Re: Linksys NAS200 Network Storage adapter

If I understand correctly, my ISP will assign an IP address to my DSL modem when the modem
logs onto the ISP's servers regardless of whether the PC is turned on or off? If so, my
assigned IP address will be the same until I reset/reboot the DSL modem which is ~ 4-6
times a year. I could probably live with that. With just a few friends and family
members, I want to "share" some family pictures and home movies and such. Or at least make
the files available for those who are interested. Access to these files would be over the
internet (browser web/ftp) or over my local wireless network.

Using something like the Linksys NAS200, they could still have access when my desktop PC
is turned off. Whenever I reset the DSL modem, I could email them my newly assigned IP
address.

Am I understanding this right?

But then the ISP assigns the IP address to my DSL modem right? Right now, I have a DSL
modem, then a wireless broadband router, then my main PC (wired to the router) for
internet access. I guess the NAS200 would connect (wired) to my wireless broadband
router.

I know, I have alot of questions and I'm beginning to confuse myself, I just don't want to
buy the NAS ~$130 + a hard drive ~$130 and install to find out I need a monthly $$ service
to do what I want.

url for the linksys NAS200 Network Storage adapter...
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1175233152539&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=5253976915B01

As mentioned on the above page, the NAS200 offers to "securely share files locally or
through the Internet (FTP, HTTP) with no dedicated PC needed" (this is what caught my eye)

I think the Linsys setup utility will help address the "port open" and firewall concerns
as Jack (MVP Networking) has mentioned in a separate reply, I guess I got some reading to
do.

But again, any advise is always welcome!

Richard in VA.
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"smlunatick" <yveslec@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Nov 16, 2:16 pm, "Richard In Va." <Reply-n...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I found out... for around $10/mo, my ISP will give me a static IP address.

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"Richard In Va." <Reply-n...@xxxxxxx> wrote in
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Thanks smlunatick for your input!

I really don't have any problems, other than deciding whether or not to
buy the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage Adapter.
Don't mind using the IP address (192.168.2.21) for the few people I'll
provide passwords for. But I don't know if I'm using static IP or not.
My internet access is with Embarq (Sprint) DSL so I have a DSL broadband
router, then a linksys wireless broadband router, then my PC running
WinXP-Home.

I always thought DSL used static IP, but maybe I'm wrong, I don't know
alot about networking...

Thanks again!

Richard in VA.
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"smlunatick" <yves...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Nov 15, 9:44 pm, "Richard in Va." <rea...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Does anyone know anything about the Linksys NAS200 Network Storage
adapter?
I'm using WinXP-Home with a Linksys WRT54G v5 Wireless DSL Broadband
Router.

The storage adapter holds (2) SATA drives, I understand other remote
PC's can access this
via web browser or ftp using passwords. Supposedly, other users can
upload and/or download
files to and from the storage adapter based on permissions I set up for
them.

Is there anything else $$ needed to accomplish this?
Is the TZO DNS Dynamic DNS service required to do basic file shares
between remote PC's?
The TZO software is embedded in the NAS200. Is this really needed?

Thanks for any advice!

Richard in VA.
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TZO and DynDNS "service" provides a method of finding your "device"
based on a name (ie: "mydevice.tzo.org") instead of IP address
(192.168.2.21) across the Interent. You need this type of service if
you are not using a static IP address Internet service. If you are
not "enabling" this device to be "seen" on the Internet, then you do
not need this.

What exactly is your difficulties with this device.- Hide quoted text -

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If you used a "username" and "password", most of the time, this is a
"dynamically" assigned IP address. Depending on when your connection
logs onto your ISP servers, your connection will get an IP address
"assigned" from within the alloted adress range for this service.
Usually for "low" cost DSL services (under $100.00.)

There are services that for additional charge, will when your
connection "useranem" is seen, will always "assign" the same IP
address.

Then there is the true static IP address service where the ISP will
give your an IP address, sub-net mask, default gateway and domain name
(optional) for you to enter these into your Windows IP address
settings (single PC) or router (network.)


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