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[Nick12]

Hi there,


I have a veyr basic question, hope someone can help me.


I am currently accessing Serers through remote desktop (windows 2003). To be on the safe site, i like to allow only 1 IP to access through remote, even better would be through one specfic domain or subdomain.

I have already changed the port number, but still like to have this additional feature.

Thank you

Nick

[relichost]

Hi

You can setup the windows firewall to allow access to the RDP port by 1 ip address. Be careful you don't lock yourself out...

You could also change the RDP port from its standard port to one only you know. Both should be employed as a tactic against hackers... (google for the Registry settings needed for this)

Thanks

[Nick12]

can i set firewall to access by domain address instead of IP ?

and is this the only option ?

cause my windows firewall is off as default, since it provoking my other apps, and makes them not run optimal

[Jacob Wall]

Originally Posted by Nick12

can i set firewall to access by domain address instead of IP ?

and is this the only option ?

cause my windows firewall is off as default, since it provoking my other apps, and makes them not run optimal

You could still change the port of RDC.