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Question

How can I get the internet to see my back router and devices

Aug 13, 2018 4:03AM PDT

Hope someone can assist. I ran into problems with a web developer ( me ) finding difficulty in editing through a geoblocking DNS on a Speedport modem/router. Solved using another router, TP-Link connected to the LAN on the Speedport and on the WAN on the TP-Link. The geoblocking DNS on the TP-Link and the ISP DNS on the Speedport.
Now two networks, all fine. Until a NAS is added.
Because the TV is on the geoblocking DNS, then the NAS has to be. This is fine for using the TV to play anything on the NAS, but of course, the internet cannot read the NAS so the user is unable to remotely access their files. BTW, the DHCP is set for geoblocking DNS on the TP-Link and the DHCP on the Speedport is set for ISP. What is the best solution. Many thanks for any assistance.

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Can't answer.
Aug 13, 2018 9:06AM PDT

Why? Because I have no idea what ports the NAS uses but this is for you to dig up and then open those ports to the Internet or what LAN you want this NAS exposed to. This is advanced networking and not usually something the maker or most forums can do for you. Your network, your settings will be all yours.

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Aug 14, 2018 10:25AM PDT

All the ports are open and devices assigned. The problem is the LAN to WAN connection I believe.

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To traverse from LAN to WAN is automatic.
Aug 14, 2018 11:13AM PDT

But from WAN (Internet) to LAN is not so. You can test if it's a port forward failure by putting the NAS in the DMZ entry on the router.

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Agreed
Aug 15, 2018 4:06AM PDT

Sorry, I originally showed the problem. I think I will have to use a vpn so each network can exchange data. Didn't want to as I don't believe the Speedport has vpn capability.
Never mind, such is life.
Thanks for taking the time to look at my question.

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Possible Solution
Aug 13, 2018 12:10PM PDT
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Aug 14, 2018 10:29AM PDT

Please see my answer above and many thanks for answering the question. Whilst DNS is not as secure as a VPN, it is several times faster which we need. I handle security locally.