Ports

You can specify alternate ports for the HTTP and RFB servers, in case a conflict exists with other software installed on your computer. Currently, the RFB server is offset by +100 from the HTTP port.

• Default (Port 6600)
  This option is the default setting, running the HTTP server component of PlanetRemote on Port 6600 and the RFB server component on Port 6700 .
   

• Specify
  Select this option to run PlanetRemote on a port you specify in the field provided. This option should be used only if a conflict exists with other software installed on your computer. When you change the HTTP port, the RFB port will be offset by +100 automatically. For example, if you entered 6400 for the HTTP port, then the RFB port will be set to 6500 automatically.
   

Loopback

Loopback connections are connections between two locations within your computer - typically not very useful during remote access connections. However, loopback connections are important when you want to control your computer using a security protocol called Secure Shell (SSH). The SSH tunnel receives data in one part of your computer and forwards connection requests to another component of your computer. The process makes a remote control connection through SSH appear as a local connection to Virtual Network Computing (VNC) software.

• Allow Only Loopback Connections
  Select this option to ensure that only SSH-tunnelled connections to VNC are permitted.
   

• Allow Loopback Connections (recommended)
  Select this option to support both SSH connections, as well as non-SSH connections.
   

• Do not allow Loopback Connections
  Select this option to disable loopback connections, eliminating SSH connections.

Station Locator™

The station locator service allows the PlanetRemote-enabled computer to be controlled through a router or firewall. The desktop locator service works in conjunction with the port redirect function, which directs multiple and simultaneous remote control connections to different computers through a single port on your router or firewall.

• Enable Station Locator Service (recommended)
  Select this option if you have multiple computers on your network that you want to be able to control remotely.

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