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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 (...
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.
Can buy a DD-WRT router to use instead of the Hughes router but still a gamble if it will work.
I have a couple of routers laying around and could toss one on to see what happens...I was of the thought HughesNet needed it's own dedicated router. Is that perhaps NOT the case?? Could I replace the Hughes with one of my own...then call an have it initialized to the Hughes network?? Anyone ever done that??
Like I said earlier, because of CGN, you wont be able to remotely access your network, doesn't matter what router you have, nor what port forwards you have. Hughesnet will not be able to forward any ports to any one customer.
No, you can't replace the HT2000w, it is required for operation of your satellite connection, though you can use another router, that just adds another layer of NAT.
Well...it appears my fate is sealed. THANKS again for your patience and sharing your knowledge with me. Much appreciated!
