I've tested my my router and have port fowarding set up correctly, I know i have some problem set up with my Windows 2000 server wrong

When I connect to it outside of the router, I can't get in, but when I connect within the network, no problem. Any suggestions on a setting they might be wrong

69.134.148.31 is the ip address.

Also my internet provider blocks no ports

If you're trying to connect with RDC (remote desktop control) then you need to forward port 3389 on your router/firewall to the IP address of the computer/server you wish to connect to.

I suggest you go back over your port forwarding on the router and double check you have the forward itself setup properly. Since you can connect fine from within the LAN, it's highly unlikely it's a problem with the server. The most likely suspect is the router.

Oh, one other thing to check, the built in Windows firewall on the server itself. If you have it enabled, it could be what's preventing you from connecting remotely (providing the port forward on your router is setup correctly). If that is the issue, you have two choices. Either disable the builtin firewall completely, or, create another port forward on it.

Added port fowarding to 3389

69.134.148.31:3389 won't let me in

how do I turn off the firewall

You don't need to add the port number at the end when connecting with RDC. Just the external IP of your connection will do.

If the builtin windows firewall is turned on, you can access it and turn it off via:

Control Panel >> Windows Firewall

If it is on, don't forget you can also open port 3389 on it as well to allow the traffic through.

Oops, my bad, one thing I forgot. Open System Properties (in Control Panel) and click on the "Remote" tab. Ensure you have enabled Remote Desktop.

Windows 2000 Server doesn't have a firewall

Oh yeah, that's right.....LOL. It has been a while since I looked at 2000.....

Doesn't mean one didn't get installed! Should check anyway

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how do I check?

Add/remove programs

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Remote desktop engaged?

When you say "69.134.148.31:3389" are you trying to access via your lan? or are you going somewhere else for internet access and testing?

Did you try from a xp box and RDP without the port number on the end?

When you say "69.134.148.31" that is the ip of your ROUTER correct? DID you add that port number to your router and FORWARD it to your server?

What is the exact message you get when it fails?

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yes I tired to RDP without the port number on the end 69.134.148.31 is my RR ip address and 192.168.1.1 is my router port.

Ok, try connecting with RDP without the port number at the end. What happens then?

Same thing, I can't get in.

DID you add that port number to your router and FORWARD it to your server?

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2K server doesn't have a firewall but it has IPSec, which is as good as if you know how to use it.

I didn't know it existed until recently.

    
 

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