On Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 05:51:52PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello > > I am not sure how to setup host (server) > Here is what I do. > Install the server. Make it run > Assign password. > > It gives me a local IP address. > I need an address so that it can be accessed > remotely. > With the server running I call up > > http://www/realvnc.com/cgi-bin/nettest/cgi > > It returns an IP address and port 5900 > > Is this the address to use when calling this > server remotely? > Yes, this is the address the outside world sees you as being at.
> Does this address remain constant for this location? > That depends on your ISP. Generally they're automatically assigned and could well change (especially if your modem is not left permanently on). To get a more permanent address you should look at registering with one of the dynamic DNS providers (e.g. www.dyndns.com) - that'll provide you with a static hostname you can use. > ( I also notice that it returns same address for > all computers on the same modem) > Yes, you only have one address issued to the external device (i.e. the modem/router). In order to access anything behind this you'll need to set up port forwarding on it. > Is there a walkthrough that I can follow? > There's a guide at http://www.realvnc.com/support/portforward.html which should help. Good luck, Robin -- ___ ( ' } | Robin Hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | / / ) | Little Jim says .... | // !! | "He fallen in de water !!" | [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pgp-signature] _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [email protected] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
