That's it! x11vnc should now be running on your Quadra ready to connect to your favorite client. Tailscale is one of our favorite general utilities we almost always install on our Quadras.

Plus you get encryption so you don't need to use an SSH tunnel. If the Quadra you want to connect to is not on your local network, Install Tailscale: A free mesh overlay network.īut even if it is on the same network, you may thank yourself for this later! If your Quadra is already setup on tailscale, you can always reach it no matter where you or it are. Note that connecting using Ethernet or the Quadra Plus high-speed WiFi adapter will give best results. If you are connecting via WiFi, make sure the Quadra can connect on boot before a user logs in. Some Steps to do first to avoid frustration later:

PLUS, with x11VNC, you will need a dummy HDMI monitor adapter (about $3-$4 on Amazon) if you want the screen resolution to be correct. WE HAVE FOUND IT TO BE FASTER, EASIER AND MORE FEATURE RICH. It goes through all the steps you'll need to VNC into your Quadra anywhere in the world.īEFORE DOING THIS, WE RECOMMEND READING THE NEXT POST USING NOMACHINE.

This documents a VNC option that is known to work on the Quadra.

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