10 replies to this topic

[cardanoc]

Hi,

 

I tried a setup with:

• a windows v10 running TeamViewer in my observatory (about 60 ft away)
• a windows v7   running TeamViewer in my house
• I used the latest version of TeamViewer on both machines

 

TeamViewer repeated froze up.  The setup just did not work.  I got rid of it.

 

I am looking into alternatives.

 

Any anyone used a "wireless USB hub"?  

• I would have the scope and camera connect to one wireless USB hub in the observatory, and
• have my pc connected to the other wireless USB hub in my house.

Any other suggestions?  The weather is getting cold and I would like to work inside.

 

Thanks

[Couder]

Try the simplest thing - remote desktop. Go to network neighborhood, right click on the computer you want to connect with, and select remote desktop. I use it all the time, no extra software required.

[Cfreerksen]

I had many problems with wifi and only a fairly short distance. I use TVNC for remote access. I use this to my remote system. It has been extremely reliable and fast. It is no longer available but Ubiquiti has several solutions for long distance wireless.

 

https://www.amazon.c...e?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Chris

[moxican]

Plus one for VNC. I have been using it for over a year now with no issues whatsoever. Once you set it up it is good to go.

[Raginar]

Hi,

 

I tried a setup with:

• a windows v10 running TeamViewer in my observatory (about 60 ft away)
• a windows v7   running TeamViewer in my house
• I used the latest version of TeamViewer on both machines

 

TeamViewer repeated froze up.  The setup just did not work.  I got rid of it.

 

I am looking into alternatives.

 

Any anyone used a "wireless USB hub"?  

• I would have the scope and camera connect to one wireless USB hub in the observatory, and
• have my pc connected to the other wireless USB hub in my house.

Any other suggestions?  The weather is getting cold and I would like to work inside.

 

Thanks

Splashtop works good. WIreless USB doesn't work very well (Icron Ranger's were the only ones I've ever seen work).  You need a computer in the observatory and then remote into it.

 

Chris

Edited by Raginar, 28 January 2021 - 03:28 PM.

[DMRandall]

I use Real VNC between my observatory computers and my indoor computers.  The only thing missing is robust file transfer (my observatory is a 90 minute drive from my indoor computer location).  For file transfer, I like TeamViewer, but understand if it's not working for your. 

 

Remote desktop is a good option, I agree especially since you're close to the other system and they're both on the same network.

[SimonIRE]

I’m not sure if this is possible for you but having a hardline to your observatory in my opinion is essential.

I don’t even rely on WiFi within my observatory. All mission critical kit is hard wired to the router. This includes a PC on top of the scope.

[kathyastro]

I use wired ethernet to my observatory.  I have a Wifi router out there, in case I have guests that want internet access while out in my field.  But all my remote operations are wired.

[PeteM]

Another advocate for a wired LAN line out to the observatory. Ideally buried, but considering it is winter and the ground might be frozen, you can get by with letting the cat5e/6 cable lay on the ground if that isn't an issue with pets/people. I am doing that until spring arrives and zero issues over many imaging sessions.

[Joshuasnoesky]

Wired internet in my Obsy and connection thru Anydesk. Never had any problems.

[Corpze]

I have a 1000gbit Ethernet connection to my observatory, about 20 meters from my house and running Teamviewer on a windows 10 pro machine, have run it for three years without any hickup. I believe the cable is mandatory to get good and stable connections.

/Daniel