Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 110

110 Controlling another computer remotely Ways to start a remote control session See " Connecting to a computer that does not have a host running" on page 124. Starting a remote connection item Remote connection items contain the connection and security information that is needed to connect to a host computer. Symantec pcAnywhere automatically maintains a history of host computers to which you have connected most recently. To start a remote connection item 1 In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager, select one of the following: ■ Remotes ■ Favorites ■ History 2 In the right pane, select the connection item that you want to use. 3 On the left navigation bar, under Actions, click Start Connection. Waiting for a host connection Remote control sessions are usually initiated by the remote user who connects to a host computer that is waiting for a connection. However, for security reasons, the host computer may be configured to allow a remote connection only if the host initiates the connection. If so, you must set up your computer to wait for a connection from the host. The remote computer resembles host behavior in that it waits for a connection. However, unlike a typical host session, after the connection is established, the remote computer controls the activities on the host. To wait for a host connection 1 In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager, click Remotes. 2 In the right pane, under Remotes, right-click the connection item that you want to use, and then click Wait for Connection. When your computer accepts the connection from the host computer, the Session Manager window appears on your screen and displays the host computer screen in the right pane. See "About the Session Manager" on page 60.