File Sharing across routers/cable modem

cledusr · 11-18-2005, 09:19 PM

My computer is behind a Linksys router and cable modem. I have assigned a static IP to my computer and setup port forwarding in the router config to pass TCP and UDP ports 134-139 and 445 to my static IP. Also I have setup port 3389 to forward for remote desktop. My brother can remote desktop into my computer from his computer (same config - behind cable modem and router) and I can remote desktop to his but he can't connect to the shars that I have setup on my computer. Firewall is turned off. Do I have the wrong ports forwarded? What am I missing?

johnwill · 11-19-2005, 09:01 AM

You are playing with fire opening up shares across the Internet without using a VPN!

I suggest you consider setting up an FTP server if you want to share files, much more secure and easier to manage.

**LoneWolf071** · 11-20-2005, 06:16 PM

Especially if inside of a network... i've done in-network FTP and i get speeds of 5000 Kbps... !!!

11-18-2005, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
cledusr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1 OS: XP Pro	File Sharing across routers/cable modem My computer is behind a Linksys router and cable modem. I have assigned a static IP to my computer and setup port forwarding in the router config to pass TCP and UDP ports 134-139 and 445 to my static IP. Also I have setup port 3389 to forward for remote desktop. My brother can remote desktop into my computer from his computer (same config - behind cable modem and router) and I can remote desktop to his but he can't connect to the shars that I have setup on my computer. Firewall is turned off. Do I have the wrong ports forwarded? What am I missing?

11-19-2005, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-20-2005, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoneWolf071 Be Free Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 833 OS: Windows XP, Linux	Especially if inside of a network... i've done in-network FTP and i get speeds of 5000 Kbps... !!! __________________ Suicide Command in Linux : rm -rf / ;) AIM:TheLoneWolf071@aim.com--If You Need Help, Don't Hesitate...