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| 688507 | 2008-07-13 13:04:00 | So my grandparents PC is behind a lovely DSL-302g router that completely sucks and I cant port-forward because they're not on a static IP. Im not able to replace their router on such short notice before returning home tomorrow, and I have a feeling they're on a budget anyways. So, question time is: Are there any alternatives out there to VNC which traverse firewalls well? Somebody recommended I look into some Web-based app, but to be honest Im not sure what to trust and what not to. Ive not used any application except Radmin (years ago) and VNC... Oh yeah, free would be ideal :-/ Suggestions / ideas? Thanks Chill. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 688508 | 2008-07-13 13:12:00 | Hamachi? | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 688509 | 2008-07-13 15:13:00 | ...are there any alternatives out there to VNC which traverse firewalls well? VNC + SkyNet :thumbs:. |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 688510 | 2008-07-13 21:32:00 | Two remote desktop apps that work well are Team Viewer (www.teamviewer.com) and Cross Loop (http://www.crossloop.com/). I know Team viewer can go through firewalls, and has file transfer. Team Viewer is free for non commercial use - found out the trigger number is if you have more than 5 PC's on a network. I was using Team Viewer the other day when a customer who had the Zone Alarm problem was unsure on how to install Comodo, so I did it remotely. The helper (you) installs the full version on your PC, and the Quick Support (no install needed) can be run on the other PC. If its only going to be used every so often, then the person wanting help phones you, they double click the .exe and tell you the user name and password generated you put in the details at your end and away you go, it expires when you disconnect and requires a new password next time - If you want to have it running all the time, you can load the full version on the PC, it generates a secure link and you set the password, you can then log in any time you want. I have a couple of Business PC's set up like this - I do maintenance remotely after hours on their Machines when they are not there. EDITED: run through the demo on the site ( with sound) |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 688511 | 2008-07-13 21:39:00 | I use Crossloop often when helping friends with their PC's, and I find it very easy to use as it requires little expertise on their part in order to set up and use. | Nyuuji (5460) | ||
| 688512 | 2008-07-13 21:45:00 | There's a VNC-like tool released by one of the VNC producers, which lets you create a little executable which you give to your client. They run it, and it initiates a connection to you, thus bypassing any firewalls, and allows you to control their machine. The name of this software escapes me at the moment, but I think it was something along the lines of "pcHelpWare". |
somebody (208) | ||
| 688513 | 2008-07-13 22:06:00 | I have used Zolved (www.zolved.com) in the past. It is VNC based but no need to open ports as the 'user' initiates the connection. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 688514 | 2008-07-13 22:43:00 | So my grandparents PC is behind a lovely DSL-302g router that completely sucks and I cant port-forward because they're not on a static IP. Provided their PC keeps the same IP address behind the router, then there is no reason why you can't port forward. All you will need to know is their external IP address (i.e the one the ISP gives them). To keep it static, you could try a free dns (www.dyndns.com) service (www.no-ip.com). |
autechre (266) | ||
| 688515 | 2008-07-13 23:36:00 | Thanks autechre, but its actually a limitation of the D-Link DSL-302g routers, they need a state Internet IP to be able to port-forward :( Ive used both DynDNS & No-IP (Still use No-IP) in the past.. Will look into Crossloop, Zolved & Team Viewer :) Thanks all! |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 688516 | 2008-07-15 21:13:00 | So, I tried Team Viewer, brilliant stuff :D Thanks all! |
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