Multiple client RDP connections

I have a network in which multiple users want to connect to their individual
XP desktops from outside (home). I'm not thrilled with the idea of setting
up a terminal server and forcing users to acclimate to the Terminal Server
when working remotely.

I know how to assign each user their own RDP port and how to forward those
ports to LAN PCs. The issue is my router will only allow me to forward a
dozen or so ports, and I have many more clients than that wanting in.
Currently I'm using a stand-alone router to forward what ports I currently
need.

Is there a way to 'translate' port 3390 from outside to port 3389 inside, or
is the fix to simply buy a router on which I can open 40 or so ports?
Currently the servers on the LAN are doing no routing. Is there a way to
forward ports 3390-3430 to "some windows server routing feature" that will
direct each client to his LAN workstation?

Thanks for your time and I apologize in advance for my ignorance,
Paul Ableman

I would do RDC over VPN it is more secure and you don't need to open the port for each connection.

demo ts over vpn To use TS over VPN, normally you need to establish VPN using the VPN ... However, with a pre-setup, you can just one-click to run TS over VPN in just one ...
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Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Paul Ableman" <Paul (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:3B9FE0DF-A7D0-4A13-B5C4-(E-Mail Removed)...
I have a network in which multiple users want to connect to their individual
XP desktops from outside (home). I'm not thrilled with the idea of setting
up a terminal server and forcing users to acclimate to the Terminal Server
when working remotely.

I know how to assign each user their own RDP port and how to forward those
ports to LAN PCs. The issue is my router will only allow me to forward a
dozen or so ports, and I have many more clients than that wanting in.
Currently I'm using a stand-alone router to forward what ports I currently
need.

Is there a way to 'translate' port 3390 from outside to port 3389 inside, or
is the fix to simply buy a router on which I can open 40 or so ports?
Currently the servers on the LAN are doing no routing. Is there a way to
forward ports 3390-3430 to "some windows server routing feature" that will
direct each client to his LAN workstation?

Thanks for your time and I apologize in advance for my ignorance,
Paul Ableman

Ok, VPN into a server then RDP into the LAN via the VPN tunnel. Seems easy,
almost too easy.

Thanks,
Paul

"Robert L [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> I would do RDC over VPN it is more secure and you don't need to open the port for each connection.
>
> demo ts over vpn To use TS over VPN, normally you need to establish VPN using the VPN ... However, with a pre-setup, you can just one-click to run TS over VPN in just one ...
> www.chicagotech.net/demopages.htm
>
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Paul Ableman" <Paul (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:3B9FE0DF-A7D0-4A13-B5C4-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I have a network in which multiple users want to connect to their individual
> XP desktops from outside (home). I'm not thrilled with the idea of setting
> up a terminal server and forcing users to acclimate to the Terminal Server
> when working remotely.
>
> I know how to assign each user their own RDP port and how to forward those
> ports to LAN PCs. The issue is my router will only allow me to forward a
> dozen or so ports, and I have many more clients than that wanting in.
> Currently I'm using a stand-alone router to forward what ports I currently
> need.
>
> Is there a way to 'translate' port 3390 from outside to port 3389 inside, or
> is the fix to simply buy a router on which I can open 40 or so ports?
> Currently the servers on the LAN are doing no routing. Is there a way to
> forward ports 3390-3430 to "some windows server routing feature" that will
> direct each client to his LAN workstation?
>
> Thanks for your time and I apologize in advance for my ignorance,
> Paul Ableman
>