Can I log in to router externally using the public IP address?
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Can I log in to router externally using the public IP address?
27-04-2020 8:29 AM
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Hi, my ancient and venerable mother (91) had a very old router which (hadn't been replaced with a newer one as it should have been!) stopped working and had to be replaced. I am very remote physically from my mother.
We are waiting for the router to be delivered. Her helper can plug it in OK but I doubt her ability to setup to the 'old' SSID and password (we have a bunch of cameras and Echo Dots waiting to see the internet again by using the SSID they have already been set up with).
So - to my question as in the subject of this post - can I log in to the router externally by knowing its public IP address and set it up for my mum? If so, how do I find the public-facing IP address?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Chris
Re: Can I log in to router externally using the public IP address?
27-04-2020 8:34 AM
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Re: Can I log in to router externally using the public IP address?
27-04-2020 9:20 AM
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It's risky to open a firewall pinhole to allow access from the WAN. Does your mother have a computer with wired connection, if so, you could use remote desktop software that doesn't require installation e.g. https://www.dwservice.net/ and access the router from remote desktop.
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27-04-2020 9:34 AM
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@bbpn What you suggest would only be possible if you knew the IP of the device to connect to and the firewall was configured to allow you access to a desktop. But as no one local has the skills to do this then it's plan B.
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27-04-2020 9:45 AM
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@Mook wrote:
@bbpn What you suggest would only be possible if you knew the IP of the device to connect to and the firewall was configured to allow you access to a desktop. But as no one local has the skills to do this then it's plan B.
The remote desktop software I mentioned doesn't require those steps, the controlled computer only needs to download the client software, then run it, it'd generate 2 numbers (username and password) and display on the GUI, the controlling end only needs those 2 numbers to start the remote desktop session.
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27-04-2020 9:46 AM
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Thanks bbpn. No wired access to the router I'm afraid. But thanks for your suggestion.
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27-04-2020 10:10 AM
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If you can get your hands on another Hub be it a BT , Plusnet or third party modem/ router you could set it up and put it in the post.unless you can find a competent neighbour to help.
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