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#341
Originally Posted by 5spdvl View Post
I have created a Windows log in/password on the machine I am trying to access, and it hasn't helped. I have tried every combination of the above port forwarding options through my router, and used both the IP listed in a program I used to set a static IP for my internet connection, as well as the IP address given when I go to whatismyip.com (in rdesktop).

Alas, still no connection.
Hi,

1) Set up a static IP on your client - Set it same as your external IP
2) Make sure you turn all sort of firewalls off- including the one your router has for your PC
3) Set your user as the admin
4) I hope your OS is XP- Vista does not support RDP

Thanks