Synology NAS
Install OpenVPN on a Synology NAS#
1. Disable IPv6#
- In order to connect to OVPN - you will first need to disable IPv6.
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2. Open your Synology control panel#
3. Click Network#
4. Click Network Interface tab in the menu#
5. If you have earlier VPN-profiles you need to delete them before proceeding#
- If you do not have any earlier VPN profiles, you can go to the next step.
6. Create VPN profile#
- Click Create and choose Create VPN profile.
- Choose OpenVPN (via importing a .ovpn file) as your VPN Connection Method. Go to the next step.
7. Enter your login credentials#
| Profile name | OVPN |
|---|---|
| Username | (enter your username for OVPN) |
| Password | (enter your password for OVPN) |
| Import .ovpn file | The downloaded configuration file |
| CA certificate | (leave blank) |
Then click Next.
9. Continue configuration#
- In the next step, you need to enter the advanced settings. Make sure the following settings are chosen:
| Use default gateway on remote network | Chosen |
|---|---|
| Allow other network devices too | Do not choose |
| Reconnect when the VPN connection is lost | Chosen |
10. Connect#
- It is now time to connect to OVPN. Choose OVPN in the network interface list and click Connect
11. Finished#
- Congratulations! Now your Synology NAS will connect to CloudLAN Room automatically when it is started.
- You should now see your Status as Connected. If not, contact customer support and we will help you get started.
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