[arm-allstar] vpn and port forwarding

[Doug Crompton]

This was my observation with the Sprint network. I know for a fact that
Echolink works and it requires port forwarding. I have not had a chance to
try Allstar yet. It looks like you are out of luck with Verizon unless you
purchase a static IP. You might look at Sprint.

The VPN or Ubiquity approach is your best bet. Do you have a ham or
reliable location that is within 5-7 miles and line of sight to the
repeater? You can purchase Ubiquity equipment for less than $150 both ends
to send 50Mb plus Internet between the sites.


*73 Doug*

*WA3DSP*

*http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*


On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 3:04 PM, "K5CG via arm-allstar" <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> I can confirm that the Franklin R850 HotSpot works. Port forwarding is
> easy in the device's web UI and I can connect to my node when mobile (after
> a DNS update).
>
> Service is through FreedomPop but they are an MVNO on the Sprint 4G LTE
> network.
>
> Danny
> K5CG
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Crompton via arm-allstar" <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> To: "ARM Allstar" <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> Cc: "wa3dsp" <wa3dsp at gmail.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 1:53:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] vpn and port forwarding
>
> Jed,
>
> We use Sprint 4G LTE at our website. The modem/router we are currently
> using is old and fraught with problems but it appears that Sprint does
> allow port forwarding. The best thing to do is buy just a modem and then
> connect it to a router of your choice. But usually the problem is not the
> ability to setup port forwarding in the router but rather a problem with
> double NAT'ing within the cellular network which prevent the packets from
> getting through. I have heard but cannot confirm that Verizon requires you
> to buy a static IP ($250) in order to have the ability to truly port
> forward. You might look into other providers.
>
> Other choices are to use a Ubiquity wireless path between the site and a
> location where "real" Internet is available like a nearby line of sight ham
> or use a VPN.
>
>
> *73 Doug*
>
> *WA3DSP*
>
> *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*
>
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 1:35 PM, "Jed Barton via arm-allstar" <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
>
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > OK, so we are working on setting up an allstarnode on my repeater
> > system.  We're putting it right at the site hooked up to my scom 7330.
> > So the only way we can get internet at the site is through cellular.
> > Fortunately we have a solid connection up there with Verizon.  The big
> > issue is port forwarding.  We obviously need to do that.  Anyone else
> > on here have a similar issue?  I know that the ports need to see a
> > public IP and often with cellular that changes.
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Jed.n1jbc
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