Hi all, I have had Plex Media Server up and running without issues for the past few days.
I have the server hosted on a custom built computer running Windows 10, which is plugged directly into the back of the router.
The server is set up with a static ip, and port forwarding is functioning with no problems. I can remote access with no problems.
I have a 2nd computer, which is a computer for personal use, also running Windows 10, and also using a static IP, as I sometimes host game servers/webpages just for fun. In case it is relevant, this computer is connected via Wi-Fi, to a wireless access point / router that is backhauled by a CAT5e cable to a network switch, and then into the router. The wireless access point has bridged mode enabled. I have Surfshark VPN installed on this computer to circumvent ISP blocks, however, every time I enable this VPN, it causes remote access to drop out on the PMS.
Am I fundamentally misunderstanding how a VPN works? I thought that only the device on which the VPN is installed would have traffic redirected. I don’t understand why I am losing my remote access, and I can’t figure out a solution for it. If anyone can give any assistance or point me in the right direction, that would be amazing!