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Summary of Contents for Synology RS2418+:
Synology NAS User's Guide Based on DSM 6.2
1
Chapter 1: Introduction
5
Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
8
Install Synology NAS and DSM
8
Sign into DSM
8
DiskStation Manager Desktop
9
Desktop
9
Taskbar
9
Widgets
10
Open Applications and Packages with Main Menu
11
Shutdown, Restart, Logout, or Manage Personal Settings
12
Account
13
2-Step Verification
13
Account Activity
13
Account Protection
13
Quota
13
Desktop
13
Photo Station
13
Email Account
13
Others
13
Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
14
Use Control Panel
14
Change Network Settings
15
General
15
Network Interface
15
Traffic Control
15
Static Route
15
DSM Settings
15
Join Wireless Network3F
16
Modify Regional Options
16
Time
16
Language
16
NTP Service
17
Use Energy Saving Features
17
General
18
Power Schedule1
18
HDD Hibernation
18
UPS
18
Chapter 4: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
19
Check System Information
19
General
20
Network
20
Storage
20
Service
20
View System Logs
20
Monitor System Resources
21
Analyze System Usage
21
Scan System Settings
22
Deploy High-Availability Solution
22
Automate Tasks
23
Update DSM or Restore Defaults
23
Receive Event Notifications
24
Access Applications with Independent Login
24
Customized Alias
24
Customized HTTP(S) Ports
24
Index Multimedia Files for Applications
24
Reset Admin Password
24
Reinstall Synology NAS
25
Enable SNMP Service
25
Enable Terminal Services
25
Chapter 5: Manage Storage Space
26
Storage Pools and Volumes
26
Create Storage Pools
26
Create Volumes on Models with Quick Creation Mode
27
Create Volumes on Other Models
27
RAID Types
27
Repair Storage Pools
28
Change RAID Type
28
Supported RAID Types
28
Hard Drive Requirements
28
Expand Volumes and Storage Pools
29
Expand a Volume
29
Expand a Storage Pool by Replacing Drives
29
Expand a Storage Pool by Adding Drives
29
RAID/File System Scrubbing
30
SSD TRIM
30
Manage Hard Drives
30
Enabling Write Cache Support
30
Running S.M.A.R.T. Tests
30
Checking Drive Info
30
SSD Cache
31
Hot Spare
31
Managing Hot Spares
31
Manage External Drives
31
Chapter 6: Manage iSCSI Service
32
Manage iSCSI Targets
32
Manage iSCSI LUNs
33
LUN Types
33
Take iSCSI LUN Snapshots
33
Register iSCSI Targets with an iSNS Server
33
Set I/O Queue Depth
33
Chapter 7: Access your Synology NAS from the Internet
34
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard
34
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router
35
Set up Router
35
Add Port Forwarding Rules
35
Register DDNS for the Synology NAS
35
Register a DDNS hostname for Synology NAS
35
Access DSM Services via QuickConnect
36
Set Up VPN Connection
37
Set up your Synology NAS as a VPN Server
37
Connect your Synology NAS to a VPN Server
37
Chapter 8: Enhance Internet Security
38
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall
38
Apply Firewall Rules to Ports
38
Apply Firewall Rules to Source IP Addresses
38
Prevent Attacks over the Internet
38
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts
39
Chapter 9: Set Up File Sharing
40
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms
40
Join Synology NAS to Domain/LDAP
41
Joining a Windows Domain
41
Binding to an LDAP Server
41
Host LDAP Service with Directory Server
42
Manage Users and Groups
43
Create Users
43
Allow Users to Reset Passwords via Email
43
Apply Password Strength Rules
43
Create User's Home Folder
44
Create Domain/LDAP Userâs Home Folder
44
Create Groups
44
Allow Users to Access Applications
44
Set Up Shared Folders
45
Built-in Shared Folders Created by the System
46
Create a Shared Folder
46
Remove a Shared Folder
46
Encrypt a Shared Folder
47
Allow Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders
48
Allow Linux Clients to Access Shared Folders
48
Allow Domain Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders
48
Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folders
48
Index Shared Folder Contents
48
Chapter 10: Access Files from Anywhere
49
Access Files within the Local Network
49
Access Shared Folders from Windows
49
Access Shared Folders from Mac
50
Access Shared Folders from Linux
50
Access Files via FTP
51
Connect to Synology NAS Using an FTP Application
51
Access Files via WebDAV
52
Access and Synchronize Files via Synology Drive
52
Access Files via File Station
53
File Station Appearance
53
Manage File Station Options
53
Search for Files or Folders
54
Set File Station in Action
54
Edit the Properties of Files and Subfolders
54
Share File Links
54
Send Files as Email Attachments
55
Mount Remote Folders or Virtual Drives
55
Edit Music Information
55
View Documents, Photos, or Videos
55
Edit Photos
55
Chapter 11: Back Up Data
56
Back Up Computer Data
56
Use Cloud Station Backup for Windows, Mac, and Linux
56
Use Time Machine for Mac
56
Use rsync for Linux
56
Back Up Data or iSCSI LUN on Synology NAS
57
Back Up and Restore System Configurations
57
Sync Shared Folder Contents between Synology NAS
57
Back Up Data on USB Device or SD Card
57
Chapter 12: Host Websites and Print Server
58
Use Web Station to Host Websites
58
Enable Web Station
58
Enable Virtual Host to Host Websites
58
Enable Personal Website
58
Modify HTTP Service Options
59
Manage PHP Settings
59
Set Synology NAS as Print Server
59
Set up Computer to Access Print Server
59
Access Print Server with iOS Devices
59
Chapter 13: Discover Various Applications with Package Center
60
What Package Center Offers
60
Audio Station
60
Central Management System
60
Chat
61
Cloud Station ShareSync
61
Cloud Sync
61
Drive
61
DNS Server
61
Download Station
61
Moments
61
Note Station
61
Photo Station
61
Office
62
Surveillance Station
62
Video Station
62
Install or Buy Packages
62
Chapter 14: Communicate with Mobile Devices
63
Manage DSM Settings with DSM mobile
63
Use iOS, Android, and Windows Phone Apps
63
Chat
63
Drive
63
DS audio
63
DS cam
63
DS cloud
64
DS file
64
DS finder
64
DS get
64
DS note
64
DS photo
64
DS video
64
Moments
64
Use Other Mobile Devices
64
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File Language: English
Pages: 65
Author: Synology
Published: 2020-11-03
Updated: 2023-06-24
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Table of Contents
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Synology NAS User's Guide Based on DSM 6.2
1
Chapter 1: Introduction
5
Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
8
Install Synology NAS and DSM
8
Sign into DSM
8
DiskStation Manager Desktop
9
Desktop
9
Taskbar
9
Widgets
10
Open Applications and Packages with Main Menu
11
Shutdown, Restart, Logout, or Manage Personal Settings
12
Account
13
2-Step Verification
13
Account Activity
13
Account Protection
13
Quota
13
Desktop
13
Photo Station
13
Email Account
13
Others
13
Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
14
Use Control Panel
14
Change Network Settings
15
General
15
Network Interface
15
Traffic Control
15
Static Route
15
DSM Settings
15
Join Wireless Network3F
16
Modify Regional Options
16
Time
16
Language
16
NTP Service
17
Use Energy Saving Features
17
General
18
Power Schedule1
18
HDD Hibernation
18
UPS
18
Chapter 4: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
19
Check System Information
19
General
20
Network
20
Storage
20
Service
20
View System Logs
20
Monitor System Resources
21
Analyze System Usage
21
Scan System Settings
22
Deploy High-Availability Solution
22
Automate Tasks
23
Update DSM or Restore Defaults
23
Receive Event Notifications
24
Access Applications with Independent Login
24
Customized Alias
24
Customized HTTP(S) Ports
24
Index Multimedia Files for Applications
24
Reset Admin Password
24
Reinstall Synology NAS
25
Enable SNMP Service
25
Enable Terminal Services
25
Chapter 5: Manage Storage Space
26
Storage Pools and Volumes
26
Create Storage Pools
26
Create Volumes on Models with Quick Creation Mode
27
Create Volumes on Other Models
27
RAID Types
27
Repair Storage Pools
28
Change RAID Type
28
Supported RAID Types
28
Hard Drive Requirements
28
Expand Volumes and Storage Pools
29
Expand a Volume
29
Expand a Storage Pool by Replacing Drives
29
Expand a Storage Pool by Adding Drives
29
RAID/File System Scrubbing
30
SSD TRIM
30
Manage Hard Drives
30
Enabling Write Cache Support
30
Running S.M.A.R.T. Tests
30
Checking Drive Info
30
SSD Cache
31
Hot Spare
31
Managing Hot Spares
31
Manage External Drives
31
Chapter 6: Manage iSCSI Service
32
Manage iSCSI Targets
32
Manage iSCSI LUNs
33
LUN Types
33
Take iSCSI LUN Snapshots
33
Register iSCSI Targets with an iSNS Server
33
Set I/O Queue Depth
33
Chapter 7: Access your Synology NAS from the Internet
34
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard
34
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router
35
Set up Router
35
Add Port Forwarding Rules
35
Register DDNS for the Synology NAS
35
Register a DDNS hostname for Synology NAS
35
Access DSM Services via QuickConnect
36
Set Up VPN Connection
37
Set up your Synology NAS as a VPN Server
37
Connect your Synology NAS to a VPN Server
37
Chapter 8: Enhance Internet Security
38
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall
38
Apply Firewall Rules to Ports
38
Apply Firewall Rules to Source IP Addresses
38
Prevent Attacks over the Internet
38
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts
39
Chapter 9: Set Up File Sharing
40
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms
40
Join Synology NAS to Domain/LDAP
41
Joining a Windows Domain
41
Binding to an LDAP Server
41
Host LDAP Service with Directory Server
42
Manage Users and Groups
43
Create Users
43
Allow Users to Reset Passwords via Email
43
Apply Password Strength Rules
43
Create User's Home Folder
44
Create Domain/LDAP Userâs Home Folder
44
Create Groups
44
Allow Users to Access Applications
44
Set Up Shared Folders
45
Built-in Shared Folders Created by the System
46
Create a Shared Folder
46
Remove a Shared Folder
46
Encrypt a Shared Folder
47
Allow Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders
48
Allow Linux Clients to Access Shared Folders
48
Allow Domain Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders
48
Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folders
48
Index Shared Folder Contents
48
Chapter 10: Access Files from Anywhere
49
Access Files within the Local Network
49
Access Shared Folders from Windows
49
Access Shared Folders from Mac
50
Access Shared Folders from Linux
50
Access Files via FTP
51
Connect to Synology NAS Using an FTP Application
51
Access Files via WebDAV
52
Access and Synchronize Files via Synology Drive
52
Access Files via File Station
53
File Station Appearance
53
Manage File Station Options
53
Search for Files or Folders
54
Set File Station in Action
54
Edit the Properties of Files and Subfolders
54
Share File Links
54
Send Files as Email Attachments
55
Mount Remote Folders or Virtual Drives
55
Edit Music Information
55
View Documents, Photos, or Videos
55
Edit Photos
55
Chapter 11: Back Up Data
56
Back Up Computer Data
56
Use Cloud Station Backup for Windows, Mac, and Linux
56
Use Time Machine for Mac
56
Use rsync for Linux
56
Back Up Data or iSCSI LUN on Synology NAS
57
Back Up and Restore System Configurations
57
Sync Shared Folder Contents between Synology NAS
57
Back Up Data on USB Device or SD Card
57
Chapter 12: Host Websites and Print Server
58
Use Web Station to Host Websites
58
Enable Web Station
58
Enable Virtual Host to Host Websites
58
Enable Personal Website
58
Modify HTTP Service Options
59
Manage PHP Settings
59
Set Synology NAS as Print Server
59
Set up Computer to Access Print Server
59
Access Print Server with iOS Devices
59
Chapter 13: Discover Various Applications with Package Center
60
What Package Center Offers
60
Audio Station
60
Central Management System
60
Chat
61
Cloud Station ShareSync
61
Cloud Sync
61
Drive
61
DNS Server
61
Download Station
61
Moments
61
Note Station
61
Photo Station
61
Office
62
Surveillance Station
62
Video Station
62
Install or Buy Packages
62
Chapter 14: Communicate with Mobile Devices
63
Manage DSM Settings with DSM mobile
63
Use iOS, Android, and Windows Phone Apps
63
Chat
63
Drive
63
DS audio
63
DS cam
63
DS cloud
64
DS file
64
DS finder
64
DS get
64
DS note
64
DS photo
64
DS video
64
Moments
64
Use Other Mobile Devices
64
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