VNC Lite now in App Store

Mike2128 · Jul 16, 2008, 01:06 AM

:d

djwobble · Jul 16, 2008, 01:09 AM

Not seeing it...

Mike2128 · Jul 16, 2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwobble

Not seeing it...

I don't see it through the phone's app store, but through iTunes it's listed under Mocha VNC Lite.

Dipdip · Jul 16, 2008, 01:16 AM

Business category

almostaskater62 · Jul 16, 2008, 01:20 AM

yess so excited, installing now

djwobble · Jul 16, 2008, 01:31 AM

It Freakin RAWKS

baseballcp2002 · Jul 16, 2008, 01:37 AM

what does this application actually do?

Strategy · Jul 16, 2008, 01:39 AM

Feels much better than the jailbreak version.

With all this stuff coming to the app store, I won't even need to jailbreak 2.0

almostaskater62 · Jul 16, 2008, 01:41 AM

ahhh this is sweet, much easier than the web-app telikinesis, though fewer features

MacGeek7 · Jul 16, 2008, 01:41 AM

This looks rather interesting - I'm gonna have to try this out

almostaskater62 · Jul 16, 2008, 01:46 AM

when is the non-lite version appearing?
anyone know?
anyone know how to get it setup over edge not wifi?

djwobble · Jul 16, 2008, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almostaskater62

when is the non-lite version appearing?
anyone know?
anyone know how to get it setup over edge not wifi?

Edge would require a VPN connection or a router configured to forward the 5900 or 5100 (if you use the default ports) to point to the host running VNC...

almostaskater62 · Jul 16, 2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwobble

Edge would require a VPN connection or a router configured to forward the 5900 or 5100 (if you use the default ports) to point to the host running VNC...

(smacks self in head) DUH

got it thanks

gr8tfly · Jul 16, 2008, 02:11 AM

Works very well with WinVNC on Win2k.

Haven't tried with Leopard and/or ARD, but I suspect it'll be very useful.

A bit off topic, but since this is part of my server tools, Leopard Server Admin tools on iPhone would be a nice addition to the current tools. Apple listening?

almostaskater62 · Jul 16, 2008, 02:14 AM

it's pretty mad slow over edge

sneeks · 05:46 AM

I can't get this to connect to my computer. It reaches the 'VNC Negotiation' stage and then never fully connects. The icon on my work PC changes to show a incoming connection but I then get a 'Host has closed connection' message after a minute or two.

DogcowUK · Jul 16, 2008, 05:49 AM

Got it to connect to Leopard ARD, you must first enable "VNC viewers may control screen with password" under Screen Sharing Prefs -> Computer Settings.

It's pretty slow refreshing even over WiFi, scrolling around the screen is smooth though.

CutsAu · Jul 16, 2008, 07:04 AM

Do I just punch in my IP address to connect once I have port forward 5900 and setup remote desktop in OSX ??

joshysquashy · Jul 16, 2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CutsAu

Do I just punch in my IP address to connect once I have port forward 5900 and setup remote desktop in OSX ??

Yes, but make sure its your external one, not the one for the lan. Here

CutsAu · Jul 16, 2008, 07:12 AM

Thats what I figured.

Thanks for the quick reply.

m477h3w · Jul 16, 2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by joshysquashy

Yes, but make sure its your external one, not the one for the lan. Here

This ap is excellent on my home WiFi network, but I can't get it to connect when outside of my network. I am running leopard on a MacBook Pro, do I need to do something to allow external access?

CommanderData · Jul 16, 2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m477h3w

This ap is excellent on my home WiFi network, but I can't get it to connect when outside of my network. I am running leopard on a MacBook Pro, do I need to do something to allow external access?

The answer is right in Post #12. Reading FTW...

Spanky Deluxe · Jul 16, 2008, 07:34 AM

Since its resolution limited to 1680x1200, its effectively useless for anyone with a screen bigger than Apple's standard 20" models. Shame.

m477h3w · Jul 16, 2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderData

The answer is right in Post #12. Reading FTW...

I am very new to this and that post makes no sense to me

sorry. Simpleton terms???

CommanderData · Jul 16, 2008, 08:07 AM

m477h3w, I don't know if you can make it any simpler than that.

If you have a router ( little linksys or netgear box that is between your computer and cable modem/internet connection ) log into it using your web browser and do several things:

1) get your external IP Address (the one the rest of the internet sees you as). This is the IP address you'll use for the connection over Edge.

2) set up port forwarding to send requests on Ports 5900 and 5100 to your PC or Mac (you can get it's IP address from the DHCP list, which will also be in your router).

Every router is different, you'll need to look at your user manuals or google for more details if this does not make sense to you.

Alternately, get a better router that supports VPN connections and define a VPN connection on your iPhone to connect to that VPN. Then you can just use your regular PC/Mac IP address with no port forwarding. I use a Linksys RV082, and the VPN allows me to connect to any computer in my house. Port Forwarding as described above will only let you connect to ONE computer in your house.

Jul 16, 2008, 01:41 AM	#10
MacGeek7 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2007	This looks rather interesting - I'm gonna have to try this out __________________ Cleveland 2005-12-10 Chicago 2009-09-12 East Lansing 2010-06-30 Chicago 2010-07-06?

Jul 16, 2008, 02:11 AM	#14
gr8tfly macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 119W 34N	Works very well with WinVNC on Win2k. Haven't tried with Leopard and/or ARD, but I suspect it'll be very useful. A bit off topic, but since this is part of my server tools, Leopard Server Admin tools on iPhone would be a nice addition to the current tools. Apple listening? __________________ Macs from 1984 to 17" UB MBP, from Newton to iPhone 3G S⃣ , iPods, and tv.

Jul 16, 2008, 05:26 AM	#16
sneeks macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow, UK	I can't get this to connect to my computer. It reaches the 'VNC Negotiation' stage and then never fully connects. The icon on my work PC changes to show a incoming connection but I then get a 'Host has closed connection' message after a minute or two. Last edited by sneeks : Jul 16, 2008 at 05:46 AM.

Jul 16, 2008, 07:34 AM	#23
Spanky Deluxe macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK	Since its resolution limited to 1680x1200, its effectively useless for anyone with a screen bigger than Apple's standard 20" models. Shame. __________________ "No, I'm from Iowa, I only work in outer space."

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Jul 16, 2008, 01:06 AM	#1
Mike2128 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2008	VNC Lite now in App Store :d

Jul 16, 2008, 01:09 AM	#2
djwobble macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	Not seeing it...

Jul 16, 2008, 01:16 AM	#4
Dipdip macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	Business category

Jul 16, 2008, 01:20 AM	#5
almostaskater62 macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2007	yess so excited, installing now

Jul 16, 2008, 01:31 AM	#6
djwobble macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	It Freakin RAWKS

Jul 16, 2008, 01:37 AM	#7
baseballcp2002 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Irvine	what does this application actually do?

Jul 16, 2008, 01:39 AM	#8
Strategy macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	Feels much better than the jailbreak version. With all this stuff coming to the app store, I won't even need to jailbreak 2.0

Jul 16, 2008, 01:46 AM	#11
almostaskater62 macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2007	when is the non-lite version appearing? anyone know? anyone know how to get it setup over edge not wifi?

Jul 16, 2008, 02:14 AM	#15
almostaskater62 macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2007	it's pretty mad slow over edge

Jul 16, 2008, 05:49 AM	#17
DogcowUK macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2007	Got it to connect to Leopard ARD, you must first enable "VNC viewers may control screen with password" under Screen Sharing Prefs -> Computer Settings. It's pretty slow refreshing even over WiFi, scrolling around the screen is smooth though.

Jul 16, 2008, 07:04 AM	#18
CutsAu macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	Do I just punch in my IP address to connect once I have port forward 5900 and setup remote desktop in OSX ??

Jul 16, 2008, 07:12 AM	#20
CutsAu macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	Thats what I figured. Thanks for the quick reply.

Jul 16, 2008, 08:07 AM	#25
CommanderData macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2007	m477h3w, I don't know if you can make it any simpler than that. If you have a router ( little linksys or netgear box that is between your computer and cable modem/internet connection ) log into it using your web browser and do several things: 1) get your external IP Address (the one the rest of the internet sees you as). This is the IP address you'll use for the connection over Edge. 2) set up port forwarding to send requests on Ports 5900 and 5100 to your PC or Mac (you can get it's IP address from the DHCP list, which will also be in your router). Every router is different, you'll need to look at your user manuals or google for more details if this does not make sense to you. Alternately, get a better router that supports VPN connections and define a VPN connection on your iPhone to connect to that VPN. Then you can just use your regular PC/Mac IP address with no port forwarding. I use a Linksys RV082, and the VPN allows me to connect to any computer in my house. Port Forwarding as described above will only let you connect to ONE computer in your house.