If you're setting this up, map your Plex server to a static IP immediately. Port forward 32400 (TCP), and if you're feeling fancy, look into using a reverse proxy to avoid opening multiple ports. If you'd like, I can:
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I can monitor exactly how much bandwidth my Plex server uses in the UniFi dashboard. unifi-plex
I've seen a lot of threads on the Ubiquiti forums regarding Plex showing up as "indirect" or failing to connect remotely on the Dream Machine Pro. Here is how I finally got a stable setup:
Do not use UPnP if you can avoid it. Go to Firewall & Security > Port Forwarding and create a rule: Name: Plex From: Anywhere Port: 32400 Forward IP: [Your Plex Server IP] Forward Port: 32400 Protocol: TCP If you're setting this up, map your Plex
If you have an ISP-provided modem/router, put it in Bridge Mode to avoid double NAT, which breaks remote access.
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Streaming content is personal, but managing it shouldn't be a nightmare. I recently migrated my entire home media setup to a full Ubiquiti UniFi stack, and the synergy with Plex is incredible.