Two things: 1) Add winvnc4.exe to the list of apps allowed to pass through the XP firewall 2) To connect from outside the LAN (i.e. through the firewall) you'll have to do some sort of port-forwarding on the router, which depending on what sort of router could be difficult or it could be real easy. With most "consumer" routers (cable/dsl routers) it's pretty easy to do by visiting http://www.portforward.com for instructions on many different makes and models of consumer-grade routers. On the other hand, if you're using some sort of T1 router or something like that, it might be a bit more difficult... 3) Alternatively, you could use something like SSH to create a tunnel and tunnel your VNC viewer through the tunnel. Or, you can use something like EchoVNC which provides a server that you connect to from both ends, and allows you to bypass the firewall that way. Somehow, you're going to have to get through the firewall. Read the archives and http://faq.gotomyvnc.com for more ideas on how to get through / around the firewall. 4) Finally, CHECK WITH YOUR IT DEPARTMENT!!! I can't stress this enough... if the IT department finds out that you're bypassing security, you'll likely be in a world of trouble, especially being in the public schools! John
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Klingler Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 8:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Connecting with 4.1 I need to connect with VNC overe the Internet through a firewall, and also through my Intranet. I've installed and reinstalled RealVNC, free edition, three times. Configuration seems like it should be simple, but nothing works. It doesn't matter if I run Server, User, or Listening Viewer. Nothing will connect from inside or outside my network. The only thing that works is Viewer - I can connect from my machine to others running VNC, but they cannot initiate a connection to me. I'm running an XP OS. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing? Thanks ***************************** John Klingler Telecommunications Specialist Akron Public Schools 550 E. North St. Akron, Ohio 44304-1293 Phone: 330-761-1352 Fax: 330-761-1350 ***************************** _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [email protected] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [email protected] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
