Access the Storex NAS server over the internet
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Hello,
recently, I set up a Storex NAS-351 (By routing the FTP port from the "xxxBox" to the NAS-351, and enabling the FTP function, the allowed folders become accessible for reading and/or writing from any computer connected to the Internet.)
So, I created a DynDns subdomain from which the requests are forwarded to my livebox and should normally reach my Storex. However, it's stuck. The requests ftp://... are blocked in front of the livebox or in front of the Storex.
I would need some advice for better configuration of the livebox so that the requests reach the correct port.
Thank you
recently, I set up a Storex NAS-351 (By routing the FTP port from the "xxxBox" to the NAS-351, and enabling the FTP function, the allowed folders become accessible for reading and/or writing from any computer connected to the Internet.)
So, I created a DynDns subdomain from which the requests are forwarded to my livebox and should normally reach my Storex. However, it's stuck. The requests ftp://... are blocked in front of the livebox or in front of the Storex.
I would need some advice for better configuration of the livebox so that the requests reach the correct port.
Thank you
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let's proceed step by step more simply:
1: try directly ftp://login:pass@sarl-acpr.dyndns.org:21
you need to replace login and pass with the IDs you created earlier on your NAS.
2: if it doesn't work, check the opening of the FTP port (it should already be open based on what you did earlier)
so in the LB: advanced configuration/router/ we added port 21 to the NAS IP.
FTP service (port 21 for information)
in TCP internal port 21 external port 21 server IP = NAS address
3: if it still doesn't work: advanced configuration/router/ custom service we added port 80 to the NAS IP.
FTPviaHTTP service (port 21 for information)
in TCP internal port 80 external port 80 server IP = NAS address.
4: normally with all this ftp://login:pass@sarl-acpr.dyndns.org should work (step 3 avoids adding :21)
5: I hope this works; if it doesn't, you will need to TEST WITH A FTP CLIENT to see if that works first!!!
1: try directly ftp://login:pass@sarl-acpr.dyndns.org:21
you need to replace login and pass with the IDs you created earlier on your NAS.
2: if it doesn't work, check the opening of the FTP port (it should already be open based on what you did earlier)
so in the LB: advanced configuration/router/ we added port 21 to the NAS IP.
FTP service (port 21 for information)
in TCP internal port 21 external port 21 server IP = NAS address
3: if it still doesn't work: advanced configuration/router/ custom service we added port 80 to the NAS IP.
FTPviaHTTP service (port 21 for information)
in TCP internal port 80 external port 80 server IP = NAS address.
4: normally with all this ftp://login:pass@sarl-acpr.dyndns.org should work (step 3 avoids adding :21)
5: I hope this works; if it doesn't, you will need to TEST WITH A FTP CLIENT to see if that works first!!!
ps: I have a Storex too ... and a router
and I believe I also had trouble, but it works through an FTP client ... just in case: don't forget to add port 21 in your browser..
By the way, I'm checking to see if we can list the logged-in users in real-time on it ..
for your information, it's a BusyBox (light Linux)
and there are very few commands integrated for a Linux :(
There is very little support for this NAS by the way.
and I believe I also had trouble, but it works through an FTP client ... just in case: don't forget to add port 21 in your browser..
By the way, I'm checking to see if we can list the logged-in users in real-time on it ..
for your information, it's a BusyBox (light Linux)
and there are very few commands integrated for a Linux :(
There is very little support for this NAS by the way.
Well, indeed after a LAN test we can FTP via IE...
In WAN I haven't succeeded... anyway going through an FTP client is better :P
I'm looking for advanced solutions for this NAS-351: like:
- listing connected users
- or other advanced commands
- email alerts (popup alerts are already configured in the web menu)
- I saw that we could attack via telnet on the little hyperlight busybox version....
In WAN I haven't succeeded... anyway going through an FTP client is better :P
I'm looking for advanced solutions for this NAS-351: like:
- listing connected users
- or other advanced commands
- email alerts (popup alerts are already configured in the web menu)
- I saw that we could attack via telnet on the little hyperlight busybox version....
Good evening,
the real difficulty (for me) is configuring the Livebox to access the Storex over the internet.
It involves setting up an open unit for FTP requests.
I've tried everything but probably wrong!
When you type ftp://sarl-acpr.dyndns.org in IE or even http://..., this request is blocked by my Livebox.
On the other hand, when I'm connected to my internal network, this request goes through the internet and returns correctly to the Storex.
The goal is to be able to access the Storex over the internet when I'm away.
It seems very simple but there’s a missing configuration in the Livebox... LAN, NAT, firewall or something else.
Any suggestions?
the real difficulty (for me) is configuring the Livebox to access the Storex over the internet.
It involves setting up an open unit for FTP requests.
I've tried everything but probably wrong!
When you type ftp://sarl-acpr.dyndns.org in IE or even http://..., this request is blocked by my Livebox.
On the other hand, when I'm connected to my internal network, this request goes through the internet and returns correctly to the Storex.
The goal is to be able to access the Storex over the internet when I'm away.
It seems very simple but there’s a missing configuration in the Livebox... LAN, NAT, firewall or something else.
Any suggestions?
ARf Live box ... I used to work for them ... in the support hum
Ah I think I see where your problem is: did you properly NAT port 21 on the Storex NAS?
So here it is, it's just a syntax issue: ftp://login:pass@host:port
try without ftp://TONLOGIN:TONPASS:sarl-acpr.dyndns.org:21
If that doesn't work: my question is: is there a web server running on your port 80? If there isn't, try NATting port 80 on the Storex NAS and try directly ftp://login:pass@host
The issue you'll have: your login/pass will be visible in the cache of the PC where you map your FTP
Finally, I might be overreacting ... and your problem might be of another kind, try it and let me know if it works.
Ah I think I see where your problem is: did you properly NAT port 21 on the Storex NAS?
So here it is, it's just a syntax issue: ftp://login:pass@host:port
try without ftp://TONLOGIN:TONPASS:sarl-acpr.dyndns.org:21
If that doesn't work: my question is: is there a web server running on your port 80? If there isn't, try NATting port 80 on the Storex NAS and try directly ftp://login:pass@host
The issue you'll have: your login/pass will be visible in the cache of the PC where you map your FTP
Finally, I might be overreacting ... and your problem might be of another kind, try it and let me know if it works.
Good evening Yod,
I don’t know how to handle this matter anymore.
I’m starting to get lost among all the parameters on this Livebox.
However, the issue seems to be simple. There’s something missing in the Livebox configuration. NAT, FIREWALL, LAN or something else...
I can send you screenshots of the configuration if you want.
Thank you.
I don’t know how to handle this matter anymore.
I’m starting to get lost among all the parameters on this Livebox.
However, the issue seems to be simple. There’s something missing in the Livebox configuration. NAT, FIREWALL, LAN or something else...
I can send you screenshots of the configuration if you want.
Thank you.
hum for step 5, do it from outside your LAN...
"The goal is to be able to access the storex via the internet when I'm traveling." => what's stopping you from using an FTP client? That's what I personally do... it remains to know if the PC used for the connection belongs to us and is only for us... because there is a security issue => login and password in plain text through the means you want to use.
Hence my recommendation: use software like FileZilla.
"The goal is to be able to access the storex via the internet when I'm traveling." => what's stopping you from using an FTP client? That's what I personally do... it remains to know if the PC used for the connection belongs to us and is only for us... because there is a security issue => login and password in plain text through the means you want to use.
Hence my recommendation: use software like FileZilla.
Hello Yod, and thank you for your patience.
I have the impression that I am leading you into an error due to my own lack of knowledge in networking.
Let me explain:
I wish to create a shortcut in my (Network Favorites) that connects me to the STOREX, which is always connected to the internal network and therefore to the internet connection of my Livebox as well. It’s the only device in the office that stays on and connected when I’m away.
So, I consider the STOREX as just a remote storage element, on and from which I will exchange my files for updating, creating, or modifying them.
Currently, the STOREX is not configured as a server but as a simple DHCP client, with its local IP address (192.168.0.113).
From my internal network, three computers connect to the STOREX via simple WORKGROUP configuration. So far, no issues!
Now, to access the STOREX from the internet, I do not want to change its current configuration; it’s only through this Network Favorites shortcut that I wish to exchange data.
However, when I’m connected to my internal network and I click on the icon (sarl-acpr.dyndns.org), this request is indeed an internet connection and it works!!! because the STOREX's IP was manually added to the "hosts" file beforehand.
On the other hand, if I remove this line from the "hosts" file, this request gets blocked, probably in front of the Livebox.
Maybe I’m complicating things with the story of a ZERO in this binary jingle, but I repeat again:
If this request works internally, why doesn't it work externally? since they are the same!
I tried your configuration suggestions but, no! I don’t believe the problem is there. Furthermore, there is no need for a password or login to access the STOREX, only if we want to configure it.
So, have I configured the STOREX correctly? Should I configure it differently?
In the LB, LAN Servers, "STOREX - YES-TCP-21-21-192.168.0.113-ppp0
In the LB, advanced configuration, Network, Routing "192.168.0.113-255.255.255.0-192.168.0.113
In the LB advanced configuration, Firewall, NAT based Policy "LAN srv-1-Redirect Port-192.168.0.113-192.168.0.113-21-21-Enabled
In the LB advanced configuration, Firewall, NAT based Policy "LAN srv-1-Redirect Port-192.168.0.113-192.168.0.113-80-80-Enabled
Well there it is... does that match?
I have the impression that I am leading you into an error due to my own lack of knowledge in networking.
Let me explain:
I wish to create a shortcut in my (Network Favorites) that connects me to the STOREX, which is always connected to the internal network and therefore to the internet connection of my Livebox as well. It’s the only device in the office that stays on and connected when I’m away.
So, I consider the STOREX as just a remote storage element, on and from which I will exchange my files for updating, creating, or modifying them.
Currently, the STOREX is not configured as a server but as a simple DHCP client, with its local IP address (192.168.0.113).
From my internal network, three computers connect to the STOREX via simple WORKGROUP configuration. So far, no issues!
Now, to access the STOREX from the internet, I do not want to change its current configuration; it’s only through this Network Favorites shortcut that I wish to exchange data.
However, when I’m connected to my internal network and I click on the icon (sarl-acpr.dyndns.org), this request is indeed an internet connection and it works!!! because the STOREX's IP was manually added to the "hosts" file beforehand.
On the other hand, if I remove this line from the "hosts" file, this request gets blocked, probably in front of the Livebox.
Maybe I’m complicating things with the story of a ZERO in this binary jingle, but I repeat again:
If this request works internally, why doesn't it work externally? since they are the same!
I tried your configuration suggestions but, no! I don’t believe the problem is there. Furthermore, there is no need for a password or login to access the STOREX, only if we want to configure it.
So, have I configured the STOREX correctly? Should I configure it differently?
In the LB, LAN Servers, "STOREX - YES-TCP-21-21-192.168.0.113-ppp0
In the LB, advanced configuration, Network, Routing "192.168.0.113-255.255.255.0-192.168.0.113
In the LB advanced configuration, Firewall, NAT based Policy "LAN srv-1-Redirect Port-192.168.0.113-192.168.0.113-21-21-Enabled
In the LB advanced configuration, Firewall, NAT based Policy "LAN srv-1-Redirect Port-192.168.0.113-192.168.0.113-80-80-Enabled
Well there it is... does that match?
Hello again,
I just did a test with an FTP client (leech ftp).
The same thing happens in this mode!
When I'm connected internally, the FTP request goes through the internet and arrives correctly in the right directory of the storex.
However, when I'm not connected internally, the request fails!
Yet, the address is the same: sarl-acpr.dyndns.org
I just did a test with an FTP client (leech ftp).
The same thing happens in this mode!
When I'm connected internally, the FTP request goes through the internet and arrives correctly in the right directory of the storex.
However, when I'm not connected internally, the request fails!
Yet, the address is the same: sarl-acpr.dyndns.org
Hello,
Have you resolved your FTP access issue? I have exactly the same problem behind a Neuf box and would like to know the solution.
I can access the Storex NAS 351 from all the computers on the network without any problem, but I can’t access it via FTP. It keeps asking me for my username and password in vain.
Thank you for your response.
Have you resolved your FTP access issue? I have exactly the same problem behind a Neuf box and would like to know the solution.
I can access the Storex NAS 351 from all the computers on the network without any problem, but I can’t access it via FTP. It keeps asking me for my username and password in vain.
Thank you for your response.
Hello,
You should definitely try from a different connection than your own.
If your setup is correct, it will work over the internet too! But not through your own connection. That's for sure!!!
By the way, if you manage to do it, please explain to me how you configured your box.
Best regards
You should definitely try from a different connection than your own.
If your setup is correct, it will work over the internet too! But not through your own connection. That's for sure!!!
By the way, if you manage to do it, please explain to me how you configured your box.
Best regards
Hello Michel/vip
I also just bought a Storex NAS 351, I have two Wi-Fi speakers running on Vista (laptop), a desktop unit running on Vista, and another on Vista Ultimate.
I am using Freebox
I see in the manual that the system requirements are Windows XP, ME, and 98SE
The seller assured me it would work on Vista
I can't get it configured
What should I do to set it up
Can you help me
Thanks in advance
I also just bought a Storex NAS 351, I have two Wi-Fi speakers running on Vista (laptop), a desktop unit running on Vista, and another on Vista Ultimate.
I am using Freebox
I see in the manual that the system requirements are Windows XP, ME, and 98SE
The seller assured me it would work on Vista
I can't get it configured
What should I do to set it up
Can you help me
Thanks in advance