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Remote access on 102
Hello
I have a client with a 2 bay 102 device. Not sure at the moment what firmware its running but its been in place two or three years, I suspect its not been updated.
They have a second site now with a couple of users that will need to retreive documents off the server in a documents folder on the NAS over the internet.
What is the best way to do this? Is it Readynas Remote or Ready Cloud. Im a bit out of touch so just need some pointers. At the moment there are just three people in the main office with a desktop link to a documents folder. There are no users set up or permissions or anything like that. Everyone has equal access. I just want to replicate that at the remote site.
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ReadyCloud is one option, but you'd need to upgrade the firmware before you set it up. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/31221/~/readynas-os-6-software-version-6.6.0?cid=wmt_netgear_organic
Note the warnings in the link above - if the firmware is old, you will need to upgrade in steps.
Another option is to set up a VPN between the two sites (though that likely requires upgrading the routers). Then everyone would access the NAS directly (and would also have full access to the combined network).
If they have the resources, they should consider a backup RN102 in the new office.
Thanks. I seem to remember Readycloud being mentioned when I set it up so what firmware is needed to run it? Last time I upgraded the firmware on one of these it caused all sorts of issues. I think it might be 6.2.5 but could be later.
Is there a guide anywhere to setting up Readycloud and what it does?
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