Remote mac from windows

eddyq · Aug 11, 2009

I am able to connect from my Mac (OS X 10.5.7) to Windows (XP/SP3) but not from Windows to Mac. On Windows I can't even ping my Mac (I used ifconfig to see the address of the Mac). Is there a firewall on the Mac by default? Can anyone suggest something to try?

Is there a way to use Windows to access the mac just as Remote Desktop is from Windows to Windows?

mdfuller · Aug 11, 2009

I really like logmein - there are others:

www.logmein.com

vansmith · Aug 11, 2009

Will VNC suffice? If so, a VNC server is built into Leopard under System Preferences > Sharing > Screen Sharing. Just make sure to set a password under "Computer Settings..."

I can't think of any right now but there are plenty of VNC clients for Windows.

eddyq · Aug 11, 2009

I gave that a try but it doesn't work. I entered the password as you suggested and checked the boxes:
"Anyone may request permission to control screen"
"VNC viewers may control screen with password"

When I run the VNC viewer from Windows and give it the same password VNC just disapears. When I look at the traffic with WireShark I see that VNC sends an Authentication response but then the Mac just closes the connection with a FIN.

I had previously tried Vine Server which worked but it is pretty slow.

mdfuller · Aug 11, 2009

eddyq said:
I gave that a try but it doesn't work. I entered the password as you suggested and checked the boxes:
"Anyone may request permission to control screen"
"VNC viewers may control screen with password"

When I run the VNC viewer from Windows and give it the same password VNC just disapears. When I look at the traffic with WireShark I see that VNC sends an Authentication response but then the Mac just closes the connection with a FIN.

I had previously tried Vine Server which worked but it is pretty slow.

I got sick of dealing with crap like this which is why I use logmein now. I have tons and tons of machines (Apple and PC) that I control with it. No more VNC security issues, no more port forwarding, no more needing dynamic DNS, and the list goes on and on.

fade · Aug 11, 2009

I'll put a second in for logmein.com I've been using them for a while now. I even keep my mom's computer (in another state) so I can help her with stuff from time to time. It's free and easy to deal with.

eddyq · Aug 12, 2009

I just loaded LogMeIn. It really looks good. But without the internet it does not work.

vansmith · Aug 12, 2009

eddyq said:
It really looks good. But without the internet it does not work.

Unless you want remote access to a machine on your local network, you will need the internet to connect to that machine.

mdfuller · Aug 12, 2009

eddyq said:
I just loaded LogMeIn. It really looks good. But without the internet it does not work.

LOL. Sorry. Who in the heck doesn't have the Internet?

vansmith · Aug 12, 2009

Lots of people but it would be fair to assume that if you are looking to remote into another machine, you have net access.

eddyq · Aug 14, 2009

Using the internet, at least with this program, causes delays and the high resolution is lost. I would think that the Mac would have something at least as good as Windows.

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