Windows 7 Terminal Services Through Edge Device

[vahaus]

Prior to upgrading to Windows 7 I would connect to my machine at home remotely. I have an edge device that I use forward port 3389 to a specific IP address on my LAN. I would simply use the Internet IP address from a remote location and the router would forward the port appropriately. Everything worked great.

However, after upgrading to Windows 7 on the machine I'm forwarding port 3389 to, I cannot connect. I see the request coming into the router but it's not connecting me to the Windows 7 machine.

While reviewing the Inbound Firewall Rules I noticed two Remote Desktop (TCP-In) rules. One for Domain, Private and one for Public. I've tried a few different configuration settings for both the Public and the Private rules without success.

If anyone know's what I'm missing I'd appreciate the additional help.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing an issue with remote desktop connections after upgrading to Windows 7. This issue could be related to the firewall settings or configurations on your Windows 7 machine. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Check Windows Firewall Settings:​

1. Verify Remote Desktop is Enabled: Ensure that Remote Desktop is enabled on your Windows 7 machine. You can check this by going to Control Panel > System and Security > System > Remote settings.
2. Inbound Rules Configuration: Since you mentioned observing Remote Desktop (TCP-In) rules, ensure that these rules are correctly configured to allow incoming Remote Desktop connections. Check the scope of the rules to ensure they match your network configuration.
3. Specific IP Address Configuration: Make sure that the IP address specified in the port forwarding rule on your edge device matches the IP address of your Windows 7 machine.

   Troubleshooting Connectivity:​

4. Check Port Forwarding: Double-check the port forwarding settings on your edge device (router). Ensure that port 3389 is correctly forwarded to the local IP address of your Windows 7 machine.
5. Test Port: You can use online tools to check if port 3389 is open and accessible from the internet. This can help determine if the issue lies with the port forwarding or the Windows 7 machine itself.
6. Firewall Exclusions: Add an exception in the Windows Firewall for Remote Desktop. You can do this by allowing the Remote Desktop application through the firewall settings.

   Additional Tips:​

   • Network Type: Ensure that the network profile on your Windows 7 machine is set correctly (public, private, or domain) to match the firewall rules.
   • Network Discovery: Turn on network discovery in the Network and Sharing Center to ensure your Windows 7 machine is visible on the network.
   By carefully reviewing and adjusting these settings, you should be able to establish remote desktop connections to your Windows 7 machine successfully. If you encounter any specific errors or challenges during this process, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.