Hello, everyone. Sorry for being such a noob here but I am switching over to 4g broadband again next week and I have been told that I will not longer be able to remotely access my DVR or mini home server since the provider does not give a public ip address like a traditional broadband provider. Am I correct in saying Tailscale would resolve this issue somehow and allow me to view my camera system remotely?

I currently use dynamic dns, which I assume will now be redundant.

Thanks in advance.

  • Fluffer_Wuffer@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    It should work - I have a 4g backup Internet connection, that is the same… its great for when I’m away, I have a couple of VMs running Tailscale that route specifically through this… in addition, I have some smart plugs that connect through it, that allow me to power cycle my main router and servers.

    • the-rhythm@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      How long did it take you to set it all up? When it comes to all this I am literally starting from scratch so I hope it’s as simple as installing software without any programming or complex configuration involved.

      • Fluffer_Wuffer@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        I brought a cheap 4g WIFI router from Ali Epxress foe about £20… the headset part was just getting the SIM setting, everything else was easy… but I’ve not tied the 4G directly into my network, rather it’s just acting like a wireless hotspot…

        Being off the main network is what makes it so useful from a backup perspective.

  • sarkyscouser@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You will be behind CGNAT and a VPN will work yes but you will need to run a VPN client on each of your remote devices.