Remote-access Guide

plex remote access with orbi

by Dr. George Bartoletti I Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Plex Remote Access

  • 1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. ...
  • 2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.

Full Answer

Does Plex work with Orbi router?

Just to note that my videos for Plex is in a ReadyNAS which is connected to the Orbi Router. Thus the remote access for the Plex is not working anymore.

How to configure Plex port for remote access?

Look at the menu choices on the left side of your screen and click on Remote Access. You may have to click the Show Advanced button. Find and check the checkbox to manually specify the port. Make sure the number is correct. The default Plex port is 32400. Click the Apply button.

Does Plex for remote access make your WiFi faster?

I noticed that it made our wifi faster but for some reasons when I start setting up the Plex for Remote Access, most of the IP address of our local hardwares went from 192.168.X.X to 10.0.X.X. Just to note that my videos for Plex is in a ReadyNAS which is connected to the Orbi Router. Thus the remote access for the Plex is not working anymore.

Why is my Plex remote access not working anymore?

Thus the remote access for the Plex is not working anymore. The only way that I know why it's stop working is because from the dropdown menu on the NAT/Gaming (Remote Access) section of AT&T (our internet provider), the option to choose my 'HomeNAS' for Plex service is not showing anymore.

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How do I access my Plex library remotely?

Enable access to your Plex Media Server from outside your local network so that you can reach it when away from home or for sharing content with family or close, personal friends. You can do this under Settings > Server > Remote Access in Plex Web App.

How do I setup port forwarding on Plex router?

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Does Plex need static IP?

A Public Static IP is not needed, largely because the AT&T "dynamic" address changes so infrequently that Plex will have no trouble tracking you down.

Does Plex use port forwarding?

Plex offers a remote access feature that relies on port forwarding, but the configuration may not always work. Other common issues like Double-NAT can also impact your remote connection. The CGNAT issue makes it difficult to open ports on your network.

What port should I use for Plex remote access?

WAN/External Port: Port 32400 (TCP) is default, but you can generally use any available port in the 20,000 to 50,000 range. LAN/Internal Port: This will always be 32400. IP Address: The local IP Address of the computer running the Plex Media Server.

Why can't I access my Plex server remotely?

NAT/UPnP Compatibility: Either NAT or UPnP (depending on your router model) need to be enabled in order for port forwarding to work properly. If these are not enabled or have different configurations set than required, Plex Remote Access will not work.

How do I access Plex without port forwarding?

Click on the “CIDR Address” box, choose a Label name for the Resource, enter the private IP address of Plex (it's listed under Plex Settings > Remote Access and is likely 10. x.x.x or 192.168. x.x ), choose 32400 for the Port Restriction, and click “Add Resource”. Congrats!

Do you need Plex Pass for remote access?

It's not true. All users can stream remotely providing you've configured your Plex Server correctly. Head to Settings > Remote Access > Enable Remote Access to set it up. In this regard, the Plex Pass is only useful if you're going to be in a place with no internet—it lets you save content directly onto your device.

What IP addresses does Plex use?

NAS Devices Type http://[Plex Media Server IP Address]:32400/web (e.g. http://192.168.1.25:32400/web) The browser will connect to the Plex Media Server and load Plex Web App.

How do I get Plex direct connection?

Enable Remote Access That direct connection will allow the apps to stream at higher qualities and the connection will be more efficient. You can find the Remote Access area under Settings > Server > Remote Access in the Plex Web App. In many cases, everything will work automatically.

Is Plex remote access secure?

Plex has teamed up with Let's Encrypt to provide our users with high-quality secure certificates for your media servers, at no cost to you. There's no need to set up VPNs and no need to create and install your own certs. You can safely and securely connect to your media no matter where you are.

How do I access Plex without port forwarding?

Click on the “CIDR Address” box, choose a Label name for the Resource, enter the private IP address of Plex (it's listed under Plex Settings > Remote Access and is likely 10. x.x.x or 192.168. x.x ), choose 32400 for the Port Restriction, and click “Add Resource”. Congrats!

What is UPnP port forwarding?

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a network protocol that allows compliant devices to automatically set port forwarding rules for themselves. These devices can be personal computers, printers, security cameras, game consoles or mobile devices that communicate with each other and share data over your network.

Is Plex a UPnP media server?

Plex Media Server generally works, by the magic of UPnP, right out of the box.

What is enable UPnP on router?

UPnP is a convenient way of allowing gadgets to find other devices on your network and if necessary modify your router to allow for device access from outside of your network.

How to connect to Plex from outside?

In order to have a direct connection from outside your network to Plex you may need to forward a port in your router. After you forward a port in your router, you will then need to specify the port forward in Plex.

What is the default port for plex?

Make sure the number is correct. The default Plex port is 32400. Click the Apply button.

Where is the wrench on plex?

Next, click on the wrench which you will find on the navigation bar at the top of the screen. This will take you to the Plex settings menu.

Why is Plex not working?

There are many instances where several bugs are induced into the Plex application which causes it not to work as expected. Software all around us get updates every once in a while and sometimes these updates are not compatible with Plex. Hence its engineers roll out an update targeting this issue solely.

What is plex media?

Plex is a client-server media stream and software suite. It has a Plex Media Server desktop application which is available on Windows, Ubuntu, and macOS. This applications allows you to organize different media files in your computer and allows players over the internet to access them if given the correct credentials.

Why does Plex Media Server buffer?

This scenario usually occurs when your internet connection is not sound which forces the server to use less bandwidth in order to provide access to the media.

Why is Plex server error?

This usually occurs because Plex is a heavy application with numerous parameters going on simultaneously. If any one of these gets into an error state or load a bad configuration, it might be unusable.

Does a plex router need NAT?

If these are not enabled or have different configurations set than required, Plex Remote Access will not work.

Does Plex update itself?

Normally, Plex’s web application updates itself over time as you use it. The case is different in case of Ubuntu or other platforms where Plex is running. Below is the method on how to update Plex on an Ubuntu machine. You can easily google other methods for updating if you have it running on another platform.

Can Plex server be used from other devices?

There are also network related issues which might prevent you from accessing your Plex server from other devices. Now there are two ways we go about this; either you can power cycle your server machine and the target machine or you can wait the issue out for the network to return to its normal state. For power cycling, follow the steps below:

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