Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 95

Controlling another computer remotely 95 Ways to set up a remote computer Table 5-1 Tab Encryption Comments Protect Item Overview of remote settings (continued) Description Lets you set the level of data encryption to use during a remote control session with a host. See "Using encryption to protect data" on page 204. Lets you add comments about the remote connection item. Lets you protect the connection item with a password. See "Protecting configuration settings" on page 214. To configure a remote connection using advanced properties 1 In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager, click Remotes. 2 In the right pane, under Remotes, do one of the following: ■ To create a new connection item, on the File menu, click New Item > Advanced. ■ To modify an existing connection item, right-click the item, and then click Properties. 3 In the Remote Properties window, configure the remote configuration settings. 4 Click OK to save your changes. Knowing which connection device to use for remote sessions A connection device is the interface that handles the communication between the host and remote computers. A connection device might be a modem or ISDN, a network protocol, or a port. The connection device that you choose depends on the host and remote environments. If the host and remote computers are nearby, you can connect them directly using a cable that is appropriate for the port. For example, you can set up a direct connection between a laptop computer and an office computer. Both computers must use the same type of connection device to connect. Table 5-2 provides information to assist you in selecting a connection device.