How to setup Remote Desktop Connection to Machines Behind A Network

[Mike J]

I want to be able to connect to either of 2 machines
located in the office. The Office has a DSL Modem and
also a D-link router. We have a static IP address for
the DSL line. How do I setup or differentiate the two
computers at the office, so that I can connect to either
one or the other from home. Do I have to do something
with the router to give each computer a fixed IP
addresses or something? Any help is appreciated. I am
at a loss on how to solve this problem.

Once I solve this problem do I have to leave certain
inbound or outbound ports open on the router? Do I have
to have a router that allows IP tunneling in support of a
VPN connection? Is there a good book or tutorial that
can help me with this? I suspect that there are others
that are faced with the same problem.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Sooner Al]

I have a small page that illustrates how to access multiple XP Pro Remote Desktop sessions behind a
firewall/NAT/router. The methods for port redirection and port forwarding are based on access
through either the XP ICF or a Linksys BEFSR41 router. Modify as needed for your particular router.

http://www.oecadvantage.net/ajarvi/Multiple_PC_RD.html

To setup static IP addresses on the XP Pro boxes look at these links...

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm#tcp
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols/network_protocols05.gif

For DNS addresses, use the addresses provided by your ISP.