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wedor Moderator	posted March 08, 2004 09:45 PM I only used this for a single PC so I have not tried the rest of the settings. I don't find it a particularily well documented program and it is lacking in security so I don't plan on using it a lot in the future. IP: Logged
wedor Moderator	posted March 08, 2004 06:12 PM VNC is not as user friendly as PCAW, I think the +number refers to the display number, you can set one system to use display 0 and the other to use display 1 then set the remote the correct display number that you wish to connect with. IP: Logged
Josh1 Administrator	posted March 06, 2004 11:16 PM 5900 must be a port for TCP/IP but the +N I don't know what that means. And yes you must have VNC setup on both systems. If the setup is right then you should be able to do that. ------------------ Powered by Intelligent Computing Solutions. ------------------------ My Techno music can be heard here http://www.ejay.co.uk/artist/YSJosh www.compsol.8k.com www.footslog.com For every problem, there is a solution. IP: Logged
dm567 Member	posted March 06, 2004 11:11 PM What does "5900 + N" mean in the description? Will I be able to access two computers at the office if they both have the vnc software on them? IP: Logged
wedor Moderator	posted March 06, 2004 09:54 PM Port 5900 TCP and the 100 same as the other. I just installed this for one of my clients. IP: Logged
Josh1 Administrator	posted March 06, 2004 02:14 PM I think you have to install VNC on both machines. All you need is the IP # of the other machince. I am not to sure on the exact setup and the ports and so on. I asked Wedor and he should be able to help you on this. And your other question. ------------------ Powered by Intelligent Computing Solutions. ------------------------ For every problem, there is a solution. [This message has been edited by Josh1 (edited March 06, 2004).] [This message has been edited by Josh1 (edited March 06, 2004).] IP: Logged
dm567 Member	posted March 06, 2004 12:58 PM I want to try using VNC. This is from their FAQ on their website at realvnc.com "How do I use VNC through my firewall? Many organisations operate firewalls to reduce the risk of intrusion by malicious attackers via the Internet. These firewalls typically operate by only allowing connections in to machines in that organisation on specific ports. Which ports are permitted access depends upon the network protocol that uses the port and the degree of security it provides. VNC servers can accept incoming connections through firewalls in two main ways. Although the first is usually the simplest to arrange, we recommend using the SSH tunnelling method wherever VNC is to be used over an untrusted network such as the Internet. Opening Ports - The simplest way to allow VNC connections in through your firewall is to configure your firewalling software to allow connections to the VNC ports. If N is the display number of a particular VNC server then it will accept connections on port 5900+N. Configuring your firewall to allow connections to this port will allow VNC to work. If you wish to use the in-built web server and Java VNC Viewer then you will also need to allow connections to port 5800+N. Unfortunately, because VNC traffic is not encrypted, this approach weakens the security provided by your firewall, and so is not advisable." I don't understand the following: 1. I need to open up port 5900 in my router. I type in the port number and do I click the box that says tcp or udp or both. It also asks for the last digits of the ip address. What do I use? (I currently have pcanywhere configured and ports 5631-5632 are open and I have both checked, and the last digits of the ip address in the box is 100) 2. What does "5900 + N" mean? 3. Will I be able to access both of my office pcs from Home? See previous post. Thanks Thanks. IP: Logged

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