Combox tablet APP unable for remote communication?

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new2PV
new2PV Solar Expert Posts: 305 ✭✭
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HI it appears that if your ISP uses a dynamic IP then you can;t connect with the tablet app, since it won't let you input a hostname/domain name instead of an IP address. Or am I doing something wrong?
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My combox is wired to a wi-fi router and when I direct my browser to it http://192.168.1.106/login.html it works fine, Off grid, no hard wire internet
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  • new2PV
    new2PV Solar Expert Posts: 305 ✭✭
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    mike95490 wrote: »
    My combox is wired to a wi-fi router and when I direct my browser to it http://192.168.1.106/login.html it works fine, Off grid, no hard wire internet

    Mine works too like that, but what happens when you leave home and try and run the app?
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  • SkiDoo55
    SkiDoo55 Solar Expert Posts: 414 ✭✭✭
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    I use a dynamic ip server and associated program that sends your new IP to it every time yours is reset. I use Dyns have a paid account but there are others that are free. Have to set in the server name / password etc in your router with port forwarding 8080 to port 80 type numbers. Then from device iPad, cell phone PC you type in the name.dns:8080 from a browser and it should access it. Simplified version of what you can do. There have been other detailed post on setting up remote access. This way you can even view from any smart phone, tablet device.
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    new2PV wrote: »
    mine works too like that, but what happens when you leave home and try and run the app?
    Absolutely nothing, I have no internet connection at the power building. Can't test it.

    Powerfab top of pole PV mount | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
    || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
    || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

    solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
    gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Lister ,

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  • new2PV
    new2PV Solar Expert Posts: 305 ✭✭
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    SkiDoo55 wrote: »
    I use a dynamic ip server and associated program that sends your new IP to it every time yours is reset. I use Dyns have a paid account but there are others that are free. Have to set in the server name / password etc in your router with port forwarding 8080 to port 80 type numbers. Then from device iPad, cell phone PC you type in the name.dns:8080 from a browser and it should access it. Simplified version of what you can do. There have been other detailed post on setting up remote access. This way you can even view from any smart phone, tablet device.

    This works for me on my phone and tablet, however when i try and use the APP in the tablet it physically wont let me input a host name instead of a number for ip and port., this is where I get into trouble..
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  • SkiDoo55
    SkiDoo55 Solar Expert Posts: 414 ✭✭✭
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    I don't use the app for remote access use your internet browser IE, Chrome, FireFox etc.as example mine is "ComBox.dns.alias:8080" then you would log in as admin and your password.
    GT3.8 w/4600W Trina 230W, TX5000 w/5000W ET-250W, XW4024 w/1500W ET-250W, 4 L16, 5500W Gen. (never had to use) Yet!!
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  • new2PV
    new2PV Solar Expert Posts: 305 ✭✭
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    I been emailing schneider and they said they are working on a fix for ip address to hostname problem.
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  • JoshK
    JoshK Solar Expert Posts: 232 ✭✭
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    You could probably set up a VPN, or virtual private network. That would be like being home while you are gone.
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  • new2PV
    new2PV Solar Expert Posts: 305 ✭✭
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    JoshK wrote: »
    You could probably set up a VPN, or virtual private network. That would be like being home while you are gone.

    I would need some help to do that, not sure whats involved.
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  • JoshK
    JoshK Solar Expert Posts: 232 ✭✭
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    I haven't set up a VPN, but I would advise it's something best left to a friend that has done it before.
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  • new2PV
    new2PV Solar Expert Posts: 305 ✭✭
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    Still no resolve to the issue, no clue on the VPN setup...Schneider is working on a fix, but it could take time.
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  • new2PV
    new2PV Solar Expert Posts: 305 ✭✭
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    Still no news from Schneider  when this will be ready.
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