VNC through router (was: Need advice on this...)

californiajeff · Post by **californiajeff** » 2005-06-27 16:49

I need some advice on this setup. I am trying to install UltraVNC on a remote network. My issue is that I have like 4 computers but they are only getting 1 ip address on the internet. Right now I have it setup where the firewall forwards port 5900 to one of the computers.

Do you think I should setup the repeater? Or should I setup seperate ports for each computer (i.e. 5901, 5902, etc.)? Which way is best?

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DodgeV83 · Post by **DodgeV83** » 2005-06-27 19:08

setting up seperate ports would be easiest wouldn't ya think? Then you wouldn't have to worry about setting up the repeater, or about keeping the repeater running 24/7. What is the downside to using seperate ports?

redge · Post by **redge** » 2005-06-27 21:50

another point of view

depending of your network knowledge and understanding usage of repeater

so,
as my level, I was stop using repeater because I failed with my own repeater config !
so, a prefer open port for every computer computer needed.
(acceptable under 5 computers in my opinion)
until I find better how to config repeater
even with nice picture is much better than a long text story
(also possible I miss something important information my self)

californiajeff · Post by **californiajeff** » 2005-06-28 17:21

Thanks for the advice!

I am going to do just the port forwarding like it has been suggested. I will let you know how it goes.

californiajeff · Post by **californiajeff** » 2005-07-01 18:12

I just went ahead and did port forwarding for all the computers and it works fine. It ended up being real easy.

redge · Post by **redge** » 2005-07-01 20:14

californiajeff

redge wrote:as my level, I was stop using repeater because I failed with my own repeater config !
so, a prefer open port for every computer computer needed.

The reason was the bug of settings ignored from older repeater <1.0.0.3
I don't know is was a real bug other than fake missconfiguration of me.
replaced with the new one, and it work

Nice to see the futur repeater SSL as NAT Helper too so no need extra encryption plugin and passtrough proxy/firewall

nice feature.

ID for use with SingleClick (mode II)
Just warning about port and don't forget to put the text ID:123456
and activate checkbox proxy (not automatic when you put information in this area for unknown reason ?
http://doc.uvnc.net/addons/repeater.html

123456 (replace by your own prefered number (only number accepted but less than 999999999 (9 numbers limitation)

Otherwise, mode I (direct)
that very easy would be enough if you want access your own network with hostname

active mode II too if you want to support SingleClick (SC) with ID number from anywhere.