Accessing true nas from outside of my house

[tech newbie]

Hi, I recently set up a true nas machine at home and am wondering if there is a easy and free way to be able to access my nas from other places other than home.
Thankyou for help in advance.

 

[elvisimprsntr]

Set up a VPN on your router/firewall. If you are using a ISP provided router/firewall, then ditch it for one that you can set up a VPN, or put the ISP router/firewall in bridge mode and put your own firewall behind the ISPs. Then you can securely access your home network and access any device without forwarding ports and exposing your NAS directly to the WAN.

 

[Basil Hendroff]

/core/coretutorials/services/configuringopenvpn/

 

[tech newbie]

I realy don't know much about these things. Do u think you could provide more detailed instructions?

 

[elvisimprsntr]

There are many ways to implement a VPN. I think before anyone can provide an optimal recommendation, some details would be beneficial.

1. Type of service (home broadband, dsl, LTE, etc.)
2. Static or dynamic IP address. If you don’t know, it’s likely dynamic.
3. Firewall/router manufacturer and model and is it provided or owned.
4. Is it running stock OEM or open source firmware
5. Do you have access to the web interface of the firewall/router to make changes

 

[tech newbie]

Sorry I am out of the house for the next few days and will get back to it then

 

[tech newbie]

I think i have a dsl connection?
I think i have a dynamic ip
I have a tplink archer vr1600v modem
i don't know about the firmware but i havent changed it
i can acess the web interface

 

[elvisimprsntr]

A quick Google search indicates the stock VR1600v firmware supports VPN capability, but depending on your ISP, some have chosen to disable VPN service.

Assuming VR1600v VPN service is disabled by your ISP, your options are:

1. Replace your ISPs DSL modem/gateway with your own equipment with VPN capability, assuming your ISP allows customer owned equipment. I put my ISPs fiber optic gateway in bridge mode and run open source enterprise class firewall software from https://pfsense.org with a IPSec VPN server.

2a. Enable OpenVPN Server under TrueNAS Services tab or a dedicated appliance running a VPN server
https://www.truenas.com/community/t...ocumentation-for-openvpn-on-truenas-12.92768/
2b. Add a port forward to your VPN server in the VR1600v to your TrueNAS. This assumes you have configured your TrueNAS with a static IP.

Port Forwarding on the TP Link VR1600V

Hi Guys, Just a simple guide on how to port forward with the new TP Link VR1600V. Access the modem GUI, open a web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Firefox), type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar and press enter 'admin' for username and password. Select Advanced...

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2c. Enable Dynamic DNS client under TrueNAS Services tab to register your ISPs dynamic IP address so you can access the VPN server remotely from clients using a hostname instead of a dynamic IP. There are plenty of free options. You will need to sign up at the DyDNS provider site you choose. I use no-ip.com
2d. Install and configure OpenVPN client on the clients you wish to have have remote access to your VPN Server and TrueNAS.

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If you have trouble setting it up, you might consider reaching out to a friend or a local IT specialist for assistance.