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vnc over vpn x11 server

Asked by joe woodrow

I have pc dual booted ubuntu 17.10 and windows 10. I have Private internet access vpn provider. Port forwarding enabled. I am able to reach vnc server running on windows from outside the lan. I cannot reach x11vnc server running on Ubuntu from outside. I can ftp and ssh into router running DD-WRT when booted into Ubuntu. I assume my router settings must not be the problem since it works in windows. I would much prefer to have it working running Ubuntu. Running command netstat -an | grep "LISTEN " tells me port 5900 is "open". I have not tried uninstalling and reinstalling x11vnc as Vnc is functional when not connected to the vpn.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

What do you do on the server once connected via VNC?

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joe woodrow (jt-wdrw) said : 		#2

Browse my files and use better/faster internet for downloading files.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

Then why not use the SSH tunnel and then setup your browser to use the tunnel as a proxy.

You can access the files using SFTP if SSH works. The file browser in Ubuntu can map SFTP and you can manage the remote files like you do with your local data.

You don't need VNC for your needs....

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joe woodrow (jt-wdrw) said : 		#4

Need to be able to browse that internet and access that remote desktop. Not sure I can ssh into PC. Am able to ssh into router so I know I can reach the remote ip over vpn. All works in windows :( Seems kind of strange.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

Connecting to VNC over the Web is not secure. There is no security and zero encryption. All keypresses are sent in clear text over the Internet. Not wise.

If you are connecting to a Windows PC why don't you use RDP? It is secure and much faster.

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