Re: How do I know if connection to other computers are through "internet" or "intranet"?
- From: "Sooner Al [MVP]" <SoonerAl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 09:58:20 -0600
Keep in mind that when testing from one local PC to another local PC you
must use the local LAN IP of the PC your trying to connect to. Its *NOT* a
valid test to call a PC using the public IP of the router from another local
PC on the same LAN.
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"xfile" <cou-cou@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:u0PrCiGFGHA.3468@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi,
>
> Thanks and from the second test, we are using intranet for the connection
> and we did not pass all tests :(
>
> Guess we need to work on that before we could test on a local cafe shop.
>
> Many thanks.
>
>
> "Sooner Al [MVP]" <SoonerAl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:%23XHoHNFFGHA.3384@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> The way I test remote access for Remote Desktop (RDP), Secure Shell (SSH)
>> VPN, etc is like this...
>>
>> * First I test over the local LAN...This illustrates RDP but its
>> applicable for anything...
>>
>> http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/TroubleshootingDiagrams/Basic.html
>>
>> * Then I make sure the appropriate ports are forwarded correctly through
>> my firewall/router by going to this site from the PC I am running RDP on
>> and want to remotely access/control...In the case of RDP that would be
>> TCP Port 3389...
>>
>> http://www.canyouseeme.org/
>>
>> * Then I use a laptop to dial into my ISP and try to access my home LAN
>> and RDP PC over the public internet.
>>
>> * Lastly the ultimate test is to go to a nearby wireless public hotspot
>> and make sure I can connect...
>>
>> The above scheme works for me testing RDP, SSH or VPN access to my home
>> LAN...
>>
>> --
>>
>> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>>
>> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
>> mutual benefit of all of us...
>> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>> rights...
>>
>> "xfile" <cou-cou@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:uJnINZEFGHA.376@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Is there a way to tell if the connections to other computers (all behind
>>> a router using the same DSL connection) is through intranet or internet?
>>>
>>> The reason for the question is to simulate connections from an external
>>> environment, such as using an Internet connection at a remote location.
>>>
>>> Many thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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