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JIMMIE COOPER
asked this on August 17, 2010 15:01

No show under shared computers on the i pad, cannot connect help help

 

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We'll help you with a ticket request.  Here's our most commonly referred instructions:

If your computer is not being automatically discovered we have some tips in this article:

http://support.antecea.com/entries/226358-desktop-connect-why-is-my...

The fastest way to resolve your issue is to install and simply use Easy Connect on your computer (Windows or Mac) which can be found here under the DOWNLOAD tab:

CLICK ON THIS LINK FROM YOUR COMPUTER (NOT YOUR IPAD)
http://antecea.com/products/easy-connect.html

If you choose NOT to install Easy Connect on your computer then read below on how you can configure your computer without installing new software: :   

If you have a Windows computer and do not wish to install EASY CONNECT then you must install either a VNC server or enable the RDP services installed on your computer by Microsoft.

To use RDP with remote desktop enabled you may want to read this article:

http://support.antecea.com/entries/179605-desktop-connect-how-do-i-...

If you have a router on your home network and wish to access your computer when outside of your home network with your iPad or iPhone please read this:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/allow-remote-desktop-co...


To use VNC for windows you can install UltraVNC at www.uvnc.com for free.

If it's a Mac here's how to configure the sharing:

http://support.antecea.com/entries/179606-desktop-connect-how-do-i-...

For configuration of the Mac for access by your iPhone or iPad when you are outside of your home network please refer to this:

http://mac101.net/content/how-to/how-to-setup-remote-access-via-vnc...

Please let us know if this resolves your issue?

August 20, 2010 18:08
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