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

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.
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  • Acceseze shared mailbox-ul și să lucreze cu conținutul său.
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