Can I access home network via the internet

nsielaff · 03-09-2008, 04:45 PM

Ok so after much strain and toil and many hours of research, I have managed to network my "office" box (WinXP Home SP2), my "music" box (Ubuntu), and my laptop (Vista Home Premium). Cool and Great! Now I am interested in using my laptop (or any outside computer for that matter) to access my home network via the internet. So my questions are:
1) Is this possible without creating a security and integrity risk?
2) Is this possible for someone without a programming backround?
3) If 1&2 are both yes: then HOW?

Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any time you have to spare on my silly question.

-Nick-

**jarod** · 03-09-2008, 04:51 PM

I am not exactly sure what you meant by accessing your home network but you may like to try a free program called log me in. It enables remote access of your computer from another computer...if thats what you want.

**johnwill** · 03-10-2008, 08:38 AM

I use UltraVNC, it supports encryption on the link and is pretty secure.

03-09-2008, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsielaff Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1 OS: WinXP Home SP2, Vista, Ubunto	Can I access home network via the internet Ok so after much strain and toil and many hours of research, I have managed to network my "office" box (WinXP Home SP2), my "music" box (Ubuntu), and my laptop (Vista Home Premium). Cool and Great! Now I am interested in using my laptop (or any outside computer for that matter) to access my home network via the internet. So my questions are: 1) Is this possible without creating a security and integrity risk? 2) Is this possible for someone without a programming backround? 3) If 1&2 are both yes: then HOW? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any time you have to spare on my silly question. -Nick-

03-09-2008, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jarod TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia, Klang Posts: 528 OS: Win XP service pack 2 My System	Re: Can I access home network via the internet I am not exactly sure what you meant by accessing your home network but you may like to try a free program called log me in. It enables remote access of your computer from another computer...if thats what you want.

03-10-2008, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,969 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Can I access home network via the internet I use UltraVNC, it supports encryption on the link and is pretty secure. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience