vnc viewer behind router won't connect

[Fred Rubble]

the server doesn't have a firewall, it is directly connected to the
dsl modem and windowsxp firewall is disabled.


On 4/28/05, James Weatherall <jnw "at" realvnc.com> wrote:
> Fred,
> 
> Have you opened the relevant port in the server router's firewall?  By
> default, the server will expect connections on port 5900.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Wez @ RealVNC Ltd.
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: vnc-list-admin "at" realvnc.com
> > [mailto:vnc-list-admin "at" realvnc.com] On Behalf Of Fred Rubble
> > Sent: 28 April 2005 16:29
> > To: vnc-list "at" realvnc.com
> > Subject: vnc viewer behind router won't connect
> >
> > I'm trying to connect to another server which isn't using a firewall
> > or a router from my home computer (viewer) which is behind a router
> > (over the internet, but not using the web interface).  I can't receive
> > a connection or even get to the password screen.
> >
> > I've read various posts that all relate to setting up port connections
> > to get past the server firewall or router but I'm not sure if the
> > issue is that I'm connecting from a viewer behind a router.
> >
> > Thanks for any help!
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