We're focusing on using older hardware here, but FreeNAS would prefer a reasonably modern computer. You won't be using an ancient PC for this. FreeNAS is based onFreeBSD, so it should support anyhardware FreeBSD supports. Bear in mind that an old PC won't be as power efficient as s...
Before you get started, download the remote GUI configuration tool, WinBox, to a different computer that can connect up to the RouterOS machine during the initial configuration. Of course, you also need to download the RouterOS ISO CD image and burn to a disc. 2. Installing it on the Drive...
If you don't have to manually set the IP on each computer that connects to the network, you'll probably want to enable the DHCP server on RouterOS. This server hands out and manages the IP addresses on the network. Here's how to turn on and configure the DHCP server using WinBox:...
That new computer feeling is awesome, but there’s the old one, sitting on the floor of your office, taking up space, seemingly useless. Instead of reenacting the printer scene fromOffice Space, put that old laptop or desktop to good use as a home media server. Send movies, TV shows,...
but usually in the context of web sites or big companies that have a lot of data to store. In reality, a server can be just as useful in your home. In this guide, we'll walk through how to create your own home server out of an old or cheap computer that can do all your downloa...
An old computer doesn't have to be e-waste — you can turn it into a NAS server for your house. Here's what you need to know about.
Turn an Old Computer Into a Do-Anything Home Server with FreeNAS 8Read More What You'll Need to Get Started Before we begin, you'll need a few basics: A computer thatmeets the minimum system requirements. Any system with relatively modern components should work. ...
I will also tell you how to connect to the resulting Media Server in the different operating systems. Before we get into setup, we need to discuss what kind of PC you’re going to be using for this. If you don’t have an old computer sitting around that you don’t use, then you...
This tutorial covers how you can convert your computer into a web server in a couple of minutes. Yes really. Just follow the steps below and that should be it. But just before I jump to that, why might I need this? The simple answer to this is “You Never Know”. But more seriousl...
I will also tell you how to connect to the resulting Media Server in the different operating systems. Before we get into setup, we need to discuss what kind of PC you’re going to be using for this. If you don’t have an old computer sitting around that you don’t use, then you...