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I got ANOTHER request ;)
A VPN server for a future release.
PPTD or OpenVPN maybe?
I don't have much experience on VPN but I think it will be a great addition to your firmware.
You will be able to reach your NAS (and other devices in your network) from everywhere in a safe way.
If I'm right you will also be able to use public Wifi hotspots without being sniffed by someone (correct me if i'm wrong).
Very usefull for smartphones!

we have already ftp and htp with ssl encryption and ssh server. In future release a wep explorer will be added allowing you to access files and more using a normal browser (encrypted of course)
A vpn connection would enable you of course to access the LAN securely form the internet but then you will need as well a compatible vpn client that can communicate with the server installed. What would be the best one to pick ? Can someone advise in this

I think PPTP server on the NAS would be the simplest to connect to since all iphone/android devices and windows/linux can connect to this VPN server without additional client software installed. It is offers a good level of safety (not as good as openvpn since it is certificate based) and the only downside I can think of is that the sending of the login password is probably not encrypted. But I think for most people's needs it will be satisfactory.

+1 vote for PPTP server on NAS :D

Hi firwareslut

well we can use some assistance, I compiled pptpd server for you (poptop version pptpd-1.3.4)

In attached zip file you will find the binaries and lib to install, also some sample and html files with documentation

if you get it working let us know :D


--edit file removed, nit needs a patch to work correctly

Great....i've only set up an OPenVPN server before but I'll be happy to try and make it work :D

mmm...thought you only will need a vpn client which standard available in windows OS to connect to this pptpd server 8-)

Yeah the client part is a piece of cake. I haven't configured a ptpd server before, only openvpn server, but it looks easy enough. I will test it out.

At the moment I am fighting with my new HTPC system which is really pissing me off. Bought a new mother with Intel IGP hoping to get rid of my ati card but now the problems are worse!

Think we need Iptables installed to forward the VPN packets.

I have set up the PPTP config, which was easy enough but haven't tested it yet.

Will iptables work with the current kernel build?

I don't know if it is required but I will try to compile it

hmm ok...but if we use it we can also browse the internet from our pptp connection over a mobile device.