File Server and Port 21

Hi Guys and Girls
Just a quick question here. To be able to use the File Server functionality do I have to open up port 21 in the main router? I was previously looking at NAS devices which require port 21 to be opened but my Dad wasn't too keen on opening the port on his router. I've watched a few setup videos and they don't mention anything about port 21. I just want to double check before I spend $400+.
Any input would be greatly appreciated

LaPastenague wrote:
I have previously looked into these NAS MyCloud options. They all require ports to be opened up with in the main router
Pros
• Freshened interface
• USB 3.0 for expanded storage
• Easy remote access without port forwarding
• 3 licenses for Smartware Pro backup software
• Apple Time Machine backup
• NAS snapshot backups
Not according to smallnetbuilder.
Says explicitly without port forwarding..
Hmmm Interesting...
You do need upnp of course.. but upnp is available on all routers nowadays.. (except apple ones of course).
Does this involve messing with the router in anyway?
If you are accessing it 90% of the time from LAN.. then you need faster access than TC USB drive. And really faster access than WD MyCloud then you need a real NAS.
I have actually just shared my 2TB WD USB 2.0 drive on my network and connected my Windows Laptop to it via IP and the speeds are 100% fine. Absolutely no lag. It's running like a native drive.

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Edited by: Priya S on Feb 25, 2009 3:36 AM
Edited by: Priya S on Feb 25, 2009 3:36 AM

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