Remote control service

WinGate 2 is completely controlled and configured using a remote administration tool called GateKeeper. GateKeeper communicates over an encrypted TCP/IP link with WinGate for all configuration, monitoring, and control. The service that provides this access in WinGate is the Remote Control Service, (RCS). Gatekeeper is used for configuration but is not essential for Internet access itself.

What the service provides is the ability to configure WinGate from any machine on the network if you have a Pro license.

The service itself is installed and started when WinGate is installed. If for any reason the service is removed or becomes corrupted, WinGate will reinstall the service with default settings.

The RCS has various configuration tabs, though few changes will be necessary.

The default port is 808. This is the port on which the RCS listens, so that GateKeeper can connect.

RCS sessions are indicated in Gatekeeper with a Key icon.