How to configure vncserver to see fedora in XP

valdezr1 · 07-27-2007, 04:53 PM

I´m trying to see my fedora core 7 desktop in Windows XP with the viewer
vnc-4_1_2-x86_win32_viewer.exe

I execute the command vncserver and it says it is initiated and listening on ports
but when I try to see it through XP typing 192.168.1.74,

this error appears:
It has been attempted a socket operation in a not accesible host (10065)

What else can I do to configure my vncserver? or I need to use a different client in XP?
Thanks in advance

wayno · 07-27-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valdezr1

I´m trying to see my fedora core 7 desktop in Windows XP with the viewer
vnc-4_1_2-x86_win32_viewer.exe

I execute the command vncserver and it says it is initiated and listening on ports
but when I try to see it through XP typing 192.168.1.74,

this error appears:
It has been attempted a socket operation in a not accesible host (10065)

What else can I do to configure my vncserver? or I need to use a different client in XP?
Thanks in advance

You have to configure the VNC before it will run. Firstly is setting a password:

Code:

vncpasswd

Then you have to configure a desktop by editing /etc/sysconfig/vncserver - there is an example in there which is easy to copy and make your own config. Then restart the service:

Code:

service vncserver restart

. After that you should be able to connect with <ip address>:<screen>. So if you configure screen 1 in the config file, you can connect with 192.168.1.74:1. You will also need to open port 5901(TCP) in your firewall. Go to System --> Administration --> Firewall & SELinux, click on Other Ports, then add 5900 TCP.