VNC - VIEWER AND SERVER

  • Run VNC Viewer

  • Set VNC Server Password

  • Run VNC Server

VNC allows you to access a PC over the internet as if you were sitting in front of the keyboard at the site. The software works with both Linux and Windows and has two parts: a server (the remote PC) and a viewer (the PC that dials in to the server).

The REMOTE PC must have VNC Server running and must have a password set that you know to use the viewer utility. DO NOT activate VNC Server until you are familiar with VNC. Running the Server will allow other PCs to access your PC when you are connected to the internet.

Practice using VNC Viewer on your PC, with VNC Server running on another remote PC.


SAVING YOUR VNC CONFIGURATION:

As with most Pocket Rocket Linux settings, they are LOST when you shut down. You can set up a custom script to save your VNC password and system information. The script TEMPLATE is available at www.pocketrocketlinux.com and you simply set up the password and a few other parameters, which will load automatically each time you reboot. Until then, you will have to type your passwords and the IP address of a remote PC manually each time you have rebooted.

Using the VNC Viewer:

Type the IP Address of a REMOTE PC in the box, and if the Remote PC is running VNC Server, it will ask for the PASSWORD.

WHAT IP ADDRESS?:

  • The IP Address of the remote PC can be found in WINDOWS by going to a CMD prompt (START-RUN-CMD) and typing IPCONFIG /ALL.

  • The IP Address in Linux can be found by going to a terminal prompt (the black square icon) and typing SUDO IFCONFIG. Here is the basic information you will see. However, notice that a 192.168 IP address indicates you or the remote PC may be behind a ROUTER or FIREWALL. If so, you will need to configure the router to allow your VNC to pass through to the PC.

    You can get help configuring routers at www.pocketrocketlinux.com or from one of our partners.