Access home network from different location

L_D_G · Oct 22, 2017

I'm wondering if there is a way to allow my network to be accessed securely from another location. Let's say I'm away from home and have a show on my computer at home that I'd like to catch up on. Is this possible?

Thanks!

smorizio · Oct 22, 2017

they make a few dial into my pc or remote accesses programs. (go to my pc) is one of them. as long as your pc is on you can dial into it with the right software.

USAFRet · Oct 22, 2017

L_D_G :

Something like TeamViewer, perhaps.

But be very careful with this.
If you can access it from outside, maybe someone else can as well.

L_D_G · Oct 26, 2017

Cnet download links for both of those show system support ending at Windows 7. Are there versions for 8.1?

nigelivey · Oct 26, 2017

Teamviewer is def Win10, bypass Cnet and go directly to their site.

USAFRet · Oct 26, 2017

L_D_G :

Don't get anything from Cnet.

https://www.teamviewer.us/

L_D_G · Oct 26, 2017

USAFRet :

I have Avast Free and the basic Windows Firewall. Would you recommend something else?

USAFRet · Oct 26, 2017

L_D_G :

The Windows Firewall here does absolutely nothing, because you would be intentionally drilling a hole in that firewall to access it from outside.

Recommendations?
Another PC, with only movie/video/whatever on it, in the DMZ area of your router.
This is walled off from the rest of your LAN.

L_D_G · Oct 26, 2017

USAFRet :

L_D_G :

The Windows Firewall here does absolutely nothing, because you would be intentionally drilling a hole in that firewall to access it from outside.

Recommendations?
Another PC, with only movie/video/whatever on it, in the DMZ area of your router.
This is walled off from the rest of your LAN.

Hmmm, I do surf on this computer so I'm obviously logged into a few places. Would that be something to avoid doing on a DMZed computer?

USAFRet · Oct 26, 2017

L_D_G :

A system used for outside access should be for that specific purpose.
A webserver, a video server, a game server....NOT your daily driver system.

A PC inside your LAN is like being inside your house. Have to come in through the locked front door.
Something in the DMZ is like having it out on your front yard. Far, far less secure, but much better access.

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