Networking/IP question

Hi Everyone,

I am looking to install Remote Desktop over SSH. I've had a few
connection issues with VNC over SSH and want to try Remote Desktop.

However, to successfully test the operation, I will need to run the
client on a machine and provide it my external IP.

I've heard of issues trying to go outside and back in on your own
network. Is there any truth to this? Are there issues with me using
my external IP from inside my own network?

If so, how the heck does one test this?

Thanks!

On 27 Feb 2006 21:45:24 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> I am looking to install Remote Desktop over SSH. I've had a few
> connection issues with VNC over SSH and want to try Remote Desktop.
>
> However, to successfully test the operation, I will need to run the
> client on a machine and provide it my external IP.
>
> I've heard of issues trying to go outside and back in on your own
> network. Is there any truth to this? Are there issues with me using
> my external IP from inside my own network?
>
> If so, how the heck does one test this?

Simple, if you still have access to a dialup ISP. Test it from a PC
disconnected from your LAN on dialup (or from friend's or work connection
if possible). Dialup PPP may not be real quick, but a good test for
access from outside your LAN.

While my DSL ISP provides dialup as a backup or for travel, I also
maintain my old account at a local Unix ISP with static PPP IP in case I
want to limit access to that IP for testing.