Network Storage Access (NAS) via SMB

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You will need

  1. A Jumpbox host
  2. The hostname or network address of your NAS for connections and port (If you are connecting this NAS on your network already, you can use your connection information)

Add Service in Remote.It

  1. In the Remote.It application (desktop, mobile or app.remote.it), navigate to the Jumpbox Host device page and click + (Add Service)
  2. Select SMB/CIFS in the service types. (This may be found under “More”)
  3. Set the “Service Host”. Enter the NAS hostname plus “.local” or enter the LAN IP address.
  4. Set the “Service Port”. Default is 445
  5. Enter a name that you will recognize for connecting on the service list. For example, you could use the hostname “Office-Storage-NAS.local” or “Office File Server”
  6. Click “Save”

Connect

You will need to do this on each device you wish to use the NAS. For example, on a Mac, Windows computer, iPad, iPhone, or your Android phone or tablet. Make sure you have an application installed that can use the connection.This will be the app that uses the connection.

NOTE: Windows cannot use the built in file explorer Here is an alternative.

  1. From any device you wish to connect from, open the Remote.It application (Desktop, mobile, app.remote.it)
  2. Select your Jumpbox device
  3. Click the “play” button on the NAS Service.
  4. Use the connection information in the application you will be using for the file explorer.
    1. If using the Desktop app, you may be able to launch your App by clicking the Launch button. When prompted for the username enter the username used for the NAS. See more on connection settings to set your application
    2. You can manually add the connection information to your app by adding a connection, then enter the endpoint URL and port from the Remote.It app connection. Use the icon buttons below the connection URL to copy the endpoint and port, endpoint, or port. Some applications may set the port in a separate field from the url/IP address. Please refer to your application instructions on usage.
  5. NOTE: This connection information is private to you and will not work if shared to anyone else.
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