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HelpMeBrah
Aug 14, 2022Aspirant
Orbi RBK850 & synology NAS - Cant connect to WebDav server from outside the home network
I recently upgraded my wifi to the Orbi RBK850 system. I previously had an apple Airport Extreme. I have a Synology NAS connected via Cat6 directly to the Router. Since changing routers, I can n...
CrimpOn
Aug 15, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Truly a puzzle. Can you please confirm:
- That the Synology has the same internal IP address on both the Apple router and the Orbi router?
When a port is forwarded through the router, the LAN IP address is critical. - Do the Apple router and the Orbi router have the same public IP address when connected to the ISP network?
- Is the WebDav connection using the public IP address, or a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) name?
In general, Orbi routers do not respond to connection requests from the internet. Gibson Research would classify Orbi router ports as in stealth mode. https://www.grc.com/su/portstatusinfo.htm unless they have been deliberately forwarded by the user.
When one of the "is my port open" web sites claims that a port is open, that means that the connection request has been forwarded to a device on the LAN and the device responded to the connection request. The Orbi router has no part in the process aside from forwarding requests and relaying responses.
- HelpMeBrahAug 21, 2022Aspirant
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I didnt get a notification that anyone had responded. Yes, I set the same static IP for the NAS with the apply router and the orbi router.
I double checked, and yes, the public IP is the same for the apple router and the orbi router - I assume this is coming from the cable modem, yes?
The webdav is using a DDNS name - setup by synology - using their service.