Remote desktop only on local network

Remote desktop only on local network: "From: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1143079&page=2

had the same problem with 9.04, no advanced tab, server was not listening to the port (even default one), but I just found out how to set all this.

To use an alternative port:
run gconf-editor from terminal
in the open window go to:
/desktop/gnome/remote_access
Change the alternative_port value (mine was 5900) to the one you want
Select (check) use_alternative_port

And now, run:
/usr/lib/vino/vino-server
(you can make it run at login by addin the previous line in the: System->Preferences->Startup Applications)

Good Luck!
zensys
June 17th, 2009, 03:01 PM
I had the same problem but was able to solve it by unchecking the option 'configure network automatically to accept connections' This option requires the UPnP feature in your router to be enabled.

Surprisingly (I find computers have a strong resemblance to women) now I also have outside connectivity with the automatically accept connections option checked and UPnP disabled.

Hope this helps more than it confuses!"