Symantec 14541094 - pcAnywhere Host & Remote, User Manual

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In the Key length list, select the key length.
The options that are available depend on the algorithm that you select and
your operating system.
6
You can configure pcAnywhere to refuse a connection with a computer that
is using a lower level of encryption. This option applies only to computers
that are running pcAnywhere 11.0.x or earlier.
See “Denying connections from computers that use lower encryption”
on page 209.
7
Click OK.
Denying connections from computers that use lower encryption
Symantec pcAnywhere lets you configure the host computer to deny connections
from a remote computer that is using an older version of pcAnywhere and that
is using a lower encryption level. You can also configure the remote computer to
cancel a connection to a host computer that is using an older version of
pcAnywhere and that is using a lower encryption level. These options apply only
to computers that are running pcAnywhere 11.0.x or earlier.
If the host computer and remote computer are running pcAnywhere 11.5 or later
and the encryption levels do not match, pcAnywhere automatically raises the
encryption level on the computer that is using the lower level to match the
encryption level on the computer that is using the higher level.
To deny connections from remote computers that use lower encryption
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced View, on the left
navigation bar, click Hosts.
2
In the right pane, under Hosts, right-click the connection item that you want
to configure, and then click Properties.
3
In the properties window, on the Encryption tab, under Settings, in the Level
list, select the type of encryption that you want to use.
4
If applicable, select the algorithm and key strength that you want to use.
5
Under Restrictions, do any of the following:
■
Check Prevent connections from remotes set at a lower encryption level
to restrict connections based on the encryption type.
This option is not applicable for public-key encryption.
■
Check Deny connections from remotes requesting a different algorithm
to restrict connections based on the algorithm and key length.
209 Securing your computer and sessions
Using encryption to protect data