System information

Host Operation
PC-Duo Host runs as a Windows service whenever you start up your computer. It can be
configured to accept connections from a PC-Duo Master user in two different ways:
 “Peer-to-peer connections” between a Master computer and a Host computer. With
these connections, authentication and authorization are enforced by the PC-Duo Host.
 “Gateway-managed connections” between a Master computer and a Host computer
through a PC-Duo Gateway. With these connections, authentication and authorization
are enforced by the PC-Duo Gateway.
NOTE: By default, PC-Duo Host allows PC-Duo Master users who belong to the Host
computer’s Administrators group (a Windows group) full access to control the Host
computer and to configure the PC-Duo Host Control Panel window for the Host computer.
In addition, the default Gateway user account RemoteControlGateway also has full
access. Other PC-Duo Master users must be added (see the “Security tab”) in order to
have access to the Host.
PC-Duo Host includes many configuration options, including:
 “About tab”: The ability to manage license keys and see system information about the
Host.
 “Access tab”: The ability to block remote access entirely.
 “Effects tab”: The ability to control graphical effects transmitted from the Host.
 “Gateways tab”: The ability of the Host computer to report to one or more PC-Duo
Gateways in your network. Access to the Host can then be centrally managed and
monitored by the PC-Duo Gateways.
 “General tab”: The ability to provide audible and/or visible notification on the Host
computer when a PC-Duo Master user requests a connection.
 “Options tab”: The ability to view and change default Host settings.
 “Protocols tab”: The ability to select network protocol and/or port for communication
with the Host.
 “Screen tab”: The ability to select desired screen capture technology and in the case
of user-mode screen capture, limit the amount of bandwidth used.
 “Security tab”: The ability to create and apply custom access rights policies, including
permissions and restrictions for specific PC-Duo features, to PC-Duo Master users or
groups.
 “Status tab”: The ability to view current connection status and/or end active
connection.
 “Tags tab”: The ability to view custom information specified by the administrator for
this Host.
 “Terminal Services tab”: The ability to view and manage configuration settings for
Hosts operating in terminal services sessions.
 “Chat window”: The ability to enter private chat room with one or Master users
connected to the Host.
 “Remote Printing”: The ability to set up remote printing.