Optimizing Simple Network VNC Remote Control for TP-Link TL-WR741ND Routers with Windows Laptops
In this article, we will discuss how to optimize the VNC (Virtual Network Computing) remote control for a network with a TP-Link TL-WR741ND router and two Windows laptops. By following the steps outlined below, you can ensure a stable and fast remote control experience.
1. Setting up the network
First, make sure that the TP-Link TL-WR741ND router is properly set up and connected to the internet. Connect the two Windows laptops to the router using Ethernet cables. For longer distances, you can use a 100-meter long CAT5 UTP straight cable for one laptop and a 2-meter long CAT5 UTP straight cable for the other.
2. Installing VNC server and viewer
Next, install a VNC server on the laptop that you want to remotely control (PC1) and a VNC viewer on the laptop that will be used to remotely access the other laptop (PC2). There are several free and paid options available, such as RealVNC, TightVNC, and UltraVNC. Make sure to choose a version that is compatible with Windows 11/10.
3. Configuring the VNC server
Once the VNC server is installed on PC1, you will need to configure it to allow remote connections. This typically involves setting a password and specifying which IP addresses or ranges are allowed to connect. In this case, you will want to allow connections from the IP address of PC2.
# Here is an example of how to configure the VNC server on PC1 using the command line:
vncserver -password passwd -localhost no -connect 192.168.0.2
In the example above, "passwd" is the password for the VNC server, "192.168.0.2" is the IP address of PC2, and "-localhost no" allows remote connections.
4. Configuring the router
In order to optimize the VNC remote control experience, you will need to configure the TP-Link TL-WR741ND router to prioritize traffic from PC1 and PC2. This can be done by creating Quality of Service (QoS) rules.
# Here is an example of how to create a QoS rule for PC1 and PC2 on the TP-Link TL-WR741ND router:
1. Log in to the router's web interface.
2. Go to the QoS page.
3. Click the "Add New QoS Rule" button.
4. Enter a name for the rule, such as "VNC".
5. Select "PC" as the QoS rule type.
6. Enter the IP addresses of PC1 and PC2 in the "Source IP" field.
7. Select "UDP" as the protocol.
8. Enter 5900 in the "Start Port" and "End Port" fields.
9. Set the priority to "High".
10. Click the "Save" button.
5. Testing the VNC remote control
After configuring the VNC server, viewer, and router, you can test the VNC remote control by connecting from PC2 to PC1. Open the VNC viewer on PC2 and enter the IP address of PC1 and the password that you set for the VNC server. If everything is set up correctly, you should be able to remotely control PC1 from PC2.
- Make sure the TP-Link TL-WR741ND router is properly set up and connected to the internet.
- Install a VNC server on PC1 and a VNC viewer on PC2.
- Configure the VNC server on PC1 to allow remote connections.
- Create QoS rules on the TP-Link TL-WR741ND router to prioritize traffic from PC1 and PC2.
- Test the VNC remote control by connecting from PC2 to PC1.
References
- RealVNC: https://www.realvnc.com/
- TightVNC: https://www.tightvnc.com/
- UltraVNC: https://www.uvnc.com/
- TP-Link TL-WR741ND router: https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr741nd/