Using a Web Browser on Synology: A Guide for DiskStation Users

Synology DiskStation User's Guide

Based on DSM 3.1

4Go 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.

5Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's login screen.

6Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.

Use a Web Browser

1Open a web browser window.

2In 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.

3Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac) on your keyboard.

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Synology DS411SLIM manual Use a Web Browser

Contents

Synology DiskStation Users Guide Table of Contents Back Up Data Manage Media Server and iTunes Service Transfer Files via FTP Enjoy Entertainment Content on the ServerStore and Share Files over the Internet Manage Files with Web-Based File Browser Record Videos with IP Cameras Enjoy Music Anytime and AnywhereHost Websites USB Print Server Bay & 2-Bay Models Most Models DS211+ DS710+ Bay Models DiskStation 1U RackStation DS411slim DS1511+ 2U RackStation Use Synology Assistant Install Synology DiskStationLog in to Synology DiskStation Manager Windows User Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager Mac OS X User Linux Ubuntu User Use a Web Browser To create a desktop shortcut to an application DiskStation Manager AppearanceDesktop and Shortcuts To remove a desktop shortcut to an application Manage DSM with the Main Menu TaskbarLogout, Restart, and Shutdown Use the Control Panel Reorder Main Menu’s ThumbnailsOpen Application Windows To open an application window Account Volume UsageManage Personal Options To modify your account Tick Customize Wallpaper DesktopTo choose a background color for your desktop Tick Customize Wallpaper and then tick Customize image Tick Resume DSM to previous logout status when logging Tick Do not expand the Main Menu after loginTick Dont show confirmation dialog when leaving DSM Photo Station To change the style of login Change DSM SettingsLogin Style To display your own recognition image on the login About redirecting to Https connection Http Service OptionsTo enable Https connection Ports used for Https connection To skip IP checking To set the logout timerSession Security Tick Enhance browser compatibility by skipping IP checking Tick Enable File Browser log Enable File Browser logTo enable File Browser log To see the File Browser log General Change Network SettingsTo set up domain name server and default gateway To rename DiskStation To set up IPv6 Network InterfaceTo decide how your DiskStation obtains IP address Bond To combine multiple LAN interfaces with Link AggregationTo separate the Bond interface into multiple LAN interfaces Wireless Network To set up a wireless network IPv6 Setup Click PPPoE Setting PPPoETo connect to the Internet via PPPoE To setup IPv6 Tunnel Tick Enable tunnelTunnel Modify Regional Options Language To set the date and time manually Set Up TimeTo set the time zone To sync the date and time with NTP server Use Energy Saving Features Below are a few recommended NTP servers Tick Restart automatically after a power failure Manage General SettingsPower Recovery HDD Hibernation Fan speed mode Manage Beep ControlTo manage beep control Tick the Enable UPS support checkbox Manage UPS Power Schedule Choose Startup or Shutdown What is Volume and Disk Group? Volume Creation MethodsSynology DiskStation Supported RAID Types Manage Volumes or Disk Groups with Storage Manager Create a Volume Create a Volume Using the Quick ModeTo create a SHR volume using the Quick mode To create a volume by combining several hard disks Create a Volume by Combining Several Hard DisksCreate a Volume by Allocating Partial Space on a Disk Group Choose Single Volume on RAID, and click Next To create volumes on the created Disk Group Create a Disk GroupTo create a Disk Group Click the Volume or Disk Group tab Remove a Volume or Disk GroupRepair a Volume or Disk Group To repair a volume or Disk Group Expand a Volume or Disk Group Expand a Volume by Changing Volume SizeChange RAID Type For one-bay models For Basic or RAID 0 on models with two or more baysFor RAID 1 and RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, and RAID Expand a Volume or Disk Group by Adding Disks To expand a volume or Disk Group by adding disks ISCSI Target and LUN Manage iSCSI Target with Storage ManagerISCSI To create an iSCSI Target Click Enable or Disable Tick Enable iSNS Manage iSCSI LUNs with Storage Manager There are 2 ways to create an iSCSI LUNTo create an iSCSI LUN To remove an iSCSI LUN To edit an iSCSI LUN Enable Write Cache Support for Hard Disks To enable write cache support for your diskManage Hard Disks with Storage Manager Run S.M.A.R.T. Analysis Check Disk Info Quick Test  Extended Test To get the information of the disk Manage External DisksTo attach an external disk To eject or format an external disk Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router Use the EZ-Internet WizardTo use the EZ-Internet wizard Set up Router To set up your router To add port forwarding rules Give Synology DiskStation a Ddns HostnameAdd Port Forwarding Rules To test whether your rules are working or not Service Requirement Register a Ddns hostname for Synology DiskStation Method 2 Register a Ddns account at No-IP.com Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall To create a firewall rule To change the priorities of rules Automatically Block Suspicious Login AttemptsTo disable rules To delete rules To enable auto block Tick Enable auto blockTo manage the blocked IP addresses To enable Windows file service Enable File Sharing Protocols for All PlatformsManage Windows File Service Tick Enable Windows file service Manage Mac File Service Enable NFS Service for Linux Clients Tick Enable NFS Join a Windows ADS Domain or Workgroup To join a workgroupTo join a domain Manage Users and Groups About DNS serverAbout advanced domain options Create and Edit Users To create a user accountClick Create to open the User Creation Wizard To edit a user To create a user account by importing users listGo to Main Menu Control Panel User and click Import Users To search for a user Click Password Strength Tick Apply password strength rules Apply Password Strength RulesTo apply password strength rules To cancel password strength rules To disable user home service To enable user home serviceClick User Home Tick Enable user home service Click User Home Uncheck Enable user home service Create Domain User’s Home Folder Create and Edit Groups Allow Users to Access Applications Set Up Shared Folders Built-in Shared Folders Created by the SystemSystem built-in shared folders include the following Create a Shared Folder To create a new shared folder Remove a Shared Folder Allow Users or Groups to Access Shared FoldersTo allow users or groups to access a shared folder To remove a shared folder Allow Domain Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders To allow Linux clients to access a shared folderTo manage domain users’ access privileges To manage domain group’s access privileges Encrypt a Shared FolderTo encrypt a shared folder Edit an Encrypted Folder Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folder To define Windows ACL settings for a shared folderTo edit Windows ACL settings Click Shared Folder in Control Panel Index Shared Folder Contents Tick Enable file indexing To index files in a shared folder Access Files within the Intranet Access Shared Folders from WindowsMethod 2 Use the Run window Method 3 Use Window Explorer Access Shared Folders from Mac Access Shared Folders from Linux Access Files via FTP To enable FTP serviceTick Enable FTP service Enable UTF-8 filename support Set up FTP Connection RestrictionReport external IP in Pasv mode Enable FTP file transfer log Connect to Synology DiskStation Using a FTP Application Access Files via WebDAVManage FTP Security Settings To configure the privilege of anonymous user File Browser Appearance Access Files via File BrowserFile Browser Requirement Go to Main Menu File Browser to open a File Browser window Search for Files or Folders To search for files or folders in the current folderTo perform advanced search Upload Files or Folders to Synology DiskStation Set File Browser in ActionDownload Files or Folders from Synology DiskStation Method Copy or Move Files or Folders on Synology DiskStation Delete Files or Folders Rename a File or Folder on Synology DiskStationCreate a Folder Extract an Archive To open a file in a new window Edit the Properties of Files and SubfoldersOpen a File in a New Window  Choose Open in New Window from the Action menu Obtain a File or Folder’s Download Link Allow Users and Groups to Access Files and SubfoldersTo allow users and groups to access files and subfolders 100 To obtain a file or folders download link Edit Music Information101 To view or edit music information View Documents, Photos, or Videos View Documents in Google docs102 Preview Photos 103 Play Videos 104 105 Access Files via File StationDisplay Additional Attributes  Go to Main Menu and click File Station What Can Data Replicator Do? Back Up Computer DataUse Data Replicator for Windows 106 Data Replicator Requirement Install Data ReplicatorUse Time Machine for Mac Use Data Replicator Back Up Data on Synology DiskStation Use rsync for LinuxWays to Back Up Synology DiskStation Data 109 Perform Backup Tasks on Synology DiskStationCreate a Backup Task Before you start, do the following first Back Up and Restore System Configuration Sync Shared Folder Contents between DiskStations Manage Sync Tasks 112 Backup DiskStation Data with Time Backup 113 Use USBCopy to Back Up Data on USB Device 114To perform USBCopy Use SDCopy to Back Up Data on SD card 115To perform SDCopy Use Web Station to Host Websites Enable Web StationTick Enable Web Station 116 Tick Enable personal website and click OK Enable Virtual Host to Host WebsitesEnable Personal Website 117 To Enable MySQL Manage PHP SettingsEnable MySQL To turn on PHP configuration option registerglobals 119 Install Featured ApplicationsTo enable PHP cache To customize PHP openbasedir 120 Modify Http Service OptionsTick Enable web Https connection To add an additional Http port Use WebDAV to Manage Files in Different Environments To enable WebDAVManage WebDAV 121 122 Click Places Connect to serverClick Files Open Before you start Set up Mail ServerHost Mail Server 123 124 Install Mail Station to Enable Webmail ServiceTo install Mail Station To connect to Mail Station Set Synology DiskStation as Print Server Set up Print Server on DiskStationTo set up print server on DiskStation 125 Access Print Server with iOS Devices To access the print server with an iOS device126 To set up print server access with Mac OS Set up Computer to Access Print ServerTo set up print server access with Windows 127 128 Release the Connection between Printer and ClientManage Printer Click Release Printer This chapter explains how to do the following 129 Support and Limitations Enable Photo StationTick Enable Photo Station 130 Click Enable Personal Photo Station service Enable Personal Photo StationEnable DSM User’s Photo Station 131 Manage Photo Station User Accounts To enable DSM user’s Photo StationClick Enable Personal Photo Station username and click OK 132 133 Upload Albums Using Photo Uploader Synology AssistantCreate Albums To edit existing user accounts Upload via File Sharing Protocols or File Browser Create Album Using Photo StationUpload Using DS photo+ Mobile App 134 Upload Photos and Videos to an Album Manage AlbumsEdit Album Details 135 136 Download AlbumReorder Albums To allow users to download albums 137 Click Customize next to Access PermissionsSet as Private Album Uncheck Set as public Move or Delete Album Enable Virtual AlbumTo Enable Virtual Album 138 To see photo or video’s details, click the following links View and Edit Photos and Videos139 To share photo or video’s link to social network To add comments to photo or video Customize Album Layout140 To customize album layout Delete a Post Use the BlogAdd a New Post Personalize the Blog Find Old Posts 142 Play Music with Audio Station 143 Enable Audio Station Click Enable Audio Station 3 and click OK144 Personal and Shared Playlist Choose Audio SourceLibrary 145 Internet Radio Smart PlaylistIPod Media Server Change Views Organize Your MusicBrowse Music See Your Current Location Search Music 148To search music To create a playlist, do any of the following Work with Playlist149 To create a smart playlist To rename or remove a playlist Play Music150 To remove songs from a playlist Add a Playlist to Queue About the Output Modes and the Queue PanelAdd Music to Queue 151 152 Manage Songs in the Queue PanelPlay Music with Music Player Click Play/Pause, Next, or Previous Enable Transcoder Play Music with Mini Player153 Download Music Go to Settings TranscoderTick Enable music download 154 Enable Download Station To enable Download Station155 Set up BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB 156To connect to Download Station, do any of the following 157 Default Destination FolderDownload Schedule To set advanced schedule Torrent Search Premium AccountBitTorrent 158 Create BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Download Tasks 159 160 Create by Uploading FilesCreate by Entering URLs To create download tasks by uploading files Create via Torrent Search 161To create download tasks via torrent search Create Download Tasks for RSS Feeds What is RSS?To view and update the list of RSS feeds 162 163 To create download tasks by selecting RSS feeds To create download tasks by setting download filter 164 Manage BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP/NZB Tasks Manage BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Download TasksView BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP/NZB Tasks 165 To clear finished download tasks 166To edit download tasks To change the list order of download tasks Set up eMule To manage server settings167 168 ConnectionLocation To set the download destination folder for eMule Connect to ED2K Server/Kad Bandwidth169 To delete ED2K servers Create eMule Download Tasks170 To connect to a random ED2K server 171 To create download tasks by uploading a fileTo resume an eMule download task Create via eMule Search 172 To create download tasks via advanced search 173To create download tasks via general search To clear search results Manage eMule Download Tasks Manage Download Queue174 Check Upload Queue 175 Tick Enable Surveillance Station Enable Surveillance StationTo enable Surveillance Station 176 Add a Camera Choose Quick Setup or Complete Setup and click NextManage IP Cameras 177 178 To edit motion detection settings Edit Camera and Recording SettingsTo edit camera settings 179 180 To edit the guard settingsTo disable cameras To remove cameras To export camera configuration Export or Import Camera ConfigurationTo enable cameras To import camera configuration Watch Live View 182 Configure Layout 183 Use PTZ Control Use Other Functions184 185 Play and Manage EventsAbout Events  The green icon represents Motion Detection Recording To select an event source Play Events with Timeline186 To find events on the timeline Search for Specific Situations with Smart Search 187To use smart search View Events with Image Enhancements 188To view events with Image Enhancements To play an event with the Event Player Edit Events189 To lock events Choose Delete Delete all Export Events190 Choose Delete Delete this Select Enable or Disable Mount Events191 Click Close to close the E-Map Configurations window Use E-Map192 Receive Email or SMS Notification 193 Centralized Management1 Manage Advanced SettingsInitial Page Setting1 194 Video Output Module VisualStation1MPEG4 Streaming Port Range2 195 To delete the log View Log196 To save the log To change users privilege Assign Privilege197 To authorize cameras Use VisualStation To install a camera licenseAbout Camera License 198 199 200 Following shared folders will be accessed by DMA DevicesManage Dlna Media Server  photo  video  music Determine the DMA Menu Language and Style Record Diagnostic LogTick Enable DLNA/UPnP media server and click OK Re-index Media Files Tick Enable Internet Radio Manage Browsing SettingsTick Show videos title using embedded information 202 Play Multimedia Contents with DMA Devices Tick Enable iTunes service and enter your Shared name Manage iTunes ServiceEnable iTunes Service Use Smart Playlist To edit a smart playlist Re-index Audio Files205 To delete a smart playlist Check System Information 206Systems general information includes the following Storage To check volume usageNetwork 207 Log 208 System resources include the following Monitor System Resources209 To see the details of any of the resources Update DSM 210To check if the latest DSM is available for download To install a new package To check for updates regularlyTo perform manual DSM update Manage Packages Receive Email Notification Click UninstallReceive Event Notification 212 Tick Enable SMS notifications Receive SMS Notification213 To reset admins password Reset admins PasswordRestore Synology DiskStation to Factory Defaults There are three restore options Tick Enable Snmp service and enter a Community name Reinstall Synology DiskStationEnable Snmp Service 215 Enable Terminal Services 216 DS cam Use iOS and Android AppsDS audio DS photo+ Use Other Mobile Devices 218 Appendix a Synology DiskStation Specifications 219 220 DS710+ DS211j DS211+ 221 DS410 DS411slim DS411j DS411+II RS411 RS810+ RS810RP+ 222 DS411j DS411+II RS411 RS810+ RS810RP+ 223 ‧日本語 ‧ 한국어 ‧繁體中文 ‧简体中文 224 ‧日本語‧한국어‧繁體中文‧简体中文 Limitations 225 Appendix B LED Indication Tables 226 227 228 HDD1 & HDD2 DiskStations 229 RackStations 230 231 Alert 232 Troubleshooting SYNOLOGY, INC END User License Agreement Page SYNOLOGY, INC Limited Product Warranty Limitations of Liability