Connecting to Other Computers

To use any Timbuktu Pro service with a remote computer, you must first establish a connection. You can use the TCP/IP tab in the main Timbuktu Pro window to connect to any computer that is running Timbuktu Pro over a TCP/IP network. Use the Timbuktu Pro Scanner to search your network for other Timbuktu Pro computers. Or make a direct modem-to-modem connection using the Dial Direct tab.

You can save frequently-used addresses to the Address Books tab to make connecting easier. If you haven't saved the address you need, but you've used it before, it may be saved on the Recent Connections tab. When you're connecting to a new computer, the TCP/IP tab, Timbuktu Pro Scanner, LDAP Server, and Internet Locator Server make it easy to search for the remote computer you're looking for. Or use the Windows Network Neighborhood to choose a computer and quickly connect.

Once you've specified the remote computer and the service you wish to use, the connection attempt begins. Your connection will be completed automatically if you requested a service that the remote user has granted to all Guest Users, or if the service is granted to your Windows NT User account. To use services which have been secured by the remote user, you must ask for permission or log in as a Registered User.  

When you're finished with your Timbuktu Pro connection, close the service window to disconnect.

If you have granted the appropriate privileges, other Timbuktu Pro users may be able to connect to you. See Timbuktu Pro Security to define user privileges. To prevent remote users from connecting to your computer, you must remove all access privileges in the Security dialog box or exit and shut down Timbuktu Pro. See Keeping Users Out.