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remote desktop and security
Name: wgm Date: July 19, 2005 at 13:32:03 Pacific OS: Xp Pro, Me, & 95 CPU/Ram: P4 and PII
Comment:
I have a home network through a Netgear DG834G router and XP firewall as well as sygate personal firewall. Recently I experimented with remote desktop and I have configured port forwarding. As far as I understand anyone could now log on with my IP address, username and password. This is obviously only a fraction of the security of a router firewall and a software firewall. I believe I can specify the IP address which is allowed to connect as client, but without that...?
Summary: I have posted it before but had no reply. I am still quite concerned. So much that I did not leave my PC running while I went away for a few days. However I would like to use remote desktop. My questi...
Summary: Hi, Can anyone tell me what I need to configure to get Norton Personal Firewall to allow XP Remote Desktop Connections? I cannot find an option to "allow" this application. (The application does not...
Summary: Very good 6-part FIREWALL AND SECURITY article with basic technical information for the SOHO and personal user: CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE ...
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