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Summary of Contents for Synology DS918+:
Synology NAS User's Guide Based on DSM 6.1
1
Chapter 1: Introduction
5
Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
7
Install Synology NAS and DSM
7
Sign into DSM
7
DiskStation Manager Desktop
8
Desktop
8
Taskbar
8
Widgets
9
Open Applications and Packages with Main Menu
10
Shutdown, Restart, Logout, or Manage Personal Settings
11
Account
12
2-Step Verification
12
Account Activity
12
Quota
12
Desktop
12
Photo Station
12
Email Account
12
Others
12
Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
13
Use Control Panel
13
Change Network Settings
14
General
14
Network Interface
14
Traffic Control
14
Static Route
14
DSM Settings
14
Join Wireless Network3F
15
Modify Regional Options
15
Time
15
Language
15
NTP Service
16
Use Energy Saving Features
16
General
16
Power Schedule1
16
HDD Hibernation
16
UPS
17
Chapter 4: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
18
Check System Information
18
General
19
Network
19
Storage
19
Service
19
View System Logs
19
Monitor System Resources
20
Analyze System Usage
20
Scan System Settings
21
Deploy High-Availability Solution
21
Automate Tasks
22
Update DSM or Restore Defaults
22
Receive Event Notifications
23
Access Applications with Independent Login
23
Customized Alias
23
Customized HTTP(S) Ports
23
Index Multimedia Files for Applications
23
Reset Admin Password
23
Reinstall Synology NAS
24
Enable SNMP Service
24
Enable Terminal Services
24
Chapter 5: Manage Storage Space
25
Volumes and Disk Groups
25
Create Volumes
25
Quick or Custom Volumes
26
Single or Multiple Volumes on RAID
26
RAID Types
26
Create Disk Groups
27
Repair Volumes or Disk Groups
27
Change RAID Type
27
Supported RAID Types
27
Hard Disk Requirements
28
Expand Volumes or Disk Groups
28
Expand a Volume by Changing Volume Size
28
Expand a Volume or Disk Group by Replacing Hard Disks
28
Expand a Volume or Disk Group by Adding Disks
29
RAID/File System Scrubbing
29
SSD TRIM
29
iSCSI Targets and LUNs
29
Manage iSCSI Targets
30
Manage iSCSI LUNs
30
Clone iSCSI LUNs
30
Take iSCSI LUN Snapshots
30
Manage Hard Disks
30
Enabling Write Cache Support
30
Running S.M.A.R.T. Tests
30
Checking Disk Info
30
SSD Cache
31
Hot Spare
31
Managing Hot Spares
31
Manage External Disks
31
Chapter 6: Manage Storage Space with RAID Groups10F
32
Manage RAID Groups
32
Create RAID Groups
32
RAID Group Types
33
RAID Types
33
Change RAID Types
34
Repair RAID Groups
34
Expand RAID Groups
34
Expand RAID Groups by Installing Larger Hard Disks
34
Expand RAID Groups by Installing Additional Hard Disks
34
RAID/File System Scrubbing
34
Manage Volumes
35
Create Volumes
35
Volume Types
35
Edit Volumes
35
Repair Degraded Volumes
35
SSD TRIM
35
Manage iSCSI LUNs
36
iSCSI LUN Types
36
Create, Edit, or Remove iSCSI LUNs
36
Manage iSCSI Targets
36
Create, Edit, or Remove iSCSI Targets
36
Manage Hard Disks
36
Enable Write Cache Support
36
S.M.A.R.T. Test
36
Hot Spare
37
Manage Hot Spares
37
Storage Overview
37
SSD Cache
37
Manage External Disks
37
Chapter 7: Access your Synology NAS from the Internet
38
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard
38
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router
39
Set up Router
39
Add Port Forwarding Rules
39
Register DDNS for the Synology NAS
39
Register a DDNS hostname for Synology NAS
39
Access DSM Services via QuickConnect
40
Set Up VPN Connection
41
Set up your Synology NAS as a VPN Server
41
Connect your Synology NAS to a VPN Server
41
Chapter 8: Enhance Internet Security
42
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall
42
Apply Firewall Rules to Ports
42
Apply Firewall Rules to Source IP Addresses
42
Prevent Attacks over the Internet
42
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts
43
Chapter 9: Set Up File Sharing
44
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms
44
Join Synology NAS to Domain/LDAP
45
Joining a Windows Domain
45
Binding to an LDAP Server
45
Host LDAP Service with Directory Server
46
Manage Users and Groups
47
Create Users
47
Allow Self-service Password Reset
47
Apply Password Strength Rules
47
Create User's Home Folder
48
Create Domain/LDAP Userâs Home Folder
48
Create Groups
48
Allow Users to Access Applications
48
Set Up Shared Folders
49
Built-in Shared Folders Created by the System
50
Create a Shared Folder
50
Remove a Shared Folder
50
Encrypt a Shared Folder
50
Allow Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders
51
Allow Linux Clients to Access Shared Folders
51
Allow Domain Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders
51
Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folder
51
Index Shared Folder Contents
51
Chapter 10: Access Files from Anywhere
52
Access Files within the Local Network
52
Access Shared Folders from Windows
52
Access Shared Folders from Mac
53
Access Shared Folders from Linux
53
Access Files via FTP
54
Connect to Synology NAS Using a FTP Application
54
Access Files via WebDAV
55
Sync Files via Cloud Station Server
55
Access Files via File Station
56
File Station Appearance
56
Manage File Station Options
56
Search for Files or Folders
57
Set File Station in Action
57
Edit the Properties of Files and Subfolders
57
Share File Links
57
Send Files as Email Attachments
58
Mount Remote Folders or Virtual Drives
58
Edit Music Information
58
View Documents, Photos, or Videos
58
Edit Photos
58
Chapter 11: Back Up Data
59
Back Up Computer Data
59
Use Cloud Station Backup for Windows
59
Use Time Machine for Mac
59
Use rsync for Linux
59
Back Up Data or iSCSI LUN on Synology NAS
60
Back Up and Restore System Configurations
60
Sync Shared Folder Contents between Synology NAS
60
Back Up Data on USB Device or SD Card
60
Chapter 12: Host Websites and Print Server
61
Use Web Station to Host Websites
61
Enable Web Station
61
Enable Virtual Host to Host Websites
61
Enable Personal Website
61
Modify HTTP Service Options
62
Manage PHP Settings
62
Set Synology NAS as Print Server
62
Set up Computer to Access Print Server
62
Access Print Server with iOS Devices
62
Chapter 13: Discover Various Applications with Package Center
63
What Package Center Offers
63
Audio Station
63
Central Management System
63
Chat
64
Cloud Station Server
64
Cloud Station ShareSync
64
Cloud Sync
64
DNS Server
64
Download Station
64
Note Station
64
Photo Station
64
Office (SpreadSheet)
64
Surveillance Station
64
Video Station
65
Install or Buy Packages
65
Chapter 14: Communicate with Mobile Devices
66
Manage DSM Settings with DSM mobile
66
Use iOS, Android, and Windows Apps
66
Chat
66
DS audio
66
DS cam
66
DS cloud
66
DS download
67
DS file
67
DS finder
67
DS note
67
DS photo
67
DS video
67
Use Other Mobile Devices
67
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Model: DS918+
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Table of Contents
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Synology NAS User's Guide Based on DSM 6.1
1
Chapter 1: Introduction
5
Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
7
Install Synology NAS and DSM
7
Sign into DSM
7
DiskStation Manager Desktop
8
Desktop
8
Taskbar
8
Widgets
9
Open Applications and Packages with Main Menu
10
Shutdown, Restart, Logout, or Manage Personal Settings
11
Account
12
2-Step Verification
12
Account Activity
12
Quota
12
Desktop
12
Photo Station
12
Email Account
12
Others
12
Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
13
Use Control Panel
13
Change Network Settings
14
General
14
Network Interface
14
Traffic Control
14
Static Route
14
DSM Settings
14
Join Wireless Network3F
15
Modify Regional Options
15
Time
15
Language
15
NTP Service
16
Use Energy Saving Features
16
General
16
Power Schedule1
16
HDD Hibernation
16
UPS
17
Chapter 4: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
18
Check System Information
18
General
19
Network
19
Storage
19
Service
19
View System Logs
19
Monitor System Resources
20
Analyze System Usage
20
Scan System Settings
21
Deploy High-Availability Solution
21
Automate Tasks
22
Update DSM or Restore Defaults
22
Receive Event Notifications
23
Access Applications with Independent Login
23
Customized Alias
23
Customized HTTP(S) Ports
23
Index Multimedia Files for Applications
23
Reset Admin Password
23
Reinstall Synology NAS
24
Enable SNMP Service
24
Enable Terminal Services
24
Chapter 5: Manage Storage Space
25
Volumes and Disk Groups
25
Create Volumes
25
Quick or Custom Volumes
26
Single or Multiple Volumes on RAID
26
RAID Types
26
Create Disk Groups
27
Repair Volumes or Disk Groups
27
Change RAID Type
27
Supported RAID Types
27
Hard Disk Requirements
28
Expand Volumes or Disk Groups
28
Expand a Volume by Changing Volume Size
28
Expand a Volume or Disk Group by Replacing Hard Disks
28
Expand a Volume or Disk Group by Adding Disks
29
RAID/File System Scrubbing
29
SSD TRIM
29
iSCSI Targets and LUNs
29
Manage iSCSI Targets
30
Manage iSCSI LUNs
30
Clone iSCSI LUNs
30
Take iSCSI LUN Snapshots
30
Manage Hard Disks
30
Enabling Write Cache Support
30
Running S.M.A.R.T. Tests
30
Checking Disk Info
30
SSD Cache
31
Hot Spare
31
Managing Hot Spares
31
Manage External Disks
31
Chapter 6: Manage Storage Space with RAID Groups10F
32
Manage RAID Groups
32
Create RAID Groups
32
RAID Group Types
33
RAID Types
33
Change RAID Types
34
Repair RAID Groups
34
Expand RAID Groups
34
Expand RAID Groups by Installing Larger Hard Disks
34
Expand RAID Groups by Installing Additional Hard Disks
34
RAID/File System Scrubbing
34
Manage Volumes
35
Create Volumes
35
Volume Types
35
Edit Volumes
35
Repair Degraded Volumes
35
SSD TRIM
35
Manage iSCSI LUNs
36
iSCSI LUN Types
36
Create, Edit, or Remove iSCSI LUNs
36
Manage iSCSI Targets
36
Create, Edit, or Remove iSCSI Targets
36
Manage Hard Disks
36
Enable Write Cache Support
36
S.M.A.R.T. Test
36
Hot Spare
37
Manage Hot Spares
37
Storage Overview
37
SSD Cache
37
Manage External Disks
37
Chapter 7: Access your Synology NAS from the Internet
38
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard
38
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router
39
Set up Router
39
Add Port Forwarding Rules
39
Register DDNS for the Synology NAS
39
Register a DDNS hostname for Synology NAS
39
Access DSM Services via QuickConnect
40
Set Up VPN Connection
41
Set up your Synology NAS as a VPN Server
41
Connect your Synology NAS to a VPN Server
41
Chapter 8: Enhance Internet Security
42
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall
42
Apply Firewall Rules to Ports
42
Apply Firewall Rules to Source IP Addresses
42
Prevent Attacks over the Internet
42
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts
43
Chapter 9: Set Up File Sharing
44
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms
44
Join Synology NAS to Domain/LDAP
45
Joining a Windows Domain
45
Binding to an LDAP Server
45
Host LDAP Service with Directory Server
46
Manage Users and Groups
47
Create Users
47
Allow Self-service Password Reset
47
Apply Password Strength Rules
47
Create User's Home Folder
48
Create Domain/LDAP Userâs Home Folder
48
Create Groups
48
Allow Users to Access Applications
48
Set Up Shared Folders
49
Built-in Shared Folders Created by the System
50
Create a Shared Folder
50
Remove a Shared Folder
50
Encrypt a Shared Folder
50
Allow Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders
51
Allow Linux Clients to Access Shared Folders
51
Allow Domain Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders
51
Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folder
51
Index Shared Folder Contents
51
Chapter 10: Access Files from Anywhere
52
Access Files within the Local Network
52
Access Shared Folders from Windows
52
Access Shared Folders from Mac
53
Access Shared Folders from Linux
53
Access Files via FTP
54
Connect to Synology NAS Using a FTP Application
54
Access Files via WebDAV
55
Sync Files via Cloud Station Server
55
Access Files via File Station
56
File Station Appearance
56
Manage File Station Options
56
Search for Files or Folders
57
Set File Station in Action
57
Edit the Properties of Files and Subfolders
57
Share File Links
57
Send Files as Email Attachments
58
Mount Remote Folders or Virtual Drives
58
Edit Music Information
58
View Documents, Photos, or Videos
58
Edit Photos
58
Chapter 11: Back Up Data
59
Back Up Computer Data
59
Use Cloud Station Backup for Windows
59
Use Time Machine for Mac
59
Use rsync for Linux
59
Back Up Data or iSCSI LUN on Synology NAS
60
Back Up and Restore System Configurations
60
Sync Shared Folder Contents between Synology NAS
60
Back Up Data on USB Device or SD Card
60
Chapter 12: Host Websites and Print Server
61
Use Web Station to Host Websites
61
Enable Web Station
61
Enable Virtual Host to Host Websites
61
Enable Personal Website
61
Modify HTTP Service Options
62
Manage PHP Settings
62
Set Synology NAS as Print Server
62
Set up Computer to Access Print Server
62
Access Print Server with iOS Devices
62
Chapter 13: Discover Various Applications with Package Center
63
What Package Center Offers
63
Audio Station
63
Central Management System
63
Chat
64
Cloud Station Server
64
Cloud Station ShareSync
64
Cloud Sync
64
DNS Server
64
Download Station
64
Note Station
64
Photo Station
64
Office (SpreadSheet)
64
Surveillance Station
64
Video Station
65
Install or Buy Packages
65
Chapter 14: Communicate with Mobile Devices
66
Manage DSM Settings with DSM mobile
66
Use iOS, Android, and Windows Apps
66
Chat
66
DS audio
66
DS cam
66
DS cloud
66
DS download
67
DS file
67
DS finder
67
DS note
67
DS photo
67
DS video
67
Use Other Mobile Devices
67
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