You have two issues with this problem; finding out your VNC server's (laptop's) IP address, and port forwarding.
You can use a dynamic DNS service, ie. DynDNS.com et al. to keep track of your IP - you get a DNS name from them (ie. mydomain.dyndns.com), you install their client on your laptop, then every time you connect to a different access point the client updates your entry. You can then always connect no matter where you are, using the DNS name, without knowing what the IP is. However this only works if the provider/access point you are using is not blocking ports, or if you have the ability to forward the ports to your machine through the router. You have to have the ability to establish an inbound connection through whatever wireless access point you are using. For most 'public' access points, this is unlikely. :( Jason -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lox Thedreaded Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 3:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Dynamic IP So, have used the RealVNC successfully on a number of sites; usually using port forwarding on various PC's connected through routers, including wirelessly. Question: How to configure a laptop to receive port forwarded traffic via wireless router and continue to have access to public wireless service? Problem: Need to setup a laptop that must be able to connect wirelessly to public access points, as well as my private one. The method I've used in the past for port forwarding is fine when I can set the target PC to a static IP -- but using a laptop that needs to continue to be able to accept dynamic IPs from public wifi sites seems to prohibit this technique. Currently using Linksys SRX200 wireless / router with RealVNC Free edition. Thanks. _______________________________________________ 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
