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* On the client side, you need to be running an OpenVPN client. We provide one for Windows, preconfigured and we recommend one for the Mac, which requires some manual configuration, which are the same settings for the Linux client.
 
* On the client side, you need to be running an OpenVPN client. We provide one for Windows, preconfigured and we recommend one for the Mac, which requires some manual configuration, which are the same settings for the Linux client.
* Your router needs to forward '''UDP port 1194''' to the server. The way to do this is through port forwarding, which varies from router to router. Forward UDP port 1194 from your router to the IP address of your HDA.
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* Your router needs to forward '''UDP port 1194''' to the IP address of the server. The way to do this is through port forwarding, which varies from router to router.
  
 
On to the clients:
 
On to the clients:

Revision as of 18:52, 16 May 2009

Remote access to your Amahi HDA comes pre-configured out of the box. There is nothing to configure in the server.

The VPN solution is implemented through the very popular OpenVPN software VPN.

Once connected from outside your network, your computer becomes virtually a computer in your home network. All your files and services are as easily accessible as when you are at home.

You need to forward one port in your router to enable the VPN.

Requirements

There are two requirements for Remote Access to work:

  • On the client side, you need to be running an OpenVPN client. We provide one for Windows, preconfigured and we recommend one for the Mac, which requires some manual configuration, which are the same settings for the Linux client.
  • Your router needs to forward UDP port 1194 to the IP address of the server. The way to do this is through port forwarding, which varies from router to router.

On to the clients:


Resources on Port Forwarding


Troubleshooting

  • Make sure your HDA's network IP range is different than that of the remote network. (e.g. if your HDA's IP address is 192.168.1.X, you cannot connect to it on a remote network also using 192.168.1.X)