Access network drives outside the LAN using a VPN or remote desktop solution.
Access network drives outside the LAN using a VPN or remote desktop solution.
You're planning to transition to student housing and need a way to share files outside your local network. Since setting up a VPN wasn't successful, consider exploring alternative methods like using a cloud storage service with cross-network access or setting up a simple file transfer tool that works directly from your Windows folders. If you prefer ease, a direct network share or a dedicated file transfer app might be more straightforward than managing complex VPN configurations.
I've just installed a VPN on my home network for this purpose. After connecting, entering the address in the file browser works normally. There could be alternative methods, but VPN remains a strong choice with added advantages such as bypassing restrictions like student accommodation limits on torrents. Fixed two issues at once for me.