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    Can't connect to OSX Server for Screen Sharing

    I have a few Macs in my condo, and I'm able to connect between all of them with Screen Sharing/Remote Management with no problem. I recently bought a Mac Mini Server to use as a HTPC/Server with OSX Server installed. I can connect to any of my other computers FROM the server with Screen Sharing, but I can't connect TO the Mac Mini Server from any of my other computers. All of the settings seem to be correct and the same as my other computers. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to get this to work?

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    Check the firewall on that Mini plus bookmark the site (if you use a firewall) Well known TCP and UDP ports used by Apple software products and port 500 is opened on that firewall.
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    I'm not currently using a firewall. I can use logmein and that works to control it, but thats annoying and not as convenient as using Screen Sharing.

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    You have to check the other machine to see if they are using a firewall. LogMeIn use the HTTP port of 80, that is why it works.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Satcomer View Post
    You have to check the other machine to see if they are using a firewall. LogMeIn use the HTTP port of 80, that is why it works.
    I'm not using a firewall. It is turned completely off.

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    I just downloaded JollyFastVNC and it works as well. I can also connect to the server to file share. Just Screen Sharing doesn't work.

 

 

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