Hi
I want to control my arduino(with ethernet shield) over the internet.The arduino is configured as a webserver and connected to a router.
I have seen information on configuring the router to allow access to the arduino via a port but the one needs to know the ip address on the router at all time as it changes.
Is there any other way I can control the arduino via the internet.Please advise.
Thank you
but the one needs to know the ip address on the router at all time as it changes.
There are several solutions. My Dyn Account is one.
Another is to get your internet service provider to provide you with a static IP address. Of course, you'll pay more for that, if they'll accommodate you at all.
I use an IP camera and noip.com. My IP camera is set up to check the internet password and (when it changes) email me with the new IP address. I have DSL in Vermont and find the IP doesn't change very often (maybe 3-4 times a year). I get my IP cameras from eBay for $30-$40 each. They are usually Agasio or Foscam clones with low resolution, power pan and tilt. I understand they have a small Linux webserver in them.
Noip.com is free for up to 3 separate locations but you need to confirm your IP addresses once a month.
Hope this helps.
I would like to find a way to access an Arduino using noip.com's service. Noip.com will give you a url (example: 245MainSt.zapto.com) tied to your IP address.
The programs I have used in the Arduino have worked fine with a static IP within my internal network, but not outside.
I have tried using my *.zapto.com:(Port Number) (example: 245MainSt.zapto.com:9999 ) on every line that previously had the internal (192.168...) address, but that just hangs, too.
I have the port open on my router. I can get in to the Arduino once, after that the inputs and replies don't work. I will post the code if anyone is interested.
I will try using the current DSL dynamic IP and port, and report back.
In the mean time, any ideas, comments, etc. would be appreciated.
Thanks
I get my IP cameras from eBay for $30-$40 each. They are usually Agasio or Foscam clones with low resolution, power pan and tilt.
If you get a real foscam like below, it comes with its own free dynamic IP service with an IP like http://cw4826.myfoscam.org that you can use.