Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.5, User Manual

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Knowing which connection device to use for remote sessions
A connection device is the interface that handles the communication between the
host and remote computers. A connection device might be a modem or ISDN, a
network protocol, or a port.
The connection device that you choose depends on the host and remote
environments. If the host and remote computers are nearby, you can connect
them directly using a cable that is appropriate for the port. For example, you can
set up a direct connection between a laptop computer and an office computer.
Both computers must use the same type of connection device to connect.
Table 5-2 provides information to assist you in selecting a connection device.
Table 5-2
Remote connection devices
Connection device Hardware device
Modem name.
See “Configuring a remote modem connection” on page 104.
Modem that supports the
Microsoft Telephony API
(TAPI)
ISDN device name.
See “Configuring an ISDN connection on a remote”
on page 107.
ISDN (North America)
ISDN via CAPI 2.0 ISDN (Europe)
For most network connections, select TCP/IP.
Symantec pcAnywhere also supports NetBIOS and SPX
protocols in Windows XP/2003 Server/2000.
See “Configuring a remote network connection” on page 101.
Network adapter card installed
on a networked computer or
server on a LAN or WAN
TCP/IP.
See “About cable modem connections” on page 21.
Cable modem
TCP/IP.
See “About DSL or ADSL connections” on page 21.
DSL or ADSL
An available COM port.
Symantec pcAnywhere supports serial connections on
Windows Vista/XP/2003/2008 Server/2000.
See “Configuring a direct connection on a remote”
on page 108.
Null serial cable connected to
the host and remote computers
(for example, a laptop and
desktop computer)
Controlling another computer remotely
Ways to set up a remote computer
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