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Hello,

I'd like to remote control my pc at home from work using mini remote Dameware. Version

I finally figure out how to get my public IP and i know that i need to allow or point the port that dameware uses to the private ip of the pc at home.

so my question naturally is what port does dameware miniremote use to miniremote control PC's.

And i found a website the had step by step pictures of how to point a port to an IP but it's not the same fields i get when i go to the configuration of the linksys.

so naturally my question is how do i point a port to a pc in the linksys console, and would i have to make my ip static, and if so how.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Short, practical answer for : Dameware Mini Remote Control (MRC) listens on TCP port 6129 by default. If you install the MRC client/agent on the home PC first, you only need that single TCP port open; if the agent must be pushed at connect time, the installer may use Windows File & Printer Sharing ports (UDP 137/138, TCP 139 and 445), so pre-installing the agent or changing the default port is recommended for safety. Dameware port requirements. (documentation.solarwinds.com)

About the Linksys side (and ’s point): the cleanest approach is a DHCP reservation (router binds an IP to the PC’s MAC) so the PC always gets the same LAN address while leaving DHCP on. If your router UI supports it use the router’s “DHCP Reservation” or “Static DHCP” feature; otherwise set a static IP on the PC in the OS. Find the NIC’s MAC with ipconfig /all or getmac and add the reservation in the Linksys admin under Local Network → DHCP Reservations. Links: Linksys DHCP Reservation · How to find MAC (Windows). (support.linksys.com)

Port-forwarding and testing: create a Single Port or Port Range Forwarding rule on the Linksys that maps the chosen WAN port (default 6129 or a custom port) to the reserved internal IP and TCP. Make a matching inbound rule on the Windows firewall (or allow the Dameware program). Test from outside using an open-port checker (for example, CanYouSeeMe). If your ISP IP changes, use a Dynamic DNS service or ask your ISP for a static IP. See Linksys port-forwarding docs and Windows firewall guidance. (support.linksys.com)

Security note (important): exposing remote-admin ports to the Internet is risky — prefer a VPN + MFA or other secure tunnel to reach your home network. If you must forward ports, change the default port, harden credentials, restrict firewall rules to known IPs where possible, and keep software patched. Official guidance on avoiding exposed remote services is available from CISA. (cisa.gov)

Quick checklist: (1) pick/confirm Dameware port (6129 default), (2) reserve internal IP via Linksys DHCP Reservation or set static on the PC, (3) add Linksys port-forward rule to that IP, (4) allow the port/program in Windows firewall, (5) test externally and consider DDNS and a VPN for safer access. Useful references above.

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First of all, you should by using my remote software instead of Dameware. heheh:mrgreen: but if you must. Yes, your internal PC should have a fixed IP if you have other pcs attached to the Router, or ever will. You can leave DHCP enabled in the router and just assign your NIC an address outside of the DHCP pool. So if you look at the dhcp tab in your router and its starting at and giving out 50 leases then give your nic an address of or anything else in the thru range except thru 192.168.0.150. Next if your ISP didn't give you a fixed address your life will be easier if you get one. If this is problematic, you can use dynamic dns. Google search on that for a provider and instructions. To forward your router port, log in to your router and click the advanced tab, then click on Forwarding.
In the external port boxes type in whatever port Dameware says you should use in their docs. if it's only one port then enter the port number in both ext boxes. If it's a range or ports, then type in the starting port and ending port. Put a check in TCP box and UDP if you need it. Then enter the number of the IP address you assigned to your pc. You just have to fill in the last part. Then put a check in the enable box and click apply and you're done. After you close your session you should recycle the power on your router, I've found sometimes it's a little kinky if you don't.

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How do i assign an IP to my mac address in linksys?

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You don't. You assign it to the Network adaptor in your PC. The router will see it and route to it so long as it's a number within the network scope of the router. You just don't want to have the router assign the same number to another PC automatically, so you use a number outside of the routers DHCP pool as I described.

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