RE: Setting up Remote access to SBS 2003

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I'm really not sure how you could do this without a router. It is the router
that would direct the HTTPS traffic to your server holding the remote access
site.

"Iain" wrote:

The DSL modem isnt plugged directly into the server.
It connects into a 3com office connect Hub.

The server connects into the hub as well.

I am trying to get an external firewall to put in place as soon as possible.
I understand i should have modem, external firewall, hub then server but
until i do...

In the interim is it possible to connect to the static ip, through the modem
and onto the server?

I tried the http:\\mystaticIPaddress/remote but get back internet cannot
display this webpage message.
I assume because the modem has no idea what to do.

I understand i should have modem, external firewall, hub then server but
until i do

"Jason" wrote:

I doubt you will have the ability to configure a modem like that. Seriously
though, I would recommend you buy a firewall router for security reasons asap.

If the DSL modem is plugged straight into the Server (eeek!) then I imagine
it will automatically send HTTPS traffic to it so you can use the RWW, but as
I've never used anything other than a Router to handle my internet connection
I cant be sure, sorry.

With a router, it acts as the modem and you can determine what traffic can
be allowed in and out of your network.


"Iain" wrote:

Hi Jason Thanks for that.

At the moment there is a dsl modem with no firewall connected to a hub.
The server is connected to the hub with 6 other PC's.

Do I need to configure a the forwarding of https on the modem?



"Jason" wrote:

Assuming you do not have a domain name pointed at your static IP address, you
should get remote access by navigating to yourstaticIPaddress/remote. Users
can log in with their existing domain credentials.

You will need to configure your router firewall to forward incoming HTTPS
requests to your server IP address.

The remote web workplace or RWW is normally configured straight out the box.



"Iain" wrote:

I need to set-up remote desktop access for remote administration.
At the moment there is no vpn access and no external firewall.

There is a static IP address provided by the ISP.

What do i need to do next?
Thanks
.

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