» Does anyone know an inexpensive remote desktop application that can bypass firewalls?

Posted by Anonymous on June 28, 2009 1

Does Anyone Know an Inexpensive Remote Desktop Application that Can Bypass Firewalls?

I am a sys admin by trade but I get a lot of friends looking for computer support for there personal pc's in different parts of the country. Most people nowadays have home networks with NAT routers and are unreachable most of the time using netmeeting or some of the other big ones out there without trying to have them muddle thru configuring their router. Lately I have seen software packages that will bypass firewalls since they only use HTTP or HTTPS. A lot of IT companies providing remote support are using them. Basically they drop a small .exe file on the remote pc and allow remote control of that pc. A quick look has shown me that they are quite expensive, but maybe there are cheaper or free versions out there I haven't seen yet. Does anyone know of anything worth looking at? Thanks in advance.

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  1. "CrossLoop is a FREE secure screen sharing utility designed for people of all technical skill levels. CrossLoop extends the boundaries of traditional screen sharing by enabling non-technical users to get connected from anywhere on the Internet in seconds without changing any firewall or router settings. It only takes a few minutes to setup and no signup is required."
    http://www.crossloop.com/

    I hope it's what you are looking for, personally I haven't tried it.

    kalmi10 June 28th, 2009