Need to map a drive across a router...

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Marc MSCE/MCDBA

Hi all!

I have a remote employee who would like to work from home. I would like to
let her. All she needs to do is map a drive across the internet. Of course I
am behind a router, so things get complicated.

Can I just use port forwarding?

Any suggestions will be appreciated!!!

Thanks in advance...
 
You may have many options. I would setup VPN. Also you can do web sharing over the Internet, but it is not safe. This web has how to enable web sharing,

How to enable windows sharing Sharing between Mac and Windows · Web sharing · FTP Sharing · Sharing Printers and Files over a private network · Internet access sharing. Remote Access ...
www.howtonetworking.com/Networking/enablesharing0.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Hi all!

I have a remote employee who would like to work from home. I would like to
let her. All she needs to do is map a drive across the internet. Of course I
am behind a router, so things get complicated.

Can I just use port forwarding?

Any suggestions will be appreciated!!!

Thanks in advance...
 
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