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Saram
Aspirant
Apr 12, 2021

Ready NAs 104: issues with VPN (PIA)

Good afternoon,

 

I've using a VPN (PIA) for about 2 years and a ReadyNAS 104 longer.

 

After PIA updated its software several months ago, I could not connect ReadyNAS with the network. The onyl way to make it work is disconnect the VPN for a couple of minutes, reconnect the ReadyNAs to the network and activate the VPN. When I shupdown or restart my PC I have to repeat the process.

 

I spoke with PIA support and I was told that they do not support NAS.

 

I bypassed the ReadyNAS but that does not solve the issue.

 

I will appreciate any suggestion to solve this issue

 

Regards,

 

Antonio

 

 

 

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    • Saram's avatar
      Saram
      Aspirant

      Thank you for your assistance.

       

      I need only local connectivity without having to use the workaround (disconnect, reconnect VPN).

       

      I have Plex server in my PC (the only PC with VPN) and when I lose connectivity with my ReadyNAS, my local network devices and PCs  lose access to the NAS as well.

       

      I use PIA (Private Internet Acess)

            - Protocol is set to openVPN as apposed to WireGuard (tried both)

            - PIA is set to allow LAN traffic

            - My ReadyNAS IP is also set to bypass the VPN.

       

      Thank you again for your suggestion. I will read the OpenVPN article.

       

       

       

       

       

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