Can "Back To My Mac" work in this situation?
August 12, 2008 12:17 AM Subscribe
Can I use "Back To My Mac" when connected to the internet directly via a HSDPA modem? And if so, how?
I have a Mac Mini at home. When I enable Back To My Mac in the Mobile Me preference pane, I get an error stating "Back to My Mac isn't working properly because it requires a router that supports NAT Port Mapping Protocol (NAT-PMP) or Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Make sure your router supports one of these protocols and that it is enabled."
But as there is no router involved, just a direct "dial-up" connection, NAT shouldn't be an issue. The only other potentially relevant info is that the Mac Mini has internet sharing enabled and shares it's connection over Ethernet.
I have a Mac Mini at home. When I enable Back To My Mac in the Mobile Me preference pane, I get an error stating "Back to My Mac isn't working properly because it requires a router that supports NAT Port Mapping Protocol (NAT-PMP) or Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Make sure your router supports one of these protocols and that it is enabled."
But as there is no router involved, just a direct "dial-up" connection, NAT shouldn't be an issue. The only other potentially relevant info is that the Mac Mini has internet sharing enabled and shares it's connection over Ethernet.
Response by poster: Not at home at the moment, so I can't verify just now, but I seem to recall that the IP address looked pretty public. Nonetheless, it's a very good point and merits double-checking as soon as I get home.
My internet connection is not AT&T. I'm with Thee Ireland.
posted by leakymem at 1:50 AM on August 12, 2008
My internet connection is not AT&T. I'm with Thee Ireland.
posted by leakymem at 1:50 AM on August 12, 2008
Response by poster: Bah. 10.198.etc.etc.
Thanks for getting me an answer at least.
posted by leakymem at 12:32 PM on August 12, 2008
Thanks for getting me an answer at least.
posted by leakymem at 12:32 PM on August 12, 2008
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posted by fireoyster at 12:56 AM on August 12, 2008