hi everyone, im completely new using windows server 2008. this may be silly, but i really need help.

we've been working on a web application, i need to make some connection tests with my server, but i dont know if my public ip is enabled, so that i can connect to my server. ive tried connecting via remote desktop but it keeps telling me that remote desktop is not enabled.

 

my firewall is down, and i use FortiNet as my firewall. What should i do?

 

thanks.

You should contact your ISP and ask if you have a STATIC IP.

 

If so, you must configure it on your router and enable PORT FORWARDING for desired services.

thanks for your response.

 

i dont understand, i do have a static ip on my server. or do you mean the ip that my isp gave me?

The IP given by your ISP.

ok, then yes. it is public static.

 

where can i find help configuring my router or pc with that ip?

 

sorry, im a total newbie :sweat:

Check your manual for Port Forwarding. You must forward request to port 80 to your server.

 

If you want give me the model of your router.

i have a linksys Firmware Version: 2.07

Yep, linksys... which model?

WAP54G v.2

your router doesn't support port forwarding...

 

You can configure it via FortiNet, take a look here: http://www.hiddenone.net/firewalls/fortigate-static-nat-configuration/

 

Now, depending on what you want, you must enable differents services. In other words, RDP must use the port 3389, http 80 and so on.

Thanks, you've been helpful!