Wireless router for fixed IP

Mark M · 24 Sep 2013 at 13:44

I need to get a static IP to sync 2 Synology NAS drives together. IVe been advised by the network company that a Draytek 2830 will do the job but Im wondering if I need something that good or if there is a more cheaper solution that could do the job? Happy to go with the Draytek if its worth paying the difference but thought I would check just to make sure first.

Thanks

bremen1874 · 24 Sep 2013 at 14:16

Are these static WAN IPs so you can sync between sites?

If so almost any router would handle it. Is there something else going on that would justify the cost if the 2830s such as a site-to-site VPN?

Mark M · 24 Sep 2013 at 14:41

Its purely so I can sync backup devices off site (to home), no VPN or anything like that. I currently have a Zywall USG 20 but I cant get it configured with the static IP and havent been able to find anything in the instructions that can help!

Mark M · 1 Oct 2013 at 11:04

Quick bump, can anyone suggest a "good" router that can do the task (basic port forwarding) but also put up with moderate business use of 3 users? Im happy to go with the Draytek2830 if its worth paying the extra?

lsg1r · 1 Oct 2013 at 12:12

external static ip's (ie what is needed for site to site) are usually set by the isp not by your router. So my first question is does your home internet connection actually have a fixed ip. most isp's don't give you this as standard so you may need to pay extra or request it from them.

Internal ones would need the forwarding setting up which can be done on pretty much any router.

Mark M · 1 Oct 2013 at 12:48

I've got the static IPs sorted at both ends just need the ports forwarded which seems impossible on my current router!

bremen1874 · 1 Oct 2013 at 13:17

Have you tried any the guides that Googling 'Zywall USG20 port forwarding' finds?

The manufacture's user guide also appears to provide the necessary details in the NAT chapter.

Mark M · 1 Oct 2013 at 13:27

Yes Ive tried it numerous times but the ports remain closed when I check them. Its really frustrating as I should be able to do everything with it that I need!

bremen1874 · 1 Oct 2013 at 13:32

Have you opened the necessary port(s) in the firewall as well as configuring the NAT? It's worth briefly completely disabling the firewall for test purposes.

If you upload some screen shots showing your settings someone may spot the problem.

If you're testing from inside the network make sure 'Enable NAT Loopback' is enabled.

Mark M · 1 Oct 2013 at 14:10

I never thought about disabling the firewall but when I have disabled it and checked the port it is still closed! Any ideas? I pressume that the serviced office WAN access shouldnt be blocking anything now I have a static IP? There are plenty of people running VPNs etc when I have enquired. I can check with them but they are utterly useless!

Im using this site to check the ports - http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/

bremen1874 · 1 Oct 2013 at 14:13

Are you 100% sure there's a device connected that can respond to the connection attempts? If there isn't the ports will show as closed even when they aren't.

Mark M · 1 Oct 2013 at 14:20

Ah that may be the issue, I will check Ive configured the Synology NAS correctly and report back.

Actually, is there a way to check it any easier to rule out everything? Can a port be forwarded to my PC perhaps or does that also involve setting something up?

a1ex2001 · 2 Oct 2013 at 09:43

Mark M said:
Ah that may be the issue, I will check Ive configured the Synology NAS correctly and report back.

Actually, is there a way to check it any easier to rule out everything? Can a port be forwarded to my PC perhaps or does that also involve setting something up?

You can forward a port anywhere you like but to test the connection you will need something listening on that port.

If I was in you situation I would look to confirm a few simple things that are easy to check, like that you router is actually forwarding ports to do this I'd install an ftp client on your PC and forward the FTP port from your router to you PC and see if that works. Rules out any problems with the NAS setup and is easy to trouble shoot remember you will need to open the desktop firewall as well as the router port.

If that works then look to test the nas locally ie can you connect to the specified ports from the local LAN then expand to port forwarding etc.

Mark M · 2 Oct 2013 at 11:21

a1ex2001 said:
If I was in you situation I would look to confirm a few simple things that are easy to check, like that you router is actually forwarding ports to do this I'd install an ftp client on your PC and forward the FTP port from your router to you PC and see if that works.

Thanks, will FileZilla FTP client be ok for this purpose or do I need the FileZilla Server?