SETTING UP YOUR CONNECTION Setting Up Your LAN Router If you only plan to connect to your BeOS computer from within your local area network (LAN), you are unlikely to need to read the following. If you plan to connect from the "outside" via the Internet, read on. Connecting from the outside requires a router. Normally this is a box that is connected to the Internet modem, and to which all your LAN computers are connected. When your request for connection comes in from the outside via the Internet, it's your router's job to "route" your request to the correct local computer. That's accomplished through "port-forwarding." When you attempt to log-in to your BeOS computer from the Internet, your VNC client software will (or should) be using port 5900. You must tell your local router box that if a connection arrives, seeking port 5900, that request should be "routed" to the IP address of your BeOS computer. The Router's Interface To make changes inside your router, you must connect to it from one of the computers on your local area network. This is normally done via a web browser. You will need to know (by checking your manual) the IP address of the router, and whatever log-in information is required. Once you are logged into your router, follow your manual's instructions for port-forwarding. The goal is to forward port 5900 to the IP address of your BeOS computer. If you're in "over your head," when it comes to things like adjusting router settings, seek the help of a local I.T. professional or your Internet Service Provider. Table of Contents