Using MacWise as a virtual terminal on your iPhone.
It is a virtual window to your MacWise screen on your Macintosh.

 

September 12, 2008
Updated April 2, 2010

There have been several requests to create a MacWise iPhone app. Unfortunately, that would require a jail-broken iPhone and a year of programming time. But the next best thing is actually very cool and has advantages over a limited-function iPhone app. It uses Virtual Network Computing (VNC) to let you see and control your Mac screen from anywhere on your iPhone or iPad. It's just as if you were sitting in front of your Mac using MacWise.

MacWise version 11.45 or later includes a special screen size for the iPhone.
(Select "iPhone window" from the Window Menu in MacWise.)

To use MacWise on your iPhone you will need a Virtual Network Computing program such as Mocha VNC or Jaadu VNC ( iTeleport) installed on your iPhone. The Mocha VNC program allows you to use your Mac remotely from your iPhone and it is currently $5.99 from the iTunes Store.
However, I prefer the Jaadu VNC app. It is currently $24.99 but well worth the price.
Jaadu is faster and has a nicer scrolling and tapping interface.
It automatically finds local Macs to connect to and stores your remote Mac address to make it very easy to connect to your Mac from anywhere.

NOTE: There is also an iPad version of Jaadu iTeleport

First click on one of the above VNC apps to get it from the iTunes store and install on your iPhone.

Then install MacWise on your Mac and set up your Mac to allow screen sharing with VNC.

Enable Screen Sharing on your Mac

Mac OS X comes with its own built-in VNC server. To configure it, select System Preferences from the Apple menu.

Click on the Sharing icon in the System Preferences Window.

Check the box for Screen Sharing Select All Users. ("Only these users" is a special Apple option not supported in the standard VNC protocol.) The IP address shown in this window is needed to configure VNC on the iPhone. If this is a DNS name instead of an IP address, you can get the IP address in System Preferences - Network - Advanced under the TCP/IP tab. If you are using a router, you will use the router WAN IP address instead of your Mac IP address. (see Router Settings) Click (Computer Settings).

Type a secret password for the Server. Same password must be used in the VNC program on the iPhone.

 

Local network vs remote network

If your iPhone is in the same location as your Mac and you are connected via the wireless network, you can just use the Mac computer name as the IP address in your VNC software on the iPhone. For instance, "intelmac.local"
If you are using the Jaadu app, it will automatically see any local Macs on your network.

But if you are connecting remotely, you will need to use the actual IP address of the Mac. The IP address for the Mac can be located in System Preferences - Network - Advanced under the TCP/IP tab.
See the instructions below if you are using a router.

 

Router Settings

If your Mac is connected to a router, you will need to set up the router to forward port 5900 to your Mac IP addreess. Then you will use the WAN IP address of your router as the IP address in the VNC software on the iPhone. You can get your WAN IP address here

Using MacWise on your iPhone

On your iPhone, set up the VNC software with the correct IP address and password.

Then login to your Mac.

Run MacWise.

Select "iPhone window" from the Window Menu in MacWise.

The MacWise window will appear on your iPhone.

That's it. You are now using MacWise as if you were sitting in front of your Mac controlling it with your iPhone.

NOTE: This all sounds rather complicated, but after you get it all set up, It is extremely easy to use. Just tap the VNC icon on your iPhone and connect to your Mac.

 

To purchase an upgrade, visit www.macwise.com
and click on the Buy button.

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MacWise allows a Macintosh to be used as a terminal -- connected to a host computer directly, by modem, local area network or over the Internet. The emulators support video attributes such as dim, reverse, underline, 132-column modes, protected fields and graphic characters sent from the host computer, as well as enhanced Viewpoint mode. Features include phone list and dialer for modems, on-screen programmable function keys, connection scripts and more.

 

MacWise emulates ADDS Viewpoint, Wyse 50, Wyse 60, Wyse 370, Televideo TV 925, DEC VT100, VT220 and Prism terminals. Supports ANSI color. Esprit III color is also supported in Wyse 370 mode. SCO ANSI is also supported.

For more information and a demo, visit www.macwise.com

Visit Carnation Software for other Macintosh Software at www.carnationsoftware.com

 

Connectivity

1. Built in Modem
2. Telnet / TCP/IP
3. SSH Secure Shell
4. Serial ports via USB to Serial adaptor
5. Also communicates directly with the Mac unix shell

 

If your office uses a business computer that allows you to log in as a terminal, you can use MacWise to access your business data from your Macintosh when you are out of the office (or in the office)

MacWise will connect your Mac to the office computer using your modem or with ethernet using a lan connection in your office or over the Internet.

 

Rich Love
Carnation Software
richlove@carnationsoftware.com
http://www.carnationsoftware.com
512 858-9234

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