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xfactor09
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_ 		11. March 2008 @ 21:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have pretty much got the hang of home networking. Now I want to take my knowledge to the next level and need help.

I want to be able to access my home pc and its contents (files, media, etc..) from any pc. I know that software such as LogMeIn will allow me to do this however for file sharing etc.. there is a cost.

I would very much like to know what I need to do to setup my own server which would allow me to do what I want, however I'm not sure of all that I need, I know I would need a static IP which I'm not sure how to get, and I'm just not sure on everything else I would need. Can someone point me in the right direction!!!

Thanks
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1Adonis4u
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_ 		12. March 2008 @ 01:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The simplest software to use for what you want is TightVNC:
http://www.tightvnc.com/

To setup a static IP if you are behind a router:
http://portforward.com/networking/static-xp.htm

1) The first thing you do after installing the software is go to this page and found your router:
http://portforward.com/english/routers/p...routerindex.htm

2) Once you find it and have clicked on it, look for "Tight VNC" and follow instructions.

3) If you are behind a firewall you'll have to open TightVNC ports as you did for your router.

4) When testing it, don't forget to add the port number to your IP address: e.g. 111.22.333.44:5800

Let us know if you need more help.
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xfactor09
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_ 		12. March 2008 @ 22:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for the info I really appreciate it.

Will that software allow me to transfer files, media, etc... or just only allow me to control the desktop?

Thanks again
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1Adonis4u
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_ 		13. March 2008 @ 04:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes, TightVNC has built-in file transfer in addition to remote access.
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