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PC dial-in connections can be of two types: remote node and remote control.
With remote node connections, the remote PC functions as if it were a workstation directly connected to the LAN. All data required for a session (file data and application packets) is transferred over the communications link. Data processing occurs on the remote PC. Remote node connections are accomplished by using dial-in software to dial in to the network access resources.Macintosh remote node connections are made through Apple* Remote Client and the AppleTalk* Remote Access Service (ARAS) server.
With remote control connections, the remote PC controls a dedicated workstation on the LAN. Only keystrokes and screen updates are transferred over the communications link. Data processing occurs on the dedicated workstation on the LAN.
If you have a modem attached to your workstation on the network, you can dial directly in to your computer and remotely control it using third-party software such as pcAnywhere*, ReachOut*, PROCOMM*, LapLink*, and CarbonCopy. If you do not have a modem attached to your workstation, you can dial in to your workstation through the modem pool attached to your server using Win2NCS or Mac2NCS and third-party software.
For information on using Win2NCS to remotely control a computer, see the help file (DIALOUT.HLP) included with Win2NCS. For information on using Mac2NCS, see Mac2NCS Dial-In and Dial-Out Connections.
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