Well, you still haven't told us what you are trying to do with VNC, so it's
still hard to advise. With VNC, you have a 'server', which is the machine
you wish to view remotely, and a 'client', which is the machine you're
sitting at to view the remote machine. If both are on the local network,
Ok - that's clear.
A router is a bit like a transformer. While a transformer has high voltage
on one side, and low voltage on the other, a router has 'public' (or
'external') Internet addresses on one side (accessible from anywhere) and
'private' ('local' or 'internal') addresses on the other
Hello, Phillip,
I am very sorry if I didn't give you clear information. I am happy to
explain better system for you to understand.
Here is what my system look like:
Desktop runs on VNC version 4.1.3 through an Xfinity modem [with a built-in
router.] It's located in my bedroom.
I bring my
Phillip,
Finally! My explanation worked out for you!!! Thank you for your lengthy
message. I totally understand now what the requirement is with the
Port-Forwardings. That is why they recommended a static IP address. You
explained why - now, I understand your description very long message. Ohh, I
A couple of clarifications are needed:
Your modem/router has an internal address and an external address, as I
explained last time. The whole local network shares the external address,
and the router works out who sent what for the purpose of delivering replies
from the Internet.
On the
