Topic: Proxy setting in Meteobridge Network setup

[lobsterman]

Turns out I need a proxy to get from my home network to my FTP server these days (complicated and another story). MB says I can't use a proxy server that needs a username/password. Is there a workaround for this? I know I can always flash my router to use a VPN for my entire LAN but that introduces complications I don't need. Pointers very welcome.

[docbee]

Nope, you have to get rid of this unacceptable limitation. Is your employer forcing the proxy on you?

[corradoutah]

You can’t use a proxy that requires authentication in Meteobridge—it only supports unauthenticated HTTP proxies. Your options are:
Use a router-level VPN or authenticated proxy so all traffic is covered.
Replace the router firmware or use another device to handle the auth transparently.
Unfortunately, there’s no built-in workaround in Meteobridge itself.

[asigrijenny]

You could try setting up an SSH tunnel on a local machine or Raspberry Pi as a simple, unauthenticated HTTP proxy, then configure Meteobridge to use that. For example:

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ssh -N -D 3128 user@yourserver.com
Point Meteobridge at localhost:3128—it bypasses auth while keeping everything secure through your SSH endpoint.

If you want a more scalable or location-specific solution, consider using an IPv6 proxy server, like the ones from Lightning Proxies. They offer clean IPs and support for tools like Meteobridge that need stable outbound connections without authentication hurdles.