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leftfieldnz

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#272939 26-Jul-2020 13:56

I have a skinny jump router trying to port forward to use security cameras online.

I have been trying using special applications in the router and freedns using web forward.

Not getting it to work any suggestions please

Special Applications List

Name Status Trigger Port Trigger Protocol Open Protocol Open Port Options

cam1 On 80 TCP/UDP TCP/UDP 80 EditDelete

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#2528963 26-Jul-2020 14:03

Chances are you’re on CG-NAT so forwarding will not be possible. You using Skinny’s wireless 4G broadband? It’s on CG-NAT.

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#2528965 26-Jul-2020 14:06

The most insecure thing on the internet are security devices.

If you are using skinny 4G then this will be CG-Nat and wont work, I dont thing Skinny use CG-NAT for their UFB offering but I really donk know.

The best and safest way to do this is to use a VPN.

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#2528967 26-Jul-2020 14:11

DO NOT port forward to security cameras. There are some very serious security risks if you do.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/10/hacked-cameras-dvrs-powered-todays-massive-internet-outage/

Instead, look at replacing it with a solution that doesn't require any port forwarding like Ring.

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sparkz25

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#2528969 26-Jul-2020 14:51

You might end up on this list if you just port forward the cam.

https://www.insecam.org/en/

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#2529082 26-Jul-2020 18:29

Skinny jump is 4G FWA (CGNAT) with no static ip option, which is perfect for it's targeted base.

If you require a static ip, likely you need a bit more than Skinny Jump.

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#2529154 26-Jul-2020 19:35

Do not port forward to cameras.

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#2529236 27-Jul-2020 08:05

As others have said port forwarding for cameras (or other IOT devices) is generally considered a huge security risk. If you have a bit of technical aptitude, you can roll your own solutions to allow remote access (VPN, proxy servers, etc depending on your needs), if you don't I strongly suggest you either use a prebuilt ecosystem (e.g. Ring as mentioned) or pay someone with a clue to set something up for you.

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