Notes on using VNC over a VPN connection
In certain circumstances a user may be required to connect over a VPN (ie, access to an enterprise network). Using VNC over a VPN connection may suffer from cert
- How can I improve my slow VNC connection? ("I'm receiving slow perform...
There are a few settings that can be modified in the VNC Viewer and VNC Server to help the situation. From within the VNC Server properties there are a few desktop optimisation settings you could
- What port(s) does VNC Deployment Tool run on?
The VNC deployment tool uses Microsoft's standard remote access APIs rather than using specific ports directly. Some firewalls have built-in rules to enable these, usually called "Enable fil
- How do I use VNC to connect to another computer over the internet?
Please be sure to read this guide fully, and ensure tha
- I'm receiving the error "The dynamic linked library SHLWAPI.dll could ...
This error message is specific to Windows NT 4.0. Installing Internet Explorer 4 or higher, will resolve the issue.
- I'm trying to use the Java Viewer and it's not working.
To use the Java Viewer, you'll need to enter the IP address of your VNC Server into your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox), and specify the correct port. By default, the VNC Java Viewer is served o...
- Can I use the iPhone Viewer with the built-in OSX Screen Sharing feature?
You can use the RealVNC VNC Viewer for iPhone to control a Mac via the OSX Screen Sharing feature.
Open the Mac's System Preferences screen
Click on the "Sharing" control
- I can connect over Wi-Fi, but I cannot connect over 3G or from another network
If you're able to connect over your Wi-Fi connection but not over 3G (or Edge, GPRS), or if you've not tried Wi-Fi and simply can't connect over 3G, this is because you need to configure the network w...
- I'm receiving the error "An attempt was made to access a socket in a w...
This error normally occurs because the VNC Server PC has some internet security software operating that prevents the VNC Server software from binding to
- I'm receiving the error "Unable to connect to host <hostname> (1...
...ly means "The server name cannot be resolved", which suggests a problem with the provided hostname, internet/network connection or similar. Please double check what you are
- Can I connect over the internet from my VNCViewer plus to an AMT KVM server?
VncViewer plus is primarily intended for use within a domain environment. It can connect over the internet to an AMT KVM server computer, but due to routing rest
- Can I connect over the internet from my Viewer Plus to an AMT KVM server?
Viewer Plus is primarily intended for use within a domain environment.� It can connect over the internet to an AMT KVM server computer, but due to routing restrictio
