when to use repeater, port 443, dynalias etc.

[olanjouw]

Hi,
i have managed to create a working solution based on a direct connection and upnp.
What i dont understand is when its usefull to use a repeater or when to use dynalias, etc.
in the forum i read also about port 443 etc.

Is there any documentation about all the different setups and when to use them?

Thanks

[redge]

direct mode (without dynalias) (fastest connection)
when server (remote) need reach your own dynamic dns account or static public ip or FQDN to the viewer computer (local)
viewer require to open port to their NAT router if there no true UPnP existing and enabled or need direct connection to Internet
Viewer must run and started before server connect


direct mode with dynalias (fast as above except time for connect togueter)
when server (remote) try to reach you own computer without any dynamic dns account or the viewer/server don't know anything about private/public ip
viewer require to open port to their NAT router if there no true UPnP existing and enabled or need direct connection to Internet
Viewer must run and started before server connect


via repeater (slowest connection)
easy but slowest connection responsive
the repeater connects both viewer (local) and server (remote) are NAT/firewalled and allow only outbound traffic
or/and remote/local don't want or don't know how to open the port to their router, Internet Gateway Device (IGD), broadband router/ADSL/CATV.
viewer and server could be connect to repeater to any order.
repeater need 2 port opened (one for viewer and one for server and repeater connect both)

strong firewall,
don't allow outbound traffic to Internet by default without permission (Vista and UAC) need accept and open port for outgoing connection.
Vista UAC disable temporal the remote keyboard when asking for admin access. This new security feature in Vista lockout all application when asking the user for this access. You can disable it in the Vista OS...


https proxy only via repeater
for who have only https proxy allowed and open (ssl port 443) to their office and require authentication before connect to Internet.

[olanjouw]

thanks redge