This website accepts the initiated request from the remote computer and keeps the connection alive to listen for a remote session request. On your computer, outside of the network of the LogMeIn computer, can access this computer remotely through LogMeIn's website. Since this client initiated the request, no port forwarding on the Firewall is required. This is due to the fact that the software that you installed on the remote machine (the LogMeIn client) initiates an outgoing request to the LogMeIn servers.

You will notice that there are no external configurations required for this type of remote session. Then you’re good to go and you should be able to visit both the TeamViewer homepage and actually use the program on your home broadband.TeamViewer, LogMeIn and any other program that allows a zero config remote desktop session uses a third-party server.įor example, LogMeIn is a program similar to TeamViewer where you are able to remotely login to a computer outside of the network that you're currently on. Then on the right hand side of the popup box (“Specific websites”) enter ‘’ and then make sure “Allow” is selected and click “Save Changes”. You can then click on “Choose which websites to block and allow”. Now, you’ll need to enable “Kids Safe” mode (you can’t allow new services through without enabling it, yet it does block them?!). This link should take you straight there (you’ll need to login). Go to your TalkTalk “My Account” page then under “My Services” click on “View Homesafe settings”.

However one of the sites that the system blocks is the TeamViewer site (I have no idea why). This serves to filter your home internet connection avoiding suspicious websites and inappropriate content. TalkTalk provide a service call HomeSafe to all of their broadband packages. It is a powerful tool which is free for personal use. TeamViewer is a fantastic program which allows you to remotely control your computer from other computers or your phone.

By default the TalkTalk router blocks access to the TeamViewer website/app.

Allow teamviewer through firewall