Configuring A Host Network Connection - Symantec PCANYWHERE 12.0 User Manual

Configuring a host network connection

Host connection devices (continued)
Table 4-2
Hardware device
DSL or ADSL
Null parallel cable connected
to the host and remote
computers (for example, a
laptop and desktop computer)
Null serial cable connected to
the host and remote computers
(for example, a laptop and
desktop computer)
Symantec pcAnywhere supports network connections over a LAN, WAN, or the
Internet using TCP/IP, NetBIOS, and SPX. For most network connections, use
TCP/IP. NetBIOS is another commonly used network protocol that is used mostly
for file and print sharing services. SPX is a Novell NetWare protocol.
Symantec pcAnywhere requires a user name and password for all host sessions.
To connect, the remote user must know the user name and password as well as
the IP address or name of the host computer.
If the host computer is connected to a network that is behind a firewall, the remote
user must have a way to connect to the network through a Remote Access Service
(RAS) or virtual private network (VPN). This information must be provided by an
administrator.
To configure a host network connection
1
In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
click Hosts.
2
In the right pane, under Hosts, do one of the following:
To configure an existing connection item, right-click the item, and then
click Properties.
To create a new connection item, on the File menu, click New Item >
Advanced.
Allowing others to control your computer
Connection device
TCP/IP.
See "About DSL or ADSL connections"
An available LPT port.
Symantec pcAnywhere supports parallel connections on
Windows Me/98 only.
See " Configuring a direct connection on a host"
An available COM port.
Symantec pcAnywhere supports serial connections on
Windows XP/2003 Server/2000/NT/Me/9x.
See " Configuring a direct connection on a host"
Ways to set up a host computer
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