The Netrinos 5-Minute Remote Connectivity Challenge
Securely connect two computers, anywhere in the world, in under 5 minutes by clicking next, next, next.
Prove Netrinos Works as Advertised
We're so confident in how simple Netrinos is, we're challenging you, the tech-savvy blogger, to try it yourself. No complex network setups, just two computers and the Internet.
The Scenario
Home Base: Your regular desktop or laptop, connected to your normal Wi-Fi or wired network.
Remote Warrior: A second laptop tethered to your cell phone's hotspot (this simulates the trickiest "out in the field" connectivity).
Any two connections will do. But you need two different connections. Even two cell hotspots is fine.
The Challenge Instructions
Check the Requirements
The challenge assumes that you have two computers readily available running Windows, MacOS, or Linux.
You will also need two separate internet connections. e.g. your regular home Internet, and a cellular hotspot on a mobile phone.
You need a program to test with. Anything that needs to access the other computer will do. We will use Microsoft Remote Desktop.
You must test that the two computers can connect on the same LAN. i.e. If the remote desktop service is not set up, it's not going to work remotely.
Ensure you know the usernames and passwords of both computers/ i.e. the Windows, Mac, or Linux user accounts.
1. Ready? Go!
Disconnect the remote laptop from the home network and connect to the cellular hotspot.
Download the version for your computer: Windows, Mac, or Linux
Open and run the Installer (this example assumes Windows)
Agree to run the installer: Click Yes
Accept the terms of the agreement. Click Next
Agree to the installation folder. Click Next
Agree to the folder name. Click Next
Click Install
Click Finish
4. Login to Netrinos
The Netrinos login screen will pop up automatically.
Log in with your Netrinos username and password
You will now see this computer is connected to your network.
You are halfway done.
5. Install Netrinos on the Other Computer
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to get Netrinos up and running on the other computer
Use the same username and password. It's the username and password that defines your private network.
6. What you are Seeing
Both computers should have the Netrinos software open and running now.
The default Status screen shows you all of the devices accessible on your network.
You should now see both computers in your private network.
It can take a minute or so before they both show up at both ends.
Each computer is assigned a unique name in the form of mycomputer.myaccount.2ho.ca. This is the name you use to access your devices.
Once they are both online, we can continue.
The name is based on the computer's name. If it's something ugly like desktop-uaehoh8.test.2ho.ca, don't worry. You can change it in the settings later.
7. Time to Test - Local Connecting to Cellular
On the Local computer, look in the list of devices and click the Tunnel Name of the other computer (not This Computer).
This will copy the tunnel name to the clipboard.
Click the Windows Menu and type to search for "Remote Desktop".
Click the Remote Desktop Connection app.
In the box for Computer, paste the name and click Connect.
You might see a security warning. This is normal and is part of the Microsoft software. Click Yes.
You should not be looking at the screen of the Remote computer.
How Long did it Take?
How fast did you do it? Did it work on the first try?
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These connections work in both directions. Even cellular to cellular.
As long as your devices have an Internet connection, you can reach them. If they can surf the web, you can connect to them.
Why This Matters:
Cellular networks are notoriously restrictive.
Cell carriers and hotspot devices use something called Carrier-Grade NAT, making your laptop unreachable from the outside world. And there's no port forwarding or DMZ tricks to work around this. You can get out. But that's it.
Netrinos sails through these restrictions like they're not even there.
Netrinos makes an outbound connection from each computer to the Internet and shares the connection details with your other devices.
As long as you can surf the web, Netrinos can get you back in.
It doesn't matter where you are.
And there's nothing to configure.
What You've Just Proven
Netrinos' claims of ease-of-use aren't hollow promises.
Secure remote access CAN work seamlessly, even in the most challenging scenarios.
Need Some Assistance?
For those less comfortable with basic networking concepts, or if you encounter any snags along the way, please contact support@netrinos.com, and we will get you sorted out.