VNC Connection refused (111)

[cpri]

Hello,

I installed the vncserver on my linux machine (lin_srv2).
I've tested this by typing
vncviewer localhost:2

Now a window come up with a desktop. But this is on the same machine.
Now I tried to connect from a other machine (lin_srv1) to lin_srv2 by typing
vncviewer 192.168.0.94:2 (I used the IP adress of lin_srv2 to be sure that are no errors in there I also tested it with the machine name but that gives the same result)

Now I get the following error

[cpri@lin_srv1 ~]vncviewer 192.168.0.94:2

VNC Viewer Free Edition 4.1.1 for X - built Mar 1 2006 08:20:51
Copyright (C) 2002-2005 RealVNC Ltd.
See http://www.realvnc.com for information on VNC.

Fri Jan 12 08:23:29 2007
main: unable to connect to host: Connection refused (111)
[cpri@lin_srv1 ~]

Does any of you now what went wrong ??

[paul matthijsse]

you must tell your main machine to accept remote connections. have a look in this guide how to do that.

http://www.fedoraforum.org/forum/sho...&highlight=vpn

[cpri]

I already had a look at that HOWTO but still I get Connection refused (111)

[tsorvoja]

I'm having the same problem. Would you show us the log from ~/.vnc/ to show if there's any errors?

[itsthescottdog]

I would assume that you've already done this, but did you open the tcp ports in the firewall?

5900 for display 1
5901 for display 2 and so on

[purplover]

Did you go to Remote Desktop and check "Allow others to view your desktop" and (if you want) "Allow others to control your desktop"? That should do the trick.

HTH

[cpri]

I will show you the log monday (I don't have access to the pc right now)
I even disabled the firewall so that shouldn't be the problem.
Porlover: I assume you mean the Remote desktop tab in the gdmsetup. Yes I checked them and "Allow others to view your desktop" and (if you want) "Allow others to control your desktop" are both checked.

[cpri]

Here is my log file

Xvnc Free Edition 4.1.2
Copyright (C) 2002-2005 RealVNC Ltd.
See http://www.realvnc.com for information on VNC.
Underlying X server release 70100000, The X.Org Foundation


Mon Jan 15 10:49:48 2007
 vncext:      VNC extension running!
 vncext:      Listening for VNC connections on port 5902
 vncext:      Listening for HTTP connections on port 5802
 vncext:      created VNC server for screen 0
Could not init font path element /usr/share/X11/fonts/OTF, removing from list!
Could not init font path element /usr/share/X11/fonts/CID/, removing from list!
localuser:root being added to access control list
xset:  bad font path element (#37), possible causes are:
    Directory does not exist or has wrong permissions
    Directory missing fonts.dir
    Incorrect font server address or syntax
startkde: Starting up...
kbuildsycoca running...
kwin: unable to claim manager selection, another wm running? (try using --replace)
Xlib:  extension "XFree86-Misc" missing on display ":2.0".
server does not have extension for "r rate" option
There are already artsd objects registered, looking if they are active...
Server has no DPMS extension
Klipper is already running!

Error: Can't add object reference (probably artsd is already running).
       If you are sure it is not already running, remove the relevant files:

       /tmp/ksocket-root/Arts_SoundServerV2
       /tmp/ksocket-root/Arts_SoundServer
       /tmp/ksocket-root/Arts_SimpleSoundServer
       /tmp/ksocket-root/Arts_PlayObjectFactory
       /tmp/ksocket-root/Arts_AudioManager

I think there are some problems with kwin but I'm not sure

[Xavior]

On the Server: this is the PC you want to see remotely...
switch to firestarter firewall, there is a problem with fedora firewall.
go to Preferences, set as needed.
In FireStarter: Under Policy's, add service, enter port 5900, and an IP. click Apply Policy.
make sure the settings are right under Preferences>Remote Desktop, set a pass word for security.
disable the Network Manager. there is a problem with this as well...

wait 5 mins for settings to set,
HTH, Now try it !
Xav

[cpri]

Since this is our test server I had to do a reinstall (the reason is a long story) I followed the following link http://www.bobpeers.com/linux/vnc
And now it is working without any problem

[Xavior]

I checked it out; kool link !
I was able to get some settings off that site,
I like that way better, because my way only worked if someone was logged in,
your way shows me a desktop, but at the server you can't see anything but the logon screen,
works well,
but I am missing the top and bottom menu bars for some reason...

Thanks, very helpful ;^)
Xav