Creating a Remote Desktop or VPN Connection for XP

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fabiano - 31 Jul 2006 17:59 GMT

I would like to find a way to connect to my computer at work from my computer
at home.

My work computer has Windows XP Home and my home computer has XP PRO.

I use DLS at home and cable at work.

We have about 10 computers at work that are all networked together in a
WORKGROUP called WORKGROUP.

The Hostname: d***-**-198.commercial.cgocable.net for our internet provider
at work is.

My computer is MAINOFFICE on the WORKGROUP.

The IP address appears to be the same on all the computers at work
216.***.**.198.

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Sooner Al [MVP] - 31 Jul 2006 20:51 GMT

You need something like UltraVNC if you want to remotely access/control a XP
Home box or upgrade to XP Pro and use Remote Desktop.

I suggest you contact the work network admins about this to make sure your
not violating company policy by connecting an untrusted system (your home
PC) to the work trusted network.

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>I would like to find a way to connect to my computer at work from my
>computer
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> The IP address appears to be the same on all the computers at work
> 216.***.**.198.

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fabiano - 31 Jul 2006 22:21 GMT

I m the administrator at work.

And I trust my home computer more the office Workgroup.

Just looking for some information on how to set it up.

I have only setup up a business and home office network.

> You need something like UltraVNC if you want to remotely access/control a XP
> Home box or upgrade to XP Pro and use Remote Desktop.
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> > The IP address appears to be the same on all the computers at work
> > 216.***.**.198.

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Sooner Al [MVP] - 31 Jul 2006 22:30 GMT

Ok then use UltraVNC unless you want to upgrade to XP Pro...

http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/

You would need to forward TCP Port 5900 through the firewall to your work
PCs static LAN IP address. Call using the public IP of the firewall.

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>I m the administrator at work.
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>> > The IP address appears to be the same on all the computers at work
>> > 216.***.**.198.

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