Blueiris setup with port forwarding issues- need some help

I think we are getting hung up on terminology!

Obtain an IP address automatically = "Use DHCP"

Use the following IP address = "Static IP"
 
Billtvt said:
It’s connected by a WiFi usb adapter
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So it's connected to your router via Wifi then your router is port forwarding for remote access?

I suggest you disable port forwarding immediately in the router or you may find you have no cameras or pc for Mike to configure. When you port forward, your router announces to the whole internet "I'm here, I have these devices, who'd like to connect?". Any number of millions of bots or nefarious idiots can spot you on the internet because of this - there are search engines that specifically show only connected devices. If they choose to connect, they can do so without any security and either download malware to your pc or cameras or corrupt their firmware so they can no longer function. It's literally the same as leaving your front door open on your house and putting up a big sign that says come on in, help yourself!

The Whole reason people use a router based VPN (not a subscription or external VPN) is because it hides your pc and cameras from the internet. They cannot be seen. They don't invite connections. If anyone wants to connect, they not only need to know you're there in advance, but the IP address etc. They need to be able to connect using a highly secure password and then having connected, they need to be able to converse using encrypted data based on them having the correct key at their end. Any requests or data not correctly encrypted is ignored and rejected. If they can't match these security measures, they cannot get access and the encryption is very very secure - Bank Level.

If you're port forwarded. It's only a matter of time, anything from minutes to days or weeks if you're lucky, before someone gets in and thinks it's funny to destroy all your cameras or worse...
 
Thank you- this is precisely one, of a few reasons I could use some help on my configuration and setup. As I mentioned, I have two BI setups at different locations. One has about 8 cameras, the other 4. Both servers are exclusively used for BI. Sounds like I need to immediately configure my routers on both setups to use a router based vpn service.

I'm hoping I can schedule time with Mike- just haven't heard back as of yet, and I've tried booking service numerous times.


CCTVCam said:
So it's connected to your router via Wifi then your router is port forwarding for remote access?

I suggest you disable port forwarding immediately in the router or you may find you have no cameras or pc for Mike to configure. When you port forward, your router announces to the whole internet "I'm here, I have these devices, who'd like to connect?". Any number of millions of bots or nefarious idiots can spot you on the internet because of this - there are search engines that specifically show only connected devices. If they choose to connect, they can do so without any security and either download malware to your pc or cameras or corrupt their firmware so they can no longer function. It's literally the same as leaving your front door open on your house and putting up a big sign that says come on in, help yourself!

The Whole reason people use a router based VPN (not a subscription or external VPN) is because it hides your pc and cameras from the internet. They cannot be seen. They don't invite connections. If anyone wants to connect, they not only need to know you're there in advance, but the IP address etc. They need to be able to connect using a highly secure password and then having connected, they need to be able to converse using encrypted data based on them having the correct key at their end. Any requests or data not correctly encrypted is ignored and rejected. If they can't match these security measures, they cannot get access and the encryption is very very secure - Bank Level.

If you're port forwarded. It's only a matter of time, anything from minutes to days or weeks if you're lucky, before someone gets in and thinks it's funny to destroy all your cameras or worse.
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As I research this a bit, I learned that my Linksys MR8300 Router has no built in VPN Client feature, ..."which means you cannot directly configure OpenVPN or other VPN protocols on the router itself."

I further learned the following:

2. VPN passthrough: While the router doesn’t support hosting a VPN, it does offer VPN passthrough functionality. This allows devices connected to the router to establish their own VPN connections.
3. Alternative solutions: If you need VPN functionality at the router level, you have a couple of options:
• Use a separate VPN-capable router: You could place a VPN-compatible router behind your MR8300 to handle VPN connections.
• Flash custom firmware: Some users suggest flashing the router with custom firmware like DD-WRT to enable VPN support. However, this process can be complex and may void your warranty.

I would be inclined to flash it to DD-WRT firmware, as I understand that greatly enhances the functionality and speed of my router. That said- I am not comfortable going down that path without someone who has some experience and expertise with that.
 
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