- Sep 1, 2017
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I am installing a BI-based system (2 Hiks and one Amcrest, so far) at a remote facility that does not have direct Internet access. We are using an LTE modem (Netgear LB 1120) to connect to the Internet via the Verizon wireless network. We will be closely monitoring our data usage. The host PC is a Dell OptiPlex 3020 with Core i5-4590 running Windows 10 Pro. We're using a rather old Netgear WNDR 3400 router with the Internet jack connected to the LTE modem. I believe I've correctly set the static address and port forwarding for the host PC per the BI remote access wizard. In the wizard dialog I'm seeing the expected router LAN address (192.168 ..) and Internet/WAN address (174.204...) on port 81. I am seeing the same 174.204 ... WAN address when I check the various "What's my IP" websites. However, the wizard remote access test fails, as does checking canyouseeme.org. The LTE modem was initially set to the default Router Mode, but I have since set it to Bridge Mode with IP pass through (IPPT); and the remote access test still fails. While grappling with the web server remote access issue, I thought I could set up the text message alert capability, so we could be alerted of any intruders at the remote site. I have tested this with the gmail SMTP server (I set up a Gmail account specific to the site) and Verizon carrier specifications. I am receiving alert text messages on my phone but the messages indicate that the "attachments (i.e., JPEGs) have been removed". I'm not sure whether this is a separate problem or related to the WAN remote access issue. I did notice that that in selecting "Verizon" from the drop down list that there was no companion "Verizon MMS" in the Camera > Alert SMS text message configuration that I'm using in a successful BI web server implementation at my residence. I would be grateful for any suggestions for resolution of the remote access and text / JPEG alert message issues.