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Is it possible to configure port forwarding with o2 mobile broadband?

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I have a client that uses mobile broadband for their business (they are in a place where fixed line is not possible).

They require port forwarding to be set up because they want a remotely monitorable camera system.

Just wondering whether this is possible/supported with o2 mobile broadband?

 

Thanks in advance.

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Oo I do apolagise you can't without paying an aweful lot of money for static ip:(.

How large is the distance between premises and abode? I'm wondering if there may be a simpler solution.

I think a VPN would be your best solution so far. However it would largely depend on the kit your using in order to narrow down your options.
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As far as I'm aware O2 offer very strict port options.

Only way I could conceive of doing it would be to create a VPN with a stand alone machine with a physical connection and configure the port forwarding from there.

Bit of a sod I know just O2 doesn't appear to be set up for this. What port is needed for the system?
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I dont know, but its probably port 80 I guess.

 

Hmm, didnt think of the VPN option - so have a VPN server on site, then connect to that from the remote PC, then could just bring the camera unit local IP up in the browser?

Would that work?

And would it work without interfering too much with the host PC?

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Should work fine.

If its port 80 then the mobile dongle should be fine for use. Is it a static ip? That would represent the main hassle.

I wouldn't of thought it would interfere to much with the host pc. May require a ram upgrade. But most modern pcs should be more than powerful enough to run it in background.

Does the CCTV not come with any remote viewing software?
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No its probably dynamic, didnt know you could get static ips on mobile broadband?

Planning to use no-ip though.

The cameras might have software, to be honest I havent looked at the system yet, just looking into the possibilities before-hand.

 

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Oo I do apolagise you can't without paying an aweful lot of money for static ip:(.

How large is the distance between premises and abode? I'm wondering if there may be a simpler solution.

I think a VPN would be your best solution so far. However it would largely depend on the kit your using in order to narrow down your options.
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I guess the distance is 5 miles or so. I think VPN is the way I will go, that sounds like a reasonable idea.

I will go and investigate the machines at both sites and then post back here.

 

Thanks a lot for the help.

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No worries:)

I'm happy to help more if needed:)

 

seeing as its only 5 miles gap yyou could in theory use your own antenna. You'd have to speak to the local council about planning permission And regs in the area. But for around £250 you could buy two routers and two antenna For transmission. (obviously extra money from call outs to fix antenna when they get blown out of alignment :D)

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