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6.7.1 Virtual Host
Virtual host is a web server technique that provides the capability to host more than one domain
(website) on one physical host offers a cost-effective solution for personal and small business with
such need. You can host multiple websites (maximum 32) on the NAS with this feature.
In this tutorial we will use the information provided in the table below as the reference
guide.
Ho s t nam e
WAN/ LA N IP a nd p o r t
Do cum e nt r o o t
De m o we b a pplic a tio n
site1.mysite.com
WAN IP:
111.222.333.444
LAN IP: 10.8.12.45
(NAS)
Port: 80 (NAS)
/Qweb/
site1_mysite
Joomla!
site2.mysite.com
/Qweb/
site2_mysite
WordPress
www.mysite2.
com
/Qweb/
www_mysite2
phpBB3
Before you start, make sure you have checked the following items:
Web Server
Enable Web Server in 'Network Services' > 'Web Server'.
DNS records
The host name must point to the WAN IP of your NAS and you can normally configure this from
your DNS service providers.
Port forwarding
If the web server listens on port 80 you need to configure port forwarding on your router to
allow inbound traffic from port 80 to the LAN IP (10.8.12.45) of your NAS.
SSL certificate import
If you are going to enable SSL connection for the website and intend to use your own trusted
SSL certificates you may import the certificate from within the administration backend under
‘System Administration’ > ‘Security’ > ‘Import SSL Secure Certificate’.
Follow the steps below to use virtual host.
1. Select 'Enable Virtual Host' and click 'Apply'.
2. Click 'Create New Virtual Host'.