I have a win 2003 SBS server, that is my first and only Domain controller in a new domain. now this new domain is being used only for remote desktop use. ill have one DC and then the clients will connect to member servers as the remot desktop servers. now this is my problem. i can connect to the remote desktops from within my internal network, but i cannot connect from outside of that domain or from the internet. i also cannot ping my remote desktop member servers from outside my network. i CAN ping and connect to my actual DC of the inteernal network, but not to any of its clients. anyone know what this is? my DNS is fine, DC has great connectivity, all client pc's ahve internet access and can connect to each other, but i just cant get to them from outside my network, and i need these servers to be available externaly. also i have ISA 2004 as my firewall, and i have tweaked it endlessly to no avail. PLEASE HELP!!!! :)

one more thing, my DC has 2 nic's one plugged into a hub for its internal network (same hub clients plug into) and the other nic is plugged into a router that has direct internet access. i think this is why i can connect to the DC from the internet, but i have used this dc as a router, thus that is how my clients have internet access via the DC.

You're going to need a static IP address if you want to connect to your network from the outside.

You need to assign that static IP to your router or firewall.

Then assign your server as the gateway for VPN.

It's a pain in the rear to get setup. I use a Watchguard Firebox to connect from home and I have to set the firwall up correctly or it won't work.

Also, you need to set up both of your computers for remote access (the server and the client).

Good luck!

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