How TT Anywhere Works
TT Anywhere uses a technique called "VNC" to allow you to log-in and control your BeOS desktop from any other computer that is running "VNC client" software. The happy news is that VNC client software is available for just about every operating system, and in many cases it's free, so the "remote end" doesn't have to be BeOS. It can be Windows, Mac, or a variety of other OSes, providing they have a compatible VNC client available.
In use, TT Anywhere is very simple to use. The first time you run it, adjust its settings to how you want them. From then on, each time you want to run it, you just launch the program and walk away. Or set it to always be there, even after a reboot of your computer.
On the remote computer, you run your VNC client software, and enter in the Internet connection address, and type-in the password you supplied TT Anywhere when you set it up. In a few seconds, your BeOS desktop will appear on your Windows (or other) computer's screen.
Knowing How to Set it Up
In order to start using TT Anywhere, there are two things you must know, and one thing you must do.
- You must know the IP address of your BeOS computer. That information is found in your BeOS network preferences.
- If you're connecting from outside of your local area network (LAN), via the Internet, you must know the IP address of your Internet connection. That can be discovered by visiting http://www.whatismyip.com. You'll need to have that address information handy when you connect from another computer, via the Internet.
- And you must then log into your LAN's router and change its "port-forwarding" to allow the passage of port 5900 to the IP address of your BeOS computer. Our manual does not cover the procedure for changing the port-forwarding in your router, since each router brand has a different interface.
Of the items we just described, the first two are easy. The third can sometimes be a little harder. Consult your router's user's manual. If you have trouble figuring out how to set up the port-forwarding on your router, you may need to ask your company's I.T. person, or your Internet Service Provider, to help you set it up.
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