Remotely accessing an HDD connected to the router through FTP without a Static IP

[mrweirdgupta]

One last question @HC1337, if I purchase the Rpi4 to be used as a NAS/FTP server, the issue will still persist, right?

 

[HC1337]

yep, unless you use IPv6 or get a static IP from Airtel.

 

[a.c]

Zerotier/Tailscale/nebula/cloudflare basically any mesh wireguard VPN with UDP hole punching.

 

[mrweirdgupta]

Alright, makes sense. Thank you!

 

[mrweirdgupta]

Zerotier/Tailscale/nebula/cloudflare basically any mesh wireguard VPN with UDP hole punching.

I am sorry, I didn't get you

 

[HC1337]

Also as @a.c mentioned 3rd party softwares might be able to help you with your problem. @mrweirdgupta

 

[mrweirdgupta]

Ah, just checked them out @a.c @HC1337, a quick glance tells me they are too complex for my understanding and an over kill for my requirement - a remote media server for Kodi.

Thanks anyway! Really appreciate it!

 

[HC1337]

That is not really overkill, but there are ways to fulfil your requirements, just need a bit more tinkering than usual.

 

[mrweirdgupta]

That is not really overkill, but there are ways to fulfil your requirements, just need a bit more tinkering than usual.

Oh. I am open to putting the extra effort as long as it does not involve a huge cost outlay. If it's not asking too much, could you please tell me what are the other ways to go about it? Even a short nudge in the right direction works, I will do the rest of the research

 

[a.c]

I don't think tailscale is overboard. You just install it, signing with Google and that's it every device it's installed on can access every other device it's installed on
Can't be simpler than this