The way gotomypc works bypasses routers..  When you setup GoToMyPC, it
creates a connection to one of their servers and it pings back on a
semi regular basis (every few seconds or so, if memory serves
correctly).  When you want to connect to your machine, the GoToMyPC
will notify your "server" machine that you want to connect on it's
next ping and you will then establish the connection.  This bypasses
firewalls due to the fact that the remote computer is not initiating a
connection to your computer -it is using the semi persistent
connection with the GoToMyPC service.

Remote Desktop is completely standalone and is not dependent on a
third party service provider.  However, like all server based
applications, you must contend with Firewalls, Routers, and other NAT
(Network Address Translation) gateways.  This adds an additional layer
of complication.

Jeffrey Randow (Windows Net. & Smart Display MVP)
jeffreyr-support@remotenetworktechnology.com

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