I can remote into BI web server with NordVPN turned off- but I can't connect with NordVPN running-ideas?
Blue Iris with NordVPN
- Thread starter Greatczar
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A paid VPN is not needed to access BI remotely.
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New router, new question on port forwarding
I recently got a new router, an Asus RT-AC86U with Merlin 384.19 firmware. I am very new to the router and have some questions about getting the port forwarded. Does anyone have an Asus 86U router or even an Asus. It has been a LONG time since I did my setup with my old router and also with...
fenderman
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Stop using it. Why would you pay a random company to slow down your internet connection? Its useless with zero upside. I would sooner trust my isp with my browsing history than some little hole in the wall who has no accountability. Just because you paid for it doesnt mean you need to keep using it.
SouthernYankee
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Your problem is that NordVPN is changing (masking) your IP address. This confuses OpenVPN, as the DDNS is incorrect.
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There are two types of VPN, do not get them confused.
The type depends on where the traffic conversation (traffic) originates
1) origination: local home network, destination the internet.
This type of VPN is purpose to hides your activity from the internet, it is outbound, it normally costs a monthly fee to use. Direction is from your home PC to the internet, going to your bank, google, porn sites,,,, this not what you want. This VPN uses a VPN server that is in the middle of your communications.
2) Origination: the internet world wide web, destination: your home network.
This VPN type is used to provide a secure connection onto your local network, in bound to you local home network, from your office computer, your cell phone in your car, tablet at the coffee shop.. This is what you want, it does not have a monthly fee and is normally completely free. OpenVPN is this type of VPN.
If your home internet provider is a cellular network, then DDNS (dynamic Domain Name System) may not work, the DDNS is needed for most Inbound VPN services (OpenVpn) to get your home IP address (it is not static) so OpenVPN may not work for you.
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My general VPN post
There are two types of VPN, do not get them confused.
The type depends on where the traffic conversation (traffic) originates
1) origination: local home network, destination the internet.
This type of VPN is purpose to hides your activity from the internet, it is outbound, it normally costs a monthly fee to use. Direction is from your home PC to the internet, going to your bank, google, porn sites,,,, this not what you want. This VPN uses a VPN server that is in the middle of your communications.
2) Origination: the internet world wide web, destination: your home network.
This VPN type is used to provide a secure connection onto your local network, in bound to you local home network, from your office computer, your cell phone in your car, tablet at the coffee shop.. This is what you want, it does not have a monthly fee and is normally completely free. OpenVPN is this type of VPN.
If your home internet provider is a cellular network, then DDNS (dynamic Domain Name System) may not work, the DDNS is needed for most Inbound VPN services (OpenVpn) to get your home IP address (it is not static) so OpenVPN may not work for you.
A video on the paid VPN.
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Report: No-Log VPNs Reveal Users' Personal Data and Logs
A group of free VPN (virtual private network) apps left their server completely open and accessible, exposing private user data for anyone to see. This lack of basic security
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A lot of these VPNs are run out of third world countries who dont have a pot to piss in. No reason to use them unless you are trying to hide pirated software from your ISP.
A paid VPN is not needed to access BI remotely.
VPN Primer for Noobs
The internet is a force of nature; no video surveillance system made was designed to be exposed to those forces.. NEVER FORWARD PORTS to your NVR or Cameras, doing such things not only exposes you to severe security problems, but everyone else on the internet too.. Hackers dont want your video...
New router, new question on port forwarding
I recently got a new router, an Asus RT-AC86U with Merlin 384.19 firmware. I am very new to the router and have some questions about getting the port forwarded. Does anyone have an Asus 86U router or even an Asus. It has been a LONG time since I did my setup with my old router and also with...
What would be really helpful is some specific details on configuring remote access for Blue Iris.
Some people have public IPs (DSL, Cable, etc) and some (like me) are behind Carrier-Grade NATs with no chance of a public IP.
NordVPN has an option of Dedicated IP for your connection but as with all things precious, I am sure it costs more.
I have just emailed Blue Iris about this, asking for a feature update, for a fee, to get Blue Iris accessible behind any kind of network. We will see what happens.
In the meantime, if there are some people out there that have a fool-proof solution, how about share the knowledge and post some detailed docs?
Thanks
fenderman
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There are multiple threads that discuss this. See ngrok or hamachi.
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I use nord to stream movies when we are RVing. A lot of campground/RV parks have free WiFi but have certain services blocked. It’s not just for pirated software. Although it’s good for that too.
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Yeah its great for getting around blocked services. My issues is more about their laws (or lack of them). NordVPN in located in Panama. How much money would it really take to bribe someone working there to reveal private information? Probably not much since its a shit hole to begin with down there. Nothing is preventing them from selling private information as well about all their subscribers. Again, because its a shit hole with little to no oversight for this kind of stuff and probably no penalties if they actually get caught doing it.