Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.1, User Manual

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Ways to start a remote control session
Symantec pcAnywhere requires a user name and password for all host sessions.
For security reasons, you can only connect to host computers that have set up a
caller account for you or your user group.
Symantec pcAnywhere lets you start a remote control session in the following
ways:
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Starting a remote connection item
■
Waiting for a host connection
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Connecting to another computer using Quick Connect
■
Sending a remote connection invitation to a host user
See “Creating a host invitation” on page 120.
Symantec pcAnywhere also lets you connect to a computer on your network that
does not have a pcAnywhere host running. This provides limited remote control
functionality.
See “ Connecting to a computer that does not have a host running” on page 130.
Starting a remote connection item
Remote connection items contain the connection and security information that
is needed to connect to a host computer. Symantec pcAnywhere automatically
maintains a history of host computers to which you have connected most recently.
To start a remote connection item
1
In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
select one of the following:
■
Remotes
■ Favorites
■
History
2
In the right pane, select the connection item that you want to use.
3
On the left navigation bar, under Actions, click Start Connection.
Waiting for a host connection
Remote control sessions are usually initiated by the remote user who connects to
a host computer that is waiting for a connection. However, for security reasons,
the host computer may be configured to allow a remote connection only if the
host initiates the connection. If so, you must set up your computer to wait for a
113 Controlling another computer remotely
Ways to start a remote control session