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I have an older ReadyNAS Ultra 6. I know Netgear shut down ReadyCloud in July 2023. I am trying to access my data files remotely and I cannot do it. I have tried every setting and none seem to work. I cannot even do it on my iPhone. Does anyone have any recommendations for ReadyCloud-Like free software that I can download/install that will allow me to see my data files remotely?
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I have an older ReadyNAS Ultra 6.
Does it run 4.2.x firmware? Or have you converted it to run OS-6?
Also who is your internet service provider (ISP)? Some use a technology called Carrier Grade NAT, which can get in the way of some solutions.
Does anyone have any recommendations for ReadyCloud-Like free software that I can download/install that will allow me to see my data files remotely?
Personally I have a Netgear Router (Orbi) that has an OpenVPN server feature. That gives me full remote access to my home network.
StephenB, I am sorry I did not reply sooner. My ReadyNAS is running OS 6.10.9. I was running 6.10.10 but I had read bad reviews about that version. My ISP is ATT Fiber. I hope this gives you a bit more information. Please let me know if you need additional information
My ReadyNAS is running OS 6.10.9. I was running 6.10.10 but I had read bad reviews about that version.
6.10.10 is ok, but you do lose the ability to install apps from the add-on page. There is a hack- you can install the deb files using the firmware update control.
Anyway, with OS-6 you can try zerotier or tailscale - links are in Sandshark's post. There is a learning curve for both, so be prepared for that.
If you have an always-on PC you can map the NAS data volume to a PC drive letter. That gives you some other options for remote file access - including Resilio's Sync product and NextCloud.
It is also possible to set up port forwarding in your router and use FTPS (encrypted FTP). You'd need to make sure you are using a strong password. There is a potential security risk with that approach, because the NAS no longer receives security updates.
If you are running OS6 (which I suspect you are since 4.2.x didn't offer ReadyCloud), I use Zerotier . A user has recently made a version of TailScale that works on a ReadyNAS, which is more up to date than the version of ZeroTier that works on one, but I've not used it.
The ability to post a proper link seems to be broken, so here they are without the https.
community.netgear.com/discussions/readynas-use/ZeroTier-as-a-ReadyCloud-replacement/2292319
community.netgear.com/discussions/readynas-current-apps-add-ons/new-apps-for-legacy-readynas-rn314-tested/2477282
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