VPN Server

VPN Server is an add-on package that enables your DiskStation to become a VPN (virtual private network) server, allowing DSM users over the Internet to access resources shared within DiskStation's local area network. For more information about VPN, refer to here.

Set up VPN Server

Enable PPTP, OpenVPN, or L2TP/IPSec service

Manage VPN Service

Configure network interface, monitor concurrent connections, and check VPN logs

Back up and Restore

You can back up VPN Server and restore it to a previous version via Backup & Replication.

To back up VPN Server:

  1. Go to Backup & Replication > Backup to create a backup task.
  2. Follow the Backup Wizard instructions, and choose VPN Server when you are prompted to select applications to back up.
  3. After the backup task is complete, the PPTP/OpenVPN/L2TP configuration files, general settings, and privilege will be backed up.

To restore VPN Server:

  1. Go to Backup & Replication > Restore to restore the desired backup task.
  2. After the restore task is complete, the current PPTP/OpenVPN/L2TP configuration files, general settings, and privilege of VPN Server will be overwritten.

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