Remote-access Guide

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by Ross Considine Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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If you head to your Tablo’s Settings > Tablo Connect and enable the feature by checking the box next to “Remote Access”, you will see one of two possible messages. If you see “Your Tablo is ready for remote access”, this means everything is all set up and ready to use.

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How do I enable access to my Tablo when outside my home?

To enable access to your Tablo when outside your home network you will need to enable the Tablo Connect feature in the settings screen. If the router has been successfully programmed and your Tablo is registered with the network server, the Tablo Connect switch will turn blue and your Tablo app will note...

How do I know if my Tablo is ready for remote access?

If the router has been successfully programmed and your Tablo is registered with the network server, the Tablo Connect switch will turn blue and your Tablo app will note that your Tablo is “Ready for remote access”.

How do I get Tablo connect to work?

Part 1: How to get Tablo Connect working. To enable access to your Tablo when outside your home network you will need to enable the Tablo Connect feature in the settings screen.

Does my TVTV-connected Tablo DVR support Tablo connect?

TV-Connected Tablo DVRs do NOT support Tablo Connect. If your home router is enabled with a Universal Plug n' Play (UPNP) function, setting up Tablo Connect is as simple as clicking a checkbox in the settings screen of your network-connected Tablo DVR .

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How to enable Tablo remote access?

If you head to your Tablo’s Settings > Tablo Connect and enable the feature by checking the box next to “Remote Access”, you will see one of two possible messages. If you see “Your Tablo is ready for remote access”, this means everything is all set up and ready to use. If you see a message telling you that “Your router requires manual configuration”, you’ll need to set up port forwarding.

What happens if Tablo Connect stops working?

If Tablo Connect suddenly stops working, your router may be assigning a new IP address to your Tablo which would cause the port forwarding rules to stop working. Assigning a DHCP reservation to the Tablo will prevent this from happening.

What is port forwarding on Tablo?

Port forwarding is what your router uses to direct incoming traffic to the proper location.

Why does Tablo stop working?

If Tablo Connect suddenly stops working, your router may be assigning a new IP address to your Tablo which would cause the port forwarding rules to stop working . Assigning a DHCP reservation to the Tablo will prevent this from happening.

What is a public port on a Tablo?

The public ports refer to the ports on your router that your Tablo app will communicate with, while the private ports refer to the ports on the Tablo to which communication is being forwarded.

What to do if your router is not handling port forwarding?

If your router is still not handling the port forward requests correctly, the best place to turn is your ISP. Since they have access to your router’s settings and can see exactly how things are configured, they should be able to get things configured for you on their end.

Where is port forwarding on my router?

Once logged in, locate the port forwarding settings within your router’s settings. This part will look different depending on which router you own, but the port forwarding settings are often in the “Advanced” or “Gaming” sections.

What is a Tablo Connect?

Tablo Connect is a subscription-only feature that is easily enabled in your network-connected Tablo's setting screen, to let you access your live and recorded hometown TV through Tablo over WiFi or cellular data connections anywhere in the world. Supported devices must be synced with your Tablo on its home network before departure.

What is a Tablo stream?

Tablo's out-of-home streaming service - Tablo Connect - lets you access your network-connected Tablo to stream live TV and recordings on your paired devices, anywhere in the world.

What is a tablo app?

The app for Live TV, Tablo lives alongside your other on-demand streaming services like Netflix and live TV streaming apps like Sling TV to deliver your hometown news, sports and live events as they air, or on your schedule, wherever you go.

How fast is the upload speed on Tablo?

A minimum upload speed of 5 Mbps is required.

How much data does Tablo use?

Cellular Connections - There are generally no restrictions on cellular connections, but streaming video via Tablo Connect can use approximately 2-7 GB of data per half hour program , so an unlimited data package is recommended. Apple fans can enjoy live and recorded TV via the Tablo apps for iPhone and iPad. Benefits.

Does Tablo Connect work with Chromecast?

Tablo Connect is also supported when casting to Chromecast via paired Android mobile devices and PCs.

Can Tablo DVRs be used on the go?

To enjoy Over-the-Air TV on-the-go, network-connected Tablo DVRs support the use of Tablo Connect on the following devices:

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