To gain remote access to your PC in a situation where direct incoming connections are blocked and UPnP isn't functioning, using a VPN service or a VPS can be effective. Here are the pros and cons of each approach based on your setup: Spotify Pie Chart
CloudConnexa (or similar services):
Pros:
Ease of Setup: Generally easier to configure than managing your own server.
No Need for Static IP: It can handle dynamic IP changes seamlessly.
Secure: Often includes built-in encryption and security features.
Cons:
Limited Control: You may have less flexibility in terms of configuration.
Potential Restrictions: Depending on the service, there might be limits on types of connections or protocols.
Renting a VPS:
Pros:
Full Control: You can configure the VPS exactly as you need it.
Custom Solutions: Easier to implement various tools (like reverse SSH tunnels) to bypass restrictions.
Reliable Connectivity: More consistent access without the issues that can come from dynamic IPs.
Cons:
Management Overhead: Requires you to manage and maintain the server.
Cost: Generally more expensive than using a CloudConnexa-like service.
Recommendations:
1. Using CloudConnexa:
Ensure you set up the client properly on both PCs.
Confirm that PC_1 can accept connections through CloudConnexa and is configured to route traffic correctly.
Check if you can establish a tunnel through the CloudConnexa client.
2. Using a VPS:
Set up an SSH server on the VPS.
Use reverse SSH tunneling from PC_1 to the VPS. This way, you can connect to the VPS from PC_2, which will forward you to PC_1.
Example command for reverse SSH tunnel:
ssh -R 2222:localhost:22 user@your-vps-ip
Then, from PC_2, you can connect to PC_1 through the VPS:
ssh -p 2222 user@your-vps-ip
Troubleshooting:
If you can’t ping PC_1 from PC_2, check the firewall settings on PC_1 and ensure SSH is configured correctly.
Verify that your VPN or tunneling solution is running and properly set up on both ends.
CloudConnexa (or similar services):
Pros:
Ease of Setup: Generally easier to configure than managing your own server.
No Need for Static IP: It can handle dynamic IP changes seamlessly.
Secure: Often includes built-in encryption and security features.
Cons:
Limited Control: You may have less flexibility in terms of configuration.
Potential Restrictions: Depending on the service, there might be limits on types of connections or protocols.
Renting a VPS:
Pros:
Full Control: You can configure the VPS exactly as you need it.
Custom Solutions: Easier to implement various tools (like reverse SSH tunnels) to bypass restrictions.
Reliable Connectivity: More consistent access without the issues that can come from dynamic IPs.
Cons:
Management Overhead: Requires you to manage and maintain the server.
Cost: Generally more expensive than using a CloudConnexa-like service.
Recommendations:
1. Using CloudConnexa:
Ensure you set up the client properly on both PCs.
Confirm that PC_1 can accept connections through CloudConnexa and is configured to route traffic correctly.
Check if you can establish a tunnel through the CloudConnexa client.
2. Using a VPS:
Set up an SSH server on the VPS.
Use reverse SSH tunneling from PC_1 to the VPS. This way, you can connect to the VPS from PC_2, which will forward you to PC_1.
Example command for reverse SSH tunnel:
ssh -R 2222:localhost:22 user@your-vps-ip
Then, from PC_2, you can connect to PC_1 through the VPS:
ssh -p 2222 user@your-vps-ip
Troubleshooting:
If you can’t ping PC_1 from PC_2, check the firewall settings on PC_1 and ensure SSH is configured correctly.
Verify that your VPN or tunneling solution is running and properly set up on both ends.
Statistics: Posted by emma698fox — Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:19 am