If you have strict guest rules, you may need to allow traffic on 32400 specifically to your server IP, or just treat guest networks as internal if you trust them.
Finally streamlined my media server setup. Running Plex directly behind a UDM-Pro.
No more "indirect connection" errors! If you're struggling, check your double NAT and ensure you aren't using ISP-provided routers. #homelab #unifi #ubiquiti #plex #mediaserver #tech Option 2: Technical Guide/Forum Post (Detailed)
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:
Static IP on my NAS, custom port forwarding (TCP 32400) via UniFi Firewall.