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eysikal

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Hey guys,

So I'm at school and need to access my home machine. I have a domain set up through dyndns.org so that I can deal with the dynamic IP issue.

I'd like to access my home machine now, but I'm unsure of how to do it.

I've tried Remote Desktop, but I don't think I have the home machine set up to accept connections. I've also tried SSH access through Putty, but I don't think that is set up either.


Forgive my inexperience. Are there any other options I can try?
 
Well, if you never set up any type of remote access, terminal emulation, etc. then the simple answer is no, you will not be able to access it...
 
Do I have to have something special set up in order for FTP access to work?

This is the environment on the machine at home:

Windows XP Pro
Apache Webserver
 
eysikal said:
Do I have to have something special set up in order for FTP access to work?

This is the environment on the machine at home:

Windows XP Pro
Apache Webserver
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Yes you have to allow the ports for the services to come through the router to your machine. Meaning since you have a webserver you will have to tell your router to send (forward) port 80 requests to the the ip of your machine (the host). Likewise for other services (ftp - port 21/20, etc).

If you don't have any port forwarding (phrase for above paragraph) setup in your router, then you will not be able to access your web or computer from the outside. Also, if your schools firewall has ftp ports blocked etc then you will never get to your computer via those options. Your own website is probably ok since firewalls usually allow port 80 traffic.

As far as port forwarding goes, it depends on the model of router you have at your house so you will need to read the manual for instructions on how to do that.
 
KevinO said:
Yes you have to allow the ports for the services to come through the router to your machine. Meaning since you have a webserver you will have to tell your router to send (forward) port 80 requests to the the ip of your machine (the host). Likewise for other services (ftp - port 21/20, etc).

If you don't have any port forwarding (phrase for above paragraph) setup in your router, then you will not be able to access your web or computer from the outside. Also, if your schools firewall has ftp ports blocked etc then you will never get to your computer via those options. Your own website is probably ok since firewalls usually allow port 80 traffic.

As far as port forwarding goes, it depends on the model of router you have at your house so you will need to read the manual for instructions on how to do that.
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Ok, perhaps I should have mentioned that I am not behind a router, and that I have access to my webserver just fine. I just want to have root access. I'd like to be able to get into the files.
 
eysikal said:
Ok, perhaps I should have mentioned that I am not behind a router, and that I have access to my webserver just fine. I just want to have root access. I'd like to be able to get into the files.
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So, how are you accessing your web server? Telnet, SSH, etc.???
 
That Logmein looks to be cheaper than GoToMyPC, which I have been using for the past few months.

Though with GoToMyPC I didn't have to open any ports, and it does install as service, so it is there at boot. I don't have to worry about starting the program before I leave. I don't even have to worry about logging into the computer before I leave home. I can also transfer files from my laptop to my desktop remotely.
 
Logmein is fantastic! I've been using it to remotely support some of my clients (and my Mom) over the web for almost a year now. It's free too. You don't have to deal with opening ports, DHCP, VPN, or anything. Just install the client software from the website and you're good to go. Cuts through DHCP and NAT like it was never there. The pay versions offer better support tools like file transfer (although I just use FTP for that) and a management console where you can monitor any machine's background activity. I will probably go for the "pro" product from them in a few months (after I get my business license).

Simply put, Logmein will reach out and touch your machine at home without a hitch.
 
I would investigate something a bit more secure. You don't want your traffic to be sniffed and compromise anything (even if you don't consider your data sensitive, the attacker cares).
 
protias said:
I would investigate something a bit more secure. You don't want your traffic to be sniffed and compromise anything (even if you don't consider your data sensitive, the attacker cares).
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Taken from the Logmein website:
Is LogMeIn secure and what is SSL?

Yes. To prevent unauthorized access, LogMeIn requires you to enter separate passwords to access both your LogMeIn account and your Target PC's Windows login. LogMeIn uses 128- to 256-bit encryption to protect your passwords and data. It also includes such active defense features as IP filtering and lockout.

SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, is a protocol used to encrypt data transmitted over the Internet. The SSL protocol is used by web sites that request confidential data such as credit card numbers or other private information. Web sites that use the SSL protocol have URLs that begin with https: rather than the standard http:. LogMeIn uses SSL to protect the data you transmit when accessing your computers remotely, as indicated by the padlock icon that appears when you visit the LogMeIn web site.
 
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