Re: [Openvpn-users] Remote Desktop (Terminal Services)

[Kelley G <vpn@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mario Parisi wrote:
> Hi All,
> Just recently setup OpenVPN version 1.5.0 on two windows XP Professional 
> machines. And all things are working well so far, except Microsoft 
> Remote Desktop.
> The office machine (server)  is connected to ADSL  via firewall router 
> (ADSL service provider has issued a static ip address).
> The other Windows XP machine (client)  is the RoadWarrior using a 
> dial-up modem, WI-FI or GPRS.
>
> I have port forwarded UDP 5000 from the router in the office to the IP 
> address of the office server
> All outgoing traffic is allowed, but only UDP port 5000 is allowed in.
>
>
> I have tested Remote Desktop without blocking incoming 
> traffic(dangerous!!) and everything works well, however, with the 
> firewall up Remote Desktop just rejects the connection. OpenVPN seems to 
> work fine for everything else though.  I can browse the network no 
> different than if I was actually there.
> I can telnet to the windows server, share files, even use computer 
> management services (to control services, etc).
> It would seem that most (or many) of the TCP/UDP ports are making it 
> across the VPN, except port 3389 (the one Remote Desktop uses).
<snip>

at what poiont does nat occur in your network? at the router?
what does your routing table show?
are you connecting to the terminal server via it's private address?
what's your config?
have you tried traceroute?

kelley g

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> Regards,
> Mario
> (from Australia)
>
>
>
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