transcoding via openwebif questions

[s1m0nw]

hey guys

I finally got round to looking into transcoding via VPN as I had it tried opening ports but obviously the box started being controlled on its own lol.

I now have 2 questions

Can I still safely port forward port 8002?

and

Using openwebif stream via 8002 option, I can assume that this is the transcoding option?

Thanks

 

[rossi2000]

if you are accessing your home network through a vpn you dont need to forward any ports, just connect to the machines ip/port as long as thats in the vpn too.

 

[s1m0nw]

thanks rossi

so will transcoding still work through vpn?

Also What program plays the .m3u files from openwebif on andriod and ipad devices?

 

[pembo]

if you're on VPN, you can just use the android VU+ Player app as it should function like your on the local network (which via the vpn you essentially are).