I set the ip to the local machine, and could connect locally ok. I also ran
netstat -a to verify the ports were being listen to, and they were. Is there
anyway to test the remote connection, other than trying to connection from a
remote computer... Can you test the remote connection via a computer on the
local network? I assume that cannot be done. Thanks for your help so far.

"Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote:

> If your testing over your local LAN use the local LAN IP of the Remote
> Desktop [RDC] host/server PC. If testing from a remote location use the
> public IP as assigned by your ISP. If your RDC host/server is behind a
> router you need both TCP Port 80 (IIS) and TCP Port 3389 (RDC) forwarded
> through the router to your RDC host/server PC.
>
> Keep in mind many ISPs block TCP Port 80 on residential accounts. You can
> test by going to the http://www.canyouseeme.org site while logged on the RDC
> host/server PC. Also keep in mind your work network admins may block TCP
> Port 3389 outbound for security reasons. Make sure you check with them if
> this is a legitimate work related need, ie. connecting the trusted work
> network to your untrusted home network and PC.
>
> --
>
> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows – Desktop User Experience)
>
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> "CharlesM" <CharlesM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3035BC61-4034-4B14-8662-2B8E07C9C705@microsoft.com...
> >I am trying to set up my mce xp machine as a host, I followed everything
> >in
> > the article by Tony Northrup dated July 2003. When I try to connect, it
> > says
> > the webpage cannot be displayed. It says this when I try to connect from
> > computers on the local network or when I try to connect from my work
> > computer. My goal is to be able to access my home computer from work. I
> > am
> > trying to connect through explorer by entering
> > http://ipaddressort/tsweb/
> > If I go to control panel, performance and maintenance, admin tools,
> > internet
> > information services. I expanded the computer name, web sites, and right
> > clicked on default web site and properties. ON the web site tab, I
> > changed
> > the tcp from 80 to my birthday. What ip address is it looking for. The
> > internal ip of the host computer, or my external ip?
> >
> > On both of the other machines on the network, I can click on the remote
> > desktop icon and enter the ip address of the host computer and connect. I
> > need to be able to connect from work. Any suggestions????? I do have
> > service pack two installed, but not service pack 3.
>