How to access NAS from outside my home network

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Hi All!,

I converted an old computer of mine into a NAS by installing NAS4Free. Now i want to access it from outside my home network. Please assist me in this process. Also I would prefer free software and free registrations.

Thanks In Advance!

Shiva

26 views and no reply??? Come on guys!!! Please reply!!!

Shiva

Just acquire some knowledge about port forwarding of your modem/router.
then try
*wiki.nas4free.org/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=faq:how_to_configure_custom_dyndns_services.pdf

check if your router has Dynamic DNS feature ( most new routers/modems have this feature). just search for that.

^ I has dynamic dns. But it supports only dyndns and that's paid. I want a free method if possible.

Shiva

check your router website for firmware update to see if they added new free dynamic dns providers.

there is a firmware version IN_1.00. My router verion is also the same. Is there any harm in installing the same firmware again??

Shiva

^ if firmware version is same then no need to reflash.

BTW when I first saw the title.. I literally thought it was "How to access NSA from outside my home network"

check with other Dynamic DNS Services providers, there are couple of free ones, maybe you will get a software based DNS.

Can you give examples??

Shiva

*www.noip.com/downloads.php
Absolutely Free Dynamic DNS

Thanks. Any guide as to the setup and access??

Shiva

just read info.these clients are as simple to setup as chat messengers.