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Remote desktop without port forwarding on router?
Hello,
a friend of mine asked me if i can help him setting up his router so it forwards all the ports he needs.
And here is the problem: As long as port forwarding isnt set up i cant connect to his computer using VNC, remote desktop sharing, Netmeeting or whatever. Everything needs port forwarding.
Is there a way to access his desktop without having port forwarding set up?
If he has to install software, thats no problem. I just need access to his desktop to assist him :-(
Thanks alot.
a friend of mine asked me if i can help him setting up his router so it forwards all the ports he needs.
And here is the problem: As long as port forwarding isnt set up i cant connect to his computer using VNC, remote desktop sharing, Netmeeting or whatever. Everything needs port forwarding.
Is there a way to access his desktop without having port forwarding set up?
If he has to install software, thats no problem. I just need access to his desktop to assist him :-(
Thanks alot.
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Thanks jgourley, that tool really worked like a charm!!
Another solution that is free and easy to use is logmein.com - just make sure to do the free version and you can log in from anywhere on the net like you are right there!
Thanks Keithaycn. This looks like a free replacement to gotomypc.com What's the catch? Are there security issues? Anything else to watch out for?
No catch really. I've been using it for a year now for free, every once in a while they ask you if you want to upgrade to pro or try some new software, I click no and move on. Seems very very secure, easy to use, and I have 10 computers hooked up to it.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Great! Thanks for the info. Now I can kill my pay per month gotomypc account!
Another option is to use a 3rd party service like Logmein https://secure.logmein.com/go.asp?page=home who offers a basic service for free.