So I kind of got SSH working. I configured the firewalls on both computers to allow SSH and VNC and then I selected 'advanced' and typed '22 5900' in the UDP Port box. After that, I got a hostname for my home PC since it doesn't have a static IP address using the tutorial given at
HOWTO run an ssh server without a static IP address [Archive] - Ubuntu Forums.
I tried using
from my office and it worked perfectly. I was even able to start up the X window remotely (although it was unbearably slow). However, now I tried the same thing from home and I can't access my office PC. The PC is turned on but I'm logged off of it. When I try it, the connection just times out after a while. I pinged the PC and everything goes well, but I can't connect via SSH. What could the problem be that's causing this? Router settings set by IT?