Re: remote connection not always available with PCAnywhere, XP

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From: Sean (scd_at_ourfamilyzoo.net)
Date: 09/04/04 

Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2004 08:40:49 -0400

I have ran into similar problems, when using an SMC barricade router we have
to "hit" the machine twice in a row to connect, the router takes a few extra
seconds to forward the port. In these cases we changed the "retry host
settings " to two with no seconds between retries, and it has pretty much
solved this issue.

The only other way I have solved this issue, in other situations. is to do a
restart on all the devices once a day. (router/DSL Modem/Computer) We use a
"Light Timer" to cut power to the Router/DSL Modem. and a scheduled task on
the machine. All this takes place at 4:00 AM when no one is connected ever!

We have pretty much the same issue here.

Matt suggests you use Remote Desktop, I would also recommend the same if a
scheduled restart is not possible. 

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