Hello all.
I have been struggling with WS 2012's remote access. Ideally, I would like to:
A) Use Remote Access/Remote Desktop 'on the fly' from a sub-domain that I own.
B) Use connect to my computer via VPN, and utilize Remote Desktop more securely.
My first problem is that my ISP blocks port 80 inbound.
To work around this, I utilized port 8080 in my url to my home server, and forwarded the internal ports to the server via port 80.
(example)
http://remote.example.com
- Which forwards to my home IP (with port 8080): http://99.999.999.999:8080
- Which the server then resolves to (redirect to SSL'd 443 port): https://99.999.999.999/remote
So, I am able to log into my server's remote web portal, but at that point, all I can do is view user folders, which I don't utilize, and utilize remote desktop - which fails to connect.
I have looked into setting up the RAS on my server, but the most in depth tutorials only seem to deal with direct access - I need to be able to connect to via VPN from a computer that isn't part of my home domain.
Could someone point me in the right direct - either a tutorial that fully explains setting up the RAS server for non-domain connected clients via VPN, or at least start the discussion to the correct ports to forward to, and what version of VPN they correspond to.
I would like to be able to use the built in windows 7/8 and Mac VPN services, rather than instal third party solutions.
Thank you kindly in advance for any input. I am a bit in the dark when it comes to the protocols and certificates need for this VPN.
-Ethan