Server Version#: Version 1.41.7.9823 Player Version#: Version 4.147.0 Plex Media Server.log (166.2 KB) My Plex setup has been working for many many years without issue. Even after the introduction of restrictions around remote streaming it continued to work without issue. Then, around a week ago…

when using virtualization/containers for the server, use “Host networking”. If you use “Bridge” instead, a layer of NAT will be inserted, which moves your server into a different network than your local clients are. The server being in a different network is considered “remote access”. Verify that …

plex are going to lose all the people who use plex on a local network, (with extenders etc) Jellyfin works just fine.

Almost everything I’ve listed as potential problems is avoidable with proper configuration. You just need to configure your home network is a way that it’s not split.

I agree. except i don’t want to. CBA and most people wont either. and the average user may not understand or know how to change their network. Its the end of plex for me after 15 years.

May I see some of the network address ranges and netmasks ? e.g. Host: 192.168.0.10/24 Workstation: 192.168.0.13/24 VM 1: 192.168.0.65/24 ( VM is on same net as everything else ) Shield player: 192.168.1.42/24 (DHCP assigned) If possible, I would like to see the Server’s DEBUG logs …

Hi, I have the same issue which happened simultaneously/just after an upgrade to 4.147.1. Chronology and facts are the following I’ve seen part of a movie this morning without a problem I made the upgrade on my Synology Nas as recommanded by Plex. After I tried to continue to see the same movie …

Additional information : it’s working fine also while using the plex apps on my iPhone when connected to my local network.

Hi, thanks for your reply. Nevertheless,it was working fine prior to the upgrade and I’ve only updated the apps : I made no modification on my PC (incl DNS). One fact to consider is also that I have 2 NAS : one local and one distant and I have a look on the distant one for configuration purposes d…

Additional information : I have access to the movies through the file browser in the local network area without a problem.

Plex Web thinks my local connection is remote

Plex Media Server

OttoKerner August 20, 2025, 12:30pm 11

Peruse this thread: Client says it won't play from "remote server", although the server is local
Most likely it is something DNS-related.

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Plex Web thinks my local connection is remote

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