Re: Trouble with RDP and VPN

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"ViRo" <ViRo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:4B5C6F37-47AD-436A-BA74-178D59395AE1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I need to setup Remote Desktop, using it with a VPN

I am working with a Win XP Pro Laptop, and it should connect to a Win XP
Home Desktop computer through the internet and want it to be secure. I know
what to do with Win XP Pro's, but this is the first time working on a XP home
Desktop Computer.

If any one can help, it would truly be appreciated!!
Thankz in advance...

You can't use Remote Desktop to remotely access/control a XP Home machine. You can use an alternative like UltraVNC with its encryption plug-in and XP mirror driver.

http://www.uvnc.com/

You can run UltraVNC through a VPN or SSH tunnel for added security. Here are some links that may help with that.

SSL-Explorer VPN...

http://3sp.com/showSslExplorerCommunity.do

Secure Shell (SSH)...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/Ssh/SecureShell.html

PPTP VPN...

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

Some folks also purchase VPN end-point/server type routers or upgraded supported routers with third-party firmware like DD-WRT that includes a VPN end-server function. Here are some examples and links...

http://zyxel.com/web/product_family_detail.php?PC1indexflag=20040520161313&CategoryGroupNo=7561738E-CC1F-4AC8-9383-CC003C0F8AD2

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/What_is_DD-WRT%3F

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