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Using VNC for Local or Remote Access
RealVNC is a freeware software tool that will allow you to access the Windows® interface of the HomeTroller from any
remote computer via home network (LAN) or the internet (WAN). The HomeTroller is shipped with RealVNC pre-installed
for remote access.
To Access the HomeTroller from Any Computer on your Home Network
1. Open any Java-compatible browser and in the address box enter http://HomeTroller:5900. Alternately, you may
use the LAN IP address for your HomeTroller. Example:
2. If a security message appears, click the run button.
3. A small box titled "VNC Viewer: Connection Details". Click 'OK' in this box.
4. Another small box titled "VNC Authentication" now appears. Use the password "hsthst" and hit the 'enter' key.
The Windows interface for the HomeTroller should now appear.
To Access the HomeTroller from Any Computer on the Internet
1. Open any Java-compatible browser and in the address box enter
http://[IP Address]:5800 (where [IP Address] represents the physical or virtual internet IP Address for your
HomeTroller). Example:
2. If a security message appears, click the run button.
3. A small box titled "VNC Viewer: Connection Details". Click 'OK' in this box.
4. Another small box titled "VNC Authentication" now appears. Use the password "hsthst" and hit the 'enter' key.
The Windows interface for the HomeTroller should now appear.
NOTE: If your internet connection is protected by a firewall or router, you'll need to open port 5900 to allow internet
access to your HomeTroller. Check with your firewall or router manufacturer for details on how to do this.
NOTE: VNC Viewer can also be downloaded and used as an application on your remote computer to access your
HomeTroller.
STEP #3
– Installing Plug-ins
HomeSeer works with many different protocols. All of these
protocols require a plug-in to be installed. There are HomeSeer
Tech plug-ins and many 3
instructions below on installing a plug-in or you can
watch a video tutorial.
5. Locate the Plug-Ins drop down at the top of the
screen. With that dropdown click Manage.
6. Click the yellow circle to right of the Additional
Interfaces. This will present you with a list of
categories. Each category has a list of plug-ins that
can be installed.
7. Click on the circle next to the category that you wish
to expand.
8. Once you see the list of plug-ins, click the check box
to the left of the plug-ins that you want to install.
(You may check more than one at a time.)
9. After you have selected the plug-ins you wish to
install, a Download and Install button will appear.
Click this button to proceed with the install.
10. You will be given a progress bar under the Installed
http://77.324.445.103:5900
Party plug-ins. Please follow the
rd
http://192.168.0.100:5900
or
http://mydomain.com:5900
click here
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