The IP is assigned dynamically by the users cable modem company. They have a software firewall (BlackIce Defender) running on the pc. I will open up the port for that machine. I should have a hardware firewall on it first, before I do this right? Also, what is your opinion on BlackIce as a firewall/protection from hackers, ect. Eddie -----Original Message----- From: Jim Kenzig http://thethin.net [mailto:jimkenz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 10:46 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: Remote Desktop through a firewall But if you have a static IP for the machine that is connecting in I reccomend you allow that port only by IP as there is a rash of hackers out there flooding 3389 with connections to try and connect to remote networks. JK -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Costanzo, Ray Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 10:13 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: Remote Desktop through a firewall Two way traffic through port 3389 should be all that you need. Ray at work -----Original Message----- From: Martin, Eddie [mailto:EMartin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] How can you setup a firewall whether it be a hardware or software firewall to allow Remote Assistance in XP (Remote Desktop) traffic to come through? Is it simply a matter of just allowing the traffic from a certain port to come through or are there other steps that need to be taken along with this to ensure that the person connecting remotely will be able to get through? Eddie Martin ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm