I need a fairly simple X server using XDMCP, that has one vital function, it can work from behind NAT! I would much prefer this to be a GPL based X server as well.
I have a windows destop with the ipaddress 192.168.0.1 I also have an ADSL router with ipadress 192.168.0.254 on the local LAN and 216.239.59.147 on the internet. I want to connect to 72.14.205.19 with XDMCP. The command Xwin.exe -ac -from 216.239.59.147 -query 72.14.205.19 fails with an error message of Xserver: failed to bind to -from address: 216.239.59.147 My understanding of the problem. Although I can get the ADSL router to NAT 192.168.0.1 to 216.239.59.147 so the packet from 192.168.0.1 to 72.14.205.19 have the from address is 216.239.59.147. I understand the inital UDP 177 packet embeds the 192.168.0.1 address. This results in the remote server (72.14.205.19) sending the response to the windows desktop (192.168.0.1) which it cannot reach. I wish to be able to embed the router/firewall (216.239.59.147) ipaddress in the orginal conection from the windows desktop 192.168.0.1 so the remote server (72.14.205.19) replies to the router/firewall (216.239.59.147) How easy would it be to change the source code of Xwin.exe to do this? Thanks John P.S. x11 Tunnelling with ssh is not a option. The above ipaddress are complete fiction, and the connection is actually a private WAN link which reduces the security concerns. _______________________________________________________________________ The contents of this e-mail and any attachment(s) are strictly confidential and are solely for the person(s) at the e-mail address(es) above. If you are not an addressee, you may not disclose, distribute, copy or use this e-mail, and we request that you send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete this e-mail. Stirling Dynamics Ltd. accepts no legal liability for the contents of this e-mail including any errors, interception or interference, as internet communications are not secure. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Stirling Dynamics Ltd. _______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple Problem reports: http://cygwin.com/problems.html Documentation: http://x.cygwin.com/docs/ FAQ: http://x.cygwin.com/docs/faq/