On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:

Oh my, for once I think I understand what you are trying to accomplish @Wash! :-)

You are trying to access the footage from a CCTV system installed in a LAN remotely, using 3G, right?

If yes, I pat myself on the back, and kindly request you to share your solution with me when you find one.

On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi John,

Yes yes, I know this.

Safaricom's APNs are "private" IP namespaces right? They do NOT have Internet access! I have been through this with them so I know that too.They are not open, unless I was misled, or my requirements then were not clear. Another thing - a safaricom APN would limit me to using safaricom connections only.

On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM, John Gitau <jgitau@gmail.com> wrote:
This is not a rule. It just makes sense.

You don't want users runnings ad hoc smtp servers as an example. You know this:-). Especially for addresses that are not permanent for the users. Some networks allow this, and yes yes by all means I should be able to run a web server on my phone. But since ip's change, you then need to teach them ddns, generally more trouble than any benefits I can think of.

Safaricom offers apn's (private apn) that are open and you can make whatever request you want.

Jgitau

Sent from my iPad

On 27 Aug 2012, at 16:33, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:

> I understand that it is a Worldwide Standard that all IPs assigned to 3G connections are FIREWALLED.
>
> FIREWALLED to an extent that inasmuch as UserA and UserB both are on 3G with MNO1 they cannot access any services hosted by the other.
>
> This is the case with Safaricom.
>
> It also must be the case with Orange.
>
> It must also be the case with Airtel.
>
> It must also be the case with YU.
>
> No?
>
> I have a setup like this:
>
> 3G dongle < --- ROUTER ----< LAN <--- DVR
>
> The router is a TP-Link and the dongle is from Orange (MF192).
>
> Router IP (LAN) = 192.168.1.1
> Router IP (WAN) = Dynamic (I have DDNS configured to help with name resolution)
> DVR IP (LAN) = 192.168.1.10
>
> I have punched holes in the Router firewall to redirect/forward ports 8000 and 9000 to the DVR for purposes of accessing it using web and an android app.
>
> However, port scans to the WAN IP shows all ports are blocked!
>
> It would appear that the only way to get this to work would be to get Cable Broadband! Suppose there is no CB in one's area then technically you are damned.
>
> So it looks like as a rule, no one is allowed to run public services on 3G or does anyone know a provider who can give special considerations?
>
> Safaricom is NOT one such provider. I wonder if the others can.
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
> Nairobi,KE
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