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65805	2002-07-26 22:48:00	I want to be able to access information on my business computer from my home. How can one do this? Does my computer at my business need to be set up as a server and, if so, how does one do this? I am runiing Win ME.	mt_lorraine (159)
65806	2002-07-27 00:41:00	With your requirement to access only the info (by that I mean the files) you may be best to look at something like PCAnywhere, a program to achieve this. I have not used it, but check that any such program is OK under ME. You will only be able to access files, not the actual programs as they would require a higher speed data link to allow remote networking. You choice of software also depends on the Business operating system. Windows includes RAS, Remote Access Server software in some versions and I have accessed data systems NZ wide via this. I suspect its a NT or Windows 2000 server at the business end in my cases? Sure someone can assist more...	godfather (25)
65807	2002-07-27 02:24:00	Try Remoteexplorer, a freebee from www.remoteexplorer.com. It's only about 300K and works like a dream. Obviously you are governed by your connection speed, but I frequently use it to sort out problems on my daughters machine in the UK.	Crunn (1068)
65808	2002-07-27 03:32:00	The major problem is in making sure that it is only you who will be able to access your data. Do you intend to connect through the Internet, or with a dialup to your office? Is your business system run by specialists or do you do it yourself? If there is a system administrator, talk to her. SAs do not appreciate people installing external access to their systems. :-(	Graham L (2)
65809	2002-07-28 21:57:00	Thank you for your response. I have a small office for my business and just want to be able to excess files from home. I have a pretty good understanding of computers so I thought I might be able to set it up myself. Both are running on the same system, ME (home edition though). I have downloaded remoteexplorer but the IP address (of which I have no technical knowledge) is a bit of a worry. I have downloaded a lot of info regarding IP addresses but it is a bit over my head. I would appreciate any info you may be able to help me with, if that is possible. My email address is mt_lorraine@hotmail.com. Thanking you in advance	mt_lorraine (159)
65810	2002-07-29 02:47:00	I am looking at local connection from home to office only, not via internet. Although, if there is some way of doing it via the internet, I would be interested. I am fairly computer aware but IP addresses are a bit over my head but if I can do it myself then, that would be great (and save me money).	mt_lorraine (159)
65811	2002-07-29 03:04:00	You've answered my question . . . your office one is not online all the time . That limits the choice . You will need your computer turned on all the time (though the monitor can be turned off) and running a couple of servers . One will (probably) be RAS --- Remote Access Server --- if that works on Win ME . That allows you to dial up, the modem answers and lets you log on to a server which will handle files . The simplest choice for a file server will be an FTP server . Now we need the MS experts who know what works on Win ME . . . IP addresses are not a problem	Graham L (2)
65812	2002-07-29 03:10:00	Dialup: You'll need a program that can answer calls and provide data access . A lot of telephony programs provide this - voice / data / fax is what to look out for . You can set it up to give access to certain directories etc - features vary from program to program . Also look out for one that asks you for a user name and password, on the off chance that some 'random dialler' happens to dial your computer's phone number and gain access . You may need to install the software on both machines . Internet: This could be trickier, and more vulnerable to security issues . It also means that your office computer needs to be cannected at all times . You will also need the office IP address (your computers internet "street address") before you can connect with your home computer . Use the file sharing wotsit in windows (if your not worried about security) to specify user passwords and what directories and read/write access . If your want better security, you will have to get specialised software . If it is only you, and you only want short access periods and plan of having a light data flow, then Dial-up is the best . If you live in the Welly area I can help you out with setting it all up .	Elwin Way (229)
65813	2002-07-29 08:49:00	Remote Explorer is like PC Anywhere, except that it is free. You can use IP addresses or leaving the machine on at work and just dial in using the remote explorer at your end, simple.	Crunn (1068)
65814	2002-07-29 09:48:00	I have not used remote explorer, but this link says that it is not free: www.remoteexplorer.com The server portion requires licensing which is what the client dials in to. Buying a server for RAS is not worth the money for what you want to do PC Anywhere is your best option as mentioned (unless there is a link that shows that remote explorer is free). You just load it at work and at home. You need a modem at both ends and a dedicated phone line at the office (to receive the phone call from home). Security will depend on you not giving out the phone number that your work PC modem is connected to and the default PC Anywhere security The PC Anywhere handbook has all the help required as it is easy to set up. The main problem is that you can not print from home via a PC Anywhere session - it will end up printed at the work printer. You will be able to run accounting software from home (I have seen people doing this) and various other software (the work desktop appears on your home PC in its own window) and it will be slower as previously mentioned. Symantec does have trial versions of their software which you can test out to see if you are happy with the speed	Marty2001 (421)
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