On 31 August 2012 13:51, Norman Silverstone <nor...@littletank.org> wrote:
> On 31/08/12 12:11, Simon Greenwood wrote: > >> On 31 August 2012 12:07, Norman Silverstone <nor...@littletank.org> >> wrote: >> >> I am setting up a new router and I wonder if there is anything I need to >>> do so that my son may access my computer should I require of help. >>> Thanks in advance >>> >>> >>> Broadly speaking, if he needs ssh access you will probably need to >> forward >> a port on the router to your computer. By default this is port 22, and >> there will probably be a preset for it. However, you might want to >> consider >> additional security by opening a different port, which reduces the >> incidence of port scanning. Check with your son first. >> > > This seemed to be quite straightforward but, like so many things I try to > do, I am stuck. Is there some magic involved in making port forwarding > work? I followed the instruction in the router's manual, I read and tried > things I found in Google but, as far as I could tell, the port did not > open. Perhaps some kind person could point me to where I might find the > answer to my dilemma. > It's often hard to tell from the inside, what is the router make and model. If you wish, give me your IP address (off the list for security's sake) and I will test it for you. s/ > > -- Twitter: @sfgreenwood "TBA are particularly glib"
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