Zyxel NSA325 Debian

Hello everyone, this is my first time writing here.

Recently, about 2 months ago I bought and set up a used zyxel nsa325 as a replacement for my google drive, put in two 1tb hdd's and set them up as raid 1 for safety. I've set the nsa as a simple FTP server, everything works fine on my home network. The main problem i have is i can't port forward on my router because it uses CGNAT, so there is no way to connect to the nsa from a different network. Also there is no way to set up a vpn on the router, it doesn't support it. So the best way for me to move forward is to use tailscale. I have already tried it using an old phone as an exit node and it seems to be working, except the transfer speed is horrible - max. 1bmps. I've searched for some solutions to my problem and ended up here. So my main question is - Is it possible to install Debian on the zyxel nsa325 and use tailscale directly on the nas? I've never done this on a nas server. I have some knowledge with pc's regarding software and hardware, there's no problem for me to flash win or linux or android on phones and to change some parts, but i have found very little info regarding debian or openwrt for this exact nas.

Any help is appreciated!

AutoEdga,

> So my main question is
> - Is it possible to install Debian on the zyxel
> nsa325

Yes. See here in the Wiki thread

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Kirkwood plugs

Basic steps to install Debian and new u-boot on Kirkwood boxes
Boot Kirkwood rootfs with stock u-boot

You could install Debian on USB or HDD drive.The 1st topic above is to install both Debian and new u-boot at the same time. The 2nd topic is only installing Debian and run with stock u-boot.

Both approaches require connecting serial console.

> and use tailscale directly on the nas?

Yes, but it is not simple, because Debian does not have a package for this, atm. You would have to do more than just a typical Debian package installation. See

https://forum.doozan.com/read.php?2,127794

BTW, I've added the Tailscale thread by davygravy above to the Wiki topics (I forgot to do this ... better late than never :)

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Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/06/2025 03:44PM by bodhi.