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Unable to access readynas 104 over vpn
Hi Guys, I've got a readynas 104 connected to a virgin superhub and am using the nas as a softether vpn host. I have successfully connected two properties together using softether vpn server ...
- https://community.netgear.com/t5/Current-NETGEAR-and-Partners/Softether-VPN-Server-help/m-p/914754#M2566Resolved by carrying out instructions in last thread
So purchasing an r8500 could be the solution I'm looking for? Run that from the isp router. Basically what I'm looking to achieve is to vpn to my nas so I can access it externally. Is the vpn on the r8500 a hard setup?
Dotchin wrote:
So purchasing an r8500 could be the solution I'm looking for? Run that from the isp router. Basically what I'm looking to achieve is to vpn to my nas so I can access it externally. Is the vpn on the r8500 a hard setup?
The R8500 is a very high-end router (and more expensive than a RN104) - there are less expensive (but still fairly pricey) Nighthawk models that also have the feature. There's a setup guide here: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/23854/~/how-do-i-use-the-vpn-service-on-my-nighthawk-router-with-my-windows-client%3F.
It only supports TAP, and most mobile openVPN clients only support TUN. So there is a challenge with android or ios devices. But so far its worked well with my laptop.
DD-WRT firmware has openVPN built in too, which allows cheaper routers (for instance the R6200v2) to be used.
Looking at your original post, I realized that the remote NAS is located next door.
Can you see a decent wifi signal from the adjacent property?
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