Who knows this Radmin remote access software?

[Musi]

Hello,
I am looking for a tool to access my office PC from home. Now I am testing Radmin Remote Administrator and it is pretty well. Does anyone else use it?

[gregmcc]

Yip - we use it on all our servers and desktops. Works pretty well.

You will still need a VPN connection in (or something similar) to remote your work desktop though.

[mh348]

We use either UltraVNC or PC Anywhere.

[rorz0r]

Use to use it back in the day. Gets detected as a virus or something usually, somewhat annoying. Useful when you have a network. The last time I used PCAnywhere was where you had to use a modem to connect to the other pc... Since then being using the built in microsoft remote desktop/terminal services and TightVNC.

[mh348]

Use to use it back in the day. Gets detected as a virus or something usually, somewhat annoying. Useful when you have a network. The last time I used PCAnywhere was where you had to use a modem to connect to the other pc... Since then being using the built in microsoft remote desktop/terminal services and TightVNC.

Some of our branches still use dialup :o but just for remote file transfer, PC Anywhere also works well with adsl for daily scheduled file transfers. We just create a comman queue and let windows scheduler run it.

[The_Librarian]

Some of our branches still use dialup :o but just for remote file transfer, PC Anywhere also works well with adsl for daily scheduled file transfers. We just create a comman queue and let windows scheduler run it.

That's what Telkom does to businesses. :(

If ADSL was cheap, then there'll be no need for dialups.

Unless the branches are out of ADSL range.

At least the batch file and windows scheduler works like a charm - and save on dialup costs.

Most antivirus software will detect and flag radmin as bad software, but you can put an exemption up for it.

But I prefer ultravnc as you get a file transfer option as well.

[Space_Cowboy]

1.NetOP remotecontrol
2.Teamviewer
3.VNC

[rajharie]

use logmein.com and works amazingly well and it is free.

[Terrabiticfossilite]

Hello,
I am looking for a tool to access my office PC from home. Now I am testing Radmin Remote Administrator and it is pretty well. Does anyone else use it?

Is there any reason for you not to consider www.logmein.com?
Setup is dead simple and speed is cool.

Free version doesn't offer file transfer but gmail / yousendit.com is there for that. Radmin works cool, but you need to ensure encryption, port forwarding, etc. etc.

[Garyvdh]

Free Remote Support and Remote Control Software...

start with the Remote Assistance built into Windows...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrPoOeOLMek

Then try TeamViewer
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/be-a-remote-support-superhero/
http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx

Or LogMeIn Free...
https://secure.logmein.com/welcome/get_logmein_free/signup.asp

Or Crossloop...
http://crossloop.com/

Or ShowMyPC...
http://showmypc.com/

Or UltraVNC...
http://www.uvnc.com/addons/singleclick.html

Remobo: instant VPN, filesharing, and remote desktop control...
http://www.remobo.com/
http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/08/remobo-instant-vpn-filesharing-and-remote-desktop-control/

Instant HouseCall is now also free! Yay!
http://www.freeremotesupport.com/

TechInLine is not Free... but has a Free Trial...
http://www.techinline.com/

[Asha'man X]

Used Radmin a few years ago, it seemed pretty good, but it never seemed to be updated further, and then some AV packages started picking it up as malware. After that, just used VNC and RDP mostly. Use Netop at my current job as well as SmartSync to handle computers in the school.

[Kasbah]

I've used Radmin, Ultra-VNC and RealVNC, all a matter of preference for me, I prefer using REALVNC, very easy to setup and utilise, although I must share a true story that gave me a wake-up call and made me much more security conscious.

Just last week I did a clean install on my laptop, installed the RealVNC server and viewer while installing my programs and forgot to setup the password. I was in the middle of installing Office when I noticed the RealVNC icon indicate 'presence', within a fraction of a second my "Run" bar was open and busy being typed into, I didn't see what was been typed as I immediately ended the session and setup my password and security. Lucky I was present when this happened as I would very much dislike to think what might have happened.

[Terrabiticfossilite]

I've used Radmin, Ultra-VNC and RealVNC, all a matter of preference for me, I prefer using REALVNC, very easy to setup and utilise, although I must share a true story that gave me a wake-up call and made me much more security conscious.

Just last week I did a clean install on my laptop, installed the RealVNC server and viewer while installing my programs and forgot to setup the password. I was in the middle of installing Office when I noticed the RealVNC icon indicate 'presence', within a fraction of a second my "Run" bar was open and busy being typed into, I didn't see what was been typed as I immediately ended the session and setup my password and security. Lucky I was present when this happened as I would very much dislike to think what might have happened.

Yep - to add to that, RealVNC is not secure without any form of encryption. UVNC is my choice as you can create and use encryption keys, but even that is an issue if others have access to the server machine... reason being 1) just copy the key file and 2) get the encrypted password from the registry and decrypt it with the many tools freely available. That last bit is surprising - the VNC password is encrypted with 3DES AFAIK using a static encryption key, so is easy to crack with access to the registry.

In the days of Windoze 98, we used to get access to the c:\ drive over the LAN - it was common for lan admins to share the drive out of laziness, then copy the registry files from the windoze folder and strip the password there, then decrypt it. While staying at a local hotel, I got access to a managers computer and copied some choice words into the clipboard, then pasted them in the middle of the word doc he was in the process of typing - just a pity I didn't get to see his face lol...

I am more a white hat btw and learn security through curiosity and real world practice ;)
My fav method of alerting people to open wlans is to print 100 pages to their shared printer with something like:
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point

Toner may be expensive, but it's a small price to pay to have a free security evaluation on the most vulnerable part of your IT system. At least I wasn't like some people I know who used to print 999 pages in 100% black coverage and likely destroy the fuser unit of the printer in question.

If you do use VNC, go UltraVNC with encryption plugin and change the default port from 5900 / 5800 to something else, making it a little more difficult to guess/detect with a scanner.

[The_Librarian]

My fav method of alerting people to open wlans is to print 100 pages to their shared printer with something like:
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point
I will encrypt my Wireless access point


hehehe :D

We also use Ultr@VNC on our network and on our sites. However, I've set up remote access so that you have to VPN in first before using UltraVNC, and that Ultravnc is not accessible from outside without a VPN.

And, of course, with a strong password.

And testing it, of course.

[Terrabiticfossilite]

We also use Ultr@VNC on our network and on our sites. However, I've set up remote access so that you have to VPN in first before using UltraVNC, and that Ultravnc is not accessible from outside without a VPN.

And, of course, with a strong password.

And testing it, of course.

Yep, that's good practice - VPN first then UVNC. Provided no-one in the know has access to the registry key for the VNC password, NP. Even in that case, they would need to be VPN clients anyway. I guess you could also have the VNC service run with a specific account designed for it and have the password stored there - at least i imagine it's possible. Only that user has access to the PW in the registry... not sure...

[Musi]

Thank you! I will try mentioned software to compare. Uh, it will take all my weekend.

[Terrabiticfossilite]

:) glad to help, anything to keep a fellow IT pro from overdoing the weekend party thing :D

[2cute2shy]

:cool:
Hello,
I am looking for a tool to access my office PC from home. Now I am testing Radmin Remote Administrator and it is pretty well. Does anyone else use it?

Good stuff , used it ..

[Garyvdh]

Thank you! I will try mentioned software to compare. Uh, it will take all my weekend.

Seriously, just start with Logmein free... it will save you trying all of the others.

[Terrabiticfossilite]

Seriously, just start with Logmein free... it will save you trying all of the others.

+1 +1

[jack247]

Nice listing. I used many of these software in my company. Currently we are using RHUB http://www.rhubcom.com remote access and we find it perfect for easy, fast and secure remote access. It's remote reboot feature allows users to regular and safe modes, file transfers, auto reconnect and auto login, remote log off and log in as a different user, Send+Ct+Alt+Del, auto reconnect, fit to screen display, recording auto remove remote client installation and remote printing. We are completely satisfied with this appliance.

[rorz0r]

RAS...

[Terrabiticfossilite]

RAS...

ROFL, we'd all forgotten about this thread and now you brought it back...
THANKS ALOT! :p

[sand_man]

Seriously, just start with Logmein free... it will save you trying all of the others.I sort of feel the same way about Teamviewer. You prefer Logmein?