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using Timbuktu with a router..

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  • 01-10-2006 12:20pm
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    techguy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have just began trying out Netopia Timbuktu for remote desktop etc.. But I can only connect when I'm on the lan. I give the local address of the machine I want to connect to but it won't connect using the internet IP if you know what I mean.. do I need to do some port forwarding on the router or something?
    Oh and it's a linksys WRT54G wireless router..but theres a broadband router plugged in there then but I think the issue is with linksys..
    Thanks,

    Hakko


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    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 91,862 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    google - Timbuktu ports

    since you didn't get that far, I'll guess you aren't up to speed on what to allow/deny. So I'd suggest you learn a lot more about how to open up ports on a firewall without allowing the whole world in. Alternatively look at creating a secure VPN and then use Timbuktu over it

    http://www.netopia.com/support/software/faqs/timbuktu_mac.html#firewall
    Can I access Timbuktu nodes that are behind a firewall?

    Yes. However, in order for Timbuktu Pro to work through a firewall, you must open the appropriate ports. In Timbuktu Pro v5.x we have consolidated all services but Intercom into TCP Port 407. However, if you are using an older version of Timbuktu Pro on the Macintosh or are communicating with a Windows system, then UDP port 407 and TCP ports 1417 through 1420 must be open. Timbuktu Pro uses UDP port 407 for connection handshaking and then switches to the TCP ports for Timbuktu Services: Control (1417), Observe (1418), Send (1419), and Exchange (1420). As with most IP communication, the response packets are in the dynamic range above 1023.

    If you cannot successfully connect with another Timbuktu host, the network manager may need to reconfigure the firewall permissions to permit the TCP and UDP port assignments given above. For more information see Technote TPM_031 Firewall Issues.

    Note: If you are connecting behind a router (running NAT) that is acting as a firewall, please visit the following URL: http://www.netopia.com/support/software/how2docs/mac/nat.html
    http://www.netopia.com/support/software/how2docs/mac/nat.html


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    techguy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭techguy


    Great info in both your replies.. I know nothing about networks, have a lot to learn.. Thanks Capt'n Midnight..

    Hakko


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