Synology Router User's Guide Based on SRM 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 7 7 Chapter 2: Choose the Operation Mode Wireless Router Wireless AP (Access Point) Wireless Client Wireless Repeater (WDS) 9 9 10 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.
Smart WAN QuickConnect & DDNS DMZ Port Forwarding Port Triggering 18 19 19 19 19 Chapter 9: Manage Local Network Connection Set up an IPv6 Router Set up DHCP Services Set up Static Routes Set up IPTV & VoIP 20 20 20 20 Chapter 10: Manage External Devices and Privileges Install & Manage USB/SD Storage Define User/Folder Privileges Install & Manage Network Printers Install & Manage 3G/4G Dongles 21 21 21 21 Chapter 11: Discover SRM Packages Safe Access VPN Plus Server Threat Prevention Download Station
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.
Fill in the information to set up the Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. 6 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. • DS-Lite: Choose this option if you have obtained a DS-Lite service request from the ISP. 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 Start managing now to enjoy SRM and its various features, or add Wi-Fi points by clicking Add Wi-Fi points. 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.
Note: During Soft Reset, the LED indicators behave as below: 1. The STATUS LED turns static orange on the RT1900ac model, blinking orange on the RT2600ac, and static blue on the MR2200ac model. The other LEDs become inactive for up to 30 seconds until the reset is complete. 2. The STATUS LED turns green (Soft Reset is complete) on the RT1900ac and RT2600ac model, blinking blue on the MR2200ac model, and the other LEDs become active and behave as stated in the respective Hardware Installation Guide.
Chapter Choose the Operation Mode This chapter introduces the 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 dongle (that is, a Wi-Fi client) and relies on the Wi-Fi signal from another router or access point for Internet access.
Chapter Set up Your Wi-Fi Connection This chapter introduces how to create Wi-Fi networks hosted by your Synology Router. Three types of Wi-Fi networks can be created: 2.4GHz, 5GHz (5GHz-1 on Tri-band), and 5GHz-2. • 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 for connection.
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 Wi-Fi Connect > Wireless > WPS, and select Enable WPS. Alternatively, press the WPS button on your Synology Router.
Chapter Build a Wi-Fi system network This chapter introduces various features to manage Wi-Fi points. Add Wi-Fi Points You can add new Wi-Fi Points to your Synology Wi-Fi Network to build a Wi-Fi system with complete coverage. To set up a Wi-Fi point: 1 Place the Wi-Fi Point at a suitable location. 2 Go to Wi-Fi Connect > Wi-Fi point, and click Add to connect your new Wi-Fi Point to your Synology WiFi system.
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 Traffic Control At Network Center > Traffic Control, you can regulate client devices' individual network bandwidth.
Chapter Enhance Connection Security This chapter introduces various security features to protect your Synology Router and the 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). With firewall rules, you can fine-tune security policies for better care of your Synology Router. 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.
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 free SRM updates and package updates to fix reported issues, enhance system and package performance, and offer whole new features. SRM You can manually update SRM if you have obtained a .pat update file. 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.
Smart WAN also allows you to regulate network traffic by setting up policy routes for specific devices. Such devices will be able to access the Internet and receive Internet traffic only through the defined interface. QuickConnect & DDNS At Network Center > Internet > QuickConnect & DDNS, you can enable the services below for easy connection to your Synology Router.
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 USB/SD storage, your Synology Router can turn into a storage device for personal data and multimedia files. To install external USB/SD storage to your Synology Router, please attach the storage to the corresponding slot. At Control Panel > Storage > Storage, you can find out the total available external storage (e.g. USB drives & SD cards) on your Synology Router.
Chapter Discover SRM Packages This chapter introduces various Synology-developed packages to go with your Synology Router. The featured packages are all available via Package Center or Synology Download Center. Safe Access Safe Access shields your network and allows you to easily manage the devices connected to your Synology Router.
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). The Cloud Station Server package is required to be installed on the host Synology Router, while a client utility has to be installed on each client device you want to back up or sync with.
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 monitoring network usage, and to adjusting firewall settings, DS router makes network management truly easy, intuitive and mobile.
VPN Plus Though the Synology SSL VPN service powered by Synology Router, VPN Plus allows easy access to the Internet and local network resources. This mobile application provides you with fast connection speeds, enhanced security, and better capacity to pass through firewalls. VPN Plus is now available for Android and iOS.
Chapter Diagnosis Tools This chapter introduces the features on your Synology Router to diagnose system and connection problems. Check Connection Status To grasp its current status and pin down the possible causes of a down connection, you need a quick, wellrounded checkup on the wired and Wi-Fi connections at Network Center > Status. There you can also find the real-time network, CPU, memory usage, and device status.
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 the IP or QuickConnect address. • Make sure you use the correct username and password. • Check if the network connection between the router and the enquiring device works properly. What can I do if I forgot my SRM password? • As the administrator: Perform Soft Reset to reset the administrator password.
Network Why can’t I access the Internet? • Make sure your wireless device is not banned under Traffic Control. • Go to Network Center > Status > Internet Connection, and check if the status is "Connected". Why is the upload/download traffic slow? • If Traffic Control is enabled, network speed promotion will be disabled and general transmission speed may be lower. To disable Traffic Control, go to Network Center > Traffic Control > Advanced > Settings for management.
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 Wi-Fi Connect > 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 can't I boost a device's signal with beamforming? • Only six devices can concurrently receive beamforming. • Make sure your device supports beamforming too. This means the device must conform to the 802.11ac standards. • RT2600ac performs beamforming for all its Wi-Fi connections by default, and does not provide relevant option on the management interface. Which Wi-Fi frequency (2.4GHz and 5GHz) should I choose? Please see "Set up Your Wi-Fi Connection".
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