Re: Connect to 2 pc behind broadband router

Two ways...

1. Open multiple ports on the router...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/Multiple_PC_RD.html

2. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or Secure Shell (SSH) tunnel and
access all PCs through the tunnel. Personally I run RDP through a SSH
tunnel...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/Ssh/RemoteDesktopSSH.html
http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/Ssh/Private-publicKey.html

VPN help...

http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_vpn_server.htm
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_vpn.htm

The advantage of the VPN or SSH method is that you only open one port on
your router minimizing the exposure of your network to the public
internet...

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"Scott" <NoSpam-Scott.Xe@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:OVZKi4hEGHA.2856@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I have configured the broadband router to connect to one computer behind
>one computer using Remote Desktop Connection but I need to connect to
>another computer behind the router. Is there any idea how to accomplish
>it? Your advice is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott


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