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Aspirant

May 13, 2018

Backing Up Folders on Windows PC without ReadyCloud App

I'm really not getting on with the readycloud desktop app. Is there any way i can replicate it using something like windows file history. I can obviously set this up but i need a way to backup ...

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StephenB

Guru - Experienced User

May 14, 2018

NetworkedinPA wrote:
What about the app 'VPN Server' by Poussin? It resides on the RNAS. I haven't configured it yet, but that was actually a plan of mine to get secure access remotely, then use FreeFileSync for a similar purpose.

That uses softether, so you'd need to also install a softether client on the PC.

There have been issues with that particular app from time to time (for instance here: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Current-NETGEAR-and-Partners/VPN-server-by-Poussin-no-longer-workign-after-firmware-update/td-p/1212518 )

It is definitely an option, though my view is that you'd be better off with the built-in OpenVPN server in the router, unless you have a particular reason why you want to limit the VPN access to just the ReadyNAS.

jnash123

Aspirant

May 15, 2018

Yes that has worked well, i have set up openvpn on my router and can now access the nas as if it was local.

I have the freefilesync that has been mentioned, but im hoping i can find something that is a little more slicker that will back up any changes made to files that i work on religously.

Thanks again.

NetworkedinPA
Aspirant
May 15, 2018
Stupid question alert: Are you installing OpenVPN on a router (if so, which one?), or just passing through to an OpenVPN server on your LAN? I am considering running VirtualBox and then OpenVPN, as outlined here: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-quickly-deploy-an-openvpn-server/ Downloads: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html ...or is there a 'better way'?
jnash123
Aspirant
May 15, 2018
I have a router that allows it to.be set up in the following way, it generate a profile which I use on my machines that are away from the office

https://www.asus.com/uk/support/FAQ/1008713/
NetworkedinPA
Aspirant
May 15, 2018
Thank you. For my purposes, I will be wanting certain users to be routed to specific subnets (probably VLAN configurations), which I haven't setup yet. Perhaps a better way to describe the goal is "FTP" but using VPN and Windows drive mapping instead of FTP client. Certain users routed to their own directory. NOT a domain structure, which would have been easier to do via user logins and their home directories ;) I am maybe going too far on this thread, sorry. I might use OpenVPN for my use and setup a local "cloud" app for other users to backup and access their private files... Thanks.