RDP to PC behind NAT router

[Bill]

I have a Vista Business PC on a small network behind a NAT router. The
PC obtains its IP address dynamically from the DHCP server built into
the rounter. There is no DNS server on the network. Is there any way to
connect to that PC from a remote location using Remote Desktop?

 

[On the Bridge]

yes you need 2 things

1) you need to "forward the port" 3389 in the router that is used for rdp
find your model and instructions here www.portforward.com

IF YOUR ISP GIVES YOU A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS YOU WILL ALSO NEED >>>

2) and you will need a program that will convert your dynamic IP into an
address you can always type in to a brower
Make a free account here www.no-ip.com and download their automatic update
program and install it on windows... that way you will have an address to
enter in the rdp window instead of an ip address that would change otherwise

I have tested this combination and it works perfectly






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[Bill]

Thanks for your reply. I guess my question was not clear. I know how to
forward 3389 and I use no-ip.com with great success. The problem is
that, as far as I can tell, in order to forward 3389 to the PC behind
the router that PC must be configured with a static IP address. It
cannot get a dynamic address from the DHCP server that is built into
the router. Is that correct?

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Thanks for your reply. I guess my question was not clear. I know
how to forward 3389 and I use no-ip.com with great success. The
problem is that, as far as I can tell, in order to forward 3389 to
the PC behind the router that PC must be configured with a static
IP address. It cannot get a dynamic address from the DHCP server
that is built into the router. Is that correct?

Or you have to turn on remote management for the router and connect to it
first via a web browser and make sure the port forward is pointed to the
correct IP (attached device) on the router...

Truthfully - depending on the router/settings - unless your machine is off
for 12+ hours (sometimes more for home routers, sometimes less) you will
more than likely keep the same internal IP. If you only have one PC
connecting to your router - you will likely get the same IP every time. ;-)

 

[On the Bridge]

It

cannot get a dynamic address from the DHCP server that is built into
the router. Is that correct?

Yes this is correct.
You should not use DHCP from your router

Turn off the DHCP server and configure your network cards with static IP
addresses
or else you cannot do correct port forwarding.

I gave you the information you need on the portforward site this is
explained since you cannot
forward ports if you dont have static ips.

do you know how to set your router and pcs to work with static addresses?

--
50 Ways to leave your Vista....

CHORUS:

You just format the drive , Clive
Get a New Mac , Jack
Y'don't need that crap toy, Roy
Just get yourself free
Boot from a *nix, Jix
You don't need to discuss much
Install XP, Lee
And get yourself free