hi all,
a somewhat newbie question here:
i'm trying to configure DD-WRT and Windows RDP. RDP uses 3389, so should i input "3389" in both the "Port from" and "Port to" fields?
does opening up this 3389 port compromise security? if so, what are some precautionary measures i can take?
thanks in advance.
Another choice is to setup a different port on the inbound PC and use that instead. Use something other than 3389. Punch that hole through the router and make sure the PC is configured to answer on it. I believe dd-wrt will also handle doing this within the router. As in, open port X and have it internally redirected to port Y.
Yes, it's a security risk. But so is any inbound service. Make sure you configure the PC to refuse anything other than a secured connection (not plain or unencrypted). No sense having a wireless connection get sniffed. Then watch your event log for failed login attempts and manage accordingly.
-Bill Kearney
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