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LAN access from remote R7000
Can someone explain what is happening? I am using a Netgear router R7000 Nighthawk router: [LAN access from remote] from 52.197.117.189:59461 to IP for DLINK 2630, Saturday, Nov 19,2016 04:26:46...
Thanks to both of you. I disabled UpNP and the cams (DLINK) still work. However, it seems I don't get any 1 minute limit. The clock shows serveral minutes have passed now and I get no message it has stopped. There is no motion in the background but I dont think its an issue as the clock is still ticking....
Looks like by default this router enabled UpNP and DLINK's software set up each cam for the user without any warning of the implications.
BTW do you know why an Android device would show as an attempted outside connection? Is this due to an intruder just scanning for things?
Will check the logs later and report again to see if any outside connections.
The "LAN access from remote" message indicates that the router permitted traffic through its firewall, hence they were intrusions. The traffic may have been dropped by the cams but nonetheless the traffic made it past the router's firewall.
Why do the cams require UPnP? For remote access to the cams while away from home? There may be safer ways to accomplish that.
Why do the cams require UPnP? For remote access to the cams while away from home? There may be safer ways to accomplish that.
Yes the UPnP is due to remote access.
What is a better way to do so?
You don't want your cameras to be directly accessible from the Internet. Vulnerabilities in IoT (Internet of Things) devices, including cameras, have been making the news. Just last month there was a big DDoS attack support by a big botnet of compromosied cameras, printers and routers. The attack severely impacted a significant part of the Internet.
Consider getting 3rd party video security software and making the cameras accessible through it. There are lots of choices out there: Blue Iris, IP Camera Viewer, iSpy, etc. Go to IP camera forums and get tips on setting it up and making it secure.