Re: Is there a remote control tool which works with firewalls and routers ?

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From: Sooner Al [MVP] (SoonerAl_at_somewhere.net.invalid)
Date: 02/16/05 

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 06:22:21 -0600

I add to that by using UltraVNC through a SSH tunnel. Easy to setup and you only need one hole
punched through the firewall. Plus the data link is encrypted from start to finish... 

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"David Carlsson" <dacaatREMOVE@homeTHIS.se> wrote in message 
news:OekY7yBFFHA.3492@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>I use UltraVNC (http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/) with the RC4 DSM Plugin for encryption.
> It has support for file transfer and chat.
> Of cause you have to configure the hosts firewall for incoming VNC connections. But i think thats 
> necesary for any remot control applications.

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