Connect via remote interface or use internet protocols for access.
Connect via remote interface or use internet protocols for access.
Hi, I see you're trying to optimize your home network setup. To clarify, you have an ISP modem offering two 1 Gbps and two 10 Mbps connections. You're considering merging these into a stronger line using a load balancing router. The router connects to a mesh router, which then links all devices to the internet. Your NAS is connected via a secondary router acting as both a switch and DHCP server (disabled). You're wondering about accessing the NAS from outside the network—possibly using DDNS and port forwarding. Let me know if you need more details!
Avoid relying solely on VPN services like Radmin. It's possible to simulate this using an FTP server instead, as I recall. These methods might offer greater security.
Depends what you want to access it for. SFTP or even just put a web server up with password authentication is relatively easy for downloading when away from home. If you want to connect to the LAN and access as if you were at home, a VPN. I'd certainly be questioning the worth of having 2x100Mbit when you have 2x1000Mbit already though. Balancing gets less effective the more disparity there is in the speed and/or latency between the connections. I dropped a 120Mbit 4G connection when I got Gigabit as I already had 500Mbit 5G and balancing all three just seemed to cause less usage of the 5G link, making the combined speed often slower. Especially if you are multi-threading downloads, the slower links may just make things take longer vs using only the faster links, depending how large a chunk gets allocated to the slower links.
WireGuard VPN is typically the top choice. Configure it on a device inside your network and you’ll have seamless connectivity as if you were at home. I think slower speeds aren’t worth it—set it up as a backup could help, but for a home setup, two links are more than enough. You might also want to consider adding a pfSense appliance if you’re serious about networking or experimenting with a homelab.
Thanks everyone, it seems VPN is the better option now. I’ll check it out soon. Appreciate your advice on handling multiple links—testing it out is important. Regarding speeds, DDNS and port forwarding do add extra complexity and potential risks.
During testing, the line speed was measured using a speed test. The setup involved all four lines connected to a load balancing router with specific configurations: 1) 122/54, 2) 119/33, 3) 117/95. After disconnecting two 100 Mbps lines, speeds dropped to 332/213, 322/213, and 319/228. Reconnecting the lines returned speeds of 435/256, 324/261, and 483/293. Finally, after removing the lines again, speeds fell to 434/286 and 479/267. Test results showed a noticeable difference from the initial setup, especially between the two configurations. What’s happening here?
You’ll require DDNS for the VPN setup too, just let me know. It’s important to understand your IP address no matter the connection method. You’ll also need to set up a port for WireGuard. The key point is that WireGuard is highly trusted software with minimal internet exposure—it relies on keys rather than passwords, making it much harder to crack. By opening ports and revealing more details, you expand your attack surface and make it easier to manage security patches while giving attackers more chances to succeed. If the sole access point is through WireGuard, your exposure drops significantly; threats will focus only on those with resources or influence, not random users. Those targeting you will likely be after high-value individuals rather than everyday people.