Using The Connection Wizard To Configure A Remote Connection - Symantec PCANYWHERE 12.0 User Manual

Using the Connection Wizard to configure a remote connection

See "Knowing which connection device to use for remote sessions"
The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of configuring your
computer (the remote computer) to connect to another computer (the host
computer). After the Connection Wizard finishes, you can start a remote control
session.
Symantec pcAnywhere stores this connection information in a remote connection
file. It places the remote connection item in the Remotes window. You can use
this connection item to begin a remote session or to modify the connection settings.
See "Starting a remote connection item"
Symantec pcAnywhere offers some advanced configuration options, such as
session encryption, that are not available in the wizard.
See "Configuring a remote connection using advanced properties"
To use the Connection Wizard to configure a remote connection
1
In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
click pcAnywhere Tools.
2
In the right pane, double-click Connection Wizard.
3
On the Introduction screen, click I want to connect to another computer,
and then click Next.
4
Select one of the following:
I want to use cable modem/DSL/LAN/dial-up Internet ISP.
I want to use my telephone modem to connect directly to another telephone
modem.
The wizard automatically detects the connection devices that are available
on your computer. The connection device that you choose must be the same
type of connection device that the host computer uses. For example, if the
host computer uses a phone modem, you must select the phone modem as
your connection device.
See "Knowing which connection device to use for remote sessions"
5
Click Next.
6
Do one of the following:
Type the IP address of the computer to which you want to connect.
This option is available for cable modem/DSL/LAN/dial-up Internet ISP
connections only.
Controlling another computer remotely
Ways to set up a remote computer
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