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    remote login

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by z3phrn, Nov 12, 2004.

  1. z3phrn

    z3phrn Notebook Enthusiast

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    how does remote login work? i want to get my laptop to log into a computer in another room so i can use that computer without physically running over to it. is this possible and how would i do it?

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    z3phrn, Nov 12, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You would use the remote desktop connection software found under accessories --> communications. You need the IP address of the machine you want to connect to.

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    Brian, Nov 13, 2004
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    chandlerjea Notebook Consultant

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    I like "Real Vnc." It's a very small program and it's free! Super easy setup makes it worth while to me. You can get it from http://realvnc.com/ You will need the "server" download for the computer that you will be loging into and the "viewer" for the laptop, or whatever computer you will actually be sitting at. Good luck.

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    chandlerjea, Nov 23, 2004
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