Accessing Synology NAS via DDNS Url with HAproxy through pFsense

Accessing Synology NAS via DDNS URL with pfSense

In this article, we will discuss how to access a Synology NAS device remotely using the Synology Drive feature and a dynamic DNS (DDNS) URL, with the help of a pfSense box serving a home network. This guide will provide a detailed context of the topic, covering key concepts and subtitles.

Prerequisites

To follow this guide, ensure you have the following:

• A new Synology DiskStation NAS
• Synology Drive feature enabled
• A pfSense box serving your home network
• A dynamic DNS (DDNS) service

Setting up DDNS on pfSense

First, you need to configure DDNS on your pfSense box. Log in to the pfSense web interface and follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Services > Dynamic DNS.
2. Click the + button to add a new provider.
3. Select your DDNS provider from the dropdown list.
4. Enter your DDNS account details and hostname.
5. Click Save and then Apply Changes.

Enabling Synology Drive

Next, enable the Synology Drive feature on your NAS device:

1. Log in to your Synology NAS web interface.
2. Navigate to Control Panel > Synology Drive.
3. Click the Enable Synology Drive button.
4. Configure your preferences and click Apply.

Configuring Port Forwarding

Now, configure port forwarding on your pfSense box to allow remote access to your Synology NAS:

1. Navigate to Firewall > NAT.
2. Click the + button to add a new port forwarding rule.
3. Configure the following settings:
• Interface: WAN
• Protocol: TCP/UDP
• Destination: WAN address
• Destination port range: Synology Drive port (default: 5000-5001)
• Redirect target IP: Synology NAS LAN IP
• Redirect target port: Synology Drive port
4. Click Save and then Apply Changes.

Accessing Synology NAS Remotely

To access your Synology NAS remotely, use the following URL format:

Replace with your DDNS hostname and with the Synology Drive port number.

In this article, we have discussed how to access a Synology NAS device remotely using the Synology Drive feature and a dynamic DDNS URL with a pfSense box serving a home network. By setting up DDNS, enabling Synology Drive, and configuring port forwarding, you can securely access your files from anywhere.

References

• Synology Drive: https://www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/feature/synology_drive
• pfSense Port Forwarding: https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/nat/port-forward-troubleshoot.html