Remote connection by VNC viewer
The VNC viewer is a compact application that runs on your remote system and allows you to view and use the AdderLink IP and its host computer(s). VNC viewer is readily available from a number of different sources:
•from the AdderLink IP installation CD
•from the AdderLink IP itself
•from the Adder Technology website
•from the RealVNC website
To connect using the VNC viewer
1Locate and select the VNC viewer icon ð
•If you are using a dial up link.
A connection details dialog will be displayed:
Enter the AdderLink IP address here and click OK
If required, select the encryption mode - MORE [+]
Options button
Provides a range of viewer and connection settings - MORE [+]
2 In the ‘Server:’ entry, type the address of the AdderLink IP as follows:
v.w.x.y
where v.w.x.y is the IP network address, for example 192.168.0.3
•If you have been asked to also enter a port number.
3Click the OK button. Depending on the options selected, you may need to confirm certain items. A connection attempt will be made and if successful, an authentication dialog will be displayed:
4Enter your username and password. The viewer window should now open and show the current host computer. Note: If the Username entry is blanked out then only admin user account is currently defined and only a password is required.
Remote connection by Web browser
You can use a standard Web browser (supported versions) to gain access to the AdderLink IP and its host computer(s). As soon as you make contact with the AdderLink IP it will begin downloading a small Java application to your browser, which will be used only for the duration of your connection.
To connect using your Web browser
1Launch your standard Web browser as usual.
•If you are using a dial up link.
2 In the Address section, type the address of the AdderLink IP as follows:
http://v.w.x.y
where v.w.x.y is the IP network address, for example 192.168.0.3
•If you have been asked to also enter a port number.
3Press 
. A connection attempt will be made. In the browser window, select the ‘Connect using
The previously entered AdderLink
IP address will be shown here
If required, select the encryption mode - MORE [+]
Options button
Provides a range of viewer and connection settings - MORE [+]
4Make any necessary option/encryption changes and click the OK button to proceed. Depending on the options selected, you may need to confirm certain items.
5A second connection attempt will be made and if successful, an authentication dialog will be displayed:
6Enter your username and password. The viewer window should now open and show the current host computer. Note: If the Username entry is blanked out then only admin user account is currently defined and only a password is required.
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