Can I remotely access my router to check temps and webcam?

[Thunder_Mountai]

I have Century Link DSL with router. I have weather station and webcam that is connected via cable to an old XP laptop that is connected to router via wifi. Is there a way to remotely access the that computer to check house temps and security webcam without spending a bunch of money on software?

[n7bsn]

I can't say about that particular router.

But most routers allow you to turn on specific port/ip services. Which is what you would probably need to do this..

That being said, there are reasons why those ports and services come off by default. Turning them on opens your home network to external "hacking" access.

In other words, this is not something a non-techie should consider doing.