Remote-access Guide

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by Prof. Mohammed Boehm Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Can I configure a BT Home hub for Internet access to DVR?

No Configure a BT Home Hub for Internet Access to a DVR The BT Home Hub is a 4 port Ethernet switch and ADSL modem router with firewall capability. The firewall is enabled by default blocking incoming connections from the internet thus protecting your network.

How do I enable BT access control on my hub?

Open a new web browser on your connected device and type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar. This will open the Hub Manager ; Click Advanced Settings. Click BT access control. Enter the admin password. Unless you've previously changed it, you'll find the default password on your Hub settings card on the back of your Hub.

Does the BT Home Hub have a firewall?

The BT Home Hub is a 4 port Ethernet switch and ADSL modem router with firewall capability. The firewall is enabled by default blocking incoming connections from the internet thus protecting your network.

Can I remotely access my BT router?

I am afraid the BT routers cannot be accessed remotely. What you would need to do is access a computer behind the router, then use this computer to make any changes within the router. 01-11-2012 02:21 PM

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How do I turn off BT access control?

Open a new web browser on your connected device and type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar. This will open the Hub Manager.Click Advanced Settings.Click BT access control.Enter the admin password. ... Set the switch to "Off"Once you've made your changes, click Save.

Can I access My BT Home Hub remotely?

No you can't login remotely. It is only possible for BT to upgrade firmware remotely.

How do I turn off remote control WIFI?

To do this, open your router's web interface and look for the “Remote Access,” “Remote Administration,” or “Remote Management” feature. Ensure it's disabled — it should be disabled by default on most routers, but it's good to check.

How do I block a device on My BT Home Hub?

Use BT Access Controls to block access to devicesEnter My Devices. Click on the My Devices section of the Smart Hub manager home page and you should get a list of every device on your network. ... Select the device you wish to control. ... Enter your admin password. ... Adjust the Access Controls.

Can someone access my Wi-Fi remotely?

Yes, it's absolutely possible for your home network to get hacked. There are a couple of ways hackers can gain access to your network. One common method is to guess the password. It sounds simple, but routers often come with a preset default password that the manufacturer uses for all devices.

How can I access my home router from anywhere?

When you want to access your router from inside the network; all you have to do is type in the router's IP address in the web browser. Similarly, to access your router from outside, you need to type in your public IP address followed by remote control port no i.e. 8080.

How do I make sure Remote Access is disabled?

Open System and Security. Choose System in the right panel. Select Remote Settings from the left pane to open the System Properties dialog box for the Remote tab. Click Don't Allow Connections to This Computer and then click OK.

What remote feature should you disable on router?

3 Features You Should Disable on Your Wireless Network – UPnP, WPS, Remote AdministrationUniversal Plug n Play (UPnP) This was added to give devices the ability to automatically open ports on your internet connection. ... WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) ... Remote Administration.

How do I secure my home wireless router?

How to protect your home network securityChange the default name and password of your home network. ... Limit access to your wireless network. ... Create a home guest network. ... Turn on WiFi network encryption. ... Turn on your router firewall. ... Turn off your WiFi network when you leave home. ... Update your router's firmware.More items...•

How can I tell if someone is using my BT Wi-Fi?

From the Devices tab, you can see the names of all devices connected to your network, together with those in groups. You can also scroll down to see any that are off-line (devices previously connected to your network).

Can my BT hub be hacked?

There have been rumours swirling around t'Internet for several weeks now, (opens in new tab) but it seems that a group of hackers have developed a software applications that can decode a BT Home Hub's admin password based on its SSID and other relevant information.

How do I remove devices connected to my BT Wi-Fi?

It's not currently possible to delete offline devices, they automatically delete once you reach 200 devices. We will be adding this feature in a future release however. The app should work on another device without any issues.

How do I access my BT Smart Hub?

How to open the Hub ManagerOpen a new web browser.Type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar.This will open the Hub Manager.If you want to make any changes to the hub settings, you'll need the admin password. You'll find it on the back of the Hub if you haven't updated it.

How can I see who is using my BT Wi-Fi?

From the Devices tab, you can see the names of all devices connected to your network, together with those in groups. You can also scroll down to see any that are off-line (devices previously connected to your network).

Can my BT Hub be hacked?

There have been rumours swirling around t'Internet for several weeks now, (opens in new tab) but it seems that a group of hackers have developed a software applications that can decode a BT Home Hub's admin password based on its SSID and other relevant information.

How do I kick someone off my BT Wi-Fi?

If you want to stop her logging onto your Homehub again you would need to either remove the connection from her device, change the wireless passkey on the Homehub or block the device on the Homehub.

What is a home hub?

You really shouldn't see performance differences. The Home Hub is just the remote access to your network. ALL of the hubs are functioning to extend the range of your HomeKits reach (BT).

What is a HAP device?

However Homekit accessory protocol (HAP) use existing Wifi and Bluetooth stacks to communicate to devices. A wifi device like the Logitech cameras are using your wifi network, they are just communicating via HAP.

Can I use HomePod with Apple TV?

In the broken down palace that is the HomePod, you can’t restrict the use of homepods like you can with Apple TV. I’ve filed numerous reports via the link above and don’t even get so much as an acknowledgement. Very frustrating. HomePod is a dead to me until Apple sorts this out. Frankly, it’s unacceptable and has driven my to buy Sonos speakers in lieu of HomePods because of this problem.

Does the HomePod break cameras?

I can confirm the HomePod breaks cameras. I have two homekit setups homepod at location 1 constantly takes over as the hub for location 2 over 1000 miles away. At that point everything breaks. At this point I've abandoned the homepod and just unplugged it. It's just an expensive paperweight. Apple needs to give us the ability to disable the homepod as a hub.

Can I use Homekit without a home pod?

Yeah I think it matters. My HomeKit stuff works more reliably without my HomePod than with. Whether that's a problem with having more than one hub or just another issue with a half baked HomePod is anyones guess.

Can you turn off HomePod?

To directly answer your question, no you can't turn off Home functionality on the HomePod. The HomePod walks a line between AirPlay 2 and HomeKit functions when controlling TV's and speakers so its a required function. You really shouldn't see performance differences.

Is Logitech Circle View on 2.4GHz?

I have 2 HomePod minis in my Home setup and they are on the 5GHz network but my Logitech Circle View camera MUST be on 2.4GHz as well as the hub it is using.

What is BT access control?

With BT access controls you can manage how your device accesses the internet during certain times of the day. For example, you can control your children's internet use when you're not about.

Where is the password on my Hub?

Enter the admin password. Unless you've previously changed it, you'll find the default password on your Hub settings card on the back of your Hub. If you've changed it and now forgotten it, you can use the password override feature to set up a new password without losing all your personal Hub settings and configuration

How to set access controls on a device?

Select the device you want to apply access controls to and click Set. Choose the start time and click Set. Choose the end time and click Set. Choose the days you want access controls and click Set .

Can you change your Hub Manager password?

If this is the first time you've opened the Hub Manager, you'll be asked to change your password. Please follow the instructions on the screen, then carry on with the steps below

What is BT home hub?

The BT Home Hub is a 4 port Ethernet switch and ADSL modem router with firewall capability. The firewall is enabled by default blocking incoming connections from the internet thus protecting your network.

How to log into home hub?

To log onto the Home Hub, use your browser, eg: Internet Explorer and in the address bar, type … http://192.168.1.254 Enter the password when prompted Click on Settings Click on Advanced Settings

How to add a game to DVR8000?

Click on Add new game or application then … 1. enter a descriptive name = DVR8000 2 Select Copy Existing = No 3 Select Protocol = TCP 5. Enter port range = 8000 – 8000 6. Enter Translate to = 8000 – 8000 Leave the trigger port blank Click on Add, then Apply

How to find the IP address of a DVR?

Use a laptop or mobile device with the DVR client software installed and try connecting to your site using the router’s external IP address. How do you find the router’s external IP address ? 1. Look at the router’s status page to find out what it’s external IP address, or 2. Use a PC in the building to access an internet site that tells you what your IP address is. eg: www.aliendvr.com/whatismyip.php Note that the username, password and port number will be the same, but the IP address, rather than being an internal address beginning 192.168… will be different

Does BT Home Hub support dynamic DNS?

It’s not easy to connect to a site with a continually changing IP address you should implement Dynamic DNS instead – the BT Home Hub does support Dynamic DNS, this is documented in a separate technical tip.

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