kcmccombs Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 i am looking for a secure way to connect to my unraid server from a work pc and my android phone is this possible.thanks Quote Link to comment
smdion Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Most of us here VPN into our home network and access it that way. OpenVPN seems to be the most common. There are a few dockers/plugins to set this up Quote Link to comment
kcmccombs Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 is openvpn free Quote Link to comment
kcmccombs Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 thanks. can anyone point me the right direction on how to do this. Quote Link to comment
trurl Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 The simplest way to get VPN is to use a router that supports it. Quote Link to comment
kcmccombs Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 my router does support openvpn but i am struggling to get it setup. i have a netgear R8500 if any one can help with it would be great. Quote Link to comment
skyhawk Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I had this issue last year.. Took the advice of several members and aren't $130 on an asus router. They have cheaper models but i spent more to get other features. The vpn setup took 5 mins and works flawlessly. They have an openvpn option. When I want to connect on my phone, I just open the openvpn app and connect and I'm now on my home network. I can access my server, see my security cameras, and steam through plex, though plex often takes a while to find a new server on a network. Quote Link to comment
kcmccombs Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 i don't know what i am doing wrong i have read and watch videos but i haven't had any luck so any help would be very appreciated Quote Link to comment
ijuarez Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Have you read thru the manual, i just looked at it and its pretty straightforward. you need to call your ISP and find out if your have a dynamic address or a static. The manual suggest some DDNS providers if you need them. Quote Link to comment
drawde Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 if you want something simpler than vpn you can open a random port and fwd it to your unraid box. http://portforward.com/english/applications/port_forwarding/TELNET/ Quote Link to comment
JonathanM Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 i am looking for a secure way to connect to my unraid server from a work pc and my android phone is this possible.thanks if you want something simpler than vpn you can open a random port and fwd it to your unraid box. http://portforward.com/english/applications/port_forwarding/TELNET/ The OP said secure. Opening up a random port to telnet is NOT secure. Quote Link to comment
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