2013-06-18, 01:06
Jamie has a good point... I use static IP's for everything in my house (on 192.168.1.x) and recently had to change my router (changed my local internet plan). The new router by default ran from 192.168.0.x so having static IP addresses, showed all the systems being 'correct' but nothing obviously worked since they didn't connect to the router itself. The point here is you might want to check those settings anyway. I doubt it's the cause of your problem since it seems you can connect between some devices (unless they were ones without static IP's).
Now Beachnut, I'm not sure you fully understand what they are talking about here with the wan access... What they mean is say you visit your neighbors or a friend's house, etc. you can connect via normal internet to your XBMC installation and still control it. This may seem like a 'cool idea' in theory, but generally you want to try to keep your network locked down as much as possible to keep hackers, script kiddies, and other 'idiots' from targeting you (on purpose or even via random port scans). I normally advise people not to set this up (not just with Constellation but with pretty much anything) but if you have a legitimate reason of wanting this feature... (I'll even except "I know the risks, but want to do it" as legit) I'll try to help you set it up... it'd probably be easiest if we chatted over some form of instant messenger while setting it up instead of the back and forth of the forums or PM systems. (Just PM your username for whichever service you want, don't post it in the public part of the forum)
Now Beachnut, I'm not sure you fully understand what they are talking about here with the wan access... What they mean is say you visit your neighbors or a friend's house, etc. you can connect via normal internet to your XBMC installation and still control it. This may seem like a 'cool idea' in theory, but generally you want to try to keep your network locked down as much as possible to keep hackers, script kiddies, and other 'idiots' from targeting you (on purpose or even via random port scans). I normally advise people not to set this up (not just with Constellation but with pretty much anything) but if you have a legitimate reason of wanting this feature... (I'll even except "I know the risks, but want to do it" as legit) I'll try to help you set it up... it'd probably be easiest if we chatted over some form of instant messenger while setting it up instead of the back and forth of the forums or PM systems. (Just PM your username for whichever service you want, don't post it in the public part of the forum)