connecting iscsi remotely

[patricksze]

I set up an iscsi target and can connect to it with WINDOWS, provided they are in the same network. However, how can I do the same if I want to access it at work? That is, when the target and the initiator are in different network.

I've already set up a port forwarding setting in my router. The target still cannot be found.

Thanks

[dolbyman]

never ever forward ports from wan to nas

and dont use iscsi from remote unless you have a rock solid ..fast..vpn connection

remote access (via vpn) should only be done with file (e.g. smb)and not block storage (iscsi)

[patricksze]

Thank you for reply. Regarding "never never forward posts from WAN to NAS", how's so?? Is it performance concern or security concern??

[dolbyman]

security

[Dic3man]

I set up an iscsi target and can connect to it with WINDOWS, provided they are in the same network. However, how can I do the same if I want to access it at work? That is, when the target and the initiator are in different network.

I've already set up a port forwarding setting in my router. The target still cannot be found.

Thanks

I suggest VPN first then iSCSI if you really need iSCSI.

[storageman]

If VPN is used all local ports should be accessible
Can't find target doesn't make sense, that is purely an issue between the local host and target

[patricksze]

Thanks all. I'll try VPN. See if it works.

Thanks again.