> port mappings, and IP addresses.
>
> what help is this? a joke!!!
>
> can anyone other than microsoft (for 249.00$) tell me how to do this?

This page has Remote Desktop help, hints, etc. It was written for XP but the
practices are the same for Vista.

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

My suggestions for home users using Remote Desktop to connect Vista to Vista
including the use of NLA...

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

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Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
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rights...

Hi Robert. Remote Desktop Connection uses port 3389. To get the IP
addresses, in Network and Sharing Center, click "View status" and then click
"Details."

We'll need more info on your router configuration to get you going,
probably.

Thanks,
Gloria

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Gloria Boyer
Windows User Assistance team
Microsoft Corporation

I will help you If you tell me you MSN email than i will help you.


"robert" <robert@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9506F390-2FE3-45AE-8506-9CF10E31221A@microsoft.com...
> Connecting two home computers across the Internet is also possible.
> However,
> doing this typically requires detailed knowledge of the router
> configuration,
> port mappings, and IP addresses.
>
> what help is this? a joke!!!
>
> can anyone other than microsoft (for 249.00$) tell me how to do this?