[mythtv-users] Fwd: Using mythtv over openvpn using different subnets

[Mike Perkins]

On 30/07/13 11:59, Michael Watson wrote:
> On 28/07/2013 11:28 PM, Will Fricks wrote:
>> To answer both repsponses:
>>
>> 1.  Yes the frontend, and backend are on two different subnets. Running
>> openvpn with a proprietary algorithm to speed it up.
>>
>> 2.  The uplink is on a gigE connection.  Same with the frontend. So bandwidth
>> is not the issue.
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Using mythtv over openvpn using different subnets
>> Date: 2013-07-27 11:11
>> From: Will Fricks <will at serenityrox.com>
>> To: <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am presently having an issue with getting mythtv to run on a different
>> subnet.  The current configuration is that the myth system resides on the
>> 10.1.11.xxx subnet, and openvpn runs 10.1.12.xxx.  I am using pfsense as the
>> firewall and openvpn server.  Having issues getting the channels to stream.
>> Actually they just won't stream at all.  No matter what frontend I use. Any
>> help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!
>>
>
> So, a frontend can connect to the Backend, view available recordings, but not
> play any recordings?
> What frontend are you using?  Standard Myth Frontend, or something else?
>
> My first guess is the firewall in pfsense.
>
pfSense is a router as well as having firewall capabilities. He will doubtless 
have set rules up to permit traffic between his two LAN zones.

The only firewall rules pfSense applies are those you add to it. It does not 
have a default set of rules other than those preventing access from the WAN 
while you configure it.

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Mike Perkins