VPN needed for PCanywhere?

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I would like to access a remote PC over the Internet. I have PCanywhere
on both machines and can connect via the LAN. But I can't seem to
figure out how to connect via the Internet. Both machines run Win2k
Pro.

Does this require a VPN to provide a link between the two machines
before PCA can make the connection? Is that pretty simple to do? What
software do I need?


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A non answer to your question.
look at realvnc... it's free and does pcanywhere like stuff..

I have no relation to the product, except that i use and like it.
 
I would like to access a remote PC over the Internet. I have PCanywhere
on both machines and can connect via the LAN. But I can't seem to
figure out how to connect via the Internet. Both machines run Win2k
Pro.

Does this require a VPN to provide a link between the two machines
before PCA can make the connection? Is that pretty simple to do? What
software do I need?
Click to expand...

I don't know, I use a far easier program called Remote Administrator.
PCanywhere seems to require an account with a proxy server or some
shit like that.
 
rickman said:
I would like to access a remote PC over the Internet. I have PCanywhere
on both machines and can connect via the LAN. But I can't seem to
figure out how to connect via the Internet. Both machines run Win2k
Pro.

Does this require a VPN to provide a link between the two machines
before PCA can make the connection? Is that pretty simple to do? What
software do I need?
Click to expand...
No.
Yes.
PCA.

PCA uses ports 5631, 5632 by default, this can be customized via
profiles.
If behind NAT routers, forward ports to associated machine and don't use
DHCP.
PCA is very slow on consumer broadband with VPN, as slow as dialup.
HTH

--TW
 
rickman said:
I would like to access a remote PC over the Internet. I have PCanywhere
on both machines and can connect via the LAN. But I can't seem to
figure out how to connect via the Internet. Both machines run Win2k
Pro.

Does this require a VPN to provide a link between the two machines
before PCA can make the connection? Is that pretty simple to do? What
software do I need?
Click to expand...

try out www.realvnc.com

it's smaller and faster, and can use an internet browser.
vnc beta 4 works really nice.

-a|ex
 
try out www.realvnc.com

it's smaller and faster, and can use an internet browser.
vnc beta 4 works really nice.
Click to expand...

All true enough - but this does not address the OP's problem, which will
persist even if he dumps PCA in favor of VNC (whether "Real" or "Tiny").

Bottom line remains: the OP needs to learn what "Port Forwarding" is, and how
to configure his router to forward the appropriate application ports to the
designated server - whether the server is running PCA or VNC...

/daytripper
 
You need to open ports on your router.. I have cable access and a
Linksys router and had to open (2) ports on the Linksys.. Don't
remember what the port numbers are, sorry.... This would be on the
side your trying to connect to...
 
I would like to access a remote PC over the Internet. I have PCanywhere
on both machines and can connect via the LAN. But I can't seem to
figure out how to connect via the Internet. Both machines run Win2k
Pro.

Does this require a VPN to provide a link between the two machines
before PCA can make the connection?
No.

Is that pretty simple to do?
Click to expand...

For me, yes.
What
software do I need?
Click to expand...

VPN clients configured.

But a VPN isn't your issue. You need to provide connectivity between
the two systems on the ports used by PC Anywhere. Routers and
firewalls can disrupt this, and you don't mention using either.

Jeff
 
PcAnywhere does not require a VPN. It can create its own encrypted data
stream. To connect ovver the internet, you need two computers wilh public IP
addresses (not recommended), or you need to open and forward incoming ports
on the public side of your router to the computer on the inside that you wan
t to connect to. For example:

Lets say your public IP address is 200.2.2.2
Your computer running as the "host" is 192.168.10.10

You need to forward tcp port 5631 and udp port 5632 to 192.168.10.10.

If you want to be able to connect in the other direction, you need to do the
same thing on the other end.
 
I am finally getting back to dealing with this. I have read and
appreciate the comments from everyone. I am using a router with a
firewall, but I am not clear on the "public IP address" of the host
side. Is that the IP address of my cable modem? or is it the router
IP?

I don't know off the top of my head how to configure the ports, but I do
understand what you are saying. I will have to consult the manual for
my router. I am currently using a LinkSys DI-514 which I am happy
with. But I bought a Microsoft router because it was a deal at Sam's
Club (or Costco...) and it is 802.11g. I have not hooked it up yet.

Thanks for the answers. I wish all my questions got such a good
response.

PcAnywhere does not require a VPN. It can create its own encrypted data
stream. To connect ovver the internet, you need two computers wilh public IP
addresses (not recommended), or you need to open and forward incoming ports
on the public side of your router to the computer on the inside that you wan
t to connect to. For example:

Lets say your public IP address is 200.2.2.2
Your computer running as the "host" is 192.168.10.10

You need to forward tcp port 5631 and udp port 5632 to 192.168.10.10.

If you want to be able to connect in the other direction, you need to do the
same thing on the other end.
Click to expand...

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Rick "rickman" Collins

(e-mail address removed)
Ignore the reply address. To email me use the above address with the XY
removed.

Arius - A Signal Processing Solutions Company
Specializing in DSP and FPGA design URL http://www.arius.com
4 King Ave 301-682-7772 Voice
Frederick, MD 21701-3110 301-682-7666 FAX
 
You want to use the public IP address assigned by your ISP that would show as the wan
IP address in your router status and it would NOT be the one starting with
192.168.xxx.xxx. The you need to configure your router to port forward the port for
PC Anywhere to the internal IP address of the computer you are trying to connect to.
This may be referred to as virtual server or such. The link below shows what ports
may be used by PcAnyhwere depending on the version. Be SURE to use complex passwords
as hackers may attempt to connect to your computer on those ports. --- Steve

http://www.nthelp.com/NT6/pcanywhere_ip_port_usage.htm
 
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