On Nov 15, 9:44 pm, "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote:
> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage adapter?
> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband Router.
>
> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote PC's can access this
> via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can upload and/or download
> files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set up for them.
>
> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares between remote PC's?
> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>
> Thanks for any advice!
>
> Richard in VA.
> +++++++++++++++++

"smlunatick" <yves***@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:603a09f8-9c2a-4511-b373-d644f3f201c9@e1g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> On Nov 15, 9:44 pm, "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote:
>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
>> adapter?
>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband
>> Router.
>>
>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote PC's
>> can access this
>> via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can
>> upload and/or download
>> files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set up for
>> them.
>>
>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
>> between remote PC's?
>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>
>> Thanks for any advice!
>>
>> Richard in VA.
>> +++++++++++++++++
>
> TZO and DynDNS "service" provides a method of finding your "device"
> based on a name (ie: "mydevice.tzo.org") instead of IP address
> (192.168.2.21) across the Interent.  You need this type of service if
> you are not using a static IP address Internet service.  If you are
> not "enabling" this device to be "seen" on the Internet, then you do
> not need this.
>
> What exactly is your difficulties with this device.

"Richard In Va." <Reply-n***@aol.com> wrote in message
news:e$GGS2HKIHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thanks smlunatick for your input!
>
> I really don't have any problems, other than deciding whether or not to
> buy the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage Adapter.
> Don't mind using the IP address (192.168.2.21) for the few people I'll
> provide passwords for. But I don't know if I'm using static IP or not.
> My internet access is with Embarq (Sprint) DSL so I have a DSL broadband
> router, then a linksys wireless broadband router, then my PC running
> WinXP-Home.
>
> I always thought DSL used static IP, but maybe I'm wrong, I don't know
> alot about networking...
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Richard in VA.
> ++++++++++++
>
>
> "smlunatick" <yves***@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:603a09f8-9c2a-4511-b373-d644f3f201c9@e1g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> On Nov 15, 9:44 pm, "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote:
>>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
>>> adapter?
>>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband
>>> Router.
>>>
>>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote
>>> PC's can access this
>>> via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can
>>> upload and/or download
>>> files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set up for
>>> them.
>>>
>>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
>>> between remote PC's?
>>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>
>>> Richard in VA.
>>> +++++++++++++++++
>>
>> TZO and DynDNS "service" provides a method of finding your "device"
>> based on a name (ie: "mydevice.tzo.org") instead of IP address
>> (192.168.2.21) across the Interent.  You need this type of service if
>> you are not using a static IP address Internet service.  If you are
>> not "enabling" this device to be "seen" on the Internet, then you do
>> not need this.
>>
>> What exactly is your difficulties with this device.
>
>

On Nov 16, 2:16 pm, "Richard In Va." <Reply-n***@aol.com> wrote:
> I found out... for around $10/mo, my ISP will give me a static IP address.
>
> ++++++++++++
> "Richard In Va." <Reply-n***@aol.com> wrote in messagenews:e$GGS2HKIHA.4***@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
>
>
> > Thanks smlunatick for your input!
>
> > I really don't have any problems, other than deciding whether or not to
> > buy the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage Adapter.
> > Don't mind using the IP address (192.168.2.21) for the few people I'll
> > provide passwords for. But I don't know if I'm using static IP or not.
> > My internet access is with Embarq (Sprint) DSL so I have a DSL broadband
> > router, then a linksys wireless broadband router, then my PC running
> > WinXP-Home.
>
> > I always thought DSL used static IP, but maybe I'm wrong, I don't know
> > alot about networking...
>
> > Thanks again!
>
> > Richard in VA.
> > ++++++++++++
>
> > "smlunatick" <yves***@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:603a09f8-9c2a-4511-b373-d644f3f201c9@e1g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> >> On Nov 15, 9:44 pm, "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote:
> >>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
> >>> adapter?
> >>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband
> >>> Router.
>
> >>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote
> >>> PC's can access this
> >>> via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can
> >>> upload and/or download
> >>> files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set up for
> >>> them.
>
> >>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
> >>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
> >>> between remote PC's?
> >>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>
> >>> Thanks for any advice!
>
> >>> Richard in VA.
> >>> +++++++++++++++++
>
> >> TZO and DynDNS "service" provides a method of finding your "device"
> >> based on a name (ie: "mydevice.tzo.org") instead of IP address
> >> (192.168.2.21) across the Interent.  You need this type of service if
> >> you are not using a static IP address Internet service.  If you are
> >> not "enabling" this device to be "seen" on the Internet, then you do
> >> not need this.
>
> >> What exactly is your difficulties with this device.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

"smlunatick" <yves***@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:f94400fa-db92-4859-a8b6-6b2abc3cf1d1@f3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> On Nov 16, 2:16 pm, "Richard In Va." <Reply-n***@aol.com> wrote:
>> I found out... for around $10/mo, my ISP will give me a static IP address.
>>
>> ++++++++++++
>> "Richard In Va." <Reply-n***@aol.com> wrote in
>> messagenews:e$GGS2HKIHA.4***@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>
>>
>>
>> > Thanks smlunatick for your input!
>>
>> > I really don't have any problems, other than deciding whether or not to
>> > buy the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage Adapter.
>> > Don't mind using the IP address (192.168.2.21) for the few people I'll
>> > provide passwords for. But I don't know if I'm using static IP or not.
>> > My internet access is with Embarq (Sprint) DSL so I have a DSL broadband
>> > router, then a linksys wireless broadband router, then my PC running
>> > WinXP-Home.
>>
>> > I always thought DSL used static IP, but maybe I'm wrong, I don't know
>> > alot about networking...
>>
>> > Thanks again!
>>
>> > Richard in VA.
>> > ++++++++++++
>>
>> > "smlunatick" <yves***@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news:603a09f8-9c2a-4511-b373-d644f3f201c9@e1g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> >> On Nov 15, 9:44 pm, "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote:
>> >>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
>> >>> adapter?
>> >>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband
>> >>> Router.
>>
>> >>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote
>> >>> PC's can access this
>> >>> via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can
>> >>> upload and/or download
>> >>> files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set up for
>> >>> them.
>>
>> >>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>> >>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
>> >>> between remote PC's?
>> >>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>
>> >>> Thanks for any advice!
>>
>> >>> Richard in VA.
>> >>> +++++++++++++++++
>>
>> >> TZO and DynDNS "service" provides a method of finding your "device"
>> >> based on a name (ie: "mydevice.tzo.org") instead of IP address
>> >> (192.168.2.21) across the Interent.  You need this type of service if
>> >> you are not using a static IP address Internet service.  If you are
>> >> not "enabling" this device to be "seen" on the Internet, then you do
>> >> not need this.
>>
>> >> What exactly is your difficulties with this device.- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> If you used a "username" and "password", most of the time, this is a
> "dynamically" assigned IP address.  Depending on when your connection
> logs onto your ISP servers, your connection will get an IP address
> "assigned" from within the alloted adress range for this service.
> Usually for "low" cost DSL services (under $100.00.)
>
> There are services that for additional charge, will when your
> connection "useranem" is seen, will always "assign" the same IP
> address.
>
> Then there is the true static IP address service where the ISP will
> give your an IP address, sub-net mask, default gateway and domain name
> (optional) for you to enter these into your Windows IP address
> settings (single PC) or router (network.)

"Lem" <lem***@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:uh$xaLLKIHA.3516@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Richard in Va. wrote:
>> <snip>
>
>> If so, my  assigned IP address will be the same until I reset/reboot the DSL modem
>> which is ~ 4-6 times a year.  I could probably live with that.
>
> Or, you could go with a free dynamic DNS service, such as DynDNS
> (http://www.dyndns.com/services/dns/dyndns/) or one of the others mentioned here:
> http://www.technopagan.org/dynamic/#TheList (not the only list, and probably a bit out
> of date).
>
> --
> Lem -- MS-MVP - Networking
>
> To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
> http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm

"Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
> adapter?
> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband
> Router.
>
> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote PC's
> can access this via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other
> users can upload and/or download files to and from the storage adapter
> based on permissions I set up for them.
>
> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
> between remote PC's?
> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>
> Thanks for any advice!
>
> Richard in VA.
> +++++++++++++++++
>
>

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.
> Connecting to any device on a private LAN through the Internet is done similarly and
> there are few options.
> Static IP makes it easy to be found on the Internet, but does not resolve the issue of
> Routing the traffic to the NAS.
> The Routing pass your Internet Router is based on Port Opening toward your NAS' ftp
> server.
> In order to work well the NAS must have Static IP, otherwise the port opening might get
> confused and the traffic would not reach the NAS
> Almost all NAS' you set the IP to whatever is needed to fit to your current IP subnet
> scheme.
> These two page where written for another devices but the principle is exactly the same
> for NAS.
> This page concerns the connection through the Internet, http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html
> The second half of this page show the idea of internal Routing from the Internet to the
> Device, http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage adapter?
>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband Router.
>>
>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote PC's can access
>> this via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can upload and/or
>> download files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set up for them.
>>
>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares between remote
>> PC's?
>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>
>> Thanks for any advice!
>>
>> Richard in VA.
>> +++++++++++++++++
>>
>>
>

"Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
news:uaiiOpKKIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hello Jack,
>
> Thanks for your input here!
> So if the NAS200 has a static IP and I address the "port open" for port
> #80 or #8080 and the firewall issues are dealt with, then anyone on the
> internet that types the IP of the NAS into the browser address bar will
> have access to my storage drive provided I give them a password?
>
> Is this correct?
>
> Thanks for the link to http://www.ezlan.net:80/myip.html
> I've read thru some of this and I guess I'm still alittle confused, maybe
> I should read some more...
>
> When I saw the NAS200 at linksys.com and read thru all the features and
> benefits, towards the end I found the "fine print" about needing the TZO
> DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares between remote
> PC's along with a 1-year "free" offer for the service. I really don't want
> another monthly $$ service just to do a few file shares over the internet.
>
> Richard in VA
> ++++++++++++++
>
> The NAS200 offers
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
> news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
>> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
>> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.
>> Connecting to any device on a private LAN through the Internet is done
>> similarly and there are few options.
>> Static IP makes it easy to be found on the Internet, but does not resolve
>> the issue of Routing the traffic to the NAS.
>> The Routing pass your Internet Router is based on Port Opening toward
>> your NAS' ftp server.
>> In order to work well the NAS must have Static IP, otherwise the port
>> opening might get confused and the traffic would not reach the NAS
>> Almost all NAS' you set the IP to whatever is needed to fit to your
>> current IP subnet scheme.
>> These two page where written for another devices but the principle is
>> exactly the same for NAS.
>> This page concerns the connection through the Internet,
>> http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html
>> The second half of this page show the idea of internal Routing from the
>> Internet to the Device, http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>>
>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
>>> adapter?
>>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband
>>> Router.
>>>
>>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote
>>> PC's can access this via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly,
>>> other users can upload and/or download files to and from the storage
>>> adapter based on permissions I set up for them.
>>>
>>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
>>> between remote PC's?
>>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>
>>> Richard in VA.
>>> +++++++++++++++++
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:utOG9OWKIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> You are getting there.
> Port 80 is for HTTP, FTP usually uses port 21.
> Let assume that you have a regular HTTP web site on the NAS using port 80.
> You log to the Router and you ser it to forward port 80 toward the NAS (Notice that the
> Router can open a port only toward one internal IP). If (example ) your NAS'  IP
> 192.168.1.10 you open port 80 toward this IP.
>
> Let say that your external Internet IP is 60.40.2.3., or you use DNS service that point
> to your computer as myserver.DNSservice.com.
>
> Some one on the Internet types into their browser 60.40.2.2, or myserver.DNSservice.com,
> it goes to your Router, since the Router was told to Route (forward) traffic coming on
> port 80 toward 192.168.1.10 it would go to the NAS.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:uaiiOpKKIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hello Jack,
>>
>> Thanks for your input here!
>> So if the NAS200 has a static IP and I address the "port open" for port #80 or #8080
>> and the firewall issues are dealt with, then anyone on the internet that types the IP
>> of the NAS into the browser address bar will have access to my storage drive provided I
>> give them a password?
>>
>> Is this correct?
>>
>> Thanks for the link to http://www.ezlan.net:80/myip.html
>> I've read thru some of this and I guess I'm still alittle confused, maybe I should read
>> some more...
>>
>> When I saw the NAS200 at linksys.com and read thru all the features and benefits,
>> towards the end I found the "fine print" about needing the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service
>> required to do basic file shares between remote PC's along with a 1-year "free" offer
>> for the service. I really don't want another monthly $$ service just to do a few file
>> shares over the internet.
>>
>> Richard in VA
>> ++++++++++++++
>>
>> The NAS200 offers
>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>> news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
>>> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
>>> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.
>>> Connecting to any device on a private LAN through the Internet is done similarly and
>>> there are few options.
>>> Static IP makes it easy to be found on the Internet, but does not resolve the issue of
>>> Routing the traffic to the NAS.
>>> The Routing pass your Internet Router is based on Port Opening toward your NAS' ftp
>>> server.
>>> In order to work well the NAS must have Static IP, otherwise the port opening might
>>> get confused and the traffic would not reach the NAS
>>> Almost all NAS' you set the IP to whatever is needed to fit to your current IP subnet
>>> scheme.
>>> These two page where written for another devices but the principle is exactly the same
>>> for NAS.
>>> This page concerns the connection through the Internet, http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html
>>> The second half of this page show the idea of internal Routing from the Internet to
>>> the Device, http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html
>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>
>>>
>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage adapter?
>>>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband Router.
>>>>
>>>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote PC's can access
>>>> this via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can upload
>>>> and/or download files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set up
>>>> for them.
>>>>
>>>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>>>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares between remote
>>>> PC's?
>>>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>>
>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>> +++++++++++++++++
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

"Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
news:%23JkEOGZKIHA.5328@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Thank you Jack for your extended input here. It helps alot!
> So I either obtain a static IP from my ISP or use a free or inexpensive
> DNS service.
>
> Use the static IP from my ISP as my "web address", enable port forwarding
> in the router set to forward to the IP address of the NAS which has a
> static IP.
>
> Good! At least I have a much better idea of what I'm getting into BEFORE I
> buy the NAS and the HD to put in it.
>
> I guess I'll call my ISP and bicker for a static IP, I call them every
> year or so anyway and "encourage" them to give me a better deal, sometimes
> they double my DSL bandwidth for just a few $, sometimes they knock $10+/-
> off my bill.  Gotta stay on those people cuz you won't get anything if you
> never ask!
>
> One thing tho, The Linksys NAS200 is independent of a PC, meaning others
> can access the NAS over the internet even when my PC is turned off.  If I
> go with a DNS service, will that require my PC to be turned on to make the
> NAS accessible to others over the internet ??
>
> The way I understand it, the DNS service installs/runs a service on my PC
> that tags my ISP every once in a while, when it detects that the ISP has
> assigned a new IP to me, it informs the DNS network to redirect my
> incoming traffic to the new IP. If true, I'd have to leave my PC on to
> keep things going.
>
> Once again, thanks for the ezlan.net link, LOTS of good stuff to read...
> I'll be in there for awhile!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Richard in VA.
> +++++++++++++
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
> news:utOG9OWKIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> You are getting there.
>> Port 80 is for HTTP, FTP usually uses port 21.
>> Let assume that you have a regular HTTP web site on the NAS using port
>> 80.
>> You log to the Router and you ser it to forward port 80 toward the NAS
>> (Notice that the Router can open a port only toward one internal IP). If
>> (example ) your NAS'  IP 192.168.1.10 you open port 80 toward this IP.
>>
>> Let say that your external Internet IP is 60.40.2.3., or you use DNS
>> service that point to your computer as myserver.DNSservice.com.
>>
>> Some one on the Internet types into their browser 60.40.2.2, or
>> myserver.DNSservice.com, it goes to your Router, since the Router was
>> told to Route (forward) traffic coming on port 80 toward 192.168.1.10 it
>> would go to the NAS.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>>
>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:uaiiOpKKIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Hello Jack,
>>>
>>> Thanks for your input here!
>>> So if the NAS200 has a static IP and I address the "port open" for port
>>> #80 or #8080 and the firewall issues are dealt with, then anyone on the
>>> internet that types the IP of the NAS into the browser address bar will
>>> have access to my storage drive provided I give them a password?
>>>
>>> Is this correct?
>>>
>>> Thanks for the link to http://www.ezlan.net:80/myip.html
>>> I've read thru some of this and I guess I'm still alittle confused,
>>> maybe I should read some more...
>>>
>>> When I saw the NAS200 at linksys.com and read thru all the features and
>>> benefits, towards the end I found the "fine print" about needing the TZO
>>> DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares between remote
>>> PC's along with a 1-year "free" offer for the service. I really don't
>>> want another monthly $$ service just to do a few file shares over the
>>> internet.
>>>
>>> Richard in VA
>>> ++++++++++++++
>>>
>>> The NAS200 offers
>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>> news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
>>>> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
>>>> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.
>>>> Connecting to any device on a private LAN through the Internet is done
>>>> similarly and there are few options.
>>>> Static IP makes it easy to be found on the Internet, but does not
>>>> resolve the issue of Routing the traffic to the NAS.
>>>> The Routing pass your Internet Router is based on Port Opening toward
>>>> your NAS' ftp server.
>>>> In order to work well the NAS must have Static IP, otherwise the port
>>>> opening might get confused and the traffic would not reach the NAS
>>>> Almost all NAS' you set the IP to whatever is needed to fit to your
>>>> current IP subnet scheme.
>>>> These two page where written for another devices but the principle is
>>>> exactly the same for NAS.
>>>> This page concerns the connection through the Internet,
>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html
>>>> The second half of this page show the idea of internal Routing from the
>>>> Internet to the Device, http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html
>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
>>>>> adapter?
>>>>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband
>>>>> Router.
>>>>>
>>>>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote
>>>>> PC's can access this via web browser or ftp using passwords.
>>>>> Supposedly, other users can upload and/or download files to and from
>>>>> the storage adapter based on permissions I set up for them.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>>>>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
>>>>> between remote PC's?
>>>>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>>>
>>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>>> +++++++++++++++++
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:egc2qzZKIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> Some Routers can keep certain DNS services On. Otherwise a PC needs to run in order to
> update the DNS service.
> If your Router can keep the DNS updated, or you get a Static IP, then the Modem, the
> Router, and the NAS stays On, and all computers can be Off.
> I personally do not like any of the Entry level NAS. I keep a simple computer, mini
> case, with mATX/onboard graphic motherboard, running Celeron 1GHz, 512MB RAM, 320GB HD,
> using Windows 2000 as NAS and Http/ftp servers. The computer keeps a free DNS service
> updated.  Since it takes only 70 watts when working, and less when in standby, it is Not
> a terrible electrical expense. I have already an experimental Windows Home Server (WHS)
> configured with embedded free DNS provided by Microsoft with WHS. The address is nice
> too, yourname.homeserver.com
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:%23JkEOGZKIHA.5328@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Thank you Jack for your extended input here. It helps alot!
>> So I either obtain a static IP from my ISP or use a free or inexpensive DNS service.
>>
>> Use the static IP from my ISP as my "web address", enable port forwarding in the router
>> set to forward to the IP address of the NAS which has a static IP.
>>
>> Good! At least I have a much better idea of what I'm getting into BEFORE I buy the NAS
>> and the HD to put in it.
>>
>> I guess I'll call my ISP and bicker for a static IP, I call them every year or so
>> anyway and "encourage" them to give me a better deal, sometimes they double my DSL
>> bandwidth for just a few $, sometimes they knock $10+/- off my bill.  Gotta stay on
>> those people cuz you won't get anything if you never ask!
>>
>> One thing tho, The Linksys NAS200 is independent of a PC, meaning others can access the
>> NAS over the internet even when my PC is turned off.  If I go with a DNS service, will
>> that require my PC to be turned on to make the NAS accessible to others over the
>> internet ??
>>
>> The way I understand it, the DNS service installs/runs a service on my PC that tags my
>> ISP every once in a while, when it detects that the ISP has assigned a new IP to me, it
>> informs the DNS network to redirect my incoming traffic to the new IP. If true, I'd
>> have to leave my PC on to keep things going.
>>
>> Once again, thanks for the ezlan.net link, LOTS of good stuff to read... I'll be in
>> there for awhile!
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Richard in VA.
>> +++++++++++++
>>
>>
>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>> news:utOG9OWKIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> You are getting there.
>>> Port 80 is for HTTP, FTP usually uses port 21.
>>> Let assume that you have a regular HTTP web site on the NAS using port 80.
>>> You log to the Router and you ser it to forward port 80 toward the NAS (Notice that
>>> the Router can open a port only toward one internal IP). If (example ) your NAS'  IP
>>> 192.168.1.10 you open port 80 toward this IP.
>>>
>>> Let say that your external Internet IP is 60.40.2.3., or you use DNS service that
>>> point to your computer as myserver.DNSservice.com.
>>>
>>> Some one on the Internet types into their browser 60.40.2.2, or
>>> myserver.DNSservice.com, it goes to your Router, since the Router was told to Route
>>> (forward) traffic coming on port 80 toward 192.168.1.10 it would go to the NAS.
>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>
>>>
>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uaiiOpKKIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hello Jack,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your input here!
>>>> So if the NAS200 has a static IP and I address the "port open" for port #80 or #8080
>>>> and the firewall issues are dealt with, then anyone on the internet that types the IP
>>>> of the NAS into the browser address bar will have access to my storage drive provided
>>>> I give them a password?
>>>>
>>>> Is this correct?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the link to http://www.ezlan.net:80/myip.html
>>>> I've read thru some of this and I guess I'm still alittle confused, maybe I should
>>>> read some more...
>>>>
>>>> When I saw the NAS200 at linksys.com and read thru all the features and benefits,
>>>> towards the end I found the "fine print" about needing the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS
>>>> service required to do basic file shares between remote PC's along with a 1-year
>>>> "free" offer for the service. I really don't want another monthly $$ service just to
>>>> do a few file shares over the internet.
>>>>
>>>> Richard in VA
>>>> ++++++++++++++
>>>>
>>>> The NAS200 offers
>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi
>>>>> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
>>>>> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
>>>>> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.
>>>>> Connecting to any device on a private LAN through the Internet is done similarly and
>>>>> there are few options.
>>>>> Static IP makes it easy to be found on the Internet, but does not resolve the issue
>>>>> of Routing the traffic to the NAS.
>>>>> The Routing pass your Internet Router is based on Port Opening toward your NAS' ftp
>>>>> server.
>>>>> In order to work well the NAS must have Static IP, otherwise the port opening might
>>>>> get confused and the traffic would not reach the NAS
>>>>> Almost all NAS' you set the IP to whatever is needed to fit to your current IP
>>>>> subnet scheme.
>>>>> These two page where written for another devices but the principle is exactly the
>>>>> same for NAS.
>>>>> This page concerns the connection through the Internet,
>>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html
>>>>> The second half of this page show the idea of internal Routing from the Internet to
>>>>> the Device, http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html
>>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage adapter?
>>>>>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband Router.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote PC's can
>>>>>> access this via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can
>>>>>> upload and/or download files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I
>>>>>> set up for them.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>>>>>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares between remote
>>>>>> PC's?
>>>>>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>>>> +++++++++++++++++
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

> Thanks again Jack... !
>
> Thanks also for the heads-up about the Windows Home Server (WHS) or a Media Server w/WHS
> installed as a possible option/solution.  I've read thru some of the MS web site on that
> product and it appears to do everything a NAS will do plus other cool features, such as,
> with an xbox360 with the wireless adapter, I can stream my video/pics to my TV for family
> viewing. A bowl of popcorn and we're set!
>
> Looks like people are making add-ons for the WHS to add even more stuff to do, like a
> Download Manager or a web page builder, lots of stuff to look at and consider here too!
>
> The difference in $$ between the two would compare with one, ok maybe 2 trips to Wal-Mart,
> those folks won't let me out the door till I spend at least $150.
>
> So I guess I'll check to see if my Linksys WRT54G wireless broadband router can keep a DNS
> service updated. Then call my ISP and inquire about a static IP as well as to see if they
> block certain ports for the service plan I have.
>
> (joke for the day)
> I was mowing my lawn last week when the neighbors cat ran out in from of me. I wound up
> cutting his tail off, so I gathered the cat in one arm and picked up his tail then carried
> them down to Wal-Mart.
>
> You might ask:  Why Wal-Mart?
> Answer: Wal-Mart is the largest Re-Tailer in the world aren't they?
>
> Thanks Jack!
>
> Richard in VA.
> +++++++++++++
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
> news:egc2qzZKIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> Some Routers can keep certain DNS services On. Otherwise a PC needs to run in order to
>> update the DNS service.
>> If your Router can keep the DNS updated, or you get a Static IP, then the Modem, the
>> Router, and the NAS stays On, and all computers can be Off.
>> I personally do not like any of the Entry level NAS. I keep a simple computer, mini
>> case, with mATX/onboard graphic motherboard, running Celeron 1GHz, 512MB RAM, 320GB HD,
>> using Windows 2000 as NAS and Http/ftp servers. The computer keeps a free DNS service
>> updated.  Since it takes only 70 watts when working, and less when in standby, it is Not
>> a terrible electrical expense. I have already an experimental Windows Home Server (WHS)
>> configured with embedded free DNS provided by Microsoft with WHS. The address is nice
>> too, yourname.homeserver.com
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23JkEOGZKIHA.5328@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Thank you Jack for your extended input here. It helps alot!
>>> So I either obtain a static IP from my ISP or use a free or inexpensive DNS service.
>>>
>>> Use the static IP from my ISP as my "web address", enable port forwarding in the router
>>> set to forward to the IP address of the NAS which has a static IP.
>>>
>>> Good! At least I have a much better idea of what I'm getting into BEFORE I buy the NAS
>>> and the HD to put in it.
>>>
>>> I guess I'll call my ISP and bicker for a static IP, I call them every year or so
>>> anyway and "encourage" them to give me a better deal, sometimes they double my DSL
>>> bandwidth for just a few $, sometimes they knock $10+/- off my bill.  Gotta stay on
>>> those people cuz you won't get anything if you never ask!
>>>
>>> One thing tho, The Linksys NAS200 is independent of a PC, meaning others can access the
>>> NAS over the internet even when my PC is turned off.  If I go with a DNS service, will
>>> that require my PC to be turned on to make the NAS accessible to others over the
>>> internet ??
>>>
>>> The way I understand it, the DNS service installs/runs a service on my PC that tags my
>>> ISP every once in a while, when it detects that the ISP has assigned a new IP to me, it
>>> informs the DNS network to redirect my incoming traffic to the new IP. If true, I'd
>>> have to leave my PC on to keep things going.
>>>
>>> Once again, thanks for the ezlan.net link, LOTS of good stuff to read... I'll be in
>>> there for awhile!
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Richard in VA.
>>> +++++++++++++
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>> news:utOG9OWKIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> You are getting there.
>>>> Port 80 is for HTTP, FTP usually uses port 21.
>>>> Let assume that you have a regular HTTP web site on the NAS using port 80.
>>>> You log to the Router and you ser it to forward port 80 toward the NAS (Notice that
>>>> the Router can open a port only toward one internal IP). If (example ) your NAS'  IP
>>>> 192.168.1.10 you open port 80 toward this IP.
>>>>
>>>> Let say that your external Internet IP is 60.40.2.3., or you use DNS service that
>>>> point to your computer as myserver.DNSservice.com.
>>>>
>>>> Some one on the Internet types into their browser 60.40.2.2, or
>>>> myserver.DNSservice.com, it goes to your Router, since the Router was told to Route
>>>> (forward) traffic coming on port 80 toward 192.168.1.10 it would go to the NAS.
>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:uaiiOpKKIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello Jack,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for your input here!
>>>>> So if the NAS200 has a static IP and I address the "port open" for port #80 or #8080
>>>>> and the firewall issues are dealt with, then anyone on the internet that types the IP
>>>>> of the NAS into the browser address bar will have access to my storage drive provided
>>>>> I give them a password?
>>>>>
>>>>> Is this correct?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the link to http://www.ezlan.net:80/myip.html
>>>>> I've read thru some of this and I guess I'm still alittle confused, maybe I should
>>>>> read some more...
>>>>>
>>>>> When I saw the NAS200 at linksys.com and read thru all the features and benefits,
>>>>> towards the end I found the "fine print" about needing the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS
>>>>> service required to do basic file shares between remote PC's along with a 1-year
>>>>> "free" offer for the service. I really don't want another monthly $$ service just to
>>>>> do a few file shares over the internet.
>>>>>
>>>>> Richard in VA
>>>>> ++++++++++++++
>>>>>
>>>>> The NAS200 offers
>>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
>>>>>> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
>>>>>> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.
>>>>>> Connecting to any device on a private LAN through the Internet is done similarly and
>>>>>> there are few options.
>>>>>> Static IP makes it easy to be found on the Internet, but does not resolve the issue
>>>>>> of Routing the traffic to the NAS.
>>>>>> The Routing pass your Internet Router is based on Port Opening toward your NAS' ftp
>>>>>> server.
>>>>>> In order to work well the NAS must have Static IP, otherwise the port opening might
>>>>>> get confused and the traffic would not reach the NAS
>>>>>> Almost all NAS' you set the IP to whatever is needed to fit to your current IP
>>>>>> subnet scheme.
>>>>>> These two page where written for another devices but the principle is exactly the
>>>>>> same for NAS.
>>>>>> This page concerns the connection through the Internet,
>>>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html
>>>>>> The second half of this page show the idea of internal Routing from the Internet to
>>>>>> the Device, http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html
>>>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage adapter?
>>>>>>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband Router.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote PC's can
>>>>>>> access this via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can
>>>>>>> upload and/or download files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I
>>>>>>> set up for them.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>>>>>>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares between remote
>>>>>>> PC's?
>>>>>>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>>>>> +++++++++++++++++
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>
>

"Lem" <lem***@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:OB3zjlhKIHA.6008@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Richard in Va. wrote:
>> Thanks again Jack... !
>>
>> Thanks also for the heads-up about the Windows Home Server (WHS) or a Media Server
>> w/WHS installed as a possible option/solution.  I've read thru some of the MS web site
>> on that product and it appears to do everything a NAS will do plus other cool features,
>> such as, with an xbox360 with the wireless adapter, I can stream my video/pics to my TV
>> for family viewing. A bowl of popcorn and we're set!
>>
>> Looks like people are making add-ons for the WHS to add even more stuff to do, like a
>> Download Manager or a web page builder, lots of stuff to look at and consider here too!
>>
>> The difference in $$ between the two would compare with one, ok maybe 2 trips to
>> Wal-Mart, those folks won't let me out the door till I spend at least $150.
>>
>> So I guess I'll check to see if my Linksys WRT54G wireless broadband router can keep a
>> DNS service updated. Then call my ISP and inquire about a static IP as well as to see
>> if they block certain ports for the service plan I have.
>>
>> (joke for the day)
>> I was mowing my lawn last week when the neighbors cat ran out in from of me. I wound up
>> cutting his tail off, so I gathered the cat in one arm and picked up his tail then
>> carried them down to Wal-Mart.
>>
>> You might ask:  Why Wal-Mart?
>> Answer: Wal-Mart is the largest Re-Tailer in the world aren't they?
>>
>> Thanks Jack!
>>
>> Richard in VA.
>> +++++++++++++
>>
>>
>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>> news:egc2qzZKIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> Some Routers can keep certain DNS services On. Otherwise a PC needs to run in order to
>>> update the DNS service.
>>> If your Router can keep the DNS updated, or you get a Static IP, then the Modem, the
>>> Router, and the NAS stays On, and all computers can be Off.
>>> I personally do not like any of the Entry level NAS. I keep a simple computer, mini
>>> case, with mATX/onboard graphic motherboard, running Celeron 1GHz, 512MB RAM, 320GB
>>> HD, using Windows 2000 as NAS and Http/ftp servers. The computer keeps a free DNS
>>> service updated.  Since it takes only 70 watts when working, and less when in standby,
>>> it is Not a terrible electrical expense. I have already an experimental Windows Home
>>> Server (WHS) configured with embedded free DNS provided by Microsoft with WHS. The
>>> address is nice too, yourname.homeserver.com
>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>
>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23JkEOGZKIHA.5328@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Thank you Jack for your extended input here. It helps alot!
>>>> So I either obtain a static IP from my ISP or use a free or inexpensive DNS service.
>>>>
>>>> Use the static IP from my ISP as my "web address", enable port forwarding in the
>>>> router set to forward to the IP address of the NAS which has a static IP.
>>>>
>>>> Good! At least I have a much better idea of what I'm getting into BEFORE I buy the
>>>> NAS and the HD to put in it.
>>>>
>>>> I guess I'll call my ISP and bicker for a static IP, I call them every year or so
>>>> anyway and "encourage" them to give me a better deal, sometimes they double my DSL
>>>> bandwidth for just a few $, sometimes they knock $10+/- off my bill.  Gotta stay on
>>>> those people cuz you won't get anything if you never ask!
>>>>
>>>> One thing tho, The Linksys NAS200 is independent of a PC, meaning others can access
>>>> the NAS over the internet even when my PC is turned off.  If I go with a DNS service,
>>>> will that require my PC to be turned on to make the NAS accessible to others over the
>>>> internet ??
>>>>
>>>> The way I understand it, the DNS service installs/runs a service on my PC that tags
>>>> my ISP every once in a while, when it detects that the ISP has assigned a new IP to
>>>> me, it informs the DNS network to redirect my incoming traffic to the new IP. If
>>>> true, I'd have to leave my PC on to keep things going.
>>>>
>>>> Once again, thanks for the ezlan.net link, LOTS of good stuff to read... I'll be in
>>>> there for awhile!
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>>
>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>> +++++++++++++
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:utOG9OWKIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi
>>>>> You are getting there.
>>>>> Port 80 is for HTTP, FTP usually uses port 21.
>>>>> Let assume that you have a regular HTTP web site on the NAS using port 80.
>>>>> You log to the Router and you ser it to forward port 80 toward the NAS (Notice that
>>>>> the Router can open a port only toward one internal IP). If (example ) your NAS'  IP
>>>>> 192.168.1.10 you open port 80 toward this IP.
>>>>>
>>>>> Let say that your external Internet IP is 60.40.2.3., or you use DNS service that
>>>>> point to your computer as myserver.DNSservice.com.
>>>>>
>>>>> Some one on the Internet types into their browser 60.40.2.2, or
>>>>> myserver.DNSservice.com, it goes to your Router, since the Router was told to Route
>>>>> (forward) traffic coming on port 80 toward 192.168.1.10 it would go to the NAS.
>>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:uaiiOpKKIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hello Jack,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for your input here!
>>>>>> So if the NAS200 has a static IP and I address the "port open" for port #80 or
>>>>>> #8080 and the firewall issues are dealt with, then anyone on the internet that
>>>>>> types the IP of the NAS into the browser address bar will have access to my storage
>>>>>> drive provided I give them a password?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Is this correct?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for the link to http://www.ezlan.net:80/myip.html
>>>>>> I've read thru some of this and I guess I'm still alittle confused, maybe I should
>>>>>> read some more...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When I saw the NAS200 at linksys.com and read thru all the features and benefits,
>>>>>> towards the end I found the "fine print" about needing the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS
>>>>>> service required to do basic file shares between remote PC's along with a 1-year
>>>>>> "free" offer for the service. I really don't want another monthly $$ service just
>>>>>> to do a few file shares over the internet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Richard in VA
>>>>>> ++++++++++++++
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The NAS200 offers
>>>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>>> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
>>>>>>> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
>>>>>>> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.
>>>>>>> Connecting to any device on a private LAN through the Internet is done similarly
>>>>>>> and there are few options.
>>>>>>> Static IP makes it easy to be found on the Internet, but does not resolve the
>>>>>>> issue of Routing the traffic to the NAS.
>>>>>>> The Routing pass your Internet Router is based on Port Opening toward your NAS'
>>>>>>> ftp server.
>>>>>>> In order to work well the NAS must have Static IP, otherwise the port opening
>>>>>>> might get confused and the traffic would not reach the NAS
>>>>>>> Almost all NAS' you set the IP to whatever is needed to fit to your current IP
>>>>>>> subnet scheme.
>>>>>>> These two page where written for another devices but the principle is exactly the
>>>>>>> same for NAS.
>>>>>>> This page concerns the connection through the Internet,
>>>>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html
>>>>>>> The second half of this page show the idea of internal Routing from the Internet
>>>>>>> to the Device, http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html
>>>>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage adapter?
>>>>>>>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband Router.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote PC's can
>>>>>>>> access this via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can
>>>>>>>> upload and/or download files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions
>>>>>>>> I set up for them.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>>>>>>>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares between
>>>>>>>> remote PC's?
>>>>>>>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>>>>>> +++++++++++++++++
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>
> FYI, the WRT54G (as long as it's reasonably recent) will automatically work with DynDNS
> or TZO.  Get to the admin web pages and go to
> Setup > DDNS.
>
> --
> Lem -- MS-MVP - Networking
>
> To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
> http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm

"Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
news:OqIsgEiKIHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Thanks Lem, mine is a Linksys WRT54G v5 and I see Linksys has a firmware
> "v6" available.
>
> But while we're on this subject, let me ask a question I had been saving
> for a phone call the Linksys Tech Support.
> Maybe one of you might have a good answer to offer.
>
> I got my WRT54G for xmas a few years ago, the install/setup CD failed to
> configure everything. So I disconnected the router and went to Linksys.com
> and downloaded a utility that they claimed would fix everything and it
> did, for the most part anyway.  It configured my network and everything
> "works" but I have lost access the routers setup web page.  My password
> and/or username does not work. I've never really had any concerns with
> this because it "just works".  I have tho been afraid to push the reset
> button on the router because I think that will reset everything back to
> factory default putting me right back to where I started in the first
> place.
>
> I suppose my security is ok and I don't notice any network traffic that is
> not me, but my neighbors across the street have been asking me for my wep
> key (small town, nice people and their just kidding) !
>
> The other night I did find a new utility at Linksys.com that when
> installed, claims to map my network devices and says it will fix problems
> and such, the utility is called "EasyLinkAdvisor" (~21MB).
>
> I have run netconfig/all and it really doesn't tell me much.
>
> I do notice that the TCP/IP properties of my PC network connection is set
> to...
>
> Under General Tab
> (x) Obtain and IP address automatically
> (x) Obtain a DNS server address automatically
>
> Under Alternate Configuration Tab
> (x) Automatic private IP address
>
> SO, what can I expect to have happen if I press the reset button on the
> router?
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Richard in VA.
> +++++++++++
>
>
> "Lem" <lem***@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OB3zjlhKIHA.6008@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Richard in Va. wrote:
>>> Thanks again Jack... !
>>>
>>> Thanks also for the heads-up about the Windows Home Server (WHS) or a
>>> Media Server w/WHS installed as a possible option/solution.  I've read
>>> thru some of the MS web site on that product and it appears to do
>>> everything a NAS will do plus other cool features, such as, with an
>>> xbox360 with the wireless adapter, I can stream my video/pics to my TV
>>> for family viewing. A bowl of popcorn and we're set!
>>>
>>> Looks like people are making add-ons for the WHS to add even more stuff
>>> to do, like a Download Manager or a web page builder, lots of stuff to
>>> look at and consider here too!
>>>
>>> The difference in $$ between the two would compare with one, ok maybe 2
>>> trips to Wal-Mart, those folks won't let me out the door till I spend at
>>> least $150.
>>>
>>> So I guess I'll check to see if my Linksys WRT54G wireless broadband
>>> router can keep a DNS service updated. Then call my ISP and inquire
>>> about a static IP as well as to see if they block certain ports for the
>>> service plan I have.
>>>
>>> (joke for the day)
>>> I was mowing my lawn last week when the neighbors cat ran out in from of
>>> me. I wound up cutting his tail off, so I gathered the cat in one arm
>>> and picked up his tail then carried them down to Wal-Mart.
>>>
>>> You might ask:  Why Wal-Mart?
>>> Answer: Wal-Mart is the largest Re-Tailer in the world aren't they?
>>>
>>> Thanks Jack!
>>>
>>> Richard in VA.
>>> +++++++++++++
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>> news:egc2qzZKIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> Some Routers can keep certain DNS services On. Otherwise a PC needs to
>>>> run in order to update the DNS service.
>>>> If your Router can keep the DNS updated, or you get a Static IP, then
>>>> the Modem, the Router, and the NAS stays On, and all computers can be
>>>> Off.
>>>> I personally do not like any of the Entry level NAS. I keep a simple
>>>> computer, mini case, with mATX/onboard graphic motherboard, running
>>>> Celeron 1GHz, 512MB RAM, 320GB HD, using Windows 2000 as NAS and
>>>> Http/ftp servers. The computer keeps a free DNS service updated.  Since
>>>> it takes only 70 watts when working, and less when in standby, it is
>>>> Not a terrible electrical expense. I have already an experimental
>>>> Windows Home Server (WHS) configured with embedded free DNS provided by
>>>> Microsoft with WHS. The address is nice too, yourname.homeserver.com
>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>
>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23JkEOGZKIHA.5328@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Thank you Jack for your extended input here. It helps alot!
>>>>> So I either obtain a static IP from my ISP or use a free or
>>>>> inexpensive DNS service.
>>>>>
>>>>> Use the static IP from my ISP as my "web address", enable port
>>>>> forwarding in the router set to forward to the IP address of the NAS
>>>>> which has a static IP.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good! At least I have a much better idea of what I'm getting into
>>>>> BEFORE I buy the NAS and the HD to put in it.
>>>>>
>>>>> I guess I'll call my ISP and bicker for a static IP, I call them every
>>>>> year or so anyway and "encourage" them to give me a better deal,
>>>>> sometimes they double my DSL bandwidth for just a few $, sometimes
>>>>> they knock $10+/- off my bill.  Gotta stay on those people cuz you
>>>>> won't get anything if you never ask!
>>>>>
>>>>> One thing tho, The Linksys NAS200 is independent of a PC, meaning
>>>>> others can access the NAS over the internet even when my PC is turned
>>>>> off.  If I go with a DNS service, will that require my PC to be turned
>>>>> on to make the NAS accessible to others over the internet ??
>>>>>
>>>>> The way I understand it, the DNS service installs/runs a service on my
>>>>> PC that tags my ISP every once in a while, when it detects that the
>>>>> ISP has assigned a new IP to me, it informs the DNS network to
>>>>> redirect my incoming traffic to the new IP. If true, I'd have to leave
>>>>> my PC on to keep things going.
>>>>>
>>>>> Once again, thanks for the ezlan.net link, LOTS of good stuff to
>>>>> read... I'll be in there for awhile!
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>>> +++++++++++++
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:utOG9OWKIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>> You are getting there.
>>>>>> Port 80 is for HTTP, FTP usually uses port 21.
>>>>>> Let assume that you have a regular HTTP web site on the NAS using
>>>>>> port 80.
>>>>>> You log to the Router and you ser it to forward port 80 toward the
>>>>>> NAS (Notice that the Router can open a port only toward one internal
>>>>>> IP). If (example ) your NAS'  IP 192.168.1.10 you open port 80 toward
>>>>>> this IP.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Let say that your external Internet IP is 60.40.2.3., or you use DNS
>>>>>> service that point to your computer as myserver.DNSservice.com.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Some one on the Internet types into their browser 60.40.2.2, or
>>>>>> myserver.DNSservice.com, it goes to your Router, since the Router was
>>>>>> told to Route (forward) traffic coming on port 80 toward 192.168.1.10
>>>>>> it would go to the NAS.
>>>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:uaiiOpKKIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Hello Jack,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks for your input here!
>>>>>>> So if the NAS200 has a static IP and I address the "port open" for
>>>>>>> port #80 or #8080 and the firewall issues are dealt with, then
>>>>>>> anyone on the internet that types the IP of the NAS into the browser
>>>>>>> address bar will have access to my storage drive provided I give
>>>>>>> them a password?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Is this correct?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks for the link to http://www.ezlan.net:80/myip.html
>>>>>>> I've read thru some of this and I guess I'm still alittle confused,
>>>>>>> maybe I should read some more...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When I saw the NAS200 at linksys.com and read thru all the features
>>>>>>> and benefits, towards the end I found the "fine print" about needing
>>>>>>> the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
>>>>>>> between remote PC's along with a 1-year "free" offer for the
>>>>>>> service. I really don't want another monthly $$ service just to do a
>>>>>>> few file shares over the internet.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Richard in VA
>>>>>>> ++++++++++++++
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The NAS200 offers
>>>>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>>>> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
>>>>>>>> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
>>>>>>>> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.
>>>>>>>> Connecting to any device on a private LAN through the Internet is
>>>>>>>> done similarly and there are few options.
>>>>>>>> Static IP makes it easy to be found on the Internet, but does not
>>>>>>>> resolve the issue of Routing the traffic to the NAS.
>>>>>>>> The Routing pass your Internet Router is based on Port Opening
>>>>>>>> toward your NAS' ftp server.
>>>>>>>> In order to work well the NAS must have Static IP, otherwise the
>>>>>>>> port opening might get confused and the traffic would not reach the
>>>>>>>> NAS
>>>>>>>> Almost all NAS' you set the IP to whatever is needed to fit to your
>>>>>>>> current IP subnet scheme.
>>>>>>>> These two page where written for another devices but the principle
>>>>>>>> is exactly the same for NAS.
>>>>>>>> This page concerns the connection through the Internet,
>>>>>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html
>>>>>>>> The second half of this page show the idea of internal Routing from
>>>>>>>> the Internet to the Device, http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html
>>>>>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:eIgURq$JIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
>>>>>>>>> adapter?
>>>>>>>>> I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL
>>>>>>>>> Broadband Router.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other
>>>>>>>>> remote PC's can access this via web browser or ftp using
>>>>>>>>> passwords. Supposedly, other users can upload and/or download
>>>>>>>>> files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set
>>>>>>>>> up for them.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
>>>>>>>>> Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file
>>>>>>>>> shares between remote PC's?
>>>>>>>>> The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>>>>>>> +++++++++++++++++
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> FYI, the WRT54G (as long as it's reasonably recent) will automatically
>> work with DynDNS or TZO.  Get to the admin web pages and go to
>> Setup > DDNS.
>>
>> --
>> Lem -- MS-MVP - Networking
>>
>> To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>> http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm
>
>

> Thanks Lem, mine is a Linksys WRT54G v5 and I see Linksys has a firmware "v6" available.
>
> But while we're on this subject, let me ask a question I had been saving for a phone call
> the Linksys Tech Support.
> Maybe one of you might have a good answer to offer.
>
> I got my WRT54G for xmas a few years ago, the install/setup CD failed to configure
> everything. So I disconnected the router and went to Linksys.com and downloaded a utility
> that they claimed would fix everything and it did, for the most part anyway.  It
> configured my network and everything "works" but I have lost access the routers setup web
> page.  My password and/or username does not work. I've never really had any concerns with
> this because it "just works".  I have tho been afraid to push the reset button on the
> router because I think that will reset everything back to factory default putting me right
> back to where I started in the first place.
>
> I suppose my security is ok and I don't notice any network traffic that is not me, but my
> neighbors across the street have been asking me for my wep key (small town, nice people
> and their just kidding) !
>
> The other night I did find a new utility at Linksys.com that when installed, claims to map
> my network devices and says it will fix problems and such, the utility is called
> "EasyLinkAdvisor" (~21MB).
>
> I have run netconfig/all and it really doesn't tell me much.
>
> I do notice that the TCP/IP properties of my PC network connection is set to...
>
> Under General Tab
> (x) Obtain and IP address automatically
> (x) Obtain a DNS server address automatically
>
> Under Alternate Configuration Tab
> (x) Automatic private IP address
>
> SO, what can I expect to have happen if I press the reset button on the router?
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Richard in VA.
> +++++++++++
>
>
> "Lem" <lem***@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:OB3zjlhKIHA.6008@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Richard in Va. wrote:
>>> Thanks again Jack... !
>>>
>>> Thanks also for the heads-up about the Windows Home Server (WHS) or a Media Server
>>> w/WHS installed as a possible option/solution.  I've read thru some of the MS web site
>>> on that product and it appears to do everything a NAS will do plus other cool features,
>>> such as, with an xbox360 with the wireless adapter, I can stream my video/pics to my TV
>>> for family viewing. A bowl of popcorn and we're set!
>>>
>>> Looks like people are making add-ons for the WHS to add even more stuff to do, like a
>>> Download Manager or a web page builder, lots of stuff to look at and consider here too!
>>>
>>> The difference in $$ between the two would compare with one, ok maybe 2 trips to
>>> Wal-Mart, those folks won't let me out the door till I spend at least $150.
>>>
>>> So I guess I'll check to see if my Linksys WRT54G wireless broadband router can keep a
>>> DNS service updated. Then call my ISP and inquire about a static IP as well as to see
>>> if they block certain ports for the service plan I have.
>>>
>>> (joke for the day)
>>> I was mowing my lawn last week when the neighbors cat ran out in from of me. I wound up
>>> cutting his tail off, so I gathered the cat in one arm and picked up his tail then
>>> carried them down to Wal-Mart.
>>>
>>> You might ask:  Why Wal-Mart?
>>> Answer: Wal-Mart is the largest Re-Tailer in the world aren't they?
>>>
>>> Thanks Jack!
>>>
>>> Richard in VA.
>>> +++++++++++++
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>> news:egc2qzZKIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> Some Routers can keep certain DNS services On. Otherwise a PC needs to run in order to
>>>> update the DNS service.
>>>> If your Router can keep the DNS updated, or you get a Static IP, then the Modem, the
>>>> Router, and the NAS stays On, and all computers can be Off.
>>>> I personally do not like any of the Entry level NAS. I keep a simple computer, mini
>>>> case, with mATX/onboard graphic motherboard, running Celeron 1GHz, 512MB RAM, 320GB
>>>> HD, using Windows 2000 as NAS and Http/ftp servers. The computer keeps a free DNS
>>>> service updated.  Since it takes only 70 watts when working, and less when in standby,
>>>> it is Not a terrible electrical expense. I have already an experimental Windows Home
>>>> Server (WHS) configured with embedded free DNS provided by Microsoft with WHS. The
>>>> address is nice too, yourname.homeserver.com
>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>
>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23JkEOGZKIHA.5328@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Thank you Jack for your extended input here. It helps alot!
>>>>> So I either obtain a static IP from my ISP or use a free or inexpensive DNS service.
>>>>>
>>>>> Use the static IP from my ISP as my "web address", enable port forwarding in the
>>>>> router set to forward to the IP address of the NAS which has a static IP.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good! At least I have a much better idea of what I'm getting into BEFORE I buy the
>>>>> NAS and the HD to put in it.
>>>>>
>>>>> I guess I'll call my ISP and bicker for a static IP, I call them every year or so
>>>>> anyway and "encourage" them to give me a better deal, sometimes they double my DSL
>>>>> bandwidth for just a few $, sometimes they knock $10+/- off my bill.  Gotta stay on
>>>>> those people cuz you won't get anything if you never ask!
>>>>>
>>>>> One thing tho, The Linksys NAS200 is independent of a PC, meaning others can access
>>>>> the NAS over the internet even when my PC is turned off.  If I go with a DNS service,
>>>>> will that require my PC to be turned on to make the NAS accessible to others over the
>>>>> internet ??
>>>>>
>>>>> The way I understand it, the DNS service installs/runs a service on my PC that tags
>>>>> my ISP every once in a while, when it detects that the ISP has assigned a new IP to
>>>>> me, it informs the DNS network to redirect my incoming traffic to the new IP. If
>>>>> true, I'd have to leave my PC on to keep things going.
>>>>>
>>>>> Once again, thanks for the ezlan.net link, LOTS of good stuff to read... I'll be in
>>>>> there for awhile!
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Richard in VA.
>>>>> +++++++++++++
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:utOG9OWKIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>> You are getting there.
>>>>>> Port 80 is for HTTP, FTP usually uses port 21.
>>>>>> Let assume that you have a regular HTTP web site on the NAS using port 80.
>>>>>> You log to the Router and you ser it to forward port 80 toward the NAS (Notice that
>>>>>> the Router can open a port only toward one internal IP). If (example ) your NAS'  IP
>>>>>> 192.168.1.10 you open port 80 toward this IP.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Let say that your external Internet IP is 60.40.2.3., or you use DNS service that
>>>>>> point to your computer as myserver.DNSservice.com.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Some one on the Internet types into their browser 60.40.2.2, or
>>>>>> myserver.DNSservice.com, it goes to your Router, since the Router was told to Route
>>>>>> (forward) traffic coming on port 80 toward 192.168.1.10 it would go to the NAS.
>>>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Richard in Va." <rea***@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:uaiiOpKKIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Hello Jack,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks for your input here!
>>>>>>> So if the NAS200 has a static IP and I address the "port open" for port #80 or
>>>>>>> #8080 and the firewall issues are dealt with, then anyone on the internet that
>>>>>>> types the IP of the NAS into the browser address bar will have access to my storage
>>>>>>> drive provided I give them a password?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Is this correct?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks for the link to http://www.ezlan.net:80/myip.html
>>>>>>> I've read thru some of this and I guess I'm still alittle confused, maybe I should
>>>>>>> read some more...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When I saw the NAS200 at linksys.com and read thru all the features and benefits,
>>>>>>> towards the end I found the "fine print" about needing the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS
>>>>>>> service required to do basic file shares between remote PC's along with a 1-year
>>>>>>> "free" offer for the service. I really don't want another monthly $$ service just
>>>>>>> to do a few file shares over the internet.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Richard in VA
>>>>>>> ++++++++++++++
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The NAS200 offers
>>>>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:eWzperIKIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>>>> You are mixing few issues that are somewhat independent.
>>>>>>>> Main use of NAS is the storage File for your private Network.
>>>>>>>> Some NAS' provide also the capacity to configure an ftp server.