The following ports need to be forwarded for Windows 2000 Terminal Server:
Windows 2000 Terminal Server - PC
- TCP: 3389
- UDP: 3389
Setting Up a Port Forward for Windows 2000 Terminal Server
When you use Windows 2000 Terminal Server you may need to forward ports in your router. By forwarding ports you allow connection requests coming from the internet to be directed to Windows 2000 Terminal Server.
Routers generally do not allow incoming connection requests from the internet. By forwarding ports you can work around this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port Checkoff This To Do List
Before you can forward a port you need to know the following things:
- The IP address of your router.
- Your computer's IP address.
- The TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
How to Locate Your Router's IP Address
We have free Router Detector software to help you find your router's IP address. It's a part of the Network Utilities suite of tools and it's completely free to use.
You can also follow our Find Your Router IP Address article.
Setting Up a Port Forward for Windows 2000 Terminal Server
We have Network Utilities software that can forward ports for you. With Network Utilities, you can easily forward ports and also un-forward ports quickly so that you can keep your network up to date with the ports that you need forwarded and maximize your network security.
Alternatively you can do it by hand. The normal process for forwarding a port is:
- You can start by logging in to your router.
- Look for the port forwarding section in your router.
- Put the IP address of your computer in the proper box in your router.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward for Windows 2000 Terminal Server in the corresponding boxes in your router.
Some routers need to be rebooted in order for the changes to be saved.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for Windows 2000 Terminal Server:
List of Routers - Customized for Windows 2000 Terminal Server
Those are the steps for forwarding ports in your router for Windows 2000 Terminal Server.