Amiga and VNC

[BigBenAussie]

This is a coincidence.... I was just trying to get VNC to work. I want to connect from my work PC to my home PC but I don't understand how I can do that seeing as the work PC would never be able to access my home PC via the internet.

Is it possible to access a home PC from work over the internet?

[BigBenAussie]

OK. I'm sorry this is off topic but....I'm kinda getting desperate and I'm really determined to do it.
How do I leave the server's port available through the firewall?

I'm running XP Pro at home.
I have a router box with a built in firewall at home....I guess I would have to remove it.

[BigBenAussie]

OK...I'm totally ignorant about networking.

How on earth is my work PC able to connect to my server PC at home over the internet. I mean the IP address isn't going to be enough is it? I can't just get to any PC connected to the internet via an IP address can I? Errr... I guess I can, but I still don't get it. I mean, doesn't there need to be a central computer to manage the connection, or does my ISP serve as that? Isn't that how MS Netmeeting's remote desktop works by initially connecting to a central service?

I notice that the REALVNC server version allows you do add a client. Is that something I have to do or is it automatic?

And I really don't care if I throw the computer open totally. I REALLY need to get to my home machine.

How do I open the port in XP?

I would be eternally grateful if anyone can help me.

I really wish the REAL VNC website would have a quickstart section. I don't care about the options. I just need it to work.