No access to plex media server

[jas51384]

Ok, I didn't think that using random numbers as a local intranet would cause problems, that's my bad. As, far as tunneling goes, when it asks for server ip address are they wanting the TrueNAS or Plex Jail address? The Jail address refuses to connect but the TrueNAS address connects and the tunnel sets up but that http://localhost:8888/web doesn't connect to anything.

 

[Volts]

To use that method, the tunnel needs to connect to the Plex Jail. So it assumes SSHD is listening in the jail - sorry, I didn't think to ask. You could set up SSHD.

Another method is to get a Plex Claim token from https://plex.tv/claim, then submit it to the Plex server from within the jail.

# pkg install curl
# curl -X POST 'http://127.0.0.1:32400/myplex/claim?token=PASTE_TOKEN_HERE'

 

[jas51384]

I used Claim a Plex Token. The server shows in my Authorized Devices list but when I try to access the IP:32400/web to finish setup it still says Not Authorized you do not have access to this server. I'm beginning to think this isn't going to work and I'll have to change my IP scheme to one of the private schemes you mentioned earlier.

 

[Volts]

I've used and tested those methods in the past, but I haven't tried with non-RFC1918 addressing in a long time. Although Plex is very opinionated about non-RFC1918 addresses, I would expect one of those methods to work.

I'll stand up a test network + jail myself later today.

 

[jas51384]

If it's not too much trouble, I really appreciate it. I'm sure eventually I'll have to change the IP scheme if I change any of my network components but if I can hold out a while longer that's a huge benefit. I work second shift on the railroad so if I don't respond right away I apologize.

 

[rrubino]

To use that method, the tunnel needs to connect to the Plex Jail. So it assumes SSHD is listening in the jail - sorry, I didn't think to ask. You could set up SSHD.

Another method is to get a Plex Claim token from https://plex.tv/claim, then submit it to the Plex server from within the jail.

# pkg install curl
# curl -X POST 'http://127.0.0.1:32400/myplex/claim?token=PASTE_TOKEN_HERE'

this other method was the ticket for me. Thanks!