C o o p e r W i r i n g D e v i c e s
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Using RealVNC for Remote Access
RealVNC is a freeware software tool that will allow you to access the Windows® interface of
the RFTCP from any remote computer via home network (LAN) or the internet (WAN). The
RFTCP is shipped with RealVNC pre-installed for remote access.
Access the RFTCP From Any Computer in Your Home Network
1. Open any Java-compatible browser
,
and
,
in the address
bar,
enter the LAN
IP address for your RFTCP for port 5800. Example:
http://192.168.0.100:5800
2. If a security message appears, click “Run”.
3. A dialog box titled “VNC Viewer: Connection Details” will appear. Click “OK”.
4. Another dialog box titled “VNC Authentication” will appear. Use the password “hsthst”,
and press “Enter”. The Windows interface for the RFTCP will appear.
Access the RFTCP From Any Computer on the Internet
1. Open any Java-compatible browser
,
and
,
in the address
bar,
enter
http://[IP Address]:5800 (where [IP Address] represents the physical or virtual
internet IP Address for your RFTCP). Example: http://77.324.445.103:5800 or
http://mydomain.com:5800
2. If a security message appears, click
“Run”.
3. A
dialog
box titled “VNC Viewer: Connection Details
” will appear.
Click “OK
”.
4. Another
dialog
box titled “VNC Authentication”
will appear.
Use the password
“hsthst
”,
and
press “Enter”.
The Windows interface for the RFTCP
will
appear.
Adding and Configuring Devices
About Devices
Devices are objects that hold information. Often these objects are tied to a real, physical
device in your home, such as a light switch, garage door, or television. The information the
device object holds is the status of that real device, i.e. that light switch. A device can also
hold information such as a weather forecast or the winning lottery numbers that were
downloaded from the Internet. Various types of devices can be used with the RFTCP, such as
lights, appliances, security
system
, HVAC, and infrared.
Supported Technologies and Manufacturers
Hardware support is accomplished through the use of software plug-ins or scripts. This allows
easy upgrades in the future. A software API (Application Programming Interface) is available
for developers to create their own plug-ins.
NOTE: If your internet connection is protected by a firewall or router, you will need to open port 5800
to allow internet access to your RFTCP. Check with your firewall or router manufacturer for details on
how to do this.
