Hey guys, having huge troubles with remotely accessing BI. My internet provider doesn’t support a static IP. What are the alternatives? My router is a Huawei Model B315s - 608. Can access remotely in my local network but not externally. Don’t really want to change internet providers if can help it. If i can get this sorted I will be one happy Chappy. Spent hours online researching with no luck.
Go with a
DDNS service (DynDNS, NO-IP, FreeDNS, and more). Create a hostname like '
mypuppycam1@myDDNS.net'
as allowed by the service and put that in for your WAN (remote) address.
The DDNS service will need to know if your local IP (the dynamic one assigned by your ISP) changes. Many routers have that option as do some NVR's.
Also, most DDNS providers have a free client that you download and install on PC and configure to periodically 'tell' your DDNS what you IP is so it can update your unique hostname with the new IP. It's best to let the router do it if it can.
I use NO-IP and they have a free client for the PC called 'DUC' (Dynamic Update Client). I have the 'Enhance' service for $25/year for 24 hostnames (I have installed a dozen or so for customers and friends). They also have a free version for one hostname but you have to renew it annually for it to remain operational.
Perhaps other forum members will contribute their favorable experiences with more free DDNS providers.
EDIT: After Googling your router I discovered it's likely for a cellular service. If so, you can probably disregard what I said above. This is because the DDNS may require a public IP address to function correctly. If so your router is sitting behind the cellular provider's NAT and will only see the NAT firewall. There may not be a way for the DDNS services to respond correctly.
It would not cost anything except your time to try a free DDNS.