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How to make ZyXEL NSA325-v2 usable in 2025 atelle

I have a compact 2-bay NAS, the ZyXEL NSA325-v2.

It was an excellent and affordable device back in the day, but it has become outdated over the years. While it still handles basic NAS functions, it relies on SMB1.

Since SMB1 is insecure, unsupported, and disabled by default in modern operating systems, the NAS is no longer a viable option out of the box.

There are a couple of ways to extend its usefulness:

Installing a Custom Firmware – Upgrading to OpenWrt or Debian can breathe new life into the device, unlocking new features and improving security. However, this requires some time and technical effort.
Using NFS for Secure Access – A simpler solution is to enable NFS, which allows safe access from both Windows and Linux.

I decided to go for the second option. Using NFS for Secure Access.

First you need to install the NFS Application on the NAS. The built in application installer no longer download application files from the web, so you need to do this manually.

- Download the required files: https://s3.pxcd.org/atelle/blog/files/zy-pkgs.zip
- Use the package NFS_1.1.4_arm_004.zpkg

If you're unfamiliar with installing packages on the ZyXEL NSA325-v2, check out my blog post for a step-by-step guide.

Once the package is installed, go to Network - NFS and create a new share.

I named my share "atelle" and set tie DN/IP Filter to * with Read Write.

Once you have created the NFS share, you should see something like this:

To use NFS (Network File System) on Windows, you'll need to enable the "Services for NFS" feature, which allows Windows to act as an NFS client and access shares from other NFS servers (like Linux or UNIX systems).

1. Enable the NFS Client Feature:

Open Control Panel: Search for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar and open it.
Turn Windows Features On or Off: In the Control Panel, click on "Programs" and then "Turn Windows features on or off".
Check "Services for NFS": Locate and check the box next to "Services for NFS".
Click OK: Confirm the changes and restart your computer if prompted.

2. Mount an NFS Share:

Open a Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges: Search for "cmd" in the Windows search bar, right-click on "Command Prompt," and select "Run as administrator".

Then mound the fileshare with the following command:

    mount :

In my case, the NAS have IP 10.10.10.33, and the name of the fileshare is /i-data/90a7a77c/nfs/atelle. I will mount it to drive letter Y:

    mount 10.10.10.33:/i-data/90a7a77c/nfs/atelle Y:

You should now be able to see your network drive in file explorer.

HomeLab Published 2025.03.24 21:53:15
Last modified 2025.04.04 13:46:12

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