r/MediaServer
Need help with remote server setup
I keep falling down rabbit holes and hitting dead ends trying to figure this out. I appreciate any input & guidance.
I have years and years of media on an emby server and im trying to setup a safe option to share with friends & family.
Current ISP does not do dynamic ip addr for port forwarding, only static which opens my system up to attack.
Was looking into VPNs but mullvad and a couple other popular ones do not allow port forwarding.
Next option i was told was setting up a cloudflare tunnel. I liked the idea of this only swtting up outbound connection without needing to forward a port. But then i read of their restrictions on media streaming large video files.
Heres my current situation:
-running emby server on windows 10
-dont have option to buy or build machine for dedicated server. Media is connected to my private pc
-i already have user accounts setup w passwords for those i want to allow access
-nearly 10tb of data on server with files ranging in size larger vid files are 20+gb
-only trying to setup the sharing, not using pc to download new media
-i can run on local machines just fine. Specifically having trouble w remote access
-I've paid for Emby Premier account
Can someone please help me setup what im trying to do? I just want to allow my users access at any time they wish while keeping my system/data secure.
feels like im missing some basic important steps to do this quick and easy. 😞
u/LeadingLengthiness30 — 4 days ago
Getting started with a home media server - what should I change?
I'm working on setting up a home media server to run through Plex (I bought it a while ago). I've been diving into research about doing this, but am frankly a HUGE newbie. Currently, I'm overwhelmed at the equipment I likely need and am trying to figure out what is and isn't overkill...
Here's my current set up.
- I have a laptop with the pictured processor and RAM.
- It's connected via Ethernet to an old Modem/Router Combo (24x8 Cable Modem AC1900 plus Router, MG7700)
- The storage for my videos (ripped from DVDs) is on an external hard drive connected via USB 2.0.
Now, I know this setup isn't ideal, but it's where I started. There are probably multiple points of slowdown... Currently, when streaming with a TV that's on my network, it can (mostly) smoothly run lower quality shows (mostly 90s Star Trek) but struggles to stream anything more than 720p.
Ideally, I am looking to be able to stream 4k movies and also be able to smoothly access this network remotely with Plex so I can stream kids movies for my niece when I'm over.
Currently, I've been reading some discussions on getting an old workstation computer vs Mini PC vs NAS for running a server off of. But most of the recommended PCs or NAS I'm seeing actually have worse processors than the one in this laptop so maybe that's not the problem? I should probably move off of the laptop anyway but I'm not sure which way to go.
I should probably get an Independent Router and Modem, because I was reading that these combo ones can be pretty bad.
And the hard drive being external certainly can't help, right?
I'm just not sure where to start with deciding what to change to make things run smoother. Let me know if you have any advice on what I should prioritize upgrading to get a smoothly running home server!
Thanks!
u/marcery199 — 4 days ago
Plex server
Looking for some Help, I really want to build a Plex server but have no idea where to start. I've been building computers for a while so thats not a problem.
What i really need to know is
1: What hardware do i need nothing to expensive but not cheap either.
2: The BIG one, what software do you guys recomend.
If anyone has a good link to a video On YouTube to help me start i would really appreciated.
u/KaladinStormblessedE — 13 days ago