Radmin is a program that allows you take control of a remote PC. It comes in very handy when you need to support or help some one with a problem in a remote location. Radmin allows you to see and control the remote PC. You will need the Radmin server running on the PC you want to connect to. You will need the Radmin viewer to connect to the pc running the Radmin server.

Is Radmin secure?

 

Yes, if you set it up properly. You will need to set a secure password. There are a few other settings that you may want to turn on to really lock it down.

 

Where can I get Radmin?

You can download it from http://www.Radmin.com

They offer a 30 day trail. This software can come in handy in a pinch and is very useful in corporations with remote locations. Play around with it and have some fun!

 

Where Can I get more information on Radmin?

 

http://www.Radmin.com/download/manuals.php

 

Install Radmin Server

 

You can download a 30 day trial from Radmin.com

-You will need to unzip the file

 

Once you have unzipped the file you will notice there are two install Files. One is for the Radmin viewer (used to connect to a another PC) and the other is for the Radmin server (Creates a service on your pc that allow others with the Radmin viewer to connect to the pc.)

To install the Radmin server double click on the rserv31.exe file.

-Click Next

 

 

 

-Click on the accept terms

-Click Next

 

-Click Install

-Click Finish

(Leave the Check Box check so you can configure Radmin)

-Click on Options

 

 

There are a lot settings you can change here. I strongly recommed turning on ask user persmission. This will ask you if you allow the the incoming connectiont. No one can connect with out your approval. (Click on the image below to see it larger view of some config options)

 

 

Under the misc options you can set what type of access that can be connected. If you don't want them to be able to control your pc but just view it. There are many other options you can set here and in the permissions.

 

There are several other options you can turn on to tweek it to your perfection.

You will also want to make sure you have permission in place. No one can connect until you grant access
Click on Permissions

 

If you have a account on the pc that you want to use to connect you can use the Windows NT security. If you don't you can set up a account using the Radmin Security. In the example below I will set it up using Radmin security.

-Click on permissions

 

Create a account by clicking on Add User

 

Create a account and set a password with 6 characters or longer.

 

You can set the level of access you allow the user to have

 

Recommend configuration Radmin?

Another thing that can be changed if you are worried about some one getting in, is set the service to start manually. You can then start the connection when ever you know some one needs to connect.

- You can change that setting by going to Start > All Programs > Radmin Server 3 > Settings for Remote Administrator server > Startup Mode

Connecting:

 

Before you can connect you will need to gather a little bit of information. You will need the following:

- Password of the Radmin server you are trying to connect to

- You will need the IP address of the pc that is running Radmin serve.

They will need to go to the bottom right hand corner of the screen and hover there mouse over the Blue Radmin "R".

 

 

Note: If they are on a different network then you, you will have to set up a port forwardl.

 

- Firewall disabled or a an exception is created to allowed radmin on the pc your trying to connect to

(see Below)

- Open up Radmin Viewer

 

- Click on the Add a New IP button

 

- Add the IP address of the Person that you would like to connect to.

You can enter a name into the Name of entry field if you want. If you don't put anything in this field it will default to the IP address. This is just a way to label it. (Example: Joe Dirte's PC)

 

- Double Click on the PC that you just added .
- Enter the Username and Password

Note: If you did not get prompted for a password that means you were not able to access there PC. The main cause is possibly a Firewall. You can temporarily Disable the firewall or add it as an exception.

TIP: Hitting F12 will change the size of the Radmin window once connected.

 

Configuration:

 

How Do I add Radmin as an exception in windows Firewall?
If you are running windows XP or windows Vista you will need to create an exception in your firewall. You will need to allow tcp port 4899

How do I add an exception on windows XP?
Click on Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall

 

Click on the Exception Tab toward the top and click on Add Port

You can name it what ever you want you will just need to define the port number.

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