Basic Networking Question

[doubledutch]

I have the following configuration on my nas:

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The camera connected to ETH2 is not able to access the internet (connect to an NTP server). I guess I need to make some changes to the IP configuration on the NAS like add a static route. Could someone point me in the right direction? I'm not very technical....

[dolbyman]

add a little switch to the mix and it will work

software switching works* but it's costing performance


*(on a virtual switch capable NAS model .. yours is unknown)

[doubledutch]

Apologies my model is: TS-651 and I’ve seen something about virtual switches in the settings but never understood how they work

[dolbyman]

see here

https://www.qnap.com/en/how-to/tutorial ... ual-switch

• Virtual Switches
  • Creating a Virtual Switch in Software-defined Switch Mode

[doubledutch]

Thanks! Could you also suggest how to connect the “little switch” I have many but not obvious how to connect it. Sorry and again thanks for your help

[dolbyman]

Just saw that the cam has a different subnet (if the devices are suppose to reach the internet .. why separate them?)

So you would either get a router to NAT into your existing network or do a basic virtual switch on the NAS and enable NAT into your existing Network (also explained on the linked guide)

[doubledutch]

I keep them separate for two reasons: a) don’t want anyone from outside access the cameras directly and b) separate the traffic on a separate physical network as there are multiple cameras on the camera subnet which generate a lot of traffic

I’ll have a look at your NAT suggestion

[doubledutch]

I did what you suggested: basic virtual switch with NAT checkbox ticked and it worked. Thanks again