Windows Home Server - Remote Access

[911FalseFlagTerror01]

So I needeach computer to have a server if they are on different networks? Servers are supposed to centralize data between multiple PCs.

[explicitsaint]

@911FalseFlagTerror01 - No, Yes and it does.

[911FalseFlagTerror01]

Two computers. Two routers. Two wireless networks. What are they replacing WHS with? Small Business Server?

[explicitsaint]

@911FalseFlagTerror01 - This video shows you how you can get to your WHS from another network. If you're interested in sharing files between two remote connections seemlessly, you'll want to setup a VPN which is what I've done on my WHS. They are replacing WHS with the next version of WHS. SBS is a completely different market.

[911FalseFlagTerror01]

@explicitsaint SBS and Server 2008 have the same media streaming capabilities to share video on the internet?

[explicitsaint]

@911FalseFlagTerror01 - No they do not.

[911FalseFlagTerror01]

@explicitsaint Only Home Server allows remote streaming via a Windows Live Server IP Address. My server has to be on for that but does my PC as well?

[explicitsaint]

@911FalseFlagTerror01 - Good question, no it doesn't. It uses IIS to steam your content. However, if you have DRM'd content, you won't be able to stream outside your home network. Just a heads up. Wish it was different but DRM steals from the experience.

[911FalseFlagTerror01]

So I have to leave my wireless routers and modems on suseptible to hackers and with the risk that the router will lose the wireless connection? You speak of a server? What is this server? Must I have an HP Media Server? Basically a box of Hard Drives? That's the server you speak of?

[explicitsaint]

@911FalseFlagTerror01 It doesn't make your wireless or modem suseptible to hackers. It doesn't change any security settings for your home network. It actually monitors your home computers firewalls and anti virus making your home network more secure not less. You can buy any name brand you like, they all provide different additions to the Windows Home Server software. Just make sure it's powered by Windows Home Server. Out of room to answer the rest.

[911FalseFlagTerror01]

Does Windows Home Server allow me to use a network hard drive with an IP Address that I can email to family for privately sharing large camcorder videos? It centralizes data within my network. I have two wireless networks. Can it communicate with both networks? Don't servers allow certain PCs to download information from them?

[explicitsaint]

@911FalseFlagTerror01 - I am not sure how you have two wireless networks setup. Are there routers between the two wireless networks or are they both connected to the same router? The server doesn't communicate with a wireless network, it is on your network and communicates to any device that has access to that network as long as they are on the same subnet. And yes, you can upload, download and stream files with this server. You can also give access to family and friends. Out of room again.

[cyberjackcyberjack]

sounds hacker friendly : )

[explicitsaint]

@cyberjackcyberjack I'm interested to hear the method, please explain the security issue. 

[cyberjackcyberjack]

@explicitsaint if you can set a url to access the server remotely, then its exploitable via the well known "Google hacking" search technique's to descover the server, then itsreceptacle to the normal "windows" attack vectors such as netbios/SMB

[explicitsaint]

@cyberjackcyberjack I appreciate the reply but just because there is a URL doesn't mean you can hack into it.  It's still using IIS and still firewalled against ext-subnets (netBIOS+SMB). Without proper credentials and certs, I'm not certain you can easily hack this. This website also goes through an enterprise security check before released to market. If there is a security hole, it's updated with Windows Update with WS2008R2.

[GamerTyke]

Quick Question, if you could help, that'd be great. When I set up remote access, and then type in the URL, I get my router's page. I am trying this from a local PC, so would it work elsewhere, or is there a setting I need to change? Thanks.

[explicitsaint]

@GamerTyke You should check your remote access page from outside your house.

[GamerTyke]

@explicitsaint Thanks.

[datingwomensex]

The video made some good points.

[KiaX100000]

btw are you using windows 7?

[explicitsaint]

Yes, this is Windows 7. It was an Eval version.

[KiaX100000]

thanks this looks really usefull... actually im planning to buy an HP Mediasmart server...

[explicitsaint]

You're welcome. The HP added a few features to Remote Access. It's a very nice Windows Home Server and highly recommended.

[Uhavdogbreath]

This does not tell you that you need to have your own computer that has he WHS connector software installed.

[explicitsaint]

The intentions of this video were to show the Remote Access feature and not remote access setup. You are correct that you need to install the Windows Home Server but you need to do that for many of benefit factors; such as backup, restore, password sync, etc... Remote access also requires a broadband internet connection.