Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.1, User Manual

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In pcAnywhere, configure a TCP/IP network connection, specifying the IP
address of the host computer to which you want to connect.
See “Configuring a remote network connection” on page 99.
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Start the remote control session.
See “Ways to start a remote control session” on page 113.
Symantec pcAnywhere Gateway lets you set up a single connection point to
facilitate the process of finding and connecting to host computers that are behind
a Network Address Translation (NAT) device.
See “About Symantec pcAnywhere Gateway” on page 301.
Issues that affect performance
Even with the advances in remote control technology, controlling another
computer over a communication device poses many performance challenges.
During a remote control session, you control the host computer as though you
are sitting in front of it. Everything from the desktop wallpaper on the host
computer to the movement of your cursor must be transmitted back and forth.
The two biggest factors in performance are the speed of the connection and
graphics overhead. The more data that needs to be transferred between the
computers—especially graphics data—the slower the performance.
Some security settings, such as data encryption, can also affect performance.
When configuring a connection, you must balance the need for high performance
with the need to protect your data.
See “Understanding the performance trade-offs” on page 213.
Ways to improve performance
Although pcAnywhere is designed to optimize performance, there are a number
of factors that you can control to boost performance.
Table 1-2 includes information about how you can improve performance.
Table 1-2 Ways to improve performance
Solution Objective
Ensure that you are using the fastest type of connection possible. If you are using a
modem, you should use the fastest connection that your modem and phone line can
support.
Symantec pcAnywhere can detect the speed of your connection (bandwidth) and
automatically adjust video settings to optimize performance.
Improve connection speed
Introducing Symantec pcAnywhere
How Symantec pcAnywhere works
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