Based on DSM 3.1
Document ID
110302DSMUGENU
Applied Models
DS111
DS110+ DS110j DS211+ DS211
Synology DiskStation User's Guide
DS211j DS710+ DS411+II DS411j DS411slim
DS410 DS1511+ RS411 RS810+ RS810RP+
RS2211+ RS2211RP+
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Synology DiskStation at a Glance
1-Bay & 2-Bay Models ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
4-Bay Models ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5-Bay Models ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
10-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
Install Synology DiskStation ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager ........................................................................................................................... 15
DiskStation Manager Appearance ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Manage DSM with the Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Manage Personal Options ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3: Modify Sys tem Settings
Change DSM Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Change Network Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Modify Regional Options ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Use Energy Saving Features .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space
What is Volume and Disk Group? ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Manage Volumes or Disk Groups with Storage Manager ............................................................................................... 44
Manage iSCSI Target with Storage Manager ................................................................................................................... 52
Manage iSCSI LUNs with Storage Manager ..................................................................................................................... 54
Manage Hard Disks with Storage Manager ....................................................................................................................... 56
Manage External Disks ........................................................................................................................................................ 58
Chapter 5: Access your DiskStation from the Internet
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard ................................................................................................................................................. 59
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router .......................................................................................................................... 59
Give Synology DiskStation a DDNS Hostname ................................................................................................................ 61
Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall ............................................................................................................... 64
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts ............................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms ................................................................................................................ 67
Join a Windows ADS Domain or Workgroup .................................................................................................................... 70
Manage Users and Groups.................................................................................................................................................. 71
Set Up Shared Folders ......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folder .......................................................................................................... 85
Index Shared Folder Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 86
Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere
Access Files within the Intranet........................................................................................................................................... 88
Access Files via FT P ............................................................................................................................................................ 91
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Access Files via WebDAV ................................................................................................................................................... 93
Access Files via Fil e Browser .............................................................................................................................................. 94
Access Files via File Station .............................................................................................................................................. 105
Chapter 9: Back Up Data
Back Up Computer Data .................................................................................................................................................... 106
Back Up Data on Synology DiskStation ........................................................................................................................... 108
Sync Shared Folder Contents between DiskStations .................................................................................................... 111
Backup DiskStation Data with Time Backup ................................................................................................................... 113
Use USBCopy to Back Up Data on USB Device ............................................................................................................ 114
Use SDCopy to Back Up Data on SD card ..................................................................................................................... 115
Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, and Print Server
Use Web Station to Host Websites .................................................................................................................................. 116
Host Mail Server .................................................................................................................................................................. 123
Set Synology DiskStation as Print Server ....................................................................................................................... 125
Chapter 11: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station
Enable Photo Station .......................................................................................................................................................... 130
Enable Personal Photo Station ......................................................................................................................................... 131
Manage Photo Station User Accounts ............................................................................................................................. 132
Create Albums ..................................................................................................................................................................... 133
Manage Albums .................................................................................................................................................................. 135
View and Edit Photos and Videos ..................................................................................................................................... 139
Customize Album Layout ................................................................................................................................................... 140
Use the Blog ........................................................................................................................................................................ 141
Chapter 12: Play Music with Audio Station
Enable Audio Station .......................................................................................................................................................... 144
Choose Audio Source......................................................................................................................................................... 145
Organize Your Music .......................................................................................................................................................... 147
Play Music ............................................................................................................................................................................ 150
Download Music .................................................................................................................................................................. 154
Chapter 13: Download Files with Download Station
Enable Download Station ................................................................................................................................................... 155
Set up BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB ................................................................................................................................................ 156
Create BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Download Tasks .................................................................................................................. 159
Manage BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Download Tasks ............................................................................................................... 165
Set up eMule ........................................................................................................................................................................ 167
Connect to ED2K Server/Kad ............................................................................................................................................ 169
Create eMule Download Tasks ......................................................................................................................................... 170
Manage eMule Download Tasks ....................................................................................................................................... 174
Chapter 14: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station
Enable Surveillance Station ............................................................................................................................................... 176
Manage IP Cameras ........................................................................................................................................................... 177
Watch Live View .................................................................................................................................................................. 182
Play and Manage Events ................................................................................................................................................... 185
Use E-Map ........................................................................................................................................................................... 192
Receive Email or SMS Notification ................................................................................................................................... 193
Manage Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 194
View Log ............................................................................................................................................................................... 196
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Assign Privilege ................................................................................................................................................................... 197
About Camera License ....................................................................................................................................................... 198
Use VisualStation ................................................................................................................................................................ 198
Chapter 15: Manage Media Server and iTunes Service
Manage DLNA Media Server ............................................................................................................................................ 200
Manage iTunes Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 204
Chapter 16: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
Check System Information ................................................................................................................................................. 206
Monitor System Resources ................................................................................................................................................ 209
Update DSM ........................................................................................................................................................................ 210
Manage Packages .............................................................................................................................................................. 211
Receive Event Notification ................................................................................................................................................. 212
Reset admin's Password .................................................................................................................................................... 214
Restore Synology DiskStation to Factory Defaults......................................................................................................... 214
Reinstall Synology DiskStation ......................................................................................................................................... 215
Enable SNMP Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 215
Enable Terminal Services .................................................................................................................................................. 216
Chapter 17: Communicate with Mobile Devices
Use iOS and Android Apps ................................................................................................................................................ 217
Use Other Mobile Devices ................................................................................................................................................. 218
Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications
1-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 219
2-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 220
4-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 221
5-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 222
10-Bay Models ..................................................................................................................................................................... 223
Limitations ............................................................................................................................................................................ 225
Appendix B: LED Indication Tables
1-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 226
2-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 227
4-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 229
5-Bay Models ....................................................................................................................................................................... 231
10-Bay Models ..................................................................................................................................................................... 231
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Synology DiskStation. Synology Dis kStat ion is a mult i-functional NetworkÂAttached 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 fil es 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 DiskStation 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
Synology DiskStation, you can enable iTunes Service, and enjoy the music through any iTunes clients on LAN.
With the USBCopy or SDCopy function, you can press the Copy button on your DiskS tation to instantly copy files
from a camera or SD card to Synology DiskStation.
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. If you just want to share and play music files stored on
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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 or SDCopy is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStat i on Specif ications" on Page
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