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More info?)
Well, its possible its an issue with either Windows 2003 Server or Terminal Services. I suggest you
post to this news group for help since I don't believe its a Windows XP Remote Desktop issue...
microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services
Good luck...
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"milan" <milan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:694AEB75-3466-453B-B29F-B4B6A0B7F8E7@microsoft.com...
> hi sooner , well thanks for the solutions , though my host computer is a
> windows server 2003 amd i cant find this win0dows firewall anywhere
>
> thanks
>
> "Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Well the only thing I can think of is to double check the Windows Firewall and make sure the
>> firewall is either disabled or if its enabled to make sure the Remote Desktop address "Scope" is
>> set
>> to "Any computer (including those on the internet)" versus the default "My network (subnet
>> only)".
>>
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;875357
>>
>> --
>>
>> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>>
>> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the mutual benefit of all of us...
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>>
>> "milan" <milan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:2DF9890C-33F3-4A81-9940-D3E5AE2941C1@microsoft.com...
>> > first i will tell u how i am trying to connect
>> >
>> > scenario 1#
>> >
>> > 1. host computer stand-alone connected to the internet with a cable
>> > modem(motorola-surfboard)
>> > i have installed no firewalls nor has the isp installed any firewalls on the
>> > host comp in my knowlegde
>> >
>> > 2.client comp stand-alone connected to the internet with a cable modem
>> > (motorola-surfboard) same isp as host comp
>> >
>> > remote desktop connection successful
>> >
>> > scenario 2#
>> >
>> > 1. host computer stand-alone connected to the internet with a cable
>> > modem(motorola-surfboard)
>> > i have installed no firewalls nor has the isp installed any firewalls on the
>> > host comp in my knowlegde
>> >
>> > 2.client comp stand-alone connected to the internet dialup
>> >
>> > remote desktop connection unsuccessful
>> >
>> > scenario 3#
>> >
>> > 1. host computer stand-alone connected to the internet with a cable
>> > modem(motorola-surfboard)
>> > i have installed no firewalls nor has the isp installed any firewalls on the
>> > host comp in my knowlegde
>> >
>> > 2.client comp in network connected to the internet using wireless broaband
>> >
>> > remote desktop connection unsuccessful
>> >
>> > MY POINT IS THAT
>> >
>> > -REMOTE CONNECTION IS SUCESSFUL ONLY IF I USE THE SAME ISP AT BOTH ENDS (
>> > HOST AND CLEINTS )
>> >
>> > WHAT I WANNA DO IS
>> >
>> > REMOTELY CONNECTION WITH ANY ISP (DIALUP, WIRELESS BROADBAND , CABLE )
>> >
>> > PLEASE HELP ME OUT
>> >
>> >
>> > "Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> How are you calling, ie. IP or fully qualified domain name? Any firewalls between you and the
>> >> public
>> >> internet? Any chance your ISP blocks TCP Port 3389 inbound? See this page for some
>> >> troubleshooting
>> >> help.
>> >>
>> >>
http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/RemoteDesktopSetupandTroubleshooting.html
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>> >>
>> >> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the mutual benefit of all of
>> >> us...
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>> >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights...
>> >>
>> >> "milan" <milan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:4F1662B8-B9A1-4AC9-BD11-DF26651D06E5@microsoft.com...
>> >> > the host computer connects to the internet with cable internet modem ( isp-
>> >> > hathway internet )
>> >> >
>> >> > well i can connect to the host only with the same isp , for eg : only
>> >> > connects with hathway isp :same as above if i use
>> >> > dialup or broadband it doesnt connect
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > please suggest what do i do to solve this problem and connect from any
>> >> > computer with any ISP
>> >> >
>> >> > thanks
>> >> >