Hi, was wondering if it were possible to restrict remote access by IP? For example, I travel a lot but use a VPN for a static IP, is it possible to whitelist this IP as the only one able to access the NAS?
Which ReadyNAS are you using by the way? Is the VPN tunnel ending at your home or are you using a rented/free service with an unencrypted segment between the VPN server and your home? In case of the latter and if using ReadyCLOUD/ReadyNAS Remote it might be difficult to setup a whitelist as several IPs of Netgear’s servers would probably need to be whitelisted rather than the VPN server IP.
In any case, I don’t think the ReadyNAS Firmware offers an option for whitelisting IPs. Maybe you could look at your router rather than the ReadyNAS for IP-based access restriction.
However, I do like your request for this security feature although demand might be limited at least on the home user side.
I think the main issue here is that most people are getting dynamic IP addresses while on the road. And in the case of a VPN tunnel that is not terminating in the home there would need to be some clarify on which IP address is being whitelisted. So I agree that use of this particular feature would be limited.
Though there are some applications - particularly if you are wanting to access the NAS between two business locations.
