Remote Access... - Page 2

Rigel4 · 02-05-11, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

Yeah- see? If it were only a router they'd not have internet access and I'd be on the same LAN as they are. Instead I'm several hundred miles away wanting to remote access into their computer using Remote Desktop via mine and their internet connection.

I had a hunch doing this over an internet connection would be difficult.

The whole thing about their ISP shaking hands with my ISP, their modem playing well with my modem, then dealing with my router in relation to theirs... maybe I'm better off just using logmein.

I guess... what would you recommend? Right now logmein is working great- I actually love the tools and monitoring utilities it provides. Depending on the monthly fee I'm contemplating subscribing however, I just hoped I could use Remote Desktop and do the same for free.

Hmm... I am using the pro trial. Guess I need to research the difference between the pro and basic subscription. If the basic will suffice then I'll likely just go with that.

Thanks again guys. Really do appreciate all the feedback and suggestions.

I don't understand why you need a modem , when your parents are behind a router.
the router will conect directly to the isp, and is therefore always on.
you would then either have a dynamic ip address or fixed ip.

its really simple to do port forwarding.

Redeemed · 02-05-11, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Albo

The basic allows everything (one would need), I can log on their PC whenever I want (as long as its online). And its free. I don't even know what Paid would include, because I can do everything I need to in the free version.

Hmm... might go this route then. Still gonna' dig around a bit more regarding Remote Desktop/Remote Access.

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Originally Posted by Roadhog

Omg there is nothing complicated about it. If they have a working internet connection and you have a working internet connection there will be no problems. Have your parents download teamviewer, and you download it too. Then both run it, you don't even have to install it if you don't want to. Then just get their info from it and then you have remote access.

There is nothing complex about this...

I'm doing that now- only with Logmein. Why should I switch over especially if logmein is free and working fine? Pro's/cons in other words.

And using Remote Desktop/Access without a web-based client such as Logmein or teamviewer, that is a bit more difficult as I'd be the one configuring the ports with their router and likely mine. Or so it seems.

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Originally Posted by Rigel4

I don't understand why you need a modem , when your parents are behind a router.
the router will conect directly to the isp, and is therefore always on.
you would then either have a dynamic ip address or fixed ip.

its really simple to do port forwarding.

How does the coaxial from the wall connect to the router? The signal coming from the ISP (Cable provider) has to have some way of interfacing with the router. Routers only have your power connector and then RJ-45 connectors. Cable television and internet uses coaxial, not an RJ-45 connection. In essence, if I understand it correctly the Modem is the gateway device to the ISP for the home network.

**Roadhog** · 02-05-11, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigel4

I don't understand why you need a modem , when your parents are behind a router.
the router will conect directly to the isp, and is therefore always on.
you would then either have a dynamic ip address or fixed ip.

its really simple to do port forwarding.

You really don't know what you're talking about at all.

**Roadhog** · 02-05-11, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

I'm doing that now- only with Logmein. Why should I switch over especially if logmein is free and working fine? Pro's/cons in other words.

Theres no pros or cons to give you, if you like it then use it. I only recommended it because I like it a lot more than logmein.

Rigel4 · 02-05-11, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadhog

You really don't know what you're talking about at all.

Explain what i don't know about networking or portforwarding or open open ports.

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logmein are those of you who don't know how to configure routers, lmao

Redeemed · 02-05-11, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigel4

Explain what i don't know about networking or portforwarding or open open ports.

go:

1:

logmein are those of you who don't know how to configure routers, lmao

I think Roadhog said that because of your comment about not needing a modem.

We're not talking Dial-up here, but cable internet. You have to have a cable modem to establish the connection to your cable provider. Same thing with DSL, same with Satellite.

If I were to be visiting my parents right now and I disconnected their modem they'd lose internet connectivity. Connect the router to the cable connection... well, how? Two completely different interfaces. One is coaxial (cable), the other is RJ-45 (ethernet).

The modem, if I understand this all correctly, is the gateway that allows you to connect to the ISP. Without it, you cannot connect.

Now, you could likely get a router with a built in cable modem- but the modem is still present.

Maybe I'm doing a terrible job of explaining myself.

Wouldn't be the first time.

Rigel4 · 02-05-11, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

I think Roadhog said that because of your comment about not needing a modem.

We're not talking Dial-up here, but cable internet. You have to have a cable modem to establish the connection to your cable provider. Same thing with DSL, same with Satellite.

If I were to be visiting my parents right now and I disconnected their modem they'd lose internet connectivity. Connect the router to the cable connection... well, how? Two completely different interfaces. One is coaxial (cable), the other is RJ-45 (ethernet).

The modem, if I understand this all correctly, is the gateway that allows you to connect to the ISP. Without it, you cannot connect.

Now, you could likely get a router with a built in cable modem- but the modem is still present.

Maybe I'm doing a terrible job of explaining myself.

Wouldn't be the first time.

no problem.

I have never had anything to do with cable.

Therefore Roadhog is right. if not a little rude.

With Adsl the router and modem are combined. (generally)
nvm
bro nomatter

peace

Redeemed · 02-05-11, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigel4

no problem.

I have never had anything to do with cable.

Therefore Roadhog is right. if not a little rude.

With Adsl the router and modem are combined. (generally)
nvm
bro nomatter

peace

Yeah- roadhog can be an abrassive, arrogant ass at times- but he's still a decent enough fellow. Stick around long enough he'll kinda' grow on ya'.

Thanks for the assitance anyways. If I can just use logmein free, I'm gonna' do that. Still want to learn more about Remote Access though- so I' guess I better put my technet subscription to use and do some reading up.

Thanks ya'll!

t3hl33td4rg0n · 02-05-11, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigel4

I don't understand why you need a modem , when your parents are behind a router.

Ummm, no. All internet connections require a modem, whether its Fibre, Cable, DSL, ISDN, or Dial-Up.

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Originally Posted by Rigel4

the router will conect directly to the isp, and is therefore always on.

Routers have ethernet interfaces. There is no ISP that uses straight RJ45. A modems job is to convert the signal from the external network into an ethernet connection which can be used with a router, computer, gaming console or other network device.

Many modems have routers built in, thats probably why you're confused.

Just an FYI redeemed, you dont need to buy ANY software to do this. You can use the built in remote assistence tool that comes with windows or a 3rd party VNC server/client like TightVNC.

What you will need is your parents external IP address. Just have them goto http://whatismyip.com and give you the number.

Since they have a router, you will need to find out their internal IP and get it forwarded. Have them goto Control Panel >> Network & Internet >> Network and Sharing >> Change Adapter Settings >> double click on the interface (whether its local area connection or wireless network connection) >> click status, then have them write down the IPv4 IP address.

Open up the router... (192.168.1.1) login (assuming its default)
USername: admin
Password: admin

or

USername: admin
Password: password

Goto the port forwarding/virtual server connection... and follow the steps form that portforward.com link.

Just fill in the blanks, you the internal port is 3389

Alternatively, you can use TightVNC (which i think is the better choice)...

http://sourceforge.net/projects/vnc-tight/

VNC uses port 5900.

**Roadhog** · 02-05-11, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigel4

no problem.

I have never had anything to do with cable.

Therefore Roadhog is right. if not a little rude.

With Adsl the router and modem are combined. (generally)
nvm
bro nomatter

peace

I have DSL and I use a modem in transparent bridge and I use my router with DD-WRT on it to to PPPOE authentication for my ISP.

Also, read t3hl33td4rg0n's post. He explains it better than I feel like.

**Roadhog** · 02-05-11, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

Yeah- roadhog can be an abrassive, arrogant ass at times- but he's still a decent enough fellow. Stick around long enough he'll kinda' grow on ya'.

Rigel4 · 02-05-11, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadhog

I have DSL and I use a modem in transparent bridge and I use my router with DD-WRT on it to to PPPOE authentication for my ISP.

Also, read t3hl33td4rg0n's post. He explains it better than I feel like.

fair enough.
All the routers i have ever worked on had a built in modem to connect to isp.

that's the only bit i misunderstood from 'deemed's post.

no worries though. I'm new here and dont want to be sent to the fail bin