Ultra VNC not working

[pookguy88]

k here's my situation

a computer at home behind a Linksys WRT54G running the Ultra VNC server, i port forwarded ports 5800 and 5900 to the LAN IP of that computer. I'm trying to run Ultra VNC viewer from my work computer and it cant connect... is there anythign else i should know?

BTW, i'm on a static IP plan with my ISP so i'm using that IP when i specify an IP for the VNC viewer.

any help is appreciated.

 

[JackMDS]

When installing VNC server it is advisable to install the viewer on a second LAN computer and check if it works locally.

If it work locally and ports are forwarded on both Software and Router?s Firewalls then try to put the computer with the VNC Server on the DMZ.

Doing so (in steps) you might find what is blocking the connection.

Link to: Ultr@VNC (Remote Control for your Network/Interent) - Installation, and Settings

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[vi edit]

Stupid question...but do you have the server running on the PC you want to remote control?

When installing, I always make sure to check the "start as a service" choice.

 

[pookguy88]

I'll try that, thanx Jack, btw, i've already read ur FAQ page

 

[pookguy88]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Stupid question...but do you have the server running on the PC you want to remote control?

When installing, I always make sure to check the "start as a service" choice.

yeah, i have it running

 

[vi edit]

Also,

If you are running from work, your IT admin may have restricted outbound traffic on the firewall preventing you from connecting to your home PC.

 

[pookguy88]

i doubt this because i see other people remoting into their home pcs at work here...

 

[JackMDS]

If your work computer has a software firewall on it you have to open the ports there too.

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[kind-of-blue]

You didn't say what OS you were running, so if this doesn't apply please disregard:
if you already installed XP SP2 you need to disable the Windows Firewall or at least allow VNC as an exception. I've seen dozens of users get all frustrated by MS latest security "feature."

 

[pookguy88]

ok, it works in my intranet, so i can type 192.168.1.103 on another computer on my router with the viewer and then i can remote control, but i can't seem to get into it through a computer outside my intranet... am i forwarding the ports wrong??

all i did was forward ports 5800 and 5900 to 192.168.1.103 in my linksys router...

any help? thanx.

 

[JackMDS]

OK you know that your VNC software works.

If you have software Firewall open ports 5800 and 5900 to the Internet. Most Firewalls has a separate menu fro Intranet and Internet port opening.

Do the same in the Router, and make sure that the ports are not directed to another computer on your LAN. Then check from the outside (it can not be checked from your LAN).

Who ever checks it for you have to open his Firewall Router's ports as well.

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