TerraMaster F2-210 2-Bay NAS Media Server Personal Cloud

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01-09-2021 at 06:30 AM #2

Has anyone used this or using this?

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01-09-2021 at 07:49 AM #3

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Has anyone used this or using this?

edit - N/M I have the F2-220

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01-09-2021 at 07:51 AM #4

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Has anyone used this or using this?

I've been using this and I don't recommend. It does not support VPN server or client. You should pay more for Qnap for Synology.

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01-09-2021 at 07:52 AM #5

I'm sorry but Chinese software and hardware. I find it hard to trust it with my local storage/backup. I'll pick a Taiwanese solutions over this which are more superior.

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01-09-2021 at 07:52 AM #6

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I've been using it for a couple years. I upgraded the RAM, added a VGA out, and installed Xpenology. I quit using it for Plex but it does all my automation tasks real well.

This one has an ARM processor, not Intel, so I don't think you can run Xpenology. I have an older Terramaster with an Intel processor that I run Xpenology on, but I don't think that can be done on this model.

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01-09-2021 at 07:52 AM #7

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Has anyone used this or using this?

The OP

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01-09-2021 at 08:03 AM #8

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This one has an ARM processor, not Intel, so I don't think you can run Xpenology. I have an older Terramaster with an Intel processor that I run Xpenology on, but I don't think that can be done on this model.

Oof, that's a bummer. Mine does have Intel. Thought it was the same model#

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01-09-2021 at 08:03 AM #9

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I've been using this and I don't recommend. It does not support VPN server or client. You should pay more for Qnap for Synology.

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01-09-2021 at 08:38 AM #10

Only 1GB of non-upgradable RAM

Research a bit and you can build your own NAS with FreeNAS S/W for less than $500, even a lot less if you are patient and don't have an imminent need for a server.

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01-09-2021 at 08:40 AM #11

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I've been using this and I don't recommend. It does not support VPN server or client. You should pay more for Qnap for Synology.

I have 2xQNAP and 2xSynology, I prefer Synology.

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01-09-2021 at 08:53 AM #12

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I'm sorry but Chinese software and hardware. I find it hard to trust it with my local storage/backup. I'll pick a Taiwanese solutions over this which are more superior.

Could you link one please?
I find that to be an interesting idea.
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01-09-2021 at 09:15 AM #13

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Could you link one please?
I find that to be an interesting idea.
Thanks

been using this for over 2 years, was a bit tricky initially setting up, getting win 10 to find its ip address was a learning experience. Also be sure to have your router assign a fixed dhcp address to it nerwork ip - you dont want that changing.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BBXM...-FbFX40CR7

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01-09-2021 at 09:36 AM #14

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I have 2xQNAP and 2xSynology, I prefer Synology.

Thanks. would you mind ellaborating why you prefer Synology?

Also, is there any monthly subscription if setting up VPN on these entities?
Haven't done any research yet.

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01-09-2021 at 09:46 AM #15

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Thanks. would you mind ellaborating why you prefer Synology?

Also, is there any monthly subscription if setting up VPN on these entities?
Haven't done any research yet.

I have only used synology. I find them updating the software very often and even after owning one for like 8 years. The Software is very good and almost everything is easy to setup.

To setup a VPN; you would need to setup a vpn server which free since it is your hardware and your bandwidth.

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