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Connecting to a serialized host
Configuring a host session on a Linux or Mac OS X computer
5
In the Key length list, select the appropriate key level.
This option is only available if you select symmetric encryption.
6
To refuse a connection with a host that is running a previous version of
pcAnywhere and using a lower level of encryption, check Deny lower
encryption.
7
To refuse a connection with a host that uses a different algorithm type, check
Deny alternate algorithm.
8
Click OK.
You can connect to pcAnywhere host computers that use serial IDs for securing
sessions. You must embed the same serial ID in the CrossPlatform configuration
for the host computer to accept the connection.
To connect to a serialized host
1
In the pcAnywhere CrossPlatform Session Manager window, on the File menu,
click Connect.
2
In the pcAnywhere CrossPlatform window, click Advanced.
3
In the Advanced Options window, in the Serial ID box, type the serial ID that
is required to connect to the host computer.
4
Click OK.
Symantec pcAnywhere CrossPlatform lets you configure a host on your Linux or
Mac OS X computer so that others can connect to it. Remote users can perform
basic remote control tasks or transfer files. You can select options for securing
your host computer.
To configure a host session on a Linux or Mac OS X computer
1
In the pcAnywhere CrossPlatform Session Manager window, on the Thin Host
menu, click Configure.
2
In the Configure Thin Host window, in the Authentication Type list, select
one of the following:
pcAnywhere
Mac (Open Directory)
3
In the User Name box, type the logon name.
Connecting across multiple platforms
Securing CrossPlatform connections
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