And it has a friendly user interface as well. You can transfer files between the machines. It is also well tuned for performance, running as both the server and viewer. For one, it can stream audio from the remote to the viewer. NoMachine has several advantages over X11VNC. This post documents using NOMACHINE, a similar option but faster, easier and more feature rich. Then you can use that name instead of "inovato" if it is the remote Quadra. Note that if you have two Quadras on the same network, you'll have to use the remote's IP instead of "inovato" or change the name of one Quadra using: Run Remote Viewer from the "Internet menu" on the Quadra and login to your remote Quadra with this connection address: You call also use virt-viewer on another Quadra with: I tested on Winodws 11, Android and iPhone.Ĭonnect as "inovato:5900" (or whatever your hostname is if you changed it per below) if the remote is on your local network, or :5900 if using tailscale (no angle brackets). For Windows and other platforms, "VNC Viewer" by RealVNC works well. Make sure you select "VNC" from the dropdown to the left of your connection info. As I run Ubuntu on my desktop, I usually just use Remmina as it is pre-installed. You can probably use just about any remote viewer program that supports VNC. On reboot, it will ask users to login just as usual. And it will be ready automatically even if you disconnect your monitor and run it headless. That's it! x11vnc should now be running on your Quadra ready to connect to your favorite client. Tailscale is one of our favorite general utilities we almost always install on our Quadras.
Plus you get encryption so you don't need to use an SSH tunnel. If the Quadra you want to connect to is not on your local network, Install Tailscale: A free mesh overlay network.īut even if it is on the same network, you may thank yourself for this later! If your Quadra is already setup on tailscale, you can always reach it no matter where you or it are. Note that connecting using Ethernet or the Quadra Plus high-speed WiFi adapter will give best results. If you are connecting via WiFi, make sure the Quadra can connect on boot before a user logs in. Some Steps to do first to avoid frustration later: PLUS, with x11VNC, you will need a dummy HDMI monitor adapter (about $3-$4 on Amazon) if you want the screen resolution to be correct. WE HAVE FOUND IT TO BE FASTER, EASIER AND MORE FEATURE RICH. It goes through all the steps you'll need to VNC into your Quadra anywhere in the world.īEFORE DOING THIS, WE RECOMMEND READING THE NEXT POST USING NOMACHINE. This documents a VNC option that is known to work on the Quadra.
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