MYSQL DB and Internet

[Kingmen30264]

I was wondering how I could get certain programs, or access to my DB from anywhere. From time to time I am gone for awhile, sitting around not doing anything and would like to load up EQ_ITEMS and edit the items in my DB, or one of Georges Tools and edit something in my DB while I wait.

I tried a few options already, but it doesn't seem to be working. Here is what I have tried thus far:

1. Enabled the port to my DB
2. Changed the db.ini file(s) to match the hosting my server (I have a dynamic IP)

Noting has worked so far. Now when I try to log on using the information to my server, it will sit there and try to connect to it, but it can't. If I change it to something else (using the same guideline something.something.ext) then it will instantly time out. So I KNOW it is seeing my DB, but how do I allow connection to it?



Any and all help with this is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kingmen

(P.S. I know that opening my DB can cause vulnerabilities, I am not concerned on that point, but merely the one that I posted above.)