Cannot access the BI webpage

sr1nath

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I had installed a Foscam and installed BI software on my Windows Server 2012 Essentials. Everything was working fine including remote access from browser, iPhone app. My Windows server was getting old (hardware) and I decided to replace it. I had sunset the old server.

Deployed new hardware and installed Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials. I gave it the same local address (192.168.1.45) as old server. I am able to access various services on that box like Plex, Mezzmo etc from within LAN (http://192.168.1.45:<port>/). Now, I installed the BI software and configured to run at port 8888.

If I RDP to server (192.168.1.45), I am able to view the BI page at http://192.168.1.45:8888/.
From other computers on network (192.168.1.xxx), I am not able to open BI page (http://192.168.1.45:8888/ does not work).
Is this an issue with BI software or windows server?

I am able to access other services (on different ports) from server without any problem. Why is BI server not accessible?

I am not even talking about remote access. Once I am able access from within network, I can setup port forwarding on the router and make it to work.

Appreciate any help. Thanks in Advance.
 

sr1nath

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check the firewall..
Awesome.

I turned off the Firewall (for Domain Network) temporarily and I could access the BI page. Great.
I turned it back ON and it stopped. So, I understand firewall is the culprit.

I added a firewall rule for BlueIris app to allow the traffic. But it is not working. I will read up more how to configure firewall rule.

At least, it is a positive start.

Thanks.
 

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There are complete instructions in the help file..just search firewall and select networking from the results.
 

sr1nath

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Hurray!!

I had to configure the firewall rule based on the port (instead of program). All is well. Added the port forwarding on the router and able to access remotely and iPhone app.

Thanks again.
 
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