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Supported Computers
You can install this version of Apple Remote Desktop on any of the following computers.
Administration Computers- eMac, iMac, iBook, Power Mac G3, Power Mac G4, or PowerBook G3, or PowerBook G4
- Mac OS X version 10.1 or later
- Ethernet (recommended), AirPort, or Airport Extreme network connection
Client Computers- eMac, iMac, iBook, Power Mac G3, Power Mac G4, PowerBook G3, PowerBook G4, other PowerPC-based Macintosh, or Xserve
- Mac OS 8.1 through Mac OS 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.1 or later
- Ethernet (recommended), AirPort, or Airport Extreme network connection
Additional Information
Compatibility with previous versions of ARD
The ARD version 1.2 admin will allow you to add ARD version 1.1 and version 1.0 clients to the computer list and will automatically assist you in upgrading ARD version 1.1 clients on Mac OS X.
Enabling Apple Remote Desktop On Mac OS X Client Computers
In the Remote Desktop System Preferences, select "Start Apple Remote Desktop client at System Startup". You must restart the client computer for the change to take effect.
Enabling Apple Remote Desktop On Mac OS 8 or 9 Client Computers
Please refer to the "Setting Up Apple Remote Desktop on Client Computers / Setting Access Privileges for Client Computers That Use Mac OS 8.1 Through 9.2" section of the Administrator's Guide (ARD Admin Guide.pdf).
Copy Performance
For optimal copy performance, the administrator and client computers should be on a wired network and in the same subnet.
Permissions
Before using Apple Remote Desktop to copy files from your administrator computer to a client computer that uses Mac OS X, set the permissions for the files you want to copy as you want them to be on the client.
NAT and Firewall Support
If you wish to use the Remote Desktop application from behind a NAT router, you will need to set UDP port forwarding for port 3283 to your administration computer. If you wish to access a client computer that is behind a NAT router, you will need to set the router to forward UDP port 3283 to the client computer you wish to access. Note: You will be able to access only that client computer.
Other
When customizing the picture for the "lock" screen feature, you can now use any QuickTime still image format (.tiff, .jpg, .pict, etc.) as long as the main portion of the filename remains "Lock Screen Picture".
Known Issues
Administration Issues
To add computers from the network computers list, each one must have a unique computer name.
If an AirPort card or another network interface is enabled on your administration computer, the computer may be listed in the Setup Computers window. Do not add an administration computer to its own list. Management commands directed to the administrator's own computer will fail.
A Mac OS 9 system may be unresponsive during the execution of a Software Version Report.
Client Issues
In order to open a document on a Mac OS 9 Client, you should use the "Copy and Open" functionality instead of the "Open" functionality.
Computer Issues: Systems Using Mac OS X version 10.1.x
To enable the Request Attention menu on a client computer, each user must open RemoteDesktop.menu at least once. Then, a menu appears on the right side of the menu bar allowing the user to request attention. The RemoteDesktop.menu is located in /System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/. You can use the "Go to Folder" command the Finder's Go menu to quickly locate the menu extra.
While controlling a remote computer some applications may enter a space when you use the delete key.
When you have made changes using the Remote Desktop preference pane, do not click the lock to prevent further changes. If you do, changes you made in the preference pane might not be saved.