Resolved NAS WAN Address

Can someone please tell me what syntax ? is needed to create a WAN address so that a friend
can access my NAS over the Internet. I know the local and public IP addresses. So how is a WAN
address constructed so that this unit can be seen by others. I've searched and have never found a definitive way
of creating a address.

 

Does your NAS has any cloud capability ? It would be the easiest way to give someone over WAN the access.

You could, theoretically, open SMB ports in your firewall but that would be playing with fire.

 

Hi R.
Don't think I have Cloud access..This is a old computer that has free nas installed..I just don't want to use FN's addrerss.
Can' I create a address, using what's available in Win 10,sharing, ect..I'm not familiar with SMB but will do some
research. This may be the way to go as the NAS won't be online except to answer a link that I send.
thanks

 

FreeNAS has ownCloud plugin. Use that to make a private cloud.

12. Plugins — FreeNAS User Guide 9.10.1 Table of Contents

 

You also have to grant access to your network through your router.

See, How to Remotely Connect to Your NAS Device.

 

OK..Still working on this..another ? along the same line(Addressing/sharing)
Say I have a folder named "Stuff" on my C drive and have it marked as shared in properties. How (Step By Step) can I give someone access to this folder
over the internet ? (How/What is the address I give them so they may access the file). Not worrying about security at this time..just need to know how
to create a WAN address for a folder/file on my computer.(Note: don't want tos use Cloud/drop box ect).
Thanks

 

FTR, I don't recommend this. You should always be concerned and at least a little worried about security - especially when you allow remote access to your computer.

The cloud option is better because if an unauthorized person get access to that, they only have access to those files, not the rest of your computer or other computers on your network.

TeamViewer is the next best option.

See 5 Ways to Access Your PC’s Files Over the Internet

 

Concur with Bill. Allowing anyone access to your computer over internet is dangerous and not recommended.

 

Hi All,
I understand the perils..I would still like to know how to create\or what the address would be for a file on my computer named "stuff" that I want a friend to be able to access.
What address would I send him ?..Been fooling around with "one drive" but the address created begins with "file "..I think this would be OK for local net, but not for the internet.
Still, would like to know how to create a address as stated above.
Thanks

 

You would have to grant access through your router so I suggest you start with the manual for it.

 

I know how to forward ports ect..just want to know what address I would use to give to a friend so he can access a folder named "STUFF" which is on my computer.
Using my WAN address and a specified port..How would I construct a address(Link)to give him ??

 

Hi Tony T,
That is what I needed. Thanks