Look at the currently active LAN port (it displays which IP address it is using).This information can be found under Device Manager/Customise/Network/Connections.First, make a note of the NAS’ local IP address (static recommended).Once the services’ status orbs are green, they are ready to use locally, though for remote access some Port Forwarding will need to be configured in the router’s settings. Click “edit” to the right of the desired service(s), then click “Start”.Find FTP and SFTP in the list of Services.Click on “Services” under Customize on the left.Log in to the NAS’ Dashboard as an Administrator.See this chapter in the NAS OS 4.x User Manual for supplemental information. Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is the same service but with an extra layer of Security added by encrypting the connection and any file transfers.

Find more information about these methods and how to configure them below:įile Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a basic service designed solely for moving files back and forth between a client and a NAS. See this chapter in the User Manual for how to configure a Static IPv4 IP address in NAS OS 4.x.Įven though the Seagate Access and MyNAS remote services are being discontinued, there are still other more manual methods available to continue accessing your Seagate and LaCie NAS OS 4 devices remotely. Warning: For Remote Access it’s recommended to give the NAS device a Static local IP address. This article applies to the following devices:

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