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Desktop Gateway Setup

IP Address

This is the IP Address that the Desktop Gateway web service will be available from. If you want Desktop Gateway to be available over the internet you should provide an address that is accessible via the internet such as www.yourcompany.com

Port

The port number used for Desktop Gateway. When entering the gateway in Desktop Share the port number is specified in the following format:

• {server ipaddress}:{server port number}
• eg 192.168.5.1:444

Authentication

The authentication option defines how a Desktop View user will connect to a Desktop Share PC. The following options are available:

• None - When the Desktop Share client waits for a connection an icon will appear on the Desktop View client. When the Desktop View user clicks on the icon they will immediately see the other users desktop without having to enter a password.
• Invitation Code - When the Desktop share client waits for a connection an invitation code will be displayed (a random number). The Desktop View client will need to type in the invitation code to access the Desktop Share PC.
• Windows Login Only - When the Desktop Share client waits for a connection an icon will appear on the Desktop View client. When the Desktop View user clicks on the icon they will be presented with a login dialog where a valid username, password (and optionally domain) will need to be entered.
• Windows Login and Invitation Code - When the Desktop share client waits for a connection an invitation code will be displayed (a random number). The Desktop View client will need to type in the invitation code to access the Desktop Share PC. After entering a valid invitation code a valid username, password (and optionally domain) will need to be entered.