Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 116

116 Controlling another computer remotely Ways to start a remote control session 6 In the Quick Connect window, click Connect. Symantec pcAnywhere prompts you for caller logon credentials to connect to the pcAnywhere host. If the host computer is running Windows XP/2003 Server/2000/NT, the operating system might prompt you for computer logon credentials. Creating a host invitation One way to connect to a host computer that is behind a firewall is to have the host user start the connection. You can create an invitation that contains the settings that are needed for the host user to connect to your computer. You can save the invitation on physical media, or you can send it to the host user by email or by instant message. If the host user accepts the invitation, the host computer connects to your computer, and then you can take control. The host and remote computers must both be running pcAnywhere 12.0. To create a host invitation 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 Create Host Invitation. 3 In the Create Host Invitation window, in the Specify IP address or the computer name for the host to call list, select the IP address or computer name of your computer. 4 Your computer must be waiting for a connection for the host computer to connect. If you do not want to wait for the host to call, uncheck Wait for the host to call. 5 Click Save As. 6 In the Select Destination File for Output window, select the location in which you want to save the file. 7 In the File name box, type the file name that you want to use. The file is saved with a .pcainv file extension.