[VNC] Failed to connect to server-opening ports

Last update on October 2, 2009 09:11 AM by aakai1056
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[VNC] Failed to connect to server-opening port




Issue


Error message: 

Failed to connect to server


Solution


To access your computer remotely via VNC, it is necessary to open ports :
  • 5800
  • 5801
  • 5900
  • 5901


on your firewall (ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security, etc.).
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