Dynamic dns question
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Yes.
As an example lets say your desktop IP is 192.168.1.100 and it runs Microsoft Remote Desktop which listens on port 3389. You want to remote desktop to this PC with SSH from an external network such as work.In Putty expand 'ssh' and then 'tunnels'. You would add the following settings for the above example,
Source Port: 555
Destination: 192.168.1.100:3389
Selection radio option 'Remote' and 'Auto'When you successfully log into your SSH server open up Remote Desktop client and connect to 127.0.0.1:555
Now you have a completely secure and encrypted VPN connection to remote desktop. You can do the same with FTP, email, web, and so much more. SSH is a VPN solution but with a lot less hassle.
(Note: You don't have to use port 555 every time. This is just an easy port to remember but you don't want to use the same port number twice or it wont work)It's a lot of fun when you start playing around, and it is really powerful. Just don't forget to watch your SSH logs for hacking attempts. By changing the default port from 22 to something like 222 you can greatly reduce the amount of attacks on your SSH server.
Thanks trying it out now. the first thing i did was change the default port for shh. ;D
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do i need to set anything up in my firewall?
i will walk you though it. as i did
opened up putty
entered ssh information
Source port: 555
destination: 172.30.1.101:3389
clicked add
shows up: R555 172.30.1.101:3389
click connect
log in
so i get here.
now if i open up remote desktop connection (in windows if you didnt know) enter 127.0.0.1:555 and it connect i get this error.
This computer can't connect to the remote computer.
try connecting again. if the problem continues, contact owner…./
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Can you remote desktop to this PC within your network from another computer? Check firewall settings. Your SSH Tunneling settings are correct.
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Can you remote desktop to this PC within your network from another computer? Check firewall settings. Your SSH Tunneling settings are correct.
On my local network i can. since it doesn't even have a screen. could the firewall setting on my work network block it?
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Since you SSH'd in then it's safe to say that you will be able to remote desktop. Just check your SSH settings. You must have missed something.