Access an internal IP Address from the internet

n0131378 · 09-16-2009, 03:01 PM

Hi All,

Apologies for my stupid question, but I could use some help.

I have my home PC running a service at IP 192.168.2.250, however this PC connects to the INTERNET via an ADSL Modem / Router.

The router has an external IP address of let say 90.123.123.123.

I have remote desktop setup, however, how do I connect to my PC IP from my office PC?

Any Help would be appreciated

Thanks in advance

matt261102 · 09-16-2009, 05:41 PM

You need to log into your router at home and forward TCP port 3389 to 192.168.2.250. Also make sure if you are using any firewalls to allow that port.

I think you also need to ensure you have a password protected account on your home PC as well.

n0131378 · 09-17-2009, 01:09 AM

Isn't there a way to append the external IP address with an internal IP address?

E.g. 90.123.123.123:192.168.2.250

(Unrelated to my original question)

clyde123 · 09-17-2009, 06:41 AM

"Isn't there a way to append the external IP address with an internal IP address?"
No.

You need to go with matt261102's directions.

09-16-2009, 03:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
n0131378 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista Business (at Home), Windows XP (at work)	Access an internal IP Address from the internet Hi All, Apologies for my stupid question, but I could use some help. I have my home PC running a service at IP 192.168.2.250, however this PC connects to the INTERNET via an ADSL Modem / Router. The router has an external IP address of let say 90.123.123.123. I have remote desktop setup, however, how do I connect to my PC IP from my office PC? Any Help would be appreciated Thanks in advance

09-16-2009, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
matt261102 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 155 OS: XP, Vista, Server2003, Fedora	Re: Access an internal IP Address from the internet You need to log into your router at home and forward TCP port 3389 to 192.168.2.250. Also make sure if you are using any firewalls to allow that port. I think you also need to ensure you have a password protected account on your home PC as well.

09-17-2009, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
n0131378 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista Business (at Home), Windows XP (at work)	Re: Access an internal IP Address from the internet Isn't there a way to append the external IP address with an internal IP address? E.g. 90.123.123.123:192.168.2.250 (Unrelated to my original question)

09-17-2009, 06:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
clyde123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 401 OS: xp sp2	Re: Access an internal IP Address from the internet "Isn't there a way to append the external IP address with an internal IP address?" No. You need to go with matt261102's directions.