Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.1, User Manual

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To select the encryption strength for symmetric encryption, click Advanced.
In the Symmetric Encryption Strength dialog box, select the encryption
algorithm and the key length that you want to use. If you want to prevent
connections to computers that use a different algorithm, check Restrict to
selected algorithm. Then, click OK.
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In the Quick Connect window, click Connect.
Symantec pcAnywhere prompts you for caller logon credentials to connect
to the pcAnywhere host. If the host computer is running Windows
Vista/XP/2003 Server/2000, the operating system might prompt you for
computer logon credentials.
Creating a host invitation
One way to connect to a host computer that is behind a firewall is to have the host
user start the connection. You can create an invitation that contains the settings
that are needed for the host user to connect to your computer. You can save the
invitation on physical media, or you can send it to the host user by email or by
instant message.
If the host user accepts the invitation, the host computer connects to your
computer, and then you can take control.
The host and remote computers must both be running pcAnywhere 12.0 or later.
To create a host invitation
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In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
click Remotes.
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In the right pane, under Remotes, right-click the connection item that you
want to use, and then click Create Host Invitation.
3 In the Create Host Invitation window, in the Specify IP address or the
computer name for the host to call list, select the IP address or computer
name of your computer.
Your computer must be waiting for a connection for the host computer to
connect. If you uncheck the option to wait for the host to call, you must
manually set your remote connection item to wait for a host call.
See “Waiting for a host connection” on page 113.
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Click Save As.
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In the Select Destination File for Output window, select the location in which
you want to save the file.
Controlling another computer remotely
Ways to start a remote control session
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