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From: Steve Foster [SBS MVP] (steve.foster_at_picamar.co.uk)
Date: 05/19/04 

Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 07:00:28 -0700

Kevin wrote:

> I want to use TS to remotely admin the server, what port
> does TS use so as I can set my router to forward to that
> port?

TCP/3389.

Note that it's usually a good to set up VPN and then use TS over VPN
rather than directly. This has the added advantage that you can access
any LAN resources, not just the server. 

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Steve Foster [SBS MVP]
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