internet rdp to vista through wireless router - how?

Factual Questions
1

I have windows vista connecting to a netgear wireless router.

How do I connect to the computer from outside the network (i.e. over the internet)

I know the IP address of the router from the outside. The router should automatically forward RDP connections (3389) to my PC but I can’t connect.

I’ve tried using royal TS and I’ve tried using mstsc from the command console.

Do I need to manually forward 3389 on my router? It has UPnP switched on and I remember reading that connections on 3389 should be automatically forwarded.

2

UPnP won’t affect anything outside your private network. You will need to set up manual forwarding of port 3389 in your router config.

3

Is your PC configured to accept incoming RDP connections? And I don’t have the books to hand, but you may need to open other ports on your router.

4

I forwarded 3389 on my router to my PC and it works.

I didn’t think it would be that simple, hence the post. Thanks guys :slight_smile:

Now to convince my IT Manager to let me RDP into my home PC from work :smiley:
edit: I could do this on my dad’s PC so that when he needs help I can remote into his machine and help out. He’ll be impressed by that.