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How to configure a Synology and what you can do with it

• Data 14/10/2025
• Autor Mihai Retezan
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Initial Setup

Step 1: Connect Hardware

• Insert your hard drives into the NAS bays
• Connect the NAS to your router via Ethernet
• Plug in power and turn it on

Step 2: Find Your NAS on the Network

• On a computer connected to the same network, open a browser and go to:
  find.synology.com
• This will detect your NAS and let you start setup
• Alternatively, you can find it via Synology Assistant software (Windows/Mac)

Step 3: Install DSM (DiskStation Manager)

• DSM is Synology’s operating system (like Windows for your NAS).
• Follow the web wizard:
  • Install the latest version of DSM.
  • Create an admin account.
  • Configure basic network settings.

 Storage Setup

Step 1: Create a Storage Pool

• Go to Storage Manager → Storage Pool → Create
• Choose the RAID type:
  • RAID 1: Mirrored drives (good for 2 drives, protects against 1 drive failure)
  • RAID 5/6: More drives, combines performance and redundancy

Step 2: Create Volumes

• Volumes sit on top of storage pools
• Go to Storage Manager → Volume → Create
• Choose filesystem (Btrfs recommended for Synology features like snapshots).

 Shared Folders & User Accounts

Shared Folders

• Go to Control Panel → Shared Folder → Create
• Give it a name and set permissions (read/write for certain users).
• Example folders:
  • Documents → family or work files
  • Media → movies, music, photos

User Accounts

• Control Panel → User → Create
• Assign shared folder permissions (read/write or read-only).
• You can create groups for easier permission management.

 Accessing Your NAS

On a Computer

• Windows: Map a network drive → \\NAS_NAME\SharedFolder
• Mac: Finder → Go → Connect to Server → smb://NAS_NAME/SharedFolder

On a Mobile Device

• Use Synology Drive, DS File, DS Photo, or DS Video apps.

Remotely

• Enable QuickConnect: Control Panel → QuickConnect → enable
• This gives you an easy URL to access files outside your network without port forwarding.

 Extra Features You Can Use

Media Server

• Install Plex or Synology Video Station from Package Center
• Stream movies/music/photos to devices on your network.

Backup

• Windows: Use Synology Drive Client.