VNC/remote desktop without VPN?

ixfd64 · 07-04-2011, 07:17 PM

Does anyone know of any program that would me remotely access a home computer without having to set up a VPN? One way to do this (assuming that both ends have an Internet connection) would be to have a third computer (i.e., a server) be the mediator. Does anyone know if such a program or service exists?

Thanks.

ReadOnly · 07-05-2011, 01:44 AM

Remote desktop doesn't require VPN. It is just an optional security layer.

GOK · 07-05-2011, 05:03 AM

Qnext at qnext.com does it well - and other stuff too but I only used the 'Remote PC Access' when I was 3000kms away from home.

ixfd64 · 07-15-2011, 04:38 PM

Thanks, I was looking for something like that.

I just realized that it could also be used to access my company's intranet without having to use my company-issued laptop (which uses a special VPN client). Of course, I probably shouldn't be doing that without asking first because many employers have policies against using unauthorized software on office computers.

07-04-2011, 07:17 PM	#1
ixfd64	VNC/remote desktop without VPN? Does anyone know of any program that would me remotely access a home computer without having to set up a VPN? One way to do this (assuming that both ends have an Internet connection) would be to have a third computer (i.e., a server) be the mediator. Does anyone know if such a program or service exists? Thanks. __________________ fires Devastator at next poster Visit my forums!

07-05-2011, 01:44 AM	#2
ReadOnly	Re: VNC/remote desktop without VPN? Remote desktop doesn't require VPN. It is just an optional security layer.

07-05-2011, 05:03 AM	#3
GOK	Re: VNC/remote desktop without VPN? Qnext at qnext.com does it well - and other stuff too but I only used the 'Remote PC Access' when I was 3000kms away from home. __________________ Wang Bang Heaven: more bang for ya buck. GOK

07-15-2011, 04:38 PM	#4
ixfd64	Re: VNC/remote desktop without VPN? Thanks, I was looking for something like that. I just realized that it could also be used to access my company's intranet without having to use my company-issued laptop (which uses a special VPN client). Of course, I probably shouldn't be doing that without asking first because many employers have policies against using unauthorized software on office computers. __________________ fires Devastator at next poster Visit my forums!