airvpn qnap - works, but i can't access my plex server which is running outside network because of the vpn?

[kyrusdemnati 1]

i have a qpvn running (airvpn) which i use so torrents download on the nas using the vpn

 

but anything else on the qnap server runs through the vpn i.e. the plex server

 

the problem is if i want to access the plex server outside my local network it doesnt work because of he vpn

 

is there a way round this? is there a port i could open? etc 

 

thanks

[LZ1 662]

Hello!

 

If you're looking for ports, head to port forwarding.

 

[kyrusdemnati 1]

i need plex to either bypass the vpn?  is there anything i can add to the openvpn settings?

[DarkKman 2]

You need to do two things;

1. Add Port Forwarding to for local port 32400 (as Plex always uses this when accessing from Internet) in AirVPN Port Forwarding

2. Configure Plex with your AirVPN generated port (Plex -> Settings -> Remote Access -> Click Advanced button -> tick "Manually specify public port" -> Enter the AirVPN generated port -> Click Apply)

 

This way you will still be able to access Plex locally via port 32400 and when using the Internet (or Plex App) just goto Plex "https://plex.tv/web" and Plex will route via the NEW Port, AirVPN will direct this to your local port (don't setup Port Forwarding on your router).