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Author Topic: "Connection Failed" Message When trying to use JRemote from my office  (Read 5846 times)

Whistler Fred

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Hi Y'all,

I've recently downloaded JRemote to my Android (Moto E, Version 5.1).  I can get it to work while I'm at home, but I haven't figured out how to get a connection while at the office or a location away from my home.  I've done the set-up through Media Network and have the Access Code and Port Number.  I also left the program up and running on my home computer.  I suspect there's a step or a vital detail I'm missing somewhere, as I've read through the information here and at Wiki but only understand about a third of what I'm reading. :-\

Could someone help me out, or point me in the right direction?  Thanks!
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Whistler Fred

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A little help...  ?
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DJLegba

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You need to map the port to your server's internal address on your router at home. I can't give you more detailed instructions because I haven't done it, but I believe it has been discussed many times, so searching the wiki or the forum will turn up something.

If I wanted to do this I'd take a slightly different route. My router supports OpenVPN, and there's an OpenVPN client app for my Android phone. I'd enable OpenVPN on the router and connect from my phone that way.
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Whistler Fred

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With your tip and the help of my high-tech son, I think we have this working.  I'll try it at the office tomorrow.

Thanks!
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Whistler Fred

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Just to put this one to bed...I discovered that the problem was with my phone and/or phone service.  I've upgraded both and am now happily listening to music at the office.  Nice app!
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