Does NAS require DNS authentication.?

Question

I have a WAN and unfortunately when I lose an internet connection with my remote location they are not longer able to share files with each other since they cannot access the remote DNS. I am considering adding a NAS to that switch so even when the internet is down and they are unable to reach the DNS they willl still be able to share files. ( I am considering that as an alternative to adding a full-out server to the location and spending too much money...beside, a full server would be ridiculous in this situation IMHO. )

This leads me to my question. Does NAS require DNS authentication to be accessed by computer connected to the router...It seems to be a viable solution, but I just want to check.

Answer 1

It depends how you're accessing the NAS. If you access it using it's IP address, then no. You won't need DNS. If you name it, and access it by name, then the answer is.....maybe. Technically, it would require DNS authentication. However, if it's NETBIOS capable, and on the same local segment, you can probably access it via broadcast resolution of it's NETBIOS name.



As for your other problem, instead of adding a DNS server, you can make HOST files for your machines with critical DNS entries, and it will still be able to find things on your network when the DNS server is inaccessible.

Answer 2

I assume you're talking about Active Directory DNS or some form of LDAP authentication? First I guess it would depend upon the NAS you're using. Security-wise it would be a good idea to make users authenticate in some form to protect valuable data.

Answer 3

yes you need the authentication because its a matter of visa getting.....