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wilks
07/01/2008, 11:07 AM
hi i would like to share something i am trying with the GHL profilux II,
i have my system set up linked to my home computer via the profilux cable, and i have installed a program (freeware) called LogMeIn (onmy laptop and home computer)using it i can access my home computer from anywhere in the world via the internet and remotly control the profilux.
also i have set up a web cam which i can also remotely open and view my aquarium and sump,im going away for 10 days this friday and plan to use this to keep an eye on everything

Craig Wilcock
France

AQD_ottawa
07/01/2008, 11:57 AM
This is great info please share with us more info on this

wilks
07/01/2008, 12:56 PM
ok first the program
https://secure.logmein.com/welcome/get_logmein_free/signup.asp

you need to sign to the free version,

I have been using this for 4 days at home conecting to my home PC via my laptop using WIFI over the internet (also tested from another location)
once logged in and i have control of my PC i can use the profilux control program and acces all its functions
for the webcam i just go the my computer file and open it up.
i have tested all the functions i would normaly access through profilux control with no problems

Wilks
:D

boboxx
07/01/2008, 03:52 PM
you could also use VNC or MS Terminal services

kidney514
07/01/2008, 07:36 PM
or Timbuktu it's cross-platform also!

deadmanh
07/01/2008, 08:16 PM
which one is easiest for the dummy like me?

boboxx
07/01/2008, 08:47 PM
hehhe wow is that still kicking around...

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12861519#post12861519 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kidney514
or Timbuktu it's cross-platform also!

boboxx
07/01/2008, 08:50 PM
any service like the "log me in", they do the location and control all in one.

if you what to do it all by yourself, you will have to get a account with a dynamic DNS host like dyndns and then manage the port forwarding on your router and install/enable a remotye management application (all really easy if you know what to do... it's like anything else).

C.



<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12861834#post12861834 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by deadmanh
which one is easiest for the dummy like me?

AQD_ottawa
07/01/2008, 08:56 PM
I guess you home pc has to be on? Or does it access via the home router?

I am guessing the first option is correct?

kidney514
07/01/2008, 10:21 PM
The pc that is connected to the profilux device has to remains on @ all time! :(

kidney514
07/01/2008, 10:22 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12862101#post12862101 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by boboxx
hehhe wow is that still kicking around...
Yup, been with timbuktu for a good 7 or 8 years.....

wilks
07/02/2008, 01:33 AM
So as anybody else already tried what i am doing?
it looks like a some of you know how to do this, has anybody already experimented in this way with the profilux prior to my post?
i would like to hear from people who have tried this, i find that Log Me In is very easy to use for people who are not computer or software experts

Wilks

tee-em
07/02/2008, 02:13 AM
Yep, tried RDP and logmein. Rdp requires router changes and dyndns or static ip address. I also found that RDP did not scale (display resolution) well on smartphones. Logmein no dyndns or router changes required and scaled very well on smartphones.

Ken Good
07/02/2008, 04:27 AM
I have used gotomypc.com for many years with a lot of success.

Ken

wilks
07/02/2008, 05:52 AM
Yes Ken i know this type of program has been around for years but i am talking about using it with the profilux to check up and control from another location

Wilks

wilks
07/03/2008, 09:08 AM
A couple of photos showing screen capture of distant access of GHL control an tank and sump using 2 webcams, using Log Me In in full screen mode

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6454/ghldistance1ho4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/3512/ghldistance2wh5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wilks

AQD_ottawa
07/03/2008, 09:12 AM
Thats great, really shows how well this works :)

Ken Good
07/03/2008, 09:49 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12863721#post12863721 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wilks
Yes Ken i know this type of program has been around for years but i am talking about using it with the profilux to check up and control from another location

Wilks

No offense was intended. I was actually agreeing with you that these are great features.

wilks
07/03/2008, 09:55 AM
Sorry Ken, maybe i could of put it better i was not trying to be ignorant, sorry if it came accross that way,
i was just digging to get feed back of anyone who had tested it in the same way

Wilks

Fishie Nut
07/03/2008, 11:27 PM
wilks, I use logmein also.
Is there any advantage to buying the upgrade? Do you know?

wilks
07/03/2008, 11:33 PM
HI fishie nut.
i was using the pro trial at first, but now i am running the free version, i cant see any need for the pro when using it with the profilux

i am going on holiday today, so this will be the big test,
i wanted to fit a dump valve to my skimmer to empty it but i dont have a enough time, so a friend will pass once in a while just to be on the safe side

Wilks

TandN
11/13/2008, 03:00 PM
I dont have a desktop at home only laptops. Would this work as well ?

wilks
11/13/2008, 03:06 PM
Yes

TandN
11/13/2008, 03:22 PM
So does that mean the laptop would have to be hardwired to the controller ? Or would the WLAN work as well ?

wilks
11/13/2008, 04:29 PM
You will always need one computer be it a laptop or desk top connected to the profilux in one way or another, cabled or WLAN, then all you are doing is connecting to your home computer from a remote place via the internet, once you are connected you have control of you profilux as if you are sat at home.
and as i say above if you have a web cam set up on the home computer you can remote open this to see you aquarium (providing its looking at it)

Wilks