A bit unsure...

[Bob L.]

Hi: (2 questions)

I have a wireless router connected to a cable modem. I have the network
locked so that you have to know the code to connect. I created a workgroup
and connected 3 laptops and the PC wirelessly.

I shared some folders on the PC. Are my shared folders safe from Internet
access?

Second question, if my daughter is in a dorm and connected to the net can
she connect to my home network?

Thank you very much.

Bob

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[DatabaseBen]

yeh,

1) the firewall (when configured properly) will prevent
outsiders from entering

2) your daughter can connect to your network with
something like "simple desktop" or "logmein" software
loaded on both machines. these servers will allow
you to create a workgroup over the net.
the software will also configure the
firewall as well. you can google for thier
http's.

 

[DatabaseBen]

by the way,
in regards to the first inquiry:
as long as your computers are connected to the router,
the broadband modem does not have to be turned on, thus
giving you that added security from the internet while
home-networking...

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

If you have XP pro ay home and you open port 3389, she can access the home computer remotely. These search results may help,

How to setup remote desktop connection How to setup Remote Desktop Connection. How to install Remote Desktop Web Connection · How to use Remote Desktop Web Connection. Related Topics ...
www.howtonetworking.com/RemoteAccess/setuprdc.htm


Differences between RDC and TS Differences between Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP and Terminal Services in ... We can even say Remote Desktop Connection support in Windows XP is ...
www.howtonetworking.com/RemoteAccess/rdc&TS1.htm


remote desktop To use Remote Desktop, you need a WinXP Pro as the host and a remote computer running ... Remote Desktop Connection Software can be installed on any of the ...
www.howtonetworking.com/rdesktop.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Hi: (2 questions)

I have a wireless router connected to a cable modem. I have the network
locked so that you have to know the code to connect. I created a workgroup
and connected 3 laptops and the PC wirelessly.

I shared some folders on the PC. Are my shared folders safe from Internet
access?

Second question, if my daughter is in a dorm and connected to the net can
she connect to my home network?

Thank you very much.

Bob

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[Bob L.]

Thank you. My thoughts were to allow her map the to shared folders on the PC. I'll read the links your provided. Thanks again.

If you have XP pro ay home and you open port 3389, she can access the home computer remotely. These search results may help,

How to setup remote desktop connection How to setup Remote Desktop Connection. How to install Remote Desktop Web Connection · How to use Remote Desktop Web Connection. Related Topics ...
www.howtonetworking.com/RemoteAccess/setuprdc.htm


Differences between RDC and TS Differences between Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP and Terminal Services in ... We can even say Remote Desktop Connection support in Windows XP is ...
www.howtonetworking.com/RemoteAccess/rdc&TS1.htm


remote desktop To use Remote Desktop, you need a WinXP Pro as the host and a remote computer running ... Remote Desktop Connection Software can be installed on any of the ...
www.howtonetworking.com/rdesktop.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Hi: (2 questions)

I have a wireless router connected to a cable modem. I have the network
locked so that you have to know the code to connect. I created a workgroup
and connected 3 laptops and the PC wirelessly.

I shared some folders on the PC. Are my shared folders safe from Internet
access?

Second question, if my daughter is in a dorm and connected to the net can
she connect to my home network?

Thank you very much.

Bob

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