how do I access my shares from outside my LAN

[dsnow]

I need to access my shares from outside my LAN with a mac powerbook OS 10.7. My ISP told me I should use port 5900 and they activated it for me. I'm not sure what needs to be done on my readyNAS pro to allow access, and what program to use on my macbook to access the server.

Thanks for any help
Dean
dsnow
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[StephenB]

I need to access my shares from outside my LAN with a mac powerbook OS 10.7. My ISP told me I should use port 5900 and they activated it for me. I'm not sure what needs to be done on my readyNAS pro to allow access, and what program to use on my macbook to access the server.

Thanks for any help
Dean
dsnow
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Joined: Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:43 am
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Port 5900 is usually used for VNC (which is one of several tools that lets you control your desktop remotely). I suspect your ISP is somewhat confused on what you really want to do.

The safest ways to access your files remotely are to (a) use readynas remote, which requires no firewall changes but is slow (b) use https to browse your shares, (c) use FTP (and install a suitable client on your powerbook).

(b) and (c) are probably the best options for you to use - they do require some setup in FrontView and on your home router. Maybe you can try using them from your local lan, and see if they work for you. Then if you need help getting them to run remotely, just check back in here with a followup.

[dsnow]

Thanks for the reply. I found the setup for ftp and http in FrontView. But what setup is needed on my router? My ISP will not give me access to my router-I'll have to ask them them to make any changes that are needed on the router.

Dean

[StephenB]

Thanks for the reply. I found the setup for ftp and http in FrontView. But what setup is needed on my router? My ISP will not give me access to my router-I'll have to ask them them to make any changes that are needed on the router.

Dean

One option is to set up either FTP or HTTPS to use port 5900 (which they have already opened for you). But the first question is whether ftp and/or https give you the interface you need. You should answer that first by giving them both a test drive on the lan.

readynas remote is also something try (and has the benefit that it needs no router config at all).

[dsnow]

OK will do. Thanks Stephen

[dsnow]

As far as the ReadyNAS remote: in front view when I select Manage ReadyNAS Remote, I get a message "The ReadyNAS could not be registered with ReadyNAS remote, check your internet connection and try again" My internet connection is working fine. What does this mean? Do I need to register with NETGEAR do use this feature?

Dean

[StephenB]

There is a step-by-step guide here: http://www.readynas.com/?p=1435