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Folks new to this community, I have read answers to the few and immidiately joined it. So here is my dilemma

I'm trying to use verizon DSL PPPOE with modem 6100g and I just want to do remote desktop from home to office. I don't have any router or anything neither I want a router.

I am aware that I have a dynamic ip address I can solve that issue by using dyndns.

Please let me know how can I set it up, if possible step by step would be great:)

I really appriciate your help.

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Short checklist and a safe, practical path for (and thanks to for the alternatives). First, confirm the host PC is running Windows XP Professional — XP Home cannot accept incoming Remote Desktop (it only provides the client). If it is XP Pro, Remote Desktop listens on TCP 3389 by default, so that is the port you will forward. (oreilly.com)

Step-by-step essentials (do these at the office machine and on the 6100G):

  • Enable Remote Desktop on the XP Pro host (System → Remote tab) and add any users to the Remote Desktop Users group.
  • Make a Windows Firewall exception for Remote Desktop (or open TCP 3389).
  • Give the host a fixed LAN address (set a static IP on the PC or create a DHCP reservation on the modem) so the forwarding rule never breaks. (learn.microsoft.com)

On the Westell/6100G: put a port-forward (Virtual Server / Custom Service) that maps incoming TCP 3389 to the host LAN IP. If the 6100G has been set to bridge mode for PPPoE, it will not be doing NAT/port-forwarding — in that case either (a) put the 6100G back into router/NAT mode and forward there, or (b) use a router behind the modem (or use the router to handle PPPoE). Follow the 6100 series port-forward UI steps and bridging notes for exact menu names. (portforward.com)

Dynamic IP / reachability and safety: register a Dynamic DNS hostname and run an update client on the office PC (or use a router/DDNS feature) so your name always points to the current WAN IP. After forwarding, verify externally with an open-port check (for example, an Open Port Check tool). Do not expose RDP to the Internet without hardening — prefer a VPN or a trusted NAT-traversal service (LogMeIn / TeamViewer style) if possible; Microsoft publishes guidance on RDP exposure and safer deployment. (learn.noip.com)

Troubleshooting notes: if the external port still shows closed, check for double NAT (another router/modem upstream), ISP port blocking, or a local software firewall/AV blocking RDP on the host.

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Thanks for the quick reply:) sorry about not putting what version of windows I am using. I am using windows XP..
So I don't need to worry about any port opening or forwarding in order to access remote desktop using verizon dsl? Any help would be appriciated. I checked everything listed except I just need to make sure that the option is checked on the host computer to connect remotely. I will do that tomorrow where I am trying to get this setup.

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