In the previous examples, to remotely access the work computer, you would need to connect to the work network using a VPN technology such as one of the following (check availability with the company’s network administrator or IT staff):

Note that, at least in principle, NoMachine gives you remote access to computers on the same local network only. Thus, if someday you remotely access your home computer from your work computer, in this new scenario your home computer is the server, while your work computer acts as the client. Those functions (client and server) are not fixed, but interchangeable: with NoMachine installed, both computers are able to act as either client or server. In this tutorial, we are going to call the computer that is accessed as server (it serves the desktop, it makes its desktop available for use) and the computer that accesses it as client.įor example, if you are using your home computer to remotely access your work computer, your home computer is the client and your work computer is the server. For commercial uses, visit the NoMachine website and purchase a subscription. What you are not allowed to do with the free version of NoMachine are commercial uses, such as providing paid support service for a customer. In the examples above, you can replace “work” with “university” or other educational institution.

remotely accessing another computer on the same local network (either at home or at work).

remotely accessing your home computer, from work or.

remotely accessing the computer you use at work, from home.I read the NoMachine license and, if I got it right, individual uses are allowed free of charge (without having to purchase a subscription), being examples of individual uses: Note that NoMachine is not a free ( libre) software, but a proprietary one. It is cross-platform (available for use in various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS) and free of charge for personal use, but subscriptions are available for advanced features targeted at enterprises. NoMachine is a remote access solution developed since 2003 by the Luxemburg-based company of the same name.

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