Remote access outside the LAN

Jan 19, 2025
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Poland
Hello,
I have two questions regarding my setup: IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV-0280B-S5 + NVR4104-EI.

1. What is the easiest way to access the NVR (the same way I have access over IP in my home network (LAN)) outside the LAN?
2. Related question - how can I use API endpoints that use the local NVR IP address. POST requests only work for me on the LAN. Outside the home they don't.

Thank,
Mat
 
1- Using a VPN like OPenVPN or Wiregauard on your router and a client on your phone/laptop. This would give you identical access as being at home
For simply viewing live/playback (not managing) remote you could use the built in P2P under Network and use the DMSS mobile app

2- sorry outta my league
 
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Given the level of difficulty in establishing a point to point type vpn outside of having it on the router, I’d break down and buy a new Asus or Netgear router with it built in. Most (but not all) of their models have this feature and it makes setting up a vpn so easy even a caveman like me can do it.
 
If your NVR has P2P in the Network settings and it says the status in online you may be able to use SmartPSS and the DMSS app to add your cameras/NVR to those to view them remotely as well. You can use the SN of the devices to be able to see them remotely this way.
 
+1 Tailscale MESH VPN


Only need a single instance running on any computer (NAS, Windows, Linux, even an Apple TV) inside your LAN and advertise subnet routes to access any IP based device on your LAN.

And the price is exactly right!


 
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Thank you very much for your answer. I will try to use VPN but I am not sure if my router supports it.

The difference is are you looking to View/Playback or Manage?

To View/Playback as I mentioned, you can add your NVR serial number to DMSS or SmartPSS Lite and do this all day

If you wish to mange settings etc at NVR and camera level, you'll need a VPN
 
+1 Tailscale MESH VPN


Only need a single instance running on any computer (NAS, Windows, Linux, even an Apple TV) inside your LAN and advertise subnet routes to access any IP based device on your LAN.

And the price is exactly right!


just started researching this last night.

apple tv? no way.... does it have to be one of the newer ones? i take it it also has to be on 24/7 ? any good install write ups?

also, what about as raspi? any install instructions?

thanks
 
just started researching this last night.

apple tv? no way.... does it have to be one of the newer ones? i take it it also has to be on 24/7 ? any good install write ups?

also, what about as raspi? any install instructions?

thanks
Whoa!

You can route your Apple TV through a device exit node in your tailnet. This is useful if you would like your Apple TV to appear as if it is connected to the internet, from where the exit node is geographically located.
 
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@TheWaterbug

think i may try the PI since i have one laying around

so i think you can run this right on a RasPi since it will always be plugged into the network swtich.

do you also need to run it off a mac or pc on the same network -- i saw some videos that said yes, but not sure why i woujld need both.

the client and wife have 2 iphones, and they want to be able to log into their cameras when they are away from the house.

also looks like they dont need a static IP or a DDNS, and also dont need to port fwd the one port like you do with piVPN and wireguard?

any tips to get this goin? almost seems too easy?
 
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