Summary: Connecting your office computer to your home computer isn't as far-fetched a scenario as it sounds.
My office computer, running winxp pro, is on a dsl line. How do I set up my office computer and home computer (also running winxp pro)so I can connect to it directly using dial up modem on both ends and share its internet connection?
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I'll start by assuming that it's OK with your company to use your office computer in this way.
The good news is that it's not quite as far-fetched a scenario as it sounds. I've never done it, but it seems like it should be possible.
I would point you at software packages such as pcAnywhere or LapLink. They handle the pc-to-pc connection, and I believe can set up to handle dialing in. Then, assuming it doesn't conflict with the package, I believe you should be able to use and perhaps even share that office DSL connection to the internet.
There are several other remote access packages that may do the job as well.
Related:
Amazon.com - Remote Access Software
Article C2069 - June 17, 2004
I did this using PCAnywhere. First you need to know the static IP that your ISP assigned to your office Modem/Router. Now install PCAnywhere on both computers.
At OFFICE: Open PCAnywhere and set it as HOST. Access your DSL Modem/Router (normally by using http://10.0.0.2). Open "Port Forwarding" and add PCAnywhere port to your computer's IP address assigned by the modem/router.
At Home: open PCAnywhere. Click "Quick Connect". Type IP address of modem/router that you got from your ISP. click CONNECT. Give username and password that you entered while configuring your office pc as host. Done!
Posted by: Muntazir Mehdi at March 9, 2006 12:05 PMif you need further assistance on connecting and are using winxp pro on the computer you are trying to connect to "you need to have a always on internet connection", email me at sandisk@comcast.net and i will send you detailed instructions or if you have any questions feelfree to ask
Posted by: Blake at July 29, 2006 10:00 AMI am running XPHome ed. at home and getting out to the net by way of DSL router (Bellsouth). My office PC is behind a firewall and I am running XP pro. I also have the PCAnywhere software at the officie. What options do I have?
Posted by: Kevin Buckner at August 2, 2006 3:15 PMso how can I connect to my office internet from my house internet?
My home internet provider does not support VOIP but we have a VSAT system in the office that work with VOIP. so how can I use my home internet connection and connect to my office internet?
Thank you
Posted by: ken at October 18, 2006 11:55 AMI have read your comments on remotly access by PCAnywhere, that good i m satisfied with your comments.i would need you in future.
Thanks
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Posted by: Seral at November 12, 2009 6:11 PM