VNC Server (screen share) on Lion support encryption?

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#102425 15-May-2012 18:16

It's been a long time since I used VNC and when I last used it the only way to encrypt it was using an SSH tunnel. RealVNC iPad application claims that the connection is encrypted, is this true or do I have to install SSH tunnels first?

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#630631 26-May-2012 10:09

So I've splashed out $14 on the iPad VNC application (need to set the colour setting to "High"), but it reports connetion as "unencrypted connection".

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#630634 26-May-2012 10:16

Note, the iPas application is diabolic and I've actually managed to sign on to the desktop.

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#630638 26-May-2012 10:24

oh, it does not support the bluetooth keyboard, and once you are logged on it's a rubbish experience. I remember why I stopped using VNC, what a waste of $14.

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#630648 26-May-2012 10:55

If iTunes store claimed an encrypted connection - reverse the charges.

http://www.realvnc.com/company/press/news/lion-information.html

RealVNC may be indicating none too precisely above that encrypted connections are supported only with Enterprise running on the mac. I don't know why they dont give a straight answer instead of using annoying salesese.

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#630673 26-May-2012 11:54

The encryption was more a curiousity. I'll keep the app as it gives me an alternate access when the Mac mini looses the mouse (which it does frequently), so I have a way to perform a controlled restart.

The remote experience is dreadfull and due to the bandwidth hunger (even over WiFi) is not a true remote solution in any respect, so encryption is a mute point as I would not consider accessing it remotely via an iPad.