While I’m lurking and before I go out for a beer. . . . … . . …
2 questions, network related-ish . . . . . .
I have a TP Link TL-WA801ND being used as an AP - I previously used SSH to connect from the downstairs laptop to the upstairs desktop, turning the superhubs wireless OFF to use the AP killed that of course but I’ve since added the APs IP to the firewall rules (UFW) - no dice, what have I missed? added it both ways. …
No2- I have a swann dvr unit and 4 cameras at home, the MEyePro app on my android, and much as I’d like to think I’d followed instructions properly. . . . . . . NO connection to it. . . . . port forwarding is enabled, DHCP is enabled, it shows as an attached device in the hubs control panel but doesn’t show under IP Lease Table if that makes a difference, just fishing for things to try/think of, my networking knowledge isn’t great but I can normally follow instructions OK so don’t know where I’ve gone wrong. I’ll reply tomorrow so if anyone’s had experience with these dvr’s or this type of setup I’d appreciate any pointers thanks.
With regards to the dvr.
This is just to prove that local network communication is working:
Are you able to log in locally (the dvr connected to a display unit)?
If so check the network settings and note the IPv4 address and Server Port (this should be 8000).
Once you got that info go to your PC and put the : url (like 192.168.1.24:8000) into the address bar of the web browser you are using. This should bring up the remote login interface.
Mark - yes I’ve tried disabling it an lo and behold it connects, re-enabled and it won’t - I’ve looked at my firewall rule and can’t see what the issue is ?
I’ve not tried giving the DVR a static IP, however, upon rebooting it’s always the same - 192.168.0.13 if that makes a difference…
Screen:
Sezo I’ll come back to your question shortly thanks
The DVR’s details tell me in network settings - DCHP/UPNP enabled - mobile port 18004, media port 9000, web port 00085 IP 192.168.000.013
netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 192.168.000.001 then it has DNS 1 194.168.004.100 DNS 2 000.000.000.000 apparently all that is assigned by the router.
I’ve tried all sorts in the browser to connect - 192.168.000.013:00085 - shortens itself to just ‘85’ - 192.168.000.013:18004, 192.168.000.013:9000 - nothing
on the mobile I’ve got 192.168.000.013:8000 mobile port 18004 - and it just says server unavailable - UPNP is enabled on the virgin superhub router and according to the booklet I don’t need to be concerned with forwarding ports as UPNP does all this for me - and I should use DHCP as this is preferable with UPNP enabled as it makes locating the DVR from other devices on the network easier . . . . .
Hands up, I’m a bit out of my depth here, it vaguely starts to make sense before I read too much and I’m back to lost lol. . . . :o
Hi mark, I mean SSH works with ufw off, I can try what you suggested
I.e 01 to 254, so I just set that up as a rule on both machines on UFW? I’m not blocking anything particular …
applied the rule and it works, but only with the GUFW turned off, any idea WHY this has suddenly changed? It’s only the same setup as I had on my older machine
and I’m curious as to what causes this? There must be something in UFW stopping it and if it’s not the rule then what?