Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.5, User Manual

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Table 2-1
Ways to connect to another computer (continued)
Description Option
You can create a custom remote connection item, which lets
you select the connection and security settings that you want
to use.
Symantec pcAnywhere saves these settings in a remote
connection item file (.chf), which is listed in the Remotes
window.
See “Ways to set up a remote computer” on page 96.
User-defined connections
You can add the connection items that you use most frequently
to the Favorites window for quick access.
See “Adding a host connection item to Favorites” on page 69.
Favorites
Symantec pcAnywhere maintains a history of your most recent
connections. You can use this option to reconnect to a host
computer to which you have recently connected.
See “Locating a recent host connection item” on page 70.
History
You can set up a host invitation that contains the information
that the host user needs to connect to your computer. After
the host user accepts the invitation and the connection is
established, you can take control of the host computer. Host invitation
You can use this option to connect to a computer on your
network that does not have a pcAnywhere host running.
See “ Connecting to a computer that does not have a host
running” on page 137.
Quick Deploy and Connect
pcA Quick Connect lets you connect to a host computer. You
can connect to the host computer using the computer name
or IP address and the logon information. pcA Quick Connect
About the start modes for remote connections
You can start a connection in one of the following modes:
Navigating in Symantec pcAnywhere
Working in Advanced View
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