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[Q] Question about remote access.

Question: What exactly are the limitations of the remote PC access for the transformer. Will I able able to access and run applications (such as an IDE for example) that are on my desktop, or is that too much? I am going to be a college freshman next year, and am looking at the feasibility of using the Transformer instead of a laptop.
Alternately, will it be possible to run Ubuntu on the Transformer in the future?
Thank You.

Osmandius said:
Question: What exactly are the limitations of the remote PC access for the transformer. Will I able able to access and run applications (such as an IDE for example) that are on my desktop, or is that too much?
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Why not? They will be running on the PC though, not on tablet. The tablet will only view them and allow you to click etc. I don't know how it behaves when you need to write something (external keyboard should be useful in that case).
I am going to be a college freshman next year, and am looking at the feasibility of using the Transformer instead of a laptop.
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You know that for remote access you have to have good (fast) connection with your PC, right? Otherwise the image quality and speed will be quite low. I plan to use it only locally.
Alternately, will it be possible to run Ubuntu on the Transformer in the future?
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As a virtual machine with VNC it runs already on Xoom. Don't know how useful it is. As a normal system - I don't know. Could be hard.
Also for remote access from outside your local network you would need not to be behind NAT.

i forgot what it's call, it should come preloaded with it's own software as remote access, according to asus's rep.

Osmandius said:
Question: What exactly are the limitations of the remote PC access for the transformer. Will I able able to access and run applications (such as an IDE for example) that are on my desktop, or is that too much? I am going to be a college freshman next year, and am looking at the feasibility of using the Transformer instead of a laptop.
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The Asus remote access app isn't available yet, but I've been using Wyse PocketCloud on Android devices for sometime now, and whilst it is very good, I personally wouldn't really try to use it for the application you have in mind i.e. long periods of work.
Regards,
Dave

Splashtop HD pure awesomeness

[Q] Splashtop remote login problem
Can anyone suggest a way to get around this problem please?
I would like to use splashtop to start up and shut down my pc remotely. I use a login password (windows default one) on the machine in question. The problem is that when I wake the pc remotely using 'WOL Wake on Lan' app, I can't type in the password on the remote machine, as the splashtop software doesnt allow access that early in the boot sequence.
I don't want to have to disable this password login, so can anyone think of a way to get around this? Maybe there is a way to use Tasker to send a remote password command? Is there another remote desktop client that would allow me to see the login screen?
I've tried 'Remote Desktop Client' app, which allows me to access the machine (its not nearly as good as splashtop at streaming video), but it bypasses the login screen, and when I try to switch to splashtop, all it shows is a black screen when connected.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Splashtop non-free, 0.99 today
seems to be a patterns with me. i buy an app at full price, then a few days later, it becomes heavily discounted, or (via amazon) free.
anyway, the afaik, the spalshtop that comes with the TF is the free version, with the 5 minute limit.
the non-free one is current at $0.99 in the market. the description says "on sale for 1.99" but the price is actually 0.99. maybe it's an oversight

finalhit said:
anyway, the afaik, the spalshtop that comes with the TF is the free version, with the 5 minute limit.
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No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.

stuntdouble said:
No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.
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Not a bad deal if you want it on your phone

Speaking of which, does anyone know how to start up the Asus Splashtop without jumping through three screens of "WELCOME" text?

transceiver said:
Speaking of which, does anyone know how to start up the Asus Splashtop without jumping through three screens of "WELCOME" text?
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Second this question. I think this only happens if you back out of splashtop with the back soft-key, if you just press home or something you don't get it, usually, I think...

How can I install again if uninstalled the AT version the first time? I can't find again...

stuntdouble said:
No its not, its the full version. Yours isn't working because you haven't fully uninstalled a trial or another copy of it. Its pointless buying it again.
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what? i never installed splashtop at all, i was just using the one that came with my TF. i feel even more ripped off now :/
I don't need a signature.

To those who actually bought Splashtop, go to your devices menu (on the Transformer), then go to edit, and see what the highest resolution you can set it to.
The built in Asus Splashtop can support up to 1280x800 resolution (of your pc).
I know someone with a Xoom who bought Splashtop and his doesn't get an option of 1280x800, only 1024x768.... LOL

nxt said:
To those who actually bought Splashtop, go to your devices menu (on the Transformer), then go to edit, and see what the highest resolution you can set it to.
The built in Asus Splashtop can support up to 1280x800 resolution (of your pc).
I know someone with a Xoom who bought Splashtop and his doesn't get an option of 1280x800, only 1024x768.... LOL
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Yeah, I actually bought the market version to compare it against the mycloud one, but I refunded it due to the resolution capping at 1024x768 even though it was a newer version number than what we got with the Transformer.

I know this is a little off topic but does the Asus version of splashtop support mac 10.6?
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Just bought splashtop hd and configured access to my desktop from outside. Its almost like sitting in front of the pc. And the cool thing is the keyboard dock totally works. I was also able to watch a hd movie from netflix. But since my desktop is connected to a hdmi receiver, I have to have the receiver on the correct channel all the time for audio to come through

i agree, splashtop HD is awesome, i connected it to my htpc and i can use xbmc to watch anything i want from it.

adiliyo said:
i agree, splashtop HD is awesome, i connected it to my htpc and i can use xbmc to watch anything i want from it.
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I want to buy it as well but I understand it only works if your TF is connected to the same WiFi network as your PC is... if that's the case, it means you need to be close to your PC...
This would be perfect if you can connect to your PC from anywhere!

liorry said:
This would be perfect if you can connect to your PC from anywhere!
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You can - you just need to do some work with port forwarding on your router.
In addition, Splashtop are testing an auto-discovery system (much like PocketCloud) which will make this much easier in future, but unfortunately only the iOS clients support it at present.
Regards,
Dave

Do you know of a guide to set up the port forwarding!?
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franky1029 said:
Do you know of a guide to set up the port forwarding!?
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www.portforward.com Follow the guide for setting up static ip for your specific router model and then follow any of the portforwarding guide for any software and swap the port numbers used to 6783,6784 and 6785 (splashtop default ports)
Some newer routers have this setting called Static DHCP/Static Address, this is the same as setting static ip, but instead of your computer forcing your internal IP to be the same, the router does it for you based on your MAC address (binded to your NIC/Network Interface Chip)

From what I read, Asus is going to provide us Splashtop HD for free on their next firmware update. FYI.
I bought it anyways

Asus France tell me the exactly oposite when I asked them "There is no update of my desktop planned for the moment"

an official poster said in splashtop forum there will be a free update for the asus transformer..
anyway, what's the difference between splashtop HD in the android market and the splashtop that comes with My Cloud?... the my cloud version works perfectly fine and supports native resolution of 1280*800 too..

[Q] Remote access Android Phone by Tablet?

Dear Guy!
Does anyone know is there any app that can allow us control our android phone via Honeycomb tablet?
I means bring the phone screen to show on tablet and control everything by do not need to touch the phone. May be they will be connected each others by bluetooth or wifi or 3g or whatever.
Does anyone know?

poo1009 said:
Dear Guy!
Does anyone know is there any app that can allow us control our android phone via Honeycomb tablet?
I means bring the phone screen to show on tablet and control everything by do not need to touch the phone. May be they will be connected each others by bluetooth or wifi or 3g or whatever.
Does anyone know?
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I've actually been wanting the same thing for my Xoom, but all I need is to be able it see and send messages, share websites from phone to tablet and vice versa, over with preferably.

If your phone is rooted, try Webkey:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.webkey&feature=search_result
You install it on your phone, and then you can access your phone from any web browser, like your transformer

daoist said:
If your phone is rooted, try Webkey:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.webkey&feature=search_result
You install it on your phone, and then you can access your phone from any web browser, like your transformer
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+1, I couldn't remember the name of it until you posted .

It's still in beta, and you need to be rooted, but it may work for your phone. You'll just have to get a vnc viewer on your transformer to use it.
droid VNC server
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.onaips.vnc

Spd2Last said:
It's still in beta, and you need to be rooted, but it may work for your phone. You'll just have to get a vnc viewer on your transformer to use it.
droid VNC server
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.onaips.vnc
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I tried to use droid VNC Server but the app gives me an error. "Couldn't connect to local sokect"
With Remote Web Desktop app i have a similar error...

daoist said:
If your phone is rooted, try Webkey:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.webkey&feature=search_result
You install it on your phone, and then you can access your phone from any web browser, like your transformer
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Awesome...works perfectly!

If you have problems with vnc servers, whether your device is rooted or NOT, you can now try our new app, VMLite VNC Server, which allows you to view and control any android devices using vnc viewers or browser, rooting is NOT required.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver&hl=en

Just downloaded this, amazing app!!

You could also try Airdroid. Put Airdroid on the phone and go to the IP it lists on the tablet's browser.

[Q] Looking for the best RDP app

Hi,
I'm looking for an app that will allow regular work like:
- Right click
- F5 (or refresh)
- WinKey + R (run)
and etc...
I've tryed 2X and Remote RDP, but none of the support right clicking.
Can anyone suggest anything?
Thx!

SplashTop HD is by far the best RDP app I've used. Haven't used it with a mouse but it works very well with touchscreen (hold for right click).
A slightly older version is included in MyCloud which is already on the tablet, does everything the market app does but hasn't been updated to link you computer via e-mail address for auto lookup off the network.
I used to use Wyse PocketCloud but quickly replaced it when I tried Splashtop.

Yep, SplashTop HD is the best IMO

Splashtop is not really an RDP software.
You need to install a software on the computer that grabs what is on screen and sends that to the tablet.
I use remote rdp, which is real rdp client. Right click is done by clicking and holding. You can even set the screen size of the connection (i use 1280x750) which is perfect for the tablet.

* sigh * Splashtop is the best at what it does.

Phoenix2000 said:
Splashtop is not really an RDP software.
You need to install a software on the computer that grabs what is on screen and sends that to the tablet.
I use remote rdp, which is real rdp client. Right click is done by clicking and holding. You can even set the screen size of the connection (i use 1280x750) which is perfect for the tablet.
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Ok you have a point there but unless your in a situation where you can't install the streamer on the computer (eg. Server at work ) Splahtop is the best option.
For accessing servers at work I have streamer on my work PC and RPD from there - maybe not as fast as connecting direct but keeps security guys happier

Try PocketCloud Pro
I'm using PocketCloud Pro:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.wyse.pocketcloudfull&hl=en
It's a true RDP client, and should do everything you're looking for.

PocketCloud Pro, true RDP client, with all the features you asked. Also supports other remote access protocols.

Do any support remote desktop to a Linux box?

My favorite is X2.
But I just got my TF101.
I asked the support to implement right-click an F1F12-keys.
They answered they would discuss this in the next meetings.
This would be really great.
btw: There is an app with supports right-click.
I don't remember the name, but the non-trail-version costs about 17€ and has some disadvantages compared to X2.
I love X2 stays connected in the background.

It seems like most of the major the RDP have some form of "right click" functionality. The issue is you have to usually do some special screen press combo or use a context menu somewhere. This is fine for simple operations but is extremely annoying for trying to do serious work or gaming via RDP.
I'm hoping that either splashtop or PocketCloud will support right click via the touchpad's right click or even better via an external mouse that is plugged in or connected via bluetooth. I hear there is no API to support that at the moment and that is the reason no one implements such a thing.
I'd also really like to have secondary buttons on my mouse work (like depressing the scroll wheel etc...). My dream is to be able to use CAD software remotely or maybe even play a game of L4D. Right now it runs and works, just the mouse implementation prevents you from being efficient and is really frustrating to use.
Maybe when ice cream sanwich comes out, the mouse APIs will be included.

PocketCloud supports Linux remote desktop via vnc.

mrxela said:
PocketCloud supports Linux remote desktop via vnc.
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Yes it does, but it constantly drop connections.

jwilliamf said:
Yes it does, but it constantly drop connections.
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I've literally never had a dropped connection. I use PocketCloud all day for work on both windows and linux remote systems. Not saying I don't believe you, just saying I've had a different experience than you.
Pocketcloud is a bit pricey compare to other apps, but it's totally worth it if you use it for business. The on-screen mouse pointer control dial thingy is the best input method I've ever used on a tablet, You can click accurately on the smallest item and see the pointer the whole time, plus it gives you quick access to right-click, the windows key, etc.

Hm, it's really unlikely any app out there is going to support the right click on the transformer dock the way it's configured, but I really want this. Maybe there's a free RDP client out there ripe for modding this functionality in? I don't know how hard it would be.

Actually I use Xtralogic's Remote Desktop and it works PERFECTLY with the dock, including right-click support, and 'hot tracking' the mouse. The ONLY weird thing about it is that you have to double-click-drag, but it's a minor thing...
With Xtralogic's (kinda pricey) app, my TF101 is basically a netbook now, and I couldn't be happier.

msticninja said:
I've literally never had a dropped connection. I use PocketCloud all day for work on both windows and linux remote systems. Not saying I don't believe you, just saying I've had a different experience than you.
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I used to connect to my ubuntu system but it seem that after 5 to 10 minutes the connection drops. (this using the latest ubuntu distro) Another thing I noticed is that when you do the setup , it only show vpn for mac or windows. either way it connect, but sometime I wonder is that the problem
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Pocketcloud is a bit pricey compare to other apps, but it's totally worth it if you use it for business. The on-screen mouse pointer control dial thingy is the best input method I've ever used on a tablet, You can click accurately on the smallest item and see the pointer the whole time, plus it gives you quick access to right-click, the windows key, etc.
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Agree on the mouse pointer control dial. that thing is perfect.

Remote RDP should have right click, you may need to check settings? I emailed the guy when the TF first came out, he was able to do it really fast.

right click
First of all thx for sll your replyes, but like someone here said - using combinations is nice but its annoying.
I think that there should some kind of a tweak that you can install on the device that allows the use of right click button everywhere.
Wouldn'tit be nice to use right click features everywhere? Like special functions in the browsre and etc...

I'll be sure to try SplashTop...for now, TeamViewer is my nr. 1.

Best Remote PC app

Hi peoples. I am in seach of the best remote pc app. I have currently tried:
Phonemypc: Which is currently my favorite remote pc app. Navigation is easy and it has a mouse function where you can slide your finger and see the mouse move. Frame rate isnt that great but it has the function to tap into the PC/Laptops camera and view from your mobile device, you can also tap into the mic and listen.
Splashtop HD: I also tried splashtop hd which is very laggy even on fast wifi. The image is alot more crisp, but its just very dificult to use. They claim 30+ fps but I couldnt get it to work that smoothly.
what is everyone else using to control their pcs?
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I've used splashtop with very little lag on good WiFi, and even decently on 3G. What's the upload speed on the wifi you are using your PC in?

PhoneMyPC does the job for my needs.

PhonemyPC on my phone, Teamviewer on my tablet.

Remote VNC

I am recommending Teamviewer.
HTML:
http://www.teamviewer.com
Of course on market is version for ANDROID.

I personally connect via VPN and then use the "2X" app to RDP to other servers.... With an external mouse, this combination works perfectly - just like you are sitting in front of a windows box. I use this mainly for support (I'm a unix admin by trade). Now, I never even need to open my laptop for after-hours support! By the time my laptop boots, I could have already got in and fixed the issue from my Transformer!

Wyse pocketcloud is absolutely amazing. I've been using it on my phone and tab for a long time now and never wanted to switch. Also free

Best I have used is Splashtop. I've used VNC, RAdmin, RDP, and X forwarding on various platforms and distances over the years and Splashtop has been the least laggy for me. I've been using the client included with my TF.
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Spashtop is nice, but the problem is that you need to install a client on the remote PC.... RDP is nice becuase it's automatically available on all windows systems... If you are only connecting to one PC, I guess that's not a big deal, but for professional use, it's just too much of a pain (and security issue) to install a spashtop client on a bunch of PC's....

I use the Xtralogic RDP client. It's an amazing RDP app that does absolutely everything. I've tried dozens of different RDP apps and Xtralogic beats everything I've tried hands-down. It's a steep price on the market, but I found it for next-to-nothing on a third party app site.

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Spashtop is nice, but the problem is that you need to install a client on the remote PC.... RDP is nice becuase it's automatically available on all windows systems... If you are only connecting to one PC, I guess that's not a big deal, but for professional use, it's just too much of a pain (and security issue) to install a spashtop client on a bunch of PC's....
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One of many reasons I use SSH unless I have to interact with a GUI.
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Spidey01 said:
One of many reasons I use SSH unless I have to interact with a GUI.
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Absolutely - I too use SSH for chararacter-based systems... But for Windows, the X2 app (which is free) is an excellent RDP app....

I use VMWare View. It requires you to have two windows server 2008 installations to do so(one as domain controller, and one in the domain).

chatch15117 said:
I use VMWare View. It requires you to have two windows server 2008 installations to do so(one as domain controller, and one in the domain).
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What are the advantages of VMWare VIew - I've head of it, but don't know much about it - does it only work with VMWare, I'm assuming?
Thanks.

I create an SSH tunnel then connect using Xtralogic.

2x and PocketCloud Remote Desktop using VPN
I´m using 2X or PocketCloud Remote, which are working both flawlessly to connect to my Win 7 Desktop (when FW is disabled, eventhough exception for TCP 3389 is konfigured), using WLAN.
I´d like to use the apps, when i´m home by VPN (like jtrosky) but in this case, traffic from PocketCloud isn´t even arriving at my ethernet port, whereas traffic from 2X does, but the connection doesn´t establish.
Tracing on the Ethernetport on my PC with Wireshark, i see a TCP SYN-packet comming in from my Transformer, followed by a TCP connection reset-packet (RST ACK) from my PC, where there sould be SYN ACK-Packet. So the TCP 3-way-handshake doesn´t work out.
FW and other security stuff is disabled. Access to my NAS is no problem, so VPN should be the root of evil.
Anybody any ideas?
pcap-dumps attached.
THANKS!

For what it's worth, I'm going to change my RDP-app recommendation from 2X to Jump Desktop... I didn't think you could get any better than 2X (it is a great app), but Jump Desktop is even better! I *love* the fact that I can basically RDP to my remote server without even connecting to my VPN at all! It allows you to connect via the internet - as long as you load a "helper" app on the PC(s) that you want to connect to.
Works GREAT - it is now my go to app for remote connectivity!
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Thank you for your "real-time"-reply
It allows you to connect via the internet - as long as you load a "helper" app on the PC(s) that you want to connect to.
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That means, that you open a port on your router / FW, like using DYNDNS, right?
I like the idea, VPNing home and connecting to my PC from inside my LAN, - just feels more secure.
Greetings

lj1977 said:
Thank you for your "real-time"-reply
That means, that you open a port on your router / FW, like using DYNDNS, right?
I like the idea, VPNing home and connecting to my PC from inside my LAN, - just feels more secure.
Greetings
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Actually, that's the nice part - with Jump Desktop, you don't need to worry about any of that stuff - you just log in to your Google account (from inside the PC helper app) and then everything is automatic! No need to mess with port forwarding, DynDNS or anything like that - it's all automatic...
They have a free version - give it a shot - I think you'll like it!
Of course, you can always still connect to your VPN and use Jump Desktop to connect "directly" to your PC if you want to go that route. But, the option to be able to connect without VPN is a nice-to-have in case VPN access is down or something like that....
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