Synology DiskStation DS111, DiskStation DS211+, DiskStation DS110+, DiskStation DS110j, DiskStation DS211j User Manual
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Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 3.0
Document ID
101203DSMUGENU
Applied Models
DS111
DS110+ DS110j DS211+ DS211
DS211j DS710+ DS411+ DS411j DS411slim
DS410 DS1511+ RS411 RS810+ RS810RP+
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Synology DiskStation at a Glance
1-Bay & 2-Bay Models ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
4-Bay Models ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5-Bay Models ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
Install Synology DiskStation ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager ........................................................................................................................... 14
DiskStation Manager Appearance ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Manage DSM with the Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Manage Personal Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
Change Network Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Specify Default Languages .................................................................................................................................................. 30
Set Up Time ........................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Use Energy Saving Features .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space
What is Volume? ................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Manage Volumes with Storage Manager........................................................................................................................... 39
Manage iSCSI with Storage Manager ................................................................................................................................ 42
Manage Hard Disks with Storage Manager ....................................................................................................................... 46
Manage External Disks ........................................................................................................................................................ 48
Chapter 5: Connect from the Internet
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard ................................................................................................................................................. 49
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router .......................................................................................................................... 49
Give Synology DiskStation a DDNS Hostname ................................................................................................................ 52
Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security
Enhance Browsing Security ................................................................................................................................................. 54
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall ............................................................................................................... 57
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts ............................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms ................................................................................................................ 60
Join a Windows ADS Domain or Workgroup .................................................................................................................... 63
Manage Users and Groups.................................................................................................................................................. 64
Set Up Shared Folders ......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folder .......................................................................................................... 77
Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere
Access Files within the Intranet........................................................................................................................................... 79
Access Files via FTP ............................................................................................................................................................ 82
Access Files via File Brow ser .............................................................................................................................................. 84
Access Files via File Station ................................................................................................................................................ 91
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Chapter 9: Back Up Data
Back Up Computer Data ...................................................................................................................................................... 93
Back Up Data on Synology DiskStation ............................................................................................................................. 95
Backup DiskStation Data with Time Backup ..................................................................................................................... 98
Use USBCopy to Back Up Data on USB Device .............................................................................................................. 99
Use SDCopy to Back Up Data on SD card ..................................................................................................................... 100
Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, and Print Server
Use Web Station to Host Websites .................................................................................................................................. 101
Install Mail Station Package to Host Email Server ......................................................................................................... 106
Set Synology DiskStation as the Print Server ................................................................................................................. 108
Chapter 11: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station
Enable Photo Station .......................................................................................................................................................... 109
Manage Photo Station User Accounts ............................................................................................................................. 110
Manage and View Albums ................................................................................................................................................. 111
Use the Blog ........................................................................................................................................................................ 116
Chapter 12: Play Music with Audio Station
Enable Audio Station .......................................................................................................................................................... 119
Choose Audio Source......................................................................................................................................................... 120
Organize Your Music .......................................................................................................................................................... 122
Play Music ............................................................................................................................................................................ 124
Chapter 13: Download Files with Download Station
Enable Download Station ................................................................................................................................................... 127
Manage General Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 128
Download BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Files ................................................................................................................................. 129
Download via eMule ........................................................................................................................................................... 133
Chapter 14: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station
Enable Surveillance Station ............................................................................................................................................... 137
Manage IP Cameras ........................................................................................................................................................... 138
Watch Li v e View .................................................................................................................................................................. 142
Record and Manage Events .............................................................................................................................................. 144
Use E-Map ........................................................................................................................................................................... 149
Receive Email or SMS Notification ................................................................................................................................... 150
Manage Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 151
View Log ............................................................................................................................................................................... 153
Assign Privilege ................................................................................................................................................................... 154
About Camera License ....................................................................................................................................................... 155
Use VisualStation ................................................................................................................................................................ 155
Chapter 15: Manage Media Server and iTunes Service
Manage DLNA Media Server ............................................................................................................................................ 157
Manage iTunes Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 161
Chapter 16: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
Check System Information ................................................................................................................................................. 163
Monitor System Resources ................................................................................................................................................ 166
Update DSM ........................................................................................................................................................................ 167
Manage Packages .............................................................................................................................................................. 168
Receive Event Notification ................................................................................................................................................. 169
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Reset admin's Password .................................................................................................................................................... 171
Restore Synology DiskStation to Factory Defaults......................................................................................................... 171
Reinstall Synology DiskStation ......................................................................................................................................... 171
Enable SNMP Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 172
Enable Terminal Services .................................................................................................................................................. 172
Chapter 17: Communicate with Mobile Devices
Use iPhone/iPod touch and Android Apps ...................................................................................................................... 174
Use Other Mobile Devices ................................................................................................................................................. 175
Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications
1-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 176
2-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 177
4-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 178
5-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 179
Limitations ............................................................................................................................................................................ 180
Appendix B: LED Indication Tables
1-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 181
2-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 182
4-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 184
5-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 186
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Synology Dis kSt at ion. Sy nology D is kStat ion is a mult i-functional NetworkAttached Storage server, serving as a file-sharing center within your Intranet. Moreover, it is specially designed
for a variety of purpose, allowing you to perform the following tasks with the web-based Synology DiskStation
Manager:
Store and Share Files over the Internet
Windows users, Mac users, and Linux users can easily share files within the Intranet or through the Internet.
Unicode language support makes sharing files in different languages from Synology DiskStation simple.
Transfer Files via FTP
Synology DiskStation provides FTP service with bandwidth restriction and anonymous login. To transfer data
safely, FTP over SSL/TLS and uninvited IP auto-block are also available.
Manage Files with Web-Based File Browser
One of Synology DiskStat ion Manager’s applications, File Browser, can make it possible for users to manage
their files on Synology DiskStation easily through a web interface. If you want to manage DiskStation files through
a customized port, File Station is also available. You can also access the files stored on Synology DiskStation
with a mobile device.
Share Storage Capacity as iSCSI Target
You can designate portion of your Synology DiskStation volume space to be an iSCSI Target, which will allow the
iSCSI initiator to access the space like a local disk.
Back Up Files on Computer and Server
Synology DiskStation provides various backup solutions to back up computer data to Synology DiskStation, back
up Synology DiskStation data to an external hard drive, another Synology DiskStation, an rsync-compatible
server, or Amazon S3 server.
Enjoy Entertainment Content on the Server
Download Station allows you to download files from the Internet through BitTorrent, FTP, HTTP, eMule and NZB
to Synology DiskStation. Moreover, if you have an UPnP DMA connected in the LAN, you can share the
multimedia files on Synology DiskStation
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The built-in Copy button on the device allows instant copy of files from the camera to Synology DiskStation.
. If you just want to share and play music files stored on
Synology DiskStation, you can enable iTunes Service, and enjoy the music through any iTunes clients on LAN.
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Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station
Photo Station gives you the freedom to share photos and videos over the Internet without complicated upload
steps. Album control ensures the content is shared with the right persons. Visitors can leave comments for your
photos. Furthermore, a brand new blogging system is integrated for you to easily share your life and thoughts
over the Internet.
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For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com.
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USBCopy is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more
information.
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Enjoy Music Anytime and Anywhere
Audio Station allows you to listen to music stored on the Synology DiskStation, from a connected iPod, or even
stream Internet Radio stations. In addition, you can stream music from the Synology DiskStation with a web
browser over the Internet.
Host Websites
The Virtual Host feature allows you to host up to 30 websites using Web Station, with PHP and MySQL
supported.
Record Videos with IP Cameras
Surveillance Station allows you to manage, view, and record videos from multiple IP cameras over the network.
By accessing the web-based management interface of Surveillance Station, you can watch the real-time image
the camera is monitoring, and record videos continuously, in motion-detection mode, or in alarm-recording mode.
USB Printer Server
You can share up to 2 USB 2.0 Printers through the LAN.1
Online Resources
Click on the links to obtain Synology's online resources.
FAQ: www.synology.com/support/faq.php
Wiki: forum.synology.com/wiki
Forum: forum.synology.com
Download Center: www.synology.com/support/download.php
Technical Support: www.synology.com/support/support_form.php
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Chapter 1: Synology DiskStation at a Glance
1-Bay & 2-Bay Models
Most Models
No. Article Name Location Description
1)
Power Button Front Panel
The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it
until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2)
LED Indicators Front Panel
The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables" on Page 181.
3)
Copy Button Front Panel
The Copy Button lights up when you connect a USB Device (for
example: digital camera, USB flash disk) to the USB port on the front
panel. Pressing the button will copy the data from the connected USB
device to Synology DiskStation’s internal HDD.
4)
USB Port
Front &
Back Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional
external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
5)
eSATA Port
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Front Panel
The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6)
Fan Back Panel
The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It
will start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is
malfunctioning, system will beep every 1 second.
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Article Name
Location
Description
7)
RESET Button Back Panel
1. To rest ore IP , DNS, passwords f or the admin account to default
value.
2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
8)
LAN Port Back Panel
The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology DiskStation.
9)
Power Port Back Panel
The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to
Synology DiskStation.
DS211+
No. Article Name Location Description
1) LED Indicators Front Panel
The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Tables" on
Page 181.
2)
SD Card Slot Front Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers SD card slot for accessing a SD card.
3) USB Port
Front &
Back Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
4) Copy Button Front Panel
The Copy Button lights up when you connect a USB Device to the USB port or
a SD card to the SD card slot on the front panel. Pressing the button will copy
the data from the connected USB device and SD card to Synology
DiskStation’s internal HDD.
5)
Power Button Front Panel
The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it until you
hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
6) Fan Back Panel
The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start
automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will
beep every 1 second.
7)
Hard Drive Tray
Lock
Front Panel
Each hard drive tray is equipped with one tray lock to lock/unlock the trays to
the DiskStation.
8)
LAN Port Back Panel
The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
9) USB Port Back Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
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10) RESET Button Back Panel
1. To rest ore IP , DNS, passwords f or the admin account to default value.
2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
11) eSATA Port Back Panel
The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
12) Power Port Back Panel
The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation.
DS710+
No. Article Name Location Description
1)
Power Button Front Panel
The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it until you
hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2)
LED Indicators Front Panel
The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Tables" on
Page 181.
3) Copy Button Front Panel
The Copy Button lights up when you connect a USB Device (for example: digital
camera, USB flash disk) to the USB port on the front panel. Pressing the button
will copy the data from the connected USB device to Synology DiskStation’s
internal HDD.
4) USB Port
Front & Back
Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
5)
eSATA Port Back Panel
The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6)
RESET Button Back Panel
1. To rest ore IP , DNS, passwords f or the admin account to default value.
2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
7) Hard Drive Tray Back Panel
The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
8)
Hard Drive Tray
Lock
Back Panel
Each hard drive tray is equipped with one tray lock to lock or unlock the trays to
the DiskStation.
9) VGA Port Back Panel
This port is used for manufacturing use only.
10) LAN Port Back Panel
The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
11) Power Port Back Panel
The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation.
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DiskStation
No. Name Location Description
1) P ower But t on Front Panel
The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it until you
hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front Panel
The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Tables" on
Page 181.
3) USB Port Back Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
4) Fan Back Panel
The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start
automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will
beep every 1 second.
5) eSAT A Po r t
1
Back Panel
The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6) RESET Button Back Panel
1. To rest ore IP , DNS, passwords f or the admin account to default value.
2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
7) LAN Port Back Panel
The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
8) Power Port Back Panel
The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation.
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No.
Article Name
Location
Description
1) Power Button Front Panel
The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it
until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2)
LED Indicators Front Panel
The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables" on Page 181.
3)
Hard Drive Tray Front Panel
The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
4) USB Port Back Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional
external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
5) Fan Back Panel
The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will
start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning,
system will beep every 1 second.
6) eSATA Port Back Panel
The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
7) RESET Button Back Panel
1. To rest ore IP , DNS, passwords f or the admin account to default value.
2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
8) LAN Port Back Panel
The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology DiskStation.
9) Console Port & VGA Port Back Panel
This port is used for manufacturing use only.
10)
Power Port Back Panel
The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to
Synology DiskStation.
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DS411slim
No. Name Location Description
1) Power Button Front Panel
The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it
until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front Panel
The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables" on Page 181.
3)
Copy Button Front Panel
The Copy Button lights up when you connect a USB Device (for
example: digital camera, USB flash disk) to the USB port on the front
panel. Pressing the button will copy the data from the connected USB
device to Synology DiskStation’s internal HDD.
4)
USB Port
Front &
Back Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional
external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
5) eSATA Port Back Panel
The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6) RESET Button Back Panel
1. To rest ore IP , DNS, passwords f or the admin account to default value.
2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
7)
LAN Port Back Panel
The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology DiskStation.
8) Hard Drive Tray Back Panel
The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
9) Power Port Back Panel
The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to
Synology DiskStation.
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DS1511+
No. Article Name Location Description
1) Power Button Front Panel
The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it until
you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front P anel
The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables" on Page 181.
3) Hard Drive Tray Front Panel
The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
4) Hard Drive Tray Lock Front Panel
Each hard drive tray is equipped with one tray lock to lock/unlock the
trays to the DiskStation.
5)
USB Port Back Panel
The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external
hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
6)
Fan Back Panel
The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will
start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning,
system will beep every 1 second.
7)
eSATA Port 1 Back Panel
The eSATA port 1 is for connecting with the first external SATA HDD.
8) eSATA Port 2 Back Panel
The eSATA port 2 is for connecting with the second external SATA HDD.
9) RESET Button Back Panel
1. To rest ore IP , DNS, passwords f or the admin account to default value.
2. To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
10) LAN Port Back Panel
The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology DiskStation.
11) VGA Port Back Panel
This port is used for manufacturing use only.
12)
Power Port Back Panel
The power port is where you connect the power cord to
Synology DiskStation.
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Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation
Manager
This Chapter explains how to log in to Synology DiskStation's web-based management UI, Synology
DiskStation Manager (DSM), customize your own desktop, manage its taskbar, and use the Main Menu to
access DSM settings and applications.
Install Synology DiskStation
For more information setting up Synology DiskStation and installing DSM, see the Quick Installation Guide that
came with your installation CD or DVD.
Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager
You can log in to DSM with Synology Assistant or with a web browser.
Use Synology Assistant
Windows User:
1 Insert the Installation CD or DVD into the CD/DVD-Rom Drive of your computer.
2 Choose Install from the autorun menu and follow the steps to complete installation.
3 After installation, double-click the desktop icon to launch Synology Assistant.
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4 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
login screen.
5 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.
Mac OS X User:
1 Insert the Installation CD into CD/DVD-Rom Drive.
2 Double-click the CD-Rom Drive icon on the desktop.
3 Double-click the MacOSX icon, and then double-click the Synology Assistant-SYNOLOGY.dmg icon.
4 Double-click the Synology Assistant icon to run setup wizard.
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5 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
login screen.
6 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.
Linux (Ubuntu) User:
1 Insert the installation CD into your computer, and then double-click t he SynologyInstall icon on the desktop.
2 In the File Browser window that appears, double-click the Linux folder, and then double-click Synology
Assistant-3.0-[number].tar.gz.
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3 Click Extract, and then extract the SynologyAssistant directory to the path /usr/local or any other path.
4 Go to the path /usr/local/SynologyAssistant (or [the path you just specified]/SynologyAssistant), double-
click SynologyAssistant, and then select Run in Terminal in the dialog box that appears.
5 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
login screen.
6 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.
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Note: To ensure the pr ocess runs smoothl y, please use the following browsers.
Chrome: 5.0 or later
Firefox: 3.5 or later
Safari: 4.0 or later
Internet Explor er: 7.0 or later
Use a Web Browser
1 Open a web browser window.
2 In the address field, enter any of the following:
http://Synology_Server_IP:5000
http://Synology_Server_Name:5000/ (or http://Synology_Server_Name.local:5000/ on a Mac)
Synology_Server_Name should be replaced with the name you set up for Synology DiskStation during the
setup process. If you choose One-step Setup during the setup process, the Synology_Server_Name will be
DiskStation, CubeStation, USBStation, or RackStation.
3 Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac) on your keyboard.
4 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.
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DiskStation Manager Appearance
When you log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), you can see the desktop and the taskbar.
Desktop and Shortcuts
The desktop is where your application windows are displayed. You can also create desktop shortcuts to
frequently used applications.
To create a desktop shortcut to an application:
Drag its thumbnail from the Main Menu to the desktop.
To remove a desktop shortcut to an application:
Right-click the shortcut and choose Remove shortcut.
To open Audio Station or Download Station in a new browser window:
1 Create a desktop shortcut to Audio Station or Download Station.
2 Right-click the shortcut and choose Open in New Window.
Note: You can also c ustomize your deskt op background color or w allpaper with the Customize My Desktop
function. See "Customize My Desktop" on P age 22 f or more information.
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Taskbar
The taskbar at the top of the desktop contains the following functions:
1 The Show Desktop button: Click to clear your application windows and reveal the desktop. Click again to
bring the windows back to the desktop. For more information about application windows, see "Open
Application Windows" on Page 21.
2 The Main Menu button: Click to reveal the Main Menu. See "Manage DSM with the Main Menu" on Page 20
for more information.
3 The icons of open applications:
Click the icon of an application to show or hide its window on the desktop.
Right-click the icon and choose from the shortcut menu to manage the application window (Maximize,
Minimize, Restore, Close) or its taskbar icon (Pin to Taskbar, Unpin from Taskbar).
4 The search field: Enter keywords to quickly find a list of relevant applications and DSM 3.0 Help articles.
5 The Notification button (with an exclamation mark): Click to check the logs of important events. Click Clear
All to remove all events and hide the Notification button.
Note: For more inf ormation about sys tem log, see "Check Logs" on Page 165.
6 The Upload Queue button: Click to open the File Task Monitor window, where you can check the progress
of all uploading and background tasks.
Manage DSM with the Main Menu
The Main Menu is where you can find all the applications and settings provided by Synology DiskStation
Manager.
Logout, Restart, and Shutdown
Click Logout, Restart, or Shutdown at the bottom-right corner of the Main Menu to log out of DSM, restart
DiskStation, or turn it off, just like using any other operating systems.
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Manage DSM Options
Click the Options button at the top-right corner of Main Menu to enhance DSM's browsing security. See
"Enhance Browsing Security" on Page 54 for more information.
Open Application Windows
In addition to the Control Panel, the Main Menu contains the thumbnails of all the other DSM applications. With
DSM’s multitasking ability, now you can open multiple application windows at the same time.
To open an application window:
Click any thumbnail of an application from the Main Menu to open the application window on the desktop and the
application icon on the taskbar.
Note:
You can scroll to the next page of the Main Menu by click ing the right arrow on the right or with your mouse scroll.
The dots at the bott om of the Main Menu will tel l you which page is displ ayed now.
You can also ope n application windows through desktop shortcuts. See "Desktop and Shortcuts" on Page 19 for
more information.
Use the Control Panel
Choose Control Panel from the Main menu to see the thumbnails of DSM settings.
The DSM settings on the Control Panel are grouped into the following categories:
File Sharing and Privileges: S et up Win/Mac/N FS file shar ing service, and assign application privile ges for
user accounts.
Network Services: Manage and edit the settings for network services and Internet connection.
System: Edit the basic settings on your DiskStation.
Application Settings: Enable the services of built-in applications.
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Manage Personal Settings
Go to Main Menu > Personal Settings to manage your account, desktop, and view your quota usage in one
central and convenient location.
Modify My Account
Under Account Setup, you can change your account's password and description.
To modify your account:
1 Enter a description for your account (optional).
2 If you want to change your account's password, enter the new one and confirm it.
3 Click OK.
Limitations:
The user description is case sensitive and can be 0 to 64 dis playable Unicode characters.
The passw ord is case sensiti ve and should be 0 to 127 displayable characters, including letters , numbers, signs,
and space.
Customize My Desktop
Under Account Setup, click Customize My Desktop to customize desktop background color or wallpaper.
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To decide not to expand the Main Menu after login:
1 Tick Do not expand the Main Menu after login.
2 Click OK.
To choose a background color for your desktop:
1 Tick Customize Wallpaper.
2 Choose a color from the Background color drop-down menu, or enter your own color value.
3 Click OK.
To upload a customized image that will be used as your desktop wallpaper:
1 Tick Customize Wallpaper and then tick Customize image.
2 Click Select image to upload an image that will be used as your DSM's desktop wallpaper. In the dialog that
opens, do the following and then click OK:
a Select an image located on DiskStation or your computer.
b If you want to resize the image to a certain width or height, enter the values in the Scale to fit field.
Note: The maximum length must be less than 3280 pixels.
3 If you want to repeat your desktop wallpaper horizontally or vertically, tick Horizontal repeat or Vertical
repeat.
4 If you want to adjust the alignment of your desktop wallpaper, choose the options from the Background
alignment drop-down menu.
5 Click OK.
Check Volume Usage
Under Volume Usage, you can view your quota on all the DiskStation volumes set by admin, as well as the
amount of capacity you have used on each volume.
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Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
After you have connected to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) and learned how to access its functions and
customize its appearance, you can begin to modify its basic settings.
This chapter explains how to change the network settings, specify default languages, set up time, and use energy
saving features.
Change Network Settings
Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Network to modify the network settings of your Synology DiskStation. You
can choose between LAN, PPPoE, and Wireless Network, depending on your network en v ironme nt.
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LAN
In this section, you can change your DiskStation identification on the network by entering a server name. You can
also decide how your Synology DiskStation obtains its IP address here.
To rename DiskStation:
Enter the new server name in the Server Name field, and click OK.
To decide how your DiskStation obtain IP address:
Get network configuration automatically (DHCP): Get IP address automatically via DHCP.
Use manual configuration: Manually enter the IP address, subnet mask, DNS, and gateway.
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For 2-LAN models, the LAN tab is divided into General, LAN1, and LAN 2.
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Term Explanation
Jumbo Frames are Ethernet frames with more than the standard 1500 bytes of Maximum Transmission Unit
(MTU), allowing Ethernet transmission of large files to be more efficient. It can only be enabled under Gigabit
network environment. To ensure Jumbo Frame works properly, all the computers and devices across the
network accessing your DiskStation must support it and use the same MTU value.
Link Aggregation
Under the General tab, you can set your DiskStation to connect two LAN cables to the network at the same time,
or assign it with two IP addresses under different subnets.
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With Link Aggregation enabled, trunking and network fault tolerances are supported.
Before you enable Link Aggregation:
Please make sure both LAN cables are connected to the same switch.
To enable Link Aggregation:
1 Tick Enable Link Aggregation.
2 Choose any of the following modes:
IEEE 802.3ad Dynamic Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad is the standard for most Link Aggregation
implementations. A switch with 802.3ad support is required to use in this mode.
Network Fault Tolerance only: If the LAN 1 port becomes unavailable, the system will use LAN 2 to
provide service. You can select this option if your switch does not support IEEE 802.3ad.
3 Click OK.
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Wireless Network
Click the Wireless Network tab to connect Synology DiskStation to a wireless network.
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Note: Wireless network is available only when a wireless dongle is plugged i nto the USB port of your S ynology
DiskStation.
To set up a wireless network:
Click Set up a wireless network and choose from the following options (If you are already connected to a
wireless network, click Disconnect first).
Join a wireless network: The wizard will scan available wireless access points or Ad-Hoc networks with their
signal strength and security status. If the access point you want to access is locked with password protection,
the wizard will ask you to enter the password.
Connect to a hidden wireless network: If an access point doesn't broadcast its SSID (Network Name) for
privacy reason, it will not be discovered during the scanning. You can manually connect to those hidden
access points by entering the required information manually.
Create an Ad-Hoc Network: In addition to infrastructure network, in which a central access point (AP) bridges
the wireless network to a wired Ethernet network, Ad-Hoc network is also widely used. In an Ad-Hoc network,
all wireless devices within range of each other can communicate in a peer-to-peer fashion without a central
access point. To set up an Ad-Hoc network, all wireless devices have to be configured for Ad-H oc mode
instead of the infrastructure mode.
Note: For a list of compatible wireless dongles, visit www.synology.com.
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Wireless network is supported on specific models only.
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IPv6 Setup
Click the IPv6 Setup button under the LAN
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or Wireless Network tab to change the IPv6 settings.
Synology DiskStation supports IPv4/IPv6 dual stack scheme. This means that both IPv4 and IPv6 can work
simultaneously on Synology DiskStation. The default settings for IPv6 is Auto.
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On the IPv6 Setup page, choose between the different setup types:
Auto: DiskStation will automatically generate a local IPv6 address. This is generated based on DiskStation's
MAC address.
DHCP: DiskStation will automatically get an IPv6 address from the DHCP server which supports IPv6.
Manual: Set up IPv6 manually by entering IPv6 address, Prefix length, and Default gateway.
Off: Disable IPv6 support.
Note: If you want to joi n an IPv4 network envi ronment with IPv6 addr ess, you need to enable IPv6 Tunnel. See the
section below for m ore information.
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Tunnel
Tunnel is a technique that encapsulates IPv6 packets within IPv4 packets, allowing isolated IPv6 host or network
to be compatible with IPv4 network backbone.
Click the Tunnel tab to allow your DiskStation to gain Internet access via IPv6 under the IPv4 environment.
To setup IPv6 Tunnel:
1 Tick Enable tunnel.
2 In Server address, enter the hostname or the IP of the tunnel service provider.
3 Select if you want to Conn ect anonymously or Connect with an existing account. If you choose the latter,
please also enter User name and Password.
4 Click OK to save the settings.
Note:
Your extern al IPv6 address may be aut om atically updated b y the service provider. However, Synology DiskStation
will not remove the old I P v6 address immediat ely.
If you are still facing connection problems, contact your Internet Service Provider.
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PPPoE
Click the PPPoE tab If your Synology DiskStation is connecting to a DSL or cable modem, and your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) uses PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet).
To connect to the Internet via PPPoE:
1 Tick Enable PPPoE Connection.
2 Enter the account information provided by your ISP.
3 Click OK.
Note: If you are still facing connection problems, contact your Internet Service Provider.
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Specify Default Langua ges
Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Language to set the language for Synology DiskStation Manager, enable
email notification, and specify the codepage for Unicode filename conversion.
Display Language: Choose your preferred display language, or have it the same as your default browser
setting.
Email Language: Set your preferred language for email notification from Synology DiskStation.
Codepage: Synology DiskStation uses Unicode to avoid file inaccessibili ty from comput ers usin g differ e nt
languages. But for the following devices or applications to use Synology DiskStation services without problem,
you need to choose the appropriate codepage for them:
Computers without Unicode support
Applications that convert non-Unicode strings to Unicode, such as FTP service, UPnP support, music
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