Setting up VPN on Synology DS215+ NAS

Dogga85Dogga85
in Other Devices VPN Setup
Hi guys,

Trying to set up an open VPN on my Synology NAS so I can use it for torrenting. On my Synology I am going into the Control Panel > Network > Network Interface and creating a new OpenVPN using .opvn file. I am importing the certificates from the PIA site, putting in my username and password but when I try get it to connect it just keeps saying "Connection Failed. Please check your network settings.". Is there any other settings I need to look for?

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  • Dogga85Dogga85
    I actually think i've got it going now.... How do I actually test if it's working? haha
  • stevep94stevep94
    I'd be interested in the precise steps that you followed to get this working to be honest!

    I've tried a few times to get my Download Station protected by a VPN and can't seem to crack it! I can get it to say "connected" but when I test it using ipleak.net, while my laptop shows up as being protected, the torrent check tool doesn't work and still shows my real location!?!?!?

    Can anyone walk me through the correct steps to get it working? (using DSM 6.1.1 on a Synology DS213)

    Thanks....
  • p0087150p0087150
    Same issue here with a standard VPN, so I've emailed support directly.  I'm guessing it'll be pretty much the same answer no matter what model you have, but mine are a pair of DS216Js running the latest DS software as of time of writing.
  • p0087150p0087150
    Support didn't reply - allegedly cos they all got fired.  I've reissued my request in the hope that there's someone there now :S
  • AnotherForumReaderAnotherForumReader
    For anyone coming across this later, here is a great YouTube video that shows you how to set up PIA on your NAS by using the "VPN Profile" feature. (You may need to enter port 1198 instead of 1194, as shown in the video)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=the1MqgWlDM

    I followed this and it works... but note the following: This approach masks the IP of the entire device - so if you are currently accessing your NAS remotely via your home IP and NAS port (like 1.2.3.4:50000), then adding this VPN profile will mean that approach will no longer work (because the IP/Port combo is being masked by the VPN).

    I havent figured out a way around that yet... but Im working on finding a solution.
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