How Do I Connect To My Synology?

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How to troubleshoot connecting to your Synology NAS

  1. Head to the Synology website.
  2. Choose your NAS model.
  3. Download Synology Assistant.
  4. Install the software.
  5. Run Synology Assistant.
  6. Allow the suite to search your network.
  7. Right-click your NAS and choose Connect.

How do I access my Synology from my computer?

Overview

  1. Open a Windows Explorer window and go to Computer.
  2. Click Map network drive.
  3. On the Map Network Drive window, choose a drive letter from the Drive drop-down menu.
  4. In the Folder field, enter the server name of your Synology NAS and shared folder name preceded and separated by backslashes.

Can I connect directly to Synology?

If you want to connect your NAS directly, you can do it. Set up manual IP on your PC and NAS with a one in the same IP range. Than use Synology finder app or type IP in the address bar and it’s done. Maximum speed for regular network cable is 1Gb/s which is around 115MB/s in real life.

How do I access my Synology NAS over the Internet?

Overview

  1. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect.
  2. Check the Enable QuickConnect box.
  3. If you do not have a Synology Account, click Log in to or register a Synology Account.
  4. Create your own QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field.
  5. If you do not see the QuickConnect DSM link, click Advanced and make sure DSM is enabled.

Why can’t I see my Synology on the network?

Make sure that your Synology NAS and computer are located on the same local area network and subnet. Temporarily disable or remove firewall software on your computer. Try using other Ethernet cables to connect to your Synology NAS to check for defective cables.

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How do I connect my NAS to my router?

Connecting a Network Attached Storage to your router

  1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your NAS to any of the numbered ports at the back of the router.
  2. Ensure that the power adapter for the storage link device is properly and securely plugged in.

How do I connect my NAS to another network?

Hi, You cannot access NAS when you in different network workaround. You need to set a VPN server on your home machine, then in your office, use VPN to remove logon to your home pc then access NAS.

What is the IP address of my NAS?

To determine the IP address of your NAS system, you have to look it up in the network settings of your computer. In Windows, go to ‘Control Panel’, click on ‘Network and Sharing Center’, then click on ‘Change Adapter Settings’. Right-click on the network connection icon and click ‘status’.

What is the IP address of a Synology router?

192.168.1.1
If you still cannot access your Synology Router via router.synology.com from a client device, you can access it using its default IP address “192.168. 1.1“.

How do I access Synology QuickConnect?

QuickConnect

  1. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect > General.
  2. Check Enable QuickConnect.
  3. Enter your existing Synology Account information or register a new account.
  4. Specify a new QuickConnect ID. Make sure it is easy to remember, so you will be able to access your Synology NAS anytime.
  5. Click Apply.

Can I connect Synology NAS with USB?

Details. Synology NAS does not support data transfer to a computer using a USB cable. The USB ports on Synology NAS are only used for connections to external USB storage devices or compatible devices.

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How do I connect my Synology NAS to my router?

You can connect Synology NAS device to a wireless network when a wireless dongle is plugged into its USB port. Go to Control Panel > Wireless > Network Map Configuration and choose Join Wireless Network.

How do I connect my Synology NAS to my wireless router?

How to connect your NAS to Wi-Fi

  1. Firstly, check your dongle is supported.
  2. Plug your Wi-Fi dongle into an available USB port.
  3. If using a supported dongle, head to Control Panel > Wireless > Network Map Configuration.
  4. Choose Join Wireless Network.
  5. Follow the on-screen wizard, filling in your LAN password.

Does NAS need to be connected to router?

Tip: While most NAS devices require an Ethernet connection to your network router, some models offer built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and don’t need to be physically connected to a router. Do I need to be a computer professional to install a NAS? Not at all.

Can I connect a NAS to a switch?

You don’t need a switch, the NAS you are looking at has 2 ethernet ports. You can connect each one of the two PC’s to one port on the NAS. If the NAS wouldn’t have enough ports, then you would need a switch (or if you need to connect more computers in the future).

How do I find my Synology NAS MAC address?

The MAC address for the device is printed on a sticker near the Ethernet port. If your department runs its own network, contact them and provide the MAC address for your new device.

Can’t connect to Synology router?

Restart the modem and Synology Router
Unplug the modem and the Synology Router. Plug in and turn on the modem. Wait approximately two minutes until the LED indicators on the modem are back to normal. Plug in and turn on your Synology Router.

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