Options for a simple local cloud storage solution

hi,
i have the above question. I have 2 Apple Time Capsule Routers. One Ac and the other is the older Wireless-N Version set up as a Bridge. I also have the device called Transporter Sync. What I really need is a way that I can create a folder with a set of permissions of some kind that will allow me to send a link to people and allow them a secure link to view and download large photo and video files and some doc fileson my own local HDD NAS.
I do not want the users to have to sign up for an account or download software, way to complecated. This is why Transporter does not solve my problem. Unless I am missunderstanding how transporter works. If I open up my TC then anyone can gain access from what I have been told. Is there any other product out on the market that might fit my needs?
THanks,
John

To remote access files somewhere on your network is not easy and allows people you don't want to also access the system.
The standard methods for hosting files like FTP are not readily setup with Apple routers of late.. ie it is blocking FTP.
I do not see any details for standard remote access on the Transporter Sync. It is all tied up with the various apps, and they are almost all designed for private rather than public access.
The specs list. Optional local access via CIFS / SMB
It if it offers nothing more than that it is really unsuitable.
Do you have a different router or is the TC your main router??
If so you really have little choice but to use one of the remote access methods that is allowed by that.
My solution would be to replace the TC with a vpn router.. these are readily available and cheap enough.. VPN is secure.. and if you use dynamic IP from your ISP it has simple DDNS setup.. whereas the Apple is not easy.
Why not host the files you want others to access in cloud .. it is much easier.. faster for you, as you don't have several people using your limited upload for access.. and you post the files once.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3413

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