That link showed the question, but clicking on the See Answer link requires registration. Wouldn't opening that port and having the services running to allow remote desktop allow anyone that finds your router port open be able to take control?
Scroll down that link for the "rest of the story." As to if that port is open couldn't anyone take control, I've never done it, but yes, isn't that the whole idea? Personally, I use UltraVNC in listen mode for remote control, and never run the server as a service.
I hope someone can help to correct any of the following:
1. In the Wireless Router Utility under Advanced Settings>Port Forwarding Settings I chose the internal ip assigned to the host desktop (XP-Prof), TCP, and typed 3389 under the Port Numbers. Is this the correct way to open the port 3389? If not, how to do it?
2. When I check the host IP address it shows the one assigned internally by the router (192.168.etc). Obviously, I can't use this to connect to the host from my office computer (Win 2000 Prof). And when I use the external IP (the one assigned by the DSL provider), it doesn't connect. Any Help? Thank you
Sadly, I have seen 100's of posts on the networking forums at Dell regarding the failure of the TM1184 to properly perform port forwarding. I believe the current version of the firmware is v2.12. It has been suggested that flashing a back level of the firmware, specifically v1.73, allows port forwarding to work, but also introduces a certain amount of instability in the TM1184, ie., it crashes.
You have the basics down correct. Forward port 3389 to a specific LAN address and access it with the router's public, WAN address. As to whether the TM1184 will do it right, I can't say.
You might try connecting the PC directly to the broadband modem. Run a software firewall like ZoneAlarm on the PC and open only port 3389.
I have to agree with johnallg, though. I don't think I would leave the PC on all day, waiting for the Remote Desktop client to connect. Password authentication will help, but it's not a solid lock.
I am not sure if Dell Wireless Router 2300 is capable of the following. If so, please help me to configure it. In answering the following please keep in mind that I have only ONE external IP address.
1. I have two Network Cards (NIC) attached to my computer with Windows Server 2300 as the operating system. These two NICs are wired to the router each with its on static ip address. (i.e. the router keeps the internal IPs for these two NICs unchanged). I need to set up the router so that it would forward external links to a specific NIC based on the incoming link. Let me be more clear: Say, there are two distinct links on the worldwid web: http://my_external_ip/123 AND http://my_ip_address/456 I need to configure the router so that the first link is fowarded to the first NIC and the second link to the other.
2. Assuming the remote admin is enabled for the router, how can I connect to the router remotely ove the Internet. Please be as specific as you can be.
_Paladin
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November 19th, 2003 11:00
Bahman,
Read this. You will have to open port 3389 in your firewall.
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That link showed the question, but clicking on the See Answer link requires registration. Wouldn't opening that port and having the services running to allow remote desktop allow anyone that finds your router port open be able to take control?
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November 20th, 2003 01:00
_Paladin
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November 20th, 2003 01:00
johnallg,
Scroll down that link for the "rest of the story." As to if that port is open couldn't anyone take control, I've never done it, but yes, isn't that the whole idea? Personally, I use UltraVNC in listen mode for remote control, and never run the server as a service.
Message Edited by _Paladin on 11-19-2003 09:19 PM
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November 20th, 2003 02:00
I hope someone can help to correct any of the following:
1. In the Wireless Router Utility under Advanced Settings>Port Forwarding Settings I chose the internal ip assigned to the host desktop (XP-Prof), TCP, and typed 3389 under the Port Numbers. Is this the correct way to open the port 3389? If not, how to do it?
2. When I check the host IP address it shows the one assigned internally by the router (192.168.etc). Obviously, I can't use this to connect to the host from my office computer (Win 2000 Prof). And when I use the external IP (the one assigned by the DSL provider), it doesn't connect. Any Help? Thank you
_Paladin
795 Posts
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November 20th, 2003 11:00
Bahman,
Sadly, I have seen 100's of posts on the networking forums at Dell regarding the failure of the TM1184 to properly perform port forwarding. I believe the current version of the firmware is v2.12. It has been suggested that flashing a back level of the firmware, specifically v1.73, allows port forwarding to work, but also introduces a certain amount of instability in the TM1184, ie., it crashes.
You have the basics down correct. Forward port 3389 to a specific LAN address and access it with the router's public, WAN address. As to whether the TM1184 will do it right, I can't say.
You might try connecting the PC directly to the broadband modem. Run a software firewall like ZoneAlarm on the PC and open only port 3389.
I have to agree with johnallg, though. I don't think I would leave the PC on all day, waiting for the Remote Desktop client to connect. Password authentication will help, but it's not a solid lock.
Bahman_7e7640
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lilvis
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June 15th, 2004 01:00
Bahman_7e7640
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June 15th, 2004 02:00
Hello !
I am not sure if Dell Wireless Router 2300 is capable of the following. If so, please help me to configure it. In answering the following please keep in mind that I have only ONE external IP address.
1. I have two Network Cards (NIC) attached to my computer with Windows Server 2300 as the operating system. These two NICs are wired to the router each with its on static ip address. (i.e. the router keeps the internal IPs for these two NICs unchanged). I need to set up the router so that it would forward external links to a specific NIC based on the incoming link. Let me be more clear: Say, there are two distinct links on the worldwid web: http://my_external_ip/123 AND http://my_ip_address/456 I need to configure the router so that the first link is fowarded to the first NIC and the second link to the other.
2. Assuming the remote admin is enabled for the router, how can I connect to the router remotely ove the Internet. Please be as specific as you can be.
Thanks so much in advance