Remote-access Guide

qnap vpn remote access

by Monty McLaughlin Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Virtual private network

A virtual private network extends a private network across a public network, and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Applications running on a computing device, e.g…

to securely access remote resources Set up QNAP devices with the QVPN Service and connect to a remote VPN server for secure data access without geographic limitations. The connection can be further set as the QNAP device default gateway to redirect all outgoing network traffic to the VPN.

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How to connect to my QNAP?

myQNAPcloud will recommend the best way for you to connect. Click "Go" to connect to your QNAP device. Enter your device username and password to manage on QTS. How to access your QNAP device using a smartphone. Download and install the Qfile app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Add your QNAP device by selecting "Add device".

How to access QNAP NAS from Windows 10?

How to set up and connect to your QNAP NAS

  • Turn on the NAS.
  • Look up the IP using your router or download QNAP Qfinder Pro to search.
  • Load the IP address in your favorite browser.
  • Follow the initial setup wizard to configure the NAS. Source: QNAP
  • Once complete, you'll be greeted by QTS and are ready to go.

How to connect QNAP NAS directly to a PC?

How to connect Qnap NAS directly to a PC?1.While still connected to your existing network, log into your Qnap QTS2. Set a manual IP for your Qnap LAN card3. ...

How to access QNAP NAS by SSH?

  • login NAS by admin
  • Find Control panel > Network & File Services > Telnet /SSH
  • Enable Allow SSH connection

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How do I access QNAP through VPN?

Log into the NAS and go to "Control Panel" > "Application" > "VPN Client" > click "Add" and choose "OpenVPN" to connect to a VPN server. Enter the connection configuration settings, including the profile name, server address (that you want to connect to), and the username and password of the VPN server.

How do I access QNAP NAS remotely?

Remotely access your QNAP NAS with myQNAPcloudSign in using your QNAP Account. Note: If you are already signed in you are automatically redirected to My Devices .Go to My Devices. ... Click the " " button next to the device to display the device IP and SmartURL.Click SmartURL.

Does QNAP have VPN?

QNAP's QuRouter OS simplifies managing high-speed and high-coverage LAN/WAN. With NAT, VPN, security, and QuWAN SD-WAN, network management is made easier and remote connections more secure.

How do I access my NAS through VPN?

For Windows 7:Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. ... Select Connect to a workplace.Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).Enter the IP address of your Synology NAS in the Internet address field. ... Enter your DSM user credentials and click Connect to connect to the VPN Server.More items...•

How do I access NAS from outside network?

How to Remotely Connect to Your DeviceStep 1: Enable FTP. First of all, you need to turn on any methods of remote access. ... Step 2: Enable WebDAV. WebDAV is an alternative remote access protocol. ... Step 3: Update User Permissions. ... Step 4: Allow Your Router to Connect to Your NAS Device.

Does Qsync work remotely?

Connect to another VPN server to securely access remote resources. Qsync enables efficient file synchronization between a QNAP NAS and linked devices such as computers, laptops, and mobile devices. With Qsync, you can easily access data across all your devices and share it among your team members.

Is QNAP VPN free?

You can just go to App Center in QTS and install QVPN Service for free to turn your NAS into a VPN server. And then you will have the option to enable a VPN server of your choice. For end devices, QNAP also provides intuitive VPN clients to streamline the setup process even for average users. Those apps are still free!

Is WireGuard better than OpenVPN?

WireGuard offers a more reliable connection for mobile users than OpenVPN because it handles network changes better. OpenVPN adds a data overhead of up to 20%, whereas WireGuard uses just 4% more data (compared with not using a VPN). VPN services need to include mitigations to ensure user privacy when using WireGuard.

Does QNAP have firewall?

QuFirewall is the built-in firewall app used by the QTS, QuTS hero, QNE Network, and QuTScloud operating systems used by QNAP appliances. You can allow/deny IP addresses and regions to prevent unauthorized access and brute force attacks for safeguarding data and service security.

Can I use VPN on Synology NAS?

Log in to your Synology and go to Control Panel. Navigate to Network. Go to Network Interface > Create > Create VPN Profile.

Does Synology have a VPN client?

You can easily turn your Synology NAS into a VPN client and connect to an existing VPN (Virtual Private Network) server via PPTP, OpenVPN, or L2TP/IPSec protocols.

How do I remotely access my Synology NAS?

OverviewGo to Control Panel > QuickConnect.Check the Enable QuickConnect box.If you do not have a Synology Account, click Log in to or register a Synology Account. ... Create your own QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field. ... If you do not see the QuickConnect DSM link, click Advanced and make sure DSM is enabled.More items...

What is the default IP address for QNAP NAS?

169.254.100.100:8080Or if using QNAP Qfinder, simply double click on the NAS to open the login page. Note: The default NAS IP is 169.254. 100.100:8080. If the NAS has been configured to use DHCP, you can use QNAP Qfinder to check the IP address of the NAS.

How do I access files on QNAP?

For details on logging in to a NAS using a QNAP ID or within a local network, see Adding a NAS.Open Qfile. The Qfile screen appears.Enter the following information. ... Optional: Enable Remember password.Optional: Enable Secure login (SSL).Optional: Enable Detect port automatically. ... Tap Login. ... Tap OK.

What is VPN screen?

This screen lists connections to VPN servers running on the NAS. It includes information about log-in time, up time, username, source IP, VPN client IP, and connection method.

What protocols does QVPN use?

The QVPN client allows the NAS to remotely connect to VPN servers using the PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec, or QBelt protocols.

What is PPTP server?

PPTP is supported on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices. The PPTP server listens for client connections on TCP port 1723.

What is OpenVPN certificate?

An OpenVPN Configuration File or Certificate is used to import settings to an OpenVPN client.

What is the record of VPN connection?

This screen displays a record of connections to external VPN servers. Recorded information includes the connection date, the connection duration, username, source IP, and other detailed information.

What port does PPTP listen to?

The PPTP server listens for client connections on TCP port 1723.

What happens when a VPN disconnects?

If the primary VPN disconnects, the default gateway switches automatically.

Remotely accessing plex on vpn

I was able to setup plex successfully on a ts-453mini. Everything works fine even remotely. The issue is that I now have a vpn client setup. Plex sometimes work and sometimes does not once the vpn client is activated. When it does work it is painfully slow which can be the vpn provider. My nas has 2 ethernet ports.

Re: Remotely accessing plex on vpn

I use plex via VPN (VPN server on the router) that should be much more secure than presenting the plex server to everyone on the internet Where exactly is the VPN client setup (the one where you need a "VPN provider") is it on the qnap or external (router,VPN appliance etc)?

Remotely accessing plex on vpn

QVPN can be used as server and as client. I use it as server for remote access, and as VPN client for disaster backup on a remote (Synology) NAS. And simultaneously. I prefer to not use Plex via VPN. The Plex security mechanism is almost as good as the VPN, but there are other factors to consider.

Re: Remotely accessing plex on vpn

Different users have different requirements. I share my Plex media with some members of my family but I do not share VPN keys with them. My secondary house is not setup to be part of the main one (it could be done, but would require extra HW) and its TV boxes rely on plex login to access plex server in my main house.

Re: Remotely accessing plex on vpn

Where exactly is the VPN client setup (the one where you need a "VPN provider") is it on the qnap or external (router,VPN appliance etc)?

Re: Remotely accessing plex on vpn

I am curious if there is a way to setup the qnap to have the vpn client on 1 adaptor and plex on the other adaptor.

Re: Remotely accessing plex on vpn

Yes, it is the preferred network interface. If you search your `Plex Media Server.log` for `Network interfaces` you will see the available adapters. In my case I have

Re: Cant Access QNAP Remotely

What QNAP model (s) are we talking about ? .. if the ones from your sig? Cloudlink has been discontinued for EOL NAS ..so not an option anymore But why cloudlink AND VPN? Just go with VPN (put the server on a better suited device like router or raspi) and disable everything else. I hope you did not expose the NAS GUI directly (sounds like it)

Re: Cant Access QNAP Remotely

What QNAP model (s) are we talking about ? .. if the ones from your sig? Cloudlink has been discontinued for EOL NAS ..so not an option anymore

Re: Cant Access QNAP Remotely

QNAP are so horrible in terms of security, that your router is probably much better .. so server on the router. As soon as you have a VPN connection established, access will be like local (access via private IP e.g. 192.168.1.100)

Re: Cant Access QNAP Remotely

QNAP are so horrible in terms of security, that your router is probably much better .. so server on the router.

Re: Cant Access QNAP Remotely

that error has been seen a couple of times..have you tried the forum search?

What is myqnapcloud?

myQnapCloud is basically at it's core a DDNS function (making it easy to connect to your changing external IP address on your home router/cable modem). It ties back to QVPN, QSync, QFile, etc... as well as browser.

What is the drawback of VPN on router?

In terms of VPN on router vs. QNAP. Biggest drawback of on Router is that ALL home devices now are going through a VPN (which some things like Netflix/etc. don't like).

Is QNAP buggy?

In addition to this, the VPN implementation on the QNAP is buggy and likely presents a situation where not all apps respect the VPN route, and instead leave naturally through your WAN.

Does QNAP have DDNS?

I saw the confirmation required and didn't want the hassle. Since QNAP offers DDNS with myqnapcloud, I think it better to use their free account which doesn't have this issue. Asus and (I believe) Netgear routers also offer a hassle-free free DDNS service.

Can you map a drive with a VPN?

The only way you can still map the drives is using the VPN option. The QNAP already has a VPN option and you just need to set it up, which means using no-ip or some other dynamic dns type service to find your connection (unless you have a static IP already and then you are set) then just do port forwarding for the VPN to the QNAP on your router.

Can you remote hop from QNAP to another device?

You can remote hop from QNAP QVPN client to other devices on local lan as well.

Does QSync work like Dropbox?

Qsync: Supposed to work like Dropbox, but very little customization of which files are to be Synced. Basically, we would need to move all the files into the Qsync library, which is not what we want. We want to keep the files within the folders. Qsync is unable to sync folders that are not in the Qsync library

What is port forwarding on NAS?

These are called port-forwarding - a means to pass on connections to machines behind a router.

Do you need to share your computer with a remote computer?

That way, your remote computer actually links to the home network. And you don’t need to share any other stuff publicly. It becomes as if you’ve plugged in a cable from home to the machine you have in that remote location.

Is there an EC2 NAS?

A quick google search shows that there are EC2 NAS appliances available. I have no idea as to their quality, but that's another option you might look into.

Does myqnapcloudlink have dynamic DNS?

Traditionally you would have to have a dynamic DNS ( updating your changing IP address to a fixed name) and do a port forwarding on your router. But thankfully there is myqnapcloudlink.

Do you have to open a port on a router to share?

Depending on what you’re trying to “share”, each one of those might have its own specific method of accomplishing this. But, nearly all would require you to open some port on your router - which starts to become a security problem (as anyone from all across the world can now link to there - meaning you’re relying on other things to stay secure).

How to connect to a VPN server on a NAS?

Log into the NAS and go to "Control Panel" > "Application" > "VPN Client" > click "Add" and choose "OpenVPN" to connect to a VPN server.

What happens if you check "Use the default gateway on remote network"?

If you check "Use the default gateway on remote network", the default gateway on your NAS will change to the VPN server’s default gateway.

Can other devices connect to VPN through NAS?

Allow other network devices to connect to the VPN through the NAS: This will allow network devices on the same LAN as the NAS to connect to the same VPN.

Is PAP password encrypted?

PAP: The password will not be encrypted.

Does NAS support OpenVPN?

The NAS also supports OpenVPN, which is an open-source solution for VPN services. It protects a VPN's connection with the SSL/TLS encrypting mechanism. It is also available on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.

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