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Changing the default port numbers on the remote
To customize the data port range for remote connections
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, on the Edit menu, click Preferences.
In Windows Vista, the operating system might prompt you to approve this
action. You do not receive this prompt if you are logged on to the built-in
administrator account.
2
In the pcAnywhere Options window, on the Remote Communications tab,
click Advanced TCP/IP Options.
3
In the Advanced Remote TCP/IP Options window, check Specify outbound
data port range.
4
In the Base data port box, type the port number of the first port in the range.
5
In the Size of range box, type the number of ports to be used in the port range.
Adding this number to the number that you entered in the Base data port box
determines the last port number in the range.
6
In the Advanced Remote TCP/IP Options window, click OK.
7
In the pcAnywhere Options window, click OK.
Symantec pcAnywhere uses ports 5631 and 5632 for connections. These ports
are registered and, in most cases, you do not need to change them. Symantec
pcAnywhere uses the data port for data transmissions. It uses the status port to
wait for connections and to exchange status information.
If you want to connect to a host computer that uses custom port numbers, you
must change the port settings in your remote connection item to match.
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 loss of service. This
procedure should be performed by an experienced administrator.
To change the default port numbers on the remote
1
In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
click Remotes.
2
In the right pane, under Remotes, right-click the connection item that you
want to configure, and then click Properties.
3
In the Remote Properties window, on the Connection Info tab, check TCP/IP.
4
Click Details.
Controlling another computer remotely
Ways to set up a remote computer
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