Waiting For A Connection From A Remote Computer; Calling A Remote Computer - Symantec PCANYWHERE 12.0 User Manual

Waiting for a connection from a remote computer

Calling a remote computer

Wait for connections from authorized remote users.
See "Waiting for a connection from a remote computer"
Initiate a connection with a remote computer, and then let the remote user
take control.
See "Calling a remote computer"
Accepting a host invitation
See "Accepting a host invitation"
When you start a host session, your computer waits for connections from
authorized remote users, using the connection device that is selected in the host
properties on the Connection Info tab. If two devices are selected, the host waits
for a connection on both devices. A host can accept only one connection at a time.
After establishing a connection on one device, the other device is not available
until the session ends.
This method is the most common way to start a host session.
To wait for a connection from a remote computer
1
In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
click Hosts.
2
In the right pane, under Hosts, double-click the connection item that you
want to use.
The Symantec pcAnywhere Waiting icon appears in the Windows system
tray, which means the host is available for connections.
The host computer can initiate a connection with a remote computer. The remote
computer resembles host behavior in that it must be waiting for the connection.
However, unlike a typical host session, after the connection is established, the
remote computer controls the activities on the host.
Use this method for added security if you do not want remote users to initiate
connections with your computer.
Allowing others to control your computer
Ways to start a host session
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