fix an ip address for home router

Question

I have an internet provider that cannot provide me with a fixed IP address (can't escape the contract for a while yet either).

I am looking for a way to access some IP cctv cameras remotely when away from home. Without knowing what IP address to use I am a bit stuck.

Dyndns is one option (although not free any longer) but this requires a pc running at home all the time. Does anyone know of an alternative fix that could be used.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hi there, I don't think it is possible to connect to a device on a private network from the Internet without using an external IP, or some sort of dynamic DNS running on a computer to detect IP changes. you could probably find out what external IP your ISP has assigned to you right now, but they will most likely change it as soon as they see you are using it for inbound connections.. I know those pricks pretty well.

I guess your only alternative is to use dynamic DNS services like Dyndns or no-ip.

I'm sorry this wasn't much of a help..

cheers,
Nelson.

Comments

Thanks Nelson.

Exactly what happened. I had access for one day and then the IP address changed (and does so regularly).

Leaving a PC running at home permanently seems a waste of electricity. Do you know of any devices that can do this IP address check and syncro in the place of a PC?

Thanks.