Remote-access Guide

dw services remote access

by Edna Cruickshank DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What is DW service?

DWService is an open source project that allows access to remote computers (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any special software required on the client side. Wherever you may be in the world, you may need to access your home computer.

How do I use the DW service?

FAQGo to www.dwservice.net and create a new account using a valid email adress (e.g. myEmail@mymail.com, myPassword). ... Download the agent, start it on the host device (the one to be remote-controlled) and choose "Install" and follow the prompts. ... Refresh your agent list and you will see the agent online.

Is DW service secure?

DWService uses all reasonable security measures to safeguard information stored on its servers. Despite the security measures employed by DWService, users should be aware that it is impossible to guarantee absolute security with respect to electronic information.

How install DWService in Linux?

To install dwservice on linux:Create the agent in the group in the dwservice.net portal. ... Log in to ssh on your Linux box.cd /usr/src.chmod +x dwagent_x86.sh../dwagent_x86.sh.Take all the default options and, when it asks if you want to create and agent or enter a code, choose enter a code.More items...

How do I control someone else's computer?

Take control of someone's screen by clicking Request control while they are sharing their screen. If you're sharing the screen, select Give control in the sharing toolbar and select the person in order to share control with them.

How can I remote into another computer?

How to remotely access another computer for free over the internet?the Start Window.Type in and enter remote settings into the Cortana search box.Select Allow Remote PC access to your computer.Click the Remote tab on the System Properties window.Click Allow remote desktop connection Manager to this computer.More items...•

How do I get rid of DWAgent?

DWAgent Manual Uninstall Delete the program folder. %PROGRAMFILES%\DWAgent. Delete system service. Start a DOS prompt with administrator privileges > cmd. Then run this in it sc delete dwagent. Remove registry entries.

What is mesh Central?

MeshCentral is an open source web based remote computer management web site. One of the interesting advantages of MeshCentral version 2 is that the server is written entirely in NodeJS and so, can run on many operating systems, including Linux.

How do I install DWS agent?

Go to the download page and get the agent for your operating system. You must install the agent on the machine that you want to be able to remote controle. Next, choose where you want to install the agent. Next, choose you will be prompted to enter an installation code.

What is mesh Central?

MeshCentral is an open source web based remote computer management web site. One of the interesting advantages of MeshCentral version 2 is that the server is written entirely in NodeJS and so, can run on many operating systems, including Linux.

How to connect to a remote PC with DWS?

To connect to a remote PC with DWS, ensure that the DW Agent software is installed and running on both the computer you’re using to connect out and the PC you plan to access remotely. Once the service is working on both machines, go to the DW Agent app on the computer connecting out and read what it says on the screen.

How to use DW Agent on remote PC?

To use the remote files feature, open DW Agent, and connect into the remote PC through the dwservice.net website. Then, on the DWService website, look for the grey icon labeled “Files and Folders” and click on it.

How to use DWService on Linux?

To download the application, start by opening up a terminal window with Ctrl + Alt + T or Ctrl + Shift + T on the keyboard. Then, run the wget command below.

How to start DW service?

When the DW Agent installer dialog window is open, select the box next to “Run” and click “Next.” Selecting this option should instantly start up the DWService app and get it ready for use.

How to download DW agent on Linux?

Don’t want to use the terminal to download DW Agent on your Linux PC? Head over to the DWService website and click on the “Linux” button on the page. It should automatically start a download for the file and place it in your “Downloads” directory.

How to give remote access to Linux?

To give out remote access to your Linux PC, launch the DW Agent application. Once the app is open, it’ll print out a URL, username, and password. Take this information and give it to whoever wants to access your machine remotely.

How to access files on DWService?

Inside the “Files and Folders” area, DWService will show files of the remote machine. To access any of these folders, double-click with the mouse.

What is DW Cloud?

DW Cloud is a P2P (Peer-to-Peer) feature, meaning that while port forwarding is not necessary, the Server still must be able to communicate with an external host.

Why is remote access not possible?

Most commonly, remote accessibility issues are experienced when there is a lack of port forwarding or if there is a firewall blocking TCP/UDP communication.

How to connect to Spectrum Server remotely?

To connect remotely with a DW Spectrum Server, users can set up TCP Port Forwarding rules within the Server’s router (security/firewall settings) to allow external connections through an Internet connection.

What is DW Spectrum v3.0?

DW Spectrum v3.0 introduced the DW Cloud connection feature, which allows users to connect with their System using a P2P (Peer-to-Peer) connection option. This feature can be set up without having to port forward the Server for external access.

How to test if a server is reachable over LAN?

To test this, run the ping command using the Command Prompt or Terminal to determine that the Server is reachable over the LAN (Local Area Network).

What happens if DW Spectrum Media Server is not running?

If this service is not running, your System will appear to be unreachable when you try to connect from your DW Spectrum Client.

How to access Spectrum web client?

Connect with the server’s web client. If the Server is accessible over LAN, the Server Web Client will display. You should be able to enter your DW Spectrum login credentials to access the web client.

What is DW site viewer?

DW Site Viewer TM app for Apple TV lets you quickly enter and save the information for one or multiple surveillance sites and then choose to monitor the cameras from one of those sites with the click of a button.

What is DW surveillance?

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What is DW camera?

DW ® is the industry leader in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, delivering complete video surveillance solutions for HD over Coax and HD IP systems of any size and for any application.

Where is DW made?

Founded in 1988, DW ® is a leading manufacturer of NDAA/TAA compliant complete surveillance solutions, offering stunning image quality, advanced hardware capabilities, superior video management, reliable customer support and the lowest total cost of deployment for IP megapixel, Universal HD over Coax ® megapixel and legacy analog applications. DW’s catalog includes an NDAA-compliant elevated skin temperature system, illuminators and motion detectors. With offices in Cerritos, California and Tampa, Florida, and manufacturing facilities in Seoul, Korea, DW ® is committed to delivering powerful security solutions to its customers worldwide. Subscribe to newsletter

DWService : a few statistics from around the world

2020 is for sure a special year. As we’ve stated before, with the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of work from home all over the world, we have seen an increasing number of people using DWService. So we had fun looking at our statistics.

Introducing : new website & new subscriptions

More and more people use DWService on a regular basis and we want to take the project a step further in order to ensure a maximum quality for our user base. Today we are introducing a new website as well as monthly and yearly subcriptions to meet the needs of everyone.

DWService agent now available on GitHub

The source of the DWervice agent is now available on Github. Everyone may now review the code and optimize it for Windows, macOS or Linux. If you are a developer willing to help us, please visit the project page over here.

What kind of applications can I build using the DWService API?

You may use the DWService APIs to integrate any or all of the DWService Apps where it mostly make sense for you.

What is an agent in a remote machine?

An agent is the software installed on the remote machine. It enables an active connection in order to communicate with the applications that you choose to activate namely : the Screen app, the File app, the Resource app, the Shell app, the Text editor app and the Log Watch app.

How many DWService API accounts do I need?

You only need ONE DWService API account for all your agents, users and customers. You will able to assign agents to your users/customers from within your own web application. You can add as many agents as you wish from your DWService API account depending on your credit balance.

How many agents do you need to access a workstation?

You will need 100 agents (one per workstation) and 100 channels so each can access their workstation.

How many IT administrators need to access the central server?

All 10 IT administrators need to be able to access the central server in case an incident occurs.

Can you integrate Zimbra with DWS?

For instance if you have deployed Zimbra within your company and already manage a group of users, you may write a plugin to map their credentials to create a DWS account for each of them. Similarly, you may integrate the DWService APIs within Microsoft Windows Single Sign-On mechanism so they are automatically logged in your app that makes use of DWService APIs.

Can DWService APIs be integrated?

If you decide to make use of the DWService APIs, you will have to integrate them within your existing user management system. Since the Web application will be hosted on your side, existing DWService users accessing their remote machines from dwservice.net domain won't be able to reach your web application. DWService APIs are flexible enough to be integrated in any kind of user management system.

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