How to Access Your PC or Server Remotely


Overview

VMobility Remote Access (VMobility) enables you to easily access documents, files and applications on remote PCs and servers. It improves productivity by allowing users to work no matter where they are located. VMobility supports several ways to access remote PCs and servers, including support for Microsoft Remote Desktop. We will however highlight a simple and secure way using the integrated Desktop Sharing application known as UltraVNC.

For the business user, Desktop Sharing can be used to provide a flexible road-warrior environment by allowing employees to access their office desktop and server machines from any machine in the company's offices or from other remote sites. Desktop Sharing is composed of two programs: a viewer and a server.

Note to experienced WinVNC Users: DesktopSharing uses the latest version of UltraVNC. Keep in mind that only one version of WinVNC server can be running at one time. If you are using your own version of WinVNC and you don't want your VMobility Network Desktop to control your WinVNC server, then disable DesktopSharing. On the other hand, if you prefer to have your VMobility Client control your WinVNC server, then you must disable your version of WinVNC server and enable DesktopSharing control.

Benefits of VMobility File Sharing
  • Ease of use
  • Anywhere access to your PC or server
  • All connections are 100% secure
  • You can easily access any number of VMobility-enabled PCs or servers
  • Easy access to Client/Server applications like Exchange Email and CRM applications
  • Supports Microsoft Remote Desktop
How to Instructions

Note: DesktopSharing is ready to use as soon as you join your VMobility Network. By default, your DesktopSharing is disabled (does not allow remote control). By enabling DesktopSharing you enable your system to be remotely controlled by you or any Member of your VMobility Network, provided they know your DesktopSharing password.

How to Enable Desktop Sharing
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  1. From the VMobility Client main menu, click on Options + Preferences.


  2. The Preferences window is displayed. Select the Desktop Sharing category.


  3. Enter a Password. Without a password, your system will not be accessible remotely. Creating a password is a security measure designed to not grant PC access to unauthorized users.


    Note: Keep in mind that changing your password causes your WinVNC service to be re-started. Any remote desktop connection will be terminated if a password change takes place.

  4. Click Apply and OK to save your changes when prompted.




How to Access your PC Remotely
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There are two ways to use the Desktop Sharing application.
  1. The first way (Option 1) is to select the member/PC, then right click the mouse and select the Desktop Sharing from the menu, and proceed to step 3. The other way (Option 2) is to select the Desktop Sharing application, followed by the Member/PC as illustrated below.


  2. If you used Option 2, the yPN Desktop Application will pop up as shown below. Make sure “Run the application with the member selected above” is checked and click “OK.”


  3. The VNC Viewer (a program that allows you to connect to and control another computer) prompt will appear. Enter the Password and select Log on to receive access to the remote PC/Member.


    Once the connection is established, you will have remote control of the PC. Below is the desktop of the remote PC/Member. Terra-m5-ri is the computer name and “1.16.0.8” is the virtual IP address that is assigned by VMobility.


    Note: You can establish connections to any number of computers in your VMobility network simultaneously. For instance, if you are traveling you can move between your home computer and work computer with a simple mouse click. You can also provide other user with access to view your desktop to view a presentation, troubleshoot your system, or collaborate on a document.

  4. To close the DesktopSharing session, click on the “X” on the right hand corner of the screen.





How to Disable VMobility Desktop Sharing
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  1. From the VMobility Client main menu, click on Options + Preferences.


  2. The Preferences window is displayed. Select the Desktop Sharing category.


  3. Click “Do not share my desktop with others.”


  4. Click Apply and OK to save your changes when prompted.


    Note: Any existing VNC connection will be terminated as soon as you click the OK button.