Win 500 control/monitor

[fxdscon]

Originally Posted by alwayslookin

Ok so put and install noip on home pc running win 500 and software install in startup folder. Let pc run. Then when Im away from home type in ip address and port number in to win500 client and should work correct? do I need no ip installed on laptop or login to noip on laptop to do run this while away from or just use the win 500 client? Many thanks.

Once the no-ip software is installed on your home computer (which I assume it already is), just create a short-cut to the exe file, and put that in your windows "startup" folder so that no-ip will always start and run when the computer is on. It constantly checks your home IP address, and if it detects a change, it will automatically upload that new address to the no-ip website.

When you are away from home, start the Win500 client, and always use the xxxxx.no-ip.org address that you registered, along with what ever port number you chose in the Win500 server at home. When you start the client on your laptop, it will check with the no-ip website to see what your current ip address is at home, and it will connect you to that home address..... no matter how many times it has changed.

You do not need any no-ip software at all on your laptop. Just the Win500 client, and an internet connection (wi-fi or whatever).


Also, if you're not already doing so, you can put the Win500ClientFavs.txt file on your laptop to automatically load your no-ip address and port number into the Win500 client as soon as it starts. That way you won't have to type it in every time.

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[alwayslookin]

Fxdscon thanks a million!!! I will do it as soon as I get home.

[alwayslookin]

Ok I must have something wrong with port forwarding I started from scratch got the win 500 server running and installed the duc created shortcut to startup went in to router settings on port range forward set application numer to 8086 start 8000 end 8087 protocol both ip address 192.168.1.102. saved settings checked for open port with duc port number 8086 it says it can see it. so got on laptop win 500 client put in my name.no-ip-org and port number 8086 and unable to connect to server check address and port number. should I have different settings in the router area or put in anything in the single port forward area? Also I tested the router by unplugging for a sec then plugged in ran duc after 5 min and no open port now. do I want duc to use the IP of my local network adapter or detect using remote methods or use the alternative ip detection method? Thanks.

[fxdscon]

Originally Posted by alwayslookin

Ok I must have something wrong with port forwarding I started from scratch got the win 500 server running and installed the duc created shortcut to startup went in to router settings on port range forward set application numer to 8086 start 8000 end 8087 protocol both ip address 192.168.1.102. saved settings checked for open port with duc port number 8086 it says it can see it. so got on laptop win 500 client put in my name.no-ip-org and port number 8086 and unable to connect to server check address and port number. should I have different settings in the router area or put in anything in the single port forward area? Also I tested the router by unplugging for a sec then plugged in ran duc after 5 min and no open port now. do I want duc to use the IP of my local network adapter or detect using remote methods or use the alternative ip detection method? Thanks.

I can't say what settings that your paticular router needs, or how to set them. That's something you'll have to investigate on your end, or find someone who has the exact same router that you do, and can help you with that.

The owners manual for your router would be a good place to start. Sometimes you can pretty much follow the instructions for allowing outside access to an internal webcam. The process is similar, and the instructions usually have a section for that since it is a fairly common application.

I have just a single port forwarded to my computer from the outside. The router needs to accept requests coming from the internet to your outside (external, or public) IP address on the port you specify, and transfer that request to your local (internal, or private) IP address that the computer is running on, using that same port.

Also, you should have your router set your home computer to a static IP address rather than a DHCP assigned address. If your router's DHCP changes the internal IP address of your computer on a re-boot or power failure, the port forwarding to that computer will stop functioning. Again, your router manual will tell you how to do that.

You have the ability to keep your internal (computer) IP address from changing using your router settings. You don't have the ability to keep your external IP address from changing, hence the need for the no-ip service.

Some service providers will give you a static (non-changing) external IP address for an extra cost, some won't do it unless you have a commercial account. With the no-ip service and everything else properly configured, the end results (as far as this application) are just about the same..... and cheaper.


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[alwayslookin]

Ok thanks for the info tried for hours on this throwing in the towel but do appreciate everyone's help with this.

[NYRHKY94]

Alwayslookin:

It might help to let us know what make & model router you have. A screen shot of the port forwarding section in your router's software interface would be good too. What you're trying to do will indeed work (many of us do this already) as long as it's configured correctly. You can also go to Free Help Forwarding Ports - PortForward.com and look at the instructions for setting up port forwarding with your router. Either way, no reason to give up yet ;-)

[fxdscon]

Originally Posted by NYRHKY94

Alwayslookin:

Either way, no reason to give up yet ;-)

I agree, he shouldn't give up. There is a wealth of information out there on how to set up the router, and it's well worth getting it right.

The Win500 server/client setup is incredibly versatile... as far as how many ways it can be set up.

Since the client software doesn't require any "installation" on the computer on which it is running.... if I know I am going to be traveling somewhere that will give me access to a PC computer with USB and internet, I don't even need to carry my laptop to listen to my home scanner.

I will just have the "WIN500Client.exe", and the "Win500ClientFavs.txt" files on a USB thumb drive on my key chain. Just pop that into the remote computer, and run the "exe" file right from the thumb drive. I might have to "OK" a block from a firewall, but my scanner will be up and running... very handy!!

Another great feature provided by DonS (the author) at no charge, is the Win500 version of TCPMux (port service multiplexer) utility.

Ordinarily, the server/client setup allows for just one remote connection, and you can choose whether or not that one client has the ability to have almost complete control over the remote scanner (including manual programming), or no control at all.... just listening.

With the TCPMux utility, you can allow multiple connections to your server, and it can be configured so that some clients have control over the remote scanner, and some don't. This will allow a client to just listen to your scanner from one remote location, and at the same time you can listen *and* control the scanner from your remote location.

TCPMux also allows you to set remote connection time limits, and allow/deny certain IP address from access to the remote scanner. You can even set "messages of the day" to be automatically sent to the client when a connection is made.

All in all, DonS's Win500 software is an incredible bargain for the price.

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[alwayslookin]

The router is a LInksys WRT54GL here is the screen shots I took of the router basic setup page, the single port forward page and port forward page. I checked at port forward.com clicked on my router and gives me a list of applications but win 500 not on there. I didn't see any other kind of instructions on there as far as a how to or any other thing like that. Thanks I don't really want to give up just fustrating after so many hours of trying. And I agree it will be worth it to have this running just need a little help here.

[RonnieUSA]

See if this link will help You any.
How to Port Forward/Open Ports on a Linksys Router: 8 steps

[alwayslookin]

Ronnie I did setup it up that way I thought. But every time the router resets the 192.168.1.104 address changes then will not allow the program to work.

[alwayslookin]

Here is a screen shot of the no-ip setup I have.

[alwayslookin]

Here is the other shot of no-ip settings for duc client setup.

[RonnieUSA]

The software for no-ip should be installed on the computer that is gonna be hosting the app.
I think I see your problem, You don't want the external IP Address your receiving from your internet provider,
You want the IP address of your computer behind the router.
The IP Address would look like this 192.168.1.104, that is what would go into your router, not the external IP Address your modem is getting from your Internet Provider.

[alwayslookin]

Ok I changed it in no-ip to use the ip of local net work adapter so now do I need the change the ip of the address in the port forward to the address I see in the noip 192.168.1.102 is what it shows.

[RonnieUSA]

Yes change the router to the 192.168.1.102

[alwayslookin]

Ok got that changed now what address do i type into win 500 server I tried my noip address no go so I tried my external address it works now until the router ip changes. Do I need to log into noip before I use win500 each time or something? Thanks for the help.

[RonnieUSA]

Originally Posted by alwayslookin

Ok got that changed now what address do i type into win 500 server I tried my noip address no go so I tried my external address it works now until the router ip changes. Do I need to log into noip before I use win500 each time or something? Thanks for the help.

The server address would be your np-ip address, looking at your screen shot of no-ip in the first box put a check in the box to run as a service, and the second one should be just fine the way it is.

[alwayslookin]

OK here is the setup now for the no-ip duc.

[RonnieUSA]

So is it working now?

[alwayslookin]

As of now yes but I think it is wrong I typed in the external Ip address and port number into win 500 and its connected Im not at home right now so I can't unplug the router and test it. As of now the Ip hasn't changed yet according to no-ip. Am I spose to enter my external IP into win 500 or my no-ip address I created? Cause when I did it would not connect that way just external add only will connect. Thanks.