RE: can't ping but Remote Desktop works and I can FTP download as well

2007-01-31 Thread James Weatherall
Hi there, Ping isn't a reliable test these days, because many firewalls violate the IP protocol specification and ignore pings. You're probably able to use Remote Desktop FTP because you have exceptions or port forwarding rules for them in your firewall. You can find hints tips on configuring

Re: can't ping but Remote Desktop works and I can FTP download as well

2007-01-27 Thread Mick
On Saturday 27 January 2007 04:27, 52gilmore722 wrote: I have now moved it to my daughter's home with the goal of being able to remotely do routine maintenance. On that same desktop I have setup Windows RemoteDesktop, I know that it might seem redundant, as well as set it up to be an FTP

can't ping but Remote Desktop works and I can FTP download as well

2007-01-26 Thread 52gilmore722
Hi! I have a desktop loaded with and running VNC server and was able to connect via my wireless router when it was connected to that same router. I have now moved it to my daughter's home with the goal of being able to remotely do routine maintenance. On that same desktop I have setup Windows