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Readycloud Replacement....again.... ReadyNAS212
I was another user who didn't receive any notification that the Readycloud facility was going. I see advice on setting up a VPN using OpenVPN - but I don't see that app on my list of available apps....
steveTu wrote:
I see advice on setting up a VPN using OpenVPN - but I don't see that app on my list of available apps.
That's because it's installed on your router. Not all routers include the feature - Netgear Nighthawk and Orbi routers have it, as do many similarly priced routers from other manufacturers.
What router brand and model do you own?
steveTu wrote:
All I want is a simple way of sharing some files/directories with remote users - how can I now do this?
OpenVPN isn't the best service for that. It gives the remote users full access to your home network.
The simplest way is to use a cloud service, and copy files and folders you want to share to that. Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.
While I generally recommend using a VPN, it is also possible to set up a secure FTP service on the NAS, and forward the needed ports in your router to the NAS.
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