Use of Regional blocks in firewall-- For example Block USA

[Jan Janowski]

At various locations, I've read that Blocking USA in Firewall of NAS will cause problems.... I had blocked USA to see what would happen.... Nothing -- I seem to be able to do everything I could before I turned the block on!
However -- I did recently find out that a USA Block in NAS Firewall prevents Support from accessing the NAS, even with Remote access turned on, which if anything, proved it's working. (turned it off so Support could continue)...
I find that QC connect is UN-affected by this, even from across the country.... When I log in via DS File or DS CAM or DRIVE.

Yet, I keep encountering posts saying the addition of regional Blocking (By Country) in Firewall.. is not necessary....

What's your take on this, for NAS or Router ?

Thank You for you assistance...

 

[Rusty]

Using Geo Firewall is to prevent access to your exposed services from the outside world. So if you have no need to connect back to your nas or its services because you don't have anything exposed, then you have no need for that kind of protection.

 

[paradeiser]

Since last week, Geo Firewall is broken (again) for me. Is anyone else experiencing issues?

I configured my firewall to only allow access from my home country (AT) to most of my services. Since last week, this rule blocks me out, even I try to access my NAS originating from my country.

I've had this issue some time ago. It seems the geo-location database Synology uses, is corrupted - again.