Synology Router User's Guide Based on SRM 1.1.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Set up Your Synology Router Set up Synology Router Manager (SRM) Set up Desktop Wallpaper Reset Synology Router 4 8 8 Chapter 2: Choose the Operation Mode Wireless Router Wireless AP (Access Point) Wireless Client 9 9 10 Chapter 3: Set up Your Wi-Fi Connection Enable Smart Connect Create Wi-Fi Networks (2.4GHz & 5GHz) Create Guest Wi-Fi Networks (2.4GHz & 5GHz) Create WPS Networks (2.
Chapter 8: Manage Local Network Connection Set up an IPv6 Router Set up DHCP Services Set up Static Routes Set up IPTV & VoIP 21 21 21 21 Chapter 9: Manage External Devices and Privileges Install & Manage USB/SD Storage Define User/Folder Privileges Install & Manage Network Printers Install & Manage 3G/4G Dongles 22 22 22 22 Chapter 10: Discover SRM Packages Cloud Station Server DNS Server Download Station Intrusion Prevention Media Server RADIUS Server VPN Server VPN Plus Server 23 23
Chapter Set up Your Synology Router Set up Synology Router Manager (SRM) 1 Use a computer or wireless device connected to the Synology Router's local network. If you use a wireless device, scan and join the Wi-Fi network (SSID: SynologyRouter; Password: synology). 2 Open a web browser, and enter either URL into the address bar: • http://router.synology.com • http://192.168.1.1:8000 3 Once connected, click Start to launch the SRM Setup Wizard.
4 Fill in the information to set up the administrator account. Click Next to continue. 5 Fill in the information to set up the Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue.
Set up the operation mode. When choosing the Wireless Router mode, you can also enable External access to SRM so that only external access via the HTTP(S) port (e.g. 8000/8001) can reach SRM. 7 Choose an Internet connection type: • PPPoE: Choose this option if you have obtained PPPoE credentials from the ISP. • Manual IP: Choose this option if you have obtained an available IP address for use. • Auto IP: Choose this option if you rely on an ISP modem for automatic IP assignment.
8 The wizard will continue to set up your Synology Router, and it may take up to three minutes to complete the setup. 9 After the setup is complete, click Launch Synology Router to enjoy SRM and its various features. Note: 1. Above is a general demonstration of the SRM setup steps. The steps and available options may somewhat vary depending on your device type (e.g. PC or wireless device), access type (LAN, WAN, or Wireless LAN), and chosen operation mode (Wireless Router or Wireless AP). 2.
Set up Desktop Wallpaper SRM allows you to customize the desktop with default wallpapers or with your own images. You can also customize other desktop elements (e.g. text color and icon size). Click Options (the person icon) on the top-right corner, and go to Options > Desktop: • To change the desktop wallpaper: Select Customize wallpaper and click Select image. Click Default Wallpaper or My Images depending on the image source.
Chapter Choose the Operation Mode This chapter introduces the three wireless operation modes available to your Synology Router to suit your networking needs. To find the operation modes, please go to Network Center > Operation Modes. Wireless Router Under this mode, your Synology Router works as a regular router that transfers data between two networks (e.g. between a local network and the Internet) and finds the optimal path for data delivery.
Wireless Client Under this mode, your Synology Router works as a Wi-Fi Ethernet adapter and connects to the Wi-Fi signal from another router or access point for Internet access. Wireless Client is recommended in the scenario below: • When you need Internet access, but a wired connection is hard to set up between your Synology Router and another router/ISP modem Below is the suggested usage: • Clients have to connect to the Synology Router (at the LAN port) with a network cable for Internet access.
Chapter Set up Your Wi-Fi Connection This chapter introduces how to create Wi-Fi networks hosted by your Synology Router. Two types of Wi-Fi networks can be created: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. • 2.4GHz: A 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is used by most wireless devices and tends to have broader signal coverage than a 5GHz Wi-Fi network. However, signal interference is likely to occur because most wireless devices rely on this wireless frequency.
Create WPS Networks (2.4GHz & 5GHz) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard promoted by the Wi-Fi Alliance to simplify Wi-Fi security settings for users. Though the setup is quick, the WPS network may not be secure. To keep the WPS network safe, you can use a push button or a PIN code. Three ways are available to quickly set up a Wi-Fi network via WPS: By push button: 1 Go to Network Center > Wireless > WPS, and select Enable WPS. Alternatively, press the WPS button on your Synology Router.
Chapter Manage Client Devices This chapter introduces various features to manage client devices. Monitor Device Status To monitor the real-time status of all client devices under your Synology Router, go to Network Center > Status > Device List. Apply Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control client devices' usage time for Internet access and their ranges of accessible websites/domains.
Apply Traffic Control At Network Center > Traffic Control, you can regulate client devices' individual network bandwidth. Several control mechanisms are offered to suit your needs: • Beamforming: Beamforming enhances the Wi-Fi signal for client devices with poor signal strength. • Banned: Banned devices can only access devices and resources in the local network. • Custom Speed: You can specify the upper and lower limits of upload/download traffic for client devices.
Chapter Enhance Connection Security This chapter introduces various security features to protect your Synology Router and connected client devices from potential cyber threats and unwanted information leakage. Secure Your Connections SRM can secure the Internet connection in the following ways. HTTP and HTTPS HTTP is the unsecured, common protocol for web browsers to communicate with web servers.
Create Firewall Rules Firewall rules filter external IPv4 and IPv6 access to your Synology Router based on the specified conditions (e.g. ports and source IP addresses). To create firewall rules on general traffic, go to Network Center > Security > Firewall. To modify Internet access policies on SRM services/packages, go to Network Center > Security > Service. Note: Firewall rules can apply to traffic from WAN to LAN or from WAN to SRM.
Chapter Update and Restore Your Synology Router This chapter introduces how to update SRM and its packages and how to back up/restore SRM. Update SRM and Packages Synology periodically releases SRM and package updates to fix reported issues, enhance performance, and offer new features. SRM To update SRM and modify update preferences, go to Control Panel > System > Update & Restore. The system will display the current SRM version and check if a newer SRM update is available.
Chapter Manage Internet Connection This chapter introduces various features for easy and safe access to the Internet. Internet Connection Types At Network Center > Internet > Connection > Primary Interface, you can choose how to connect your Synology Router to the Internet: • Auto: Choose this option if you rely on an ISP modem for automatic IP assignment. • PPPoE: Choose this option if you have obtained PPPoE credentials from the ISP.
QuickConnect & DDNS At Network Center > Internet > QuickConnect & DDNS, you can enable the services below for easy connection to your Synology Router. QuickConnect QuickConnect is a connection technology developed by Synology that helps you effortlessly access your Synology Router from anywhere with your personal QuickConnect ID. Enter the URL as shown below in a web browser to access your Synology Router via QuickConnect: • quickconnect.to/QuickConnect_ID (Example: quickconnect.
IPv6 Tunneling IPv4 and IPv6 are two protocols not mutually compatible. To help IPv6 devices communicate with each other over an IPv4 network, via IPv6 tunneling you can wrap up IPv6 data within IPv4 packets, so that IPv6 data can travel through an IPv4 network. To enable IPv6 tunneling, go to Network Center > Internet > IPv6 Tunneling. Note: Your external IPv6 address may be automatically updated by the service provider. However, your Synology Router will not remove the old IPv6 address immediately.
Chapter Manage Local Network Connection The chapter introduces various features to efficiently manage the local network. Set up an IPv6 Router By default, your Synology Router works as an IPv4 router assigning IPv4 addresses to client devices. It can also become a mixed IPv4/IPv6 router to assign IPv6 addresses. To set up your Synology Router as an IPv6 router, go to Network Center > Local Network > IPv6. Note: Only IPv6-supported devices can receive IPv6 addresses assigned by your Synology Router.
Chapter Manage External Devices and Privileges Install & Manage USB/SD Storage With a connected USB/SD storage device, you can install add-on packages that allow you to easily share and stream files on your network. At Control Panel > Storage > Storage, you can find out the total available external storage (e.g. USB drives & SD cards) on your Synology Router. There you can also format and manage the device to suit your needs. Note: 1. Please refer to the compatibility list for supported USB/SD device. 2.
Chapter Discover SRM Packages This chapter introduces various Synology-developed packages to go with your Synology Router. The featured packages are available in Package Center or Synology Download Center. Cloud Station Server Cloud Station is a file sharing service that allows you to back up and synchronize files between a centralized Synology Router and client devices (multiple local computers, mobile devices, and Synology devices).
RADIUS Server Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a networking protocol that provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for wired and wireless network access. VPN Server VPN Server offers an easy VPN solution that turns your Synology Router into a VPN server, providing a secure connection method for devices on remote networks. Synology VPN Server currently supports PPTP, OpenVPN, and L2TP/IPSec.
Chapter Discover Synology Mobile Applications This chapter introduces useful Synology mobile applications to go with your Synology Router. DS router DS router is designed to allow easy access to your Synology Router from your Android/iOS device: From the initial setup of your Synology Router, to applying parental control for protection against inappropriate websites, monitoring network usage, and to adjusting firewall settings.
VPN Plus VPN Plus allows easy access to Internet and local network resources via the Synology SSL VPN service powered by the Synology Router. This mobile application provides you with fast connection speeds, enhanced security, and better capacity to pass through firewalls. VPN Plus is now available for iOS.
Chapter Diagnosis Tools This chapter introduces the features on your Synology Router to diagnose system and connection problems. Check Connection Status For an overview of wired and wireless connections to the Synology Router, go to Network Center > Status. There you can also view the real-time network status and system resource usage. For a detailed traffic log of devices and applications, please go to Network Center > Traffic Control > Monitor.
Chapter FAQ SRM Operation Why can't I log in to SRM? • Make sure you use the correct IP/QuickConnect/DDNS address. Add the correct port number if you use customized ports or have enforced specific security policies. • Make sure you use the correct username and password. • Check if the network connection between the router and the connecting device is operational and configured properly..
Network Why can’t I access the Internet? • Make sure your wireless device is not banned under Traffic Control. • Make sure your device's Internet access is not scheduled to be unavailable under Parental Control. • Go to Network Center > Status > Internet Connection, and check if the status is "Connected".
Can the VPN Server package work on my router if I use IPv6 connection? If the router provides IPv6 connection, you can only use VPN Server as an OpenVPN server. The other types of VPN (PPTP and L2TP/IPSec) are not supported. What can I do if I can't connect to the router via VPN connection? Make sure you enable the VPN pass-through function and select the corresponding options of the VPN protocols (PPTP, L2TP, IPSec) that you use.
Wi-Fi What can I do if I forgot the Wi-Fi SSID and its password? • As the administrator, log in to SRM via wired connection and go to Network Center > Wireless > Wi-Fi to find out the Wi-Fi SSID and password. • If you forgot the administrator's login credentials, you may perform Soft Reset to reset the Wi-Fi SSID and its password. For more information, please see "Reset Synology Router".
Why is the Wi-Fi signal weak and how can I improve it? Weak Wi-Fi signal may come from the following reasons: • The router is too far from the client devices. • The router's Wi-Fi transmit power is not strong enough. Go to Network Center > Wireless > Wi-Fi > Advanced options, and change the Transmit power level (Low, Middle, High). • There might be interfering barriers (e.g. concrete or metall walls) that can severely reduce Wi-Fi signals. 5GHz Wi-Fi is more sensitive to barriers than 2.4GHz.
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