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Q: Apple Remote Desktop to multiple computers over the internet

I have about 60 macs that i would like to administer from my home using Apple Remote Desktop, I also have a Sonicwall NSA-2400, how would I configure both ARD and the Sonicwall to allow access to the remote computers from my home. I know that there are already many posts on this topic however, i haven't found any that were very clear or concise. Thank you

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Mar 16, 2011 2:23 PM

by Antonio Rocco,Solvedanswer
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Hi

You don't actually VPN into any mac per se. The SonicWall will provide the VPN tunnel to end at itself. Once the VPN connection has been established you'll be able to access all or one or combinations thereof of the macs at that remote site. It will be as if you're at that location without actually being there. It's up to you how you go about doing this but what I mostly do is set up ARD with a relevant Computer List that has all the macs I'm interested in added. This I do when I'm at that site first. When I'm at another site I establish the VPN Connection, launch ARD and access whatever mac or macs I want. I'm doing it at this moment for a couple of sites I support.

Tony

Posted on Mar 16, 2011 4:47 PM

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  • by Antonio Rocco,Helpful

    Antonio Rocco Antonio Rocco Mar 16, 2011 2:38 PM in response to mag96
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    Mar 16, 2011 2:38 PM in response to mag96
    Hi

    Use a VPN which has been mentioned many times before. Information regarding configuration will depend largely on whatever you're going to be using to provide the VPN Service. Unless someone has the same device as you and additionally has the inclination to post the clear and concise details you want, you won't really find much. Luckily the device you mention has it built in:

    http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/SSLVPNPlatforms.html

    Consult the User Guide that comes with the device. Once you have the VPN Setup it's fairly trivial to enable Remote Management with the desired options on all the Macs. Once you're at your home location initiate the VPN connection and launch ARD.

    Tony

  • by mag96,

    mag96 mag96 Mar 16, 2011 3:32 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
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    Mar 16, 2011 3:32 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
    Which mac should I VPN to?

  • by Antonio Rocco,Solvedanswer

    Antonio Rocco Antonio Rocco Mar 16, 2011 4:47 PM in response to mag96
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    Mar 16, 2011 4:47 PM in response to mag96
    Hi

    You don't actually VPN into any mac per se. The SonicWall will provide the VPN tunnel to end at itself. Once the VPN connection has been established you'll be able to access all or one or combinations thereof of the macs at that remote site. It will be as if you're at that location without actually being there. It's up to you how you go about doing this but what I mostly do is set up ARD with a relevant Computer List that has all the macs I'm interested in added. This I do when I'm at that site first. When I'm at another site I establish the VPN Connection, launch ARD and access whatever mac or macs I want. I'm doing it at this moment for a couple of sites I support.

    Tony

  • by mag96,

    mag96 mag96 Mar 16, 2011 4:56 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
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    Mar 16, 2011 4:56 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
    Thanks so much for all your help

  • by Ronda Wilson,

    Ronda Wilson Ronda Wilson Mar 16, 2011 5:02 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
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    Mar 16, 2011 5:02 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
    Please pardon the intrusion…

    Hi, Antonio!

    Congratulations on advancing to Level 4!

    At the Water Cooler in the Level 4 Lounge, we are throwing virtual confetti in celebration of your attainment of Level 4-dom. Would you care to join us at the Water Cooler?

    At the top of the _Feedback about Discussions forum_ you will find the Lounge link available to you. It should work for you within the next 24 hours if all goes as it should.

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  • by Antonio Rocco,

    Antonio Rocco Antonio Rocco Mar 16, 2011 5:19 PM in response to Ronda Wilson
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    Mar 16, 2011 5:19 PM in response to Ronda Wilson
    Hello Ronda

    Thank you for the kind welcome! Unfortunately the link is not working at the moment but I'll try again later on today.

    Tony

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    Ronda Wilson Ronda Wilson Mar 20, 2011 12:05 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
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    Mar 20, 2011 12:05 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
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  • by memolguin,

    memolguin memolguin Nov 2, 2015 7:09 PM in response to Antonio Rocco
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    Nov 2, 2015 7:09 PM in response to Antonio Rocco

    Hi Antonio, i was trying to configuring ARD 3.8 in my Macbook Pro Retina Display 13 inches, to control 3 more macs over the internet i haven´t found the answer how i can configure this, i don´t have a static ip address may be that could be a problem but in every forum i looked up i haven´t find the answer yet, i would be so glad if you can help me. What do i need to do to control 3 more macs over the internet wit Apple Remote Desktop 3.8? this is my personal mail if you want to communicate this way... memolguin@gmail.com Thanks!.