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plongson's avatar
plongson
Freshman
8 years ago

BlueIris and HughesNet Gen5

New HughesNet user and need some direction...I use BlueIris (BI) software to remotely monitor security cameras off site periodically...BI needs a WAN network IP address and a :8081 added to get out (...
  • C0RR0SIVE's avatar
    C0RR0SIVE
    8 years ago

    You won't be able to remotely access your BlueIris software on the WAN on Hughesnet as you are behind Carrier Grade Nat (CGN). Hughesnet doesn't support running any form of servers (in this case, BlueIris) on residential connections for remote accessibility.

    If you need remote security camera monitoring, you will need to use something like a NEST cam where the camera uploads to a central server that you are able to access.

C0RR0SIVE's avatar
C0RR0SIVE
Associate Professor
8 years ago

You won't be able to remotely access your BlueIris software on the WAN on Hughesnet as you are behind Carrier Grade Nat (CGN). Hughesnet doesn't support running any form of servers (in this case, BlueIris) on residential connections for remote accessibility.

If you need remote security camera monitoring, you will need to use something like a NEST cam where the camera uploads to a central server that you are able to access.

  • BirdDog's avatar
    BirdDog
    Assistant Professor
    8 years ago

    C0RR0SIVE has it right about Nest and being cloud based server which works great for my cameras and thermostat.

     

    I did find this good info on making things work with NAT but requires a DD-WRT router and port forwarding (first answer). The HughesNet router/modem is not DD-WRT and from what I know the Hughes service does not support port forwarding either. So still a no go in the end.

     

    https://superuser.com/questions/740330/how-to-connect-via-dd-wrt-to-a-device-known-by-its-mac-address

    • plongson's avatar
      plongson
      Freshman
      8 years ago

      Ughhh, what a freak'n bummer...I must's asked the yahoo at Dish selling the SAT service a dozen times if the Gen5 supported security software systems like BI. Should have know, but I'm not too suprized...kind'a like asking a car salesman about something technical.

      The support guy in the Phillipines said he could get the advanced help group to add a port forward. I wonder if I wonder if using the IP of BI and have HughesNet give me a port forward on the Gen5, then assign it to BI if that might work??

       

      Or am I dreaming?? LOL

       

      THANKS GUYS!!  Paul

      • BirdDog's avatar
        BirdDog
        Assistant Professor
        8 years ago

        From the link I posted and the accepted answer it still seems you need a DD-WRT capable router with options the Hughes built in router does not have. Can buy a DD-WRT router to use instead of the Hughes router but still a gamble if it will work. 

         

        Don't know who you talked to, but opening port forward would be a big step. Still a crapshoot IMO.

         

        "(For access from the internet)
        On your 'Wired router' go to NAT/QoS tab -> Port Forwarding sub tab"

  • pparker900's avatar
    pparker900
    New Poster
    7 years ago

    Hi Corrosive - your explanation is spot on, but as a customer, not acceptable.  I *need* to have products like BlueIris work.  Products that push to the cloud have their own special issues (like Nest and Amcrest).

     

    I guess I'm left with the question - What can H/N do to address this issue?  Perhaps provide fixed IP addresses?

     

    Thoughts?

     

    Regards, Pat