how do I open the port 3389 or any port for that matter on windows 2000 adn xp pro?
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how do I open the port 3389 or any port for that matter on windows 2000 adn xp pro?
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I didn't know that the opening and closing of ports depended on the software (firewall) I was using... thank you for the knowledge
The only area you'll need to "open" up TCP 3389 is your router. You do not need to "open" anything on your server UNLESS you have a 3rd party firewall software installed on your server. And for the router part, depending on the brand and model of your router, it should be in area that said "Port Forwarding", "Pinhole", "Services"...etc. For business class firewall, you'll have to add the services and define the rules. check the firewall maker web site support section on how to setup port forward. To connect from the internet, you'll need to know your public IP address as well (www.dslreports.com/whois) Open this web site from you local network and you'll see your public IP address.
For more information on how to configure TS, follow this link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300847
Hope this will help.