ssh & internet connection issues

[ImAmMe]

I'm trying to remote into my parents network thru the internet using ssh.

there network, Internet -> router -> 3 boxes. The router is using dhcp, the license last for a few days. Router is forwarding port 2000 to a gentoo box running off of the setup cd. The box has sshd configured to lesson to port 2000, and can be ssh-ed in from there local network. They are not running any fire walls at this point, we had the ISP open ports 2000-2500.

My network , XP(using putty) -> router -> internet. Putty is configured to connect at port 2000. My firewall is turn off for now. I should not have to do any configuration changes on my router as in port forwarding right? because im making the connection.

every time attempt a connection, check there ip making sure that i have the current address. Network error: Connection Timed out.

i cant ping or tracert there router, i beleave that is getting filtered.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[bunder]

did you forward 2000 (outside) to 2000 (inside), or 22 (inside)?
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[ImAmMe]

all my ssh connection are on port 2000

Mom & dad's router is forwarding to a local ip on there network.

me <-> router <-> Internet <-> there router <-> gentoo setup box

they can connect just fine on sshd

is that what you asking>

[ImAmMe]

there ip is dynamic that realy should not be an issue, right? I am looking up there current ip address before i attempt connect. That should be ok