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I have a client that has 3 Retinal camera units that operate on Windows 2000. Is there a software to install RDP to allow other computers in their network to connect to the 2K machines???
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On the remote computer, you only need to install the 'server'.
Likewise, on the computer you want to connect FROM, you only need to install the 'viewer'.
Once you connect, you can save a shortcut.
If the remote computer is on a different subnet, you may need to open some ports on your firewall.
Likewise, on the computer you want to connect FROM, you only need to install the 'viewer'.
Once you connect, you can save a shortcut.
If the remote computer is on a different subnet, you may need to open some ports on your firewall.
Don't use VNC unless you're on a secure network or you've paid for the commercial version with encryption. You're opening yourself up to be hijacked. Use Terminal Services. It's included on the install disk. You just have to add the component. If you're trying access it over the internet, you should also look into changing the default RDP port, so that people aren't trying to break in.
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serialband
Remote Desktop/Terminal Services is NOT AVAILABLE on 2000 Workstation. It's not clear what this is.
Remote Desktop/Terminal Services is NOT AVAILABLE on 2000 Workstation. It's not clear what this is.
I guess I must have never used Win2k pro, because I don't ever remember not connecting to a win2k system.
I guess you'd have to hack the installer disk to install server and change it back to workstation to make it work. Microsoft woke up and finally allowed Terminal Services on workstations later.
In any case don't use unencrypted VNC on a public network. There used to be 3rd party terminal servers. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/172050-46-terminal-server
http://www.thinsoftinc.com/product_pc_sharing_betwin.aspx
I guess you'd have to hack the installer disk to install server and change it back to workstation to make it work. Microsoft woke up and finally allowed Terminal Services on workstations later.
In any case don't use unencrypted VNC on a public network. There used to be 3rd party terminal servers. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/172050-46-terminal-server
http://www.thinsoftinc.com/product_pc_sharing_betwin.aspx
Once installed, then you can Remote Desktop to it with your favorite Remote Desktop client (Aka Terminal Services Client in 2k mstsc.exe). This is more secure than the plain text VNC that you get for free. Don't use the free versions of VNC unless you're on a secure network, or anyone else can connect. Only the paid versions include encryption.