The Science Behind Remote Access

A person who has remote access is able to access data, info and files -and the computer as a whole- from any other device and at any location. All you really need is a good internet connection and the Remote Control Software to connect a base computer or network to their service. Depending on the access route installed, users can now access their own systems from any computer.

So how does PC Remote Access work? Here are the three essential components that are needed for setting up a remote access service.

What is a System Network? For you to set up Remote Access connection, you need a network. It is typically used when an organization sets up its own network at a company building or headquarters, and allows employees to access this network from an off-site location. An employee may opt to access the company's network from another office, from his or her home office, or maybe even while travelling across the nation or around the world. A secure network is indeed necessary or else it may be subject to attack by internet hackers and hijacking.

Understanding the network access device. For a network to allow for remote access service there has to be a device set up that functions as an access provider. This device is something that has to be connected to both the local network and to the external network. Oftentimes, the external network is usually the Internet or any external network. The device is usually a gateway computer or remote access server that contains a minimum of two network cards for separate accesses.

Dealing with the remote client: The remote client is any computer that attempts to connect to the system network. For a user, this connection may be totally transparent. The main function is to have remote networks (e.g. printer) appear normal, similar to the local devices attached to system's network. A client computer needs to connect with an external network with the use of dial up or wireless connection. This can simply be done by gaining access to the Internet. The client then sets up the address of the network access device. As soon as the network access device confirms a client computer, it then gives out the access. On the part of the client computer, printers, drives and other devices are then mapped locally.

This article was written by Phillip Presley on behalf of Proxy Networks. He recommends you consider Proxy Networks for all your Remote Access, Remote Control Software, and PC Remote Access needs.