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
connection from the host. The remote computer resembles host behavior in that
it waits for a connection. However, unlike a typical host session, after the
connection is established, the remote computer controls the activities on the host.
Note:
If you have Windows Firewall turned on in Windows Vista/2008 Server/XP,
the firewall might block you from waiting for a host connection for the first time.
You should select the option to unblock the program, which lets you continue. In
Windows Vista/2008 Server, you might also be prompted to approve the action
to change the firewall rule.
To wait for a host connection
1
In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
click Remotes.
2
In the right pane, under Remotes, right-click the connection item that you
want to use, and then click Wait for Connection.
When your computer accepts the connection from the host computer, the
Session Manager window appears on your screen and displays the host
computer screen in the right pane.
See
“About the Session Manager”
on page 42.
Connecting to a host computer using Smart Card authentication
Smart Card authentication lets you connect to the host computer using a smart
card. After you connect the smart card on a remote computer, you need to enter
a pin number for authentication, and a certificate is sent to the host computer. If
the certificate is valid, a remote session is created.
To connect using a Smart Card
1
In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
click Hosts.
2
In the right pane, under Hosts, create a new host.
3
Right-click the new host and then click Properties.
4
In the Host Properties dialog box, click the Callers tab.
5
In Authentication type, select Smart Card.
Controlling another computer remotely
Ways to start a remote control session
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