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Changing the default port numbers on the host
Configuring a host modem connection
Symantec pcAnywhere uses ports 5631 and 5632 for connections. These ports
are registered and, in most cases, you do not need to change them. If your network
environment does not support these port numbers, pcAnywhere lets you change
them. The data port is used for data transmissions. Symantec pcAnywhere uses
the status port to wait for connections and to exchange status information.
Note: Some port numbers lower than 1024 are reserved for Web-based applications
and services, such as FTP and the Internet. Choosing a reserved port number
might interfere with these applications and possibly result in a loss of service.
This procedure should be performed by an experienced administrator.
To change the default port numbers on the host
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, on the Edit menu, click Preferences.
2
In the pcAnywhere Options window, on the Host Communications tab, click
Advanced TCP/IP Options.
3
In the Advanced Host TCP/IP Options window, do the following:
In the Data port box, type a new port number for the data port.
In the Status port box, type a new port number for the status port.
4
Click OK.
Symantec pcAnywhere supports modem-to-modem connections using a modem
that supports the Microsoft Telephony API (TAPI). If a modem is installed and
properly configured on your computer, pcAnywhere automatically detects it and
adds it to the connection device list.
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 phone number of the host modem.
If a modem is installed and configured properly on the operating system, host
users can customize the dial-up properties and specify on what ring to answer an
incoming call. By default, pcAnywhere answers on the third ring to support
modems that use call waiting. Change this setting only if you are experiencing
problems with your modem connection. Lower the number of rings only if your
modem does not have call waiting.
Allowing others to control your computer
Ways to set up a host computer
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