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TrueNAS basics

The NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a dedicated box that stores files and runs apps like Jellyfin. In this house it is a Ugreen DXP 8800 running TrueNAS, at IP address 192.168.2.203.

Think of it as a very reliable hard-drive computer that stays on 24/7 so the rest of the house can stream and back up data.

What it does (plain English)

Job Example
Stores media Movies, TV, music, photos
Runs streaming apps Jellyfin, Navidrome, Photos
Runs the tunnel Lets stream.saxobroko.com work from outside the house
Shares files to the PC Windows A: drive

The Windows PC does not store the media library anymore. The NAS does.

How to open the NAS web page

  1. Make sure you are on home Wi‑Fi (or ethernet).
  2. Open a browser on the PC or phone.
  3. Go to dsm.saxobroko.com.
  4. You should see a TrueNAS login screen.

Alternative (same thing, different address): https://192.168.2.203 — only works on the home network.

Login details are in Vaultwarden, not in this document.

What you should NOT do

These mistakes can destroy years of media:

Do NOT… Why
Click Format, Wipe, or Reset pool Erases stored data
Unplug drives from the NAS case Breaks the storage array
Delete folders you do not recognise May remove movies, music, or backups
Install random apps without guidance Can break Docker containers and services

If a screen asks about disks or pools and you are unsure, stop and ask someone who has read the Server docs.

Is the NAS on?

  1. Look at the physical box — are fan noise and indicator lights normal (not all dark)?
  2. On the PC, open dsm.saxobroko.com. Login page = NAS is reachable.
  3. If it was just powered on, wait 5–10 minutes before expecting Jellyfin or other apps to work.

Power order: Turn everything on.

Where apps live (you usually do not need this)

TrueNAS has an Apps section in the web UI. That is where Jellyfin, cloudflared, Navidrome, and others run as containers.

Troubleshooting

Symptom What to try
dsm.saxobroko.com will not load NAS may be off — power it on; wait 10 minutes
Loads at home but not on phone outside AU Expected for admin UI in some setups; use home Wi‑Fi for NAS admin
Jellyfin down but NAS page works Jellyfin app issue — When media won't play
All .saxobroko.com sites dead at once Restart cloudflared
After blackout Power outage recovery