Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.5, User Manual

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If the host computer is running Windows XP/2003/2008 Server/2000, the operating
system might also prompt you for computer logon credentials.
You can save this configuration information in a connection item file to use again
later. You can access your remote connection item files from the Remotes window
in Advanced View.
See “Managing remote connections” on page 95.
Ways to connect to another computer remotely
Table 2-1 includes information about the ways in which you can connect to a host
computer.
Table 2-1
Ways to connect to another computer
Description Option
Opens the Quick Connect window from which you can type
the IP address, computer name, or modem phone number of
the computer to which you want to connect.
If you are connecting to another computer over a LAN,
pcAnywhere automatically searches your subnet for available
hosts and lists them by computer name.
See “Connecting to another computer using Quick Connect”
on page 117.
Quick Connect
Basic View provides quick access to the most commonly
performed pcAnywhere tasks. It simplifies the process of
configuring and starting connections. It is designed for new
users.
See “Starting a connection in Basic View” on page 30.
Basic View Start
Symantec pcAnywhere provides default remote connection
items that are preconfigured with optimized security and
performance settings for modem, direct, or network
connections.
See “Starting a remote connection item” on page 115.
Preconfigured connections
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