Hi there,
V1.0.0 RC18 on Win XP Prof SP2 with latest updates, connect to internet through wireless D-Link Router.
I have installed the software an now I don't know what to do now. Is there some way I can test if it works? I want to test it on another PC on my wireless network in the same group.
I this possible and how.
I hope to make use of this software everybody here is so excited about.
Regards,
Deon
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Where do I begin?
Well, I guess make sure the server is running. Also make sure the sp2 firewall isn't blocking the necessary port (usually 5900). Then on the other computer make a connection to your ip on the local network.
It's pretty easy after you get it setup right. This is what you're talking about right?
It's pretty easy after you get it setup right. This is what you're talking about right?
This space not for rent.
during your installation did you tell the installer to install the winvnc service?
if so, then in your system tray you will see an icon for winvnc. in rc18 it was a blue and red icon i believe. in rc20.5 it is a blue square with a black eyeball.
anyway, if you see the icon it means that computer can now be remote controlled simply by running a viewer on another computer.
if you hover over the icon it will show the ip address that can be entered into the viewer on another computer.
in order for all of this to work though, you have to take control of your hardware and software at different levels.
if you are running a hardware router and you want to access the pc from across the internet, you will have to forward ports to the computer that is hosting the server.
if you are running a hardware or software router you will also have to set them up to allow winvnc.exe to use the internet.
again, this is only if you need access to the internet. if your computers are all privately networked you don't really have to do too much, but software firewalls (if installed, or windows xp2's built in firewall) will still have to be tweaked.
if so, then in your system tray you will see an icon for winvnc. in rc18 it was a blue and red icon i believe. in rc20.5 it is a blue square with a black eyeball.
anyway, if you see the icon it means that computer can now be remote controlled simply by running a viewer on another computer.
if you hover over the icon it will show the ip address that can be entered into the viewer on another computer.
in order for all of this to work though, you have to take control of your hardware and software at different levels.
if you are running a hardware router and you want to access the pc from across the internet, you will have to forward ports to the computer that is hosting the server.
if you are running a hardware or software router you will also have to set them up to allow winvnc.exe to use the internet.
again, this is only if you need access to the internet. if your computers are all privately networked you don't really have to do too much, but software firewalls (if installed, or windows xp2's built in firewall) will still have to be tweaked.
Thanx again for your reply.
I un-installed and installed again as a server. Everything is running now.
When I hover over the blue icon with yellow eye, I see the IP address of this computer, but behind my wireless router. Now I have to tackle these settings. (And I don't have any idea whatsoever as where to begin.)
Thanx again.
Deon
I un-installed and installed again as a server. Everything is running now.
When I hover over the blue icon with yellow eye, I see the IP address of this computer, but behind my wireless router. Now I have to tackle these settings. (And I don't have any idea whatsoever as where to begin.)
Thanx again.
Deon
you might need the manual for your wireless router.
from your wireless device try to run the vncviewer app and connect to the ip address for your other computer.
if both comps are on the same network... it will probably be a 192.168.x.x style address that you need for vncviewer. in this case you probably will not need to adjust settings for the wireless router. also in this case you may need to add winvnc.exe and vncviewer.exe to the exceptions list for any/all software firewalls like windows xp sp2's built in "windows firewall" (in control panel).
you should only have to work on the router if one of the computers is outside of your local network. that's when you have to setup your ports.
once you make a few simple additions like this, it should all work fine.
from your wireless device try to run the vncviewer app and connect to the ip address for your other computer.
if both comps are on the same network... it will probably be a 192.168.x.x style address that you need for vncviewer. in this case you probably will not need to adjust settings for the wireless router. also in this case you may need to add winvnc.exe and vncviewer.exe to the exceptions list for any/all software firewalls like windows xp sp2's built in "windows firewall" (in control panel).
you should only have to work on the router if one of the computers is outside of your local network. that's when you have to setup your ports.
once you make a few simple additions like this, it should all work fine.
Hi again.
I have tried something else ...
I have installed UltraVNC on the other PC on my network - and now I'm typing this message through PC 1 to you.
I have noticed that the "version" on PC 2 asks for my password, whereas the one on PC 1 (the one I cannot get to work) does not even ask for a password.
At least now I know it has something to do with the setup ... or is it?
Your help & suggestions will be most welcome.
Regards,
Deon
I have tried something else ...
I have installed UltraVNC on the other PC on my network - and now I'm typing this message through PC 1 to you.
I have noticed that the "version" on PC 2 asks for my password, whereas the one on PC 1 (the one I cannot get to work) does not even ask for a password.
At least now I know it has something to do with the setup ... or is it?
Your help & suggestions will be most welcome.
Regards,
Deon
it might be that you are trying to do too much too fast.
the first thing i would do when trouble shooting is to tell all servers/viewers NOT to use any of the dsm plugins.
additionally, i wouldn't use either version of ms logon in the settings.
restart your server(s) without these "extras" and check your results.
if you still can't connect to one of the pc's, then something is blocking. it's a firewall setting or something.
the first thing i would do when trouble shooting is to tell all servers/viewers NOT to use any of the dsm plugins.
additionally, i wouldn't use either version of ms logon in the settings.
restart your server(s) without these "extras" and check your results.
if you still can't connect to one of the pc's, then something is blocking. it's a firewall setting or something.
Something spooky ...
PC 1 is also now able to get to PC 2 and visa versa. (Does UltraVNC has to be installed on all of the machines I want to work with. I know the answer might be obvious but I am learning here.)
Now I will have to start opening up ports on my router for outside communication.
What ports need to be opened?
Thanx for your patience!
Regards,
Deon
PC 1 is also now able to get to PC 2 and visa versa. (Does UltraVNC has to be installed on all of the machines I want to work with. I know the answer might be obvious but I am learning here.)
Now I will have to start opening up ports on my router for outside communication.
What ports need to be opened?
Thanx for your patience!
Regards,
Deon