====== Synology DiskStation NAS ======

See also **[[computing:storage:synology_diskstation_apps|Synology DiskStation Applications]]**

**Home**: https://www.synology.com/en-us/

**Wiki**: http://forum.synology.com/wiki/index.php/Contents

**Forum**: http://forum.synology.com/enu/

**Help**: https://help.synology.com/dsm/

**Download Add ons** https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/download/DS214+

**YouTube Channel**: https://www.youtube.com/user/synologyinc/videos

**QuickConnect Explained**: https://blog.synology.com/?p=2283

**CLI Admin Guide**: https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Software/DeveloperGuide/Firmware/DSM/All/enu/Synology_DiskStation_Administration_CLI_Guide.pdf

**DSM 7 User Guide**: https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/Software/UserGuide/Os/DSM/7.0/enu/Syno_UsersGuide_NAServer_7.0_enu.pdf

**Synology KnowledgeBase**: https://kb.synology.com

===== Schedule a Reboot =====

Log in via SSH, then:

<file>
sudo shutdown -r 18:30 &
</file>

===== Installation =====

  * **Populate DiskStation with drives** on the [[https://www.synology.com/en-us/compatibility?search_by=category&category=hdds&p=1|Synology compatibility list]]
  * **Install the latest DiskStation Manager** (DSM)
    * [[https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/HIG/DiskStation/18-year/DS218j/Syno_HIG_DS218j_enu.pdf|Hardware Installation Guide]]
  * **Update all packages**
    * [[https://global.download.synology.com/download/Document/UserGuide/DSM/6.1/Syno_UsersGuide_NAServer_enu.pdf|User Guide]]
  * Use a browser to **install DSM OS**
    * ''find.synology.com'' with Internet access
    * ''diskstation:5000'' without Internet access

:!: Using the Internet install it took about 10 minutes.

===== Enable Services =====

==== SSH Access ====
 
  * Control Panel -> Applications -> Terminal & SNMP -> Enable SSH service -> Advanced (you may need to change ecryption level)
    * Use ''admin'' user and password
    * Use ''sudo'' or ''sudo -i'' for a root shell

==== DHCP Server ====

  * Control Panel -> Connectivity -> Network -> DHCP Server -> Enable DHCP Server 

==== VPN Server ====

https://help.synology.com/dsm/?section=VPNCenter&version=1.2&link=vpn_setup.html

=== PPTP VPN Server ===

  * Install the VPN Server Package from Main Menu -> Package Center
  * PPTP -> Enable PPTP VPN server
  * Enter IP address range to be handed out to VPN Interface on client -> Apply

==== FTP Server ====

  * Control Panel -> File Services -> FTP -> Enable FTP service SSL/TLS ... -> Apply

:!: If you have trouble behind NAT use SFTP on server and client, change and forward port 2222
:!: If you scroll to the bottom -> Advanced you can set root folder for users

==== Backup ====

https://originhelp.synology.com/dsm/?section=DSM&version=5.2&link=BackupApp%2FBackupApp_desc.html

https://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/features/2629-how-to-back-up-your-synology-nas-device-data-with-time-backup/

:!: Versioning and deduplication is not supported on local USB/ESATA backups using Backup & Replication.  Install "Time Backup" add on from Package Center.

:!: Limitation of "Time Backup" is that it only backs up an entire volume/share.  Not single folders.

=== Restore from Time Backup ===

  * Open Time Backup from Main Menu (this will open another browser Window/Tab)
  * On the Timeline Tab versions are displayed in cascading windows with date/time labels (20150818-2200 = 8/8/15 10PM).    
  * Only one label is visible at a time.  Clicking on the Windows will bring them to the front/visible.
  * Double Click Folder/Volume to drill down to item to restore -> Action -> Restore -> Rename or overwrite if exists are the only options for Restore.
  * There is a "Download" option under Action to save restored data to workstation.

:!: You should be able to also select versions with the timeline bar (dragging) at the bottom.
:!: For help with Time Backup click the ? in the upper right hand corner of the Time Backup Window/Tab.

==== CloudStation File Sync ====

=== Enable CloudStation ===

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZX8XK9Wy2Y

  - Go to **Package Center -> Cloud Station -> Install**
  - **Launch Cloud Station**. 
  - **Enable the user home feature** -> OK
  - Continue with **User Settings -> Enable user homes -> Apply**
  - Go back to **Cloud Station -> enable -> Yes**
  - Go to **Privileges -> specify which users will be able to use Cloud Station -> Save**

==== Access over the Internet ====

https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/faq/299

=== Forward Ports ===

|CloudStation |6690      |TCP |
|DS Photo     |80,443    |TCP |
|DS Audio     |5000-5001 |TCP |
|DS Cam       |5000-5001 |TCP |
|DS File      |5000-5001 |TCP |
|DS Finder    |5000-5001 |TCP |
|DS Video     |5000-5001 |TCP |
|DS Download  |5000-5001 |TCP |
|DS Cloud     |5000-5001 |TCP |
|DS Note      |5000-5001 |TCP |

:!: Setup QuickConnect to bypass port forward

=== QuickConnect ===

  - Go to Control Panel -> QuickConnect.
  - Check the Enable QuickConnect box.
  - If you do not have a Synology Account, click Log in to or register a Synology Account. Enter the required information and click OK. If you already have a Synology Account, enter your account information. 
  - Create your own QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field. Then click Apply.
  - Your QuickConnect link information will appear. Use these links to access your Synology NAS.
  - If you do not see the QuickConnect DSM link, click Advanced and make sure DSM is enabled. 
  - You can now use the QuickConnect DSM link to access your Synology NAS!


**Disk Station Manager**: http://QuickConnect.to/YourQuickConnectID

**Photo Station**: http://QuickConnect.to/YourQuickConnectID/photo

**Cloud Station clients and Mobile devices use**: YourQuickConnectID

=== CloudStation Clients ===

Video Tutorials
https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/?query=cloud%20station&category=All&orderby=rank&page=1#tab_search

:!: CloudStation can also be accessed via browser.  See text above.

  - Go to Cloud Station > Overview and click the Computers button.
  - Click the button to download Cloud Station for your operating system. (You can also download Cloud Station from the Synology Download Center.) https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/download

=== Windows Client ===

  - Launch the installer on your computer and follow the onscreen instructions.

==== Printers ====

**Share a Printer**: https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/system_externaldevice_printer

**Share an MFP**: https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Printer/How_to_set_up_and_use_a_multifunctional_printer_shared_by_Synology_NAS

===== Config Files =====

:!: May be dated...

<file>
/etc/ssh/sshd_config,sshd
/etc.defaults/ssh/sshd_config,sshd-defaults
/etc/php/php.ini,php
/etc.defaults/php/php.ini,php-defaults
/usr/local/etc/php56/php.ini,php56
/usr/local/etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf,Apache
/etc/httpd/logs/user-error_log,Apache-User Error Log
/etc/httpd/logs/sys-error_log,Apache-Sys Error Log
/usr/syno/etc/smb.conf,samba Daemon
/usr/syno/etc.defaults/smb.conf,samba Daemon-defaults
/etc/inetd.conf, inetd.conf
/etc.defaults/inetd.conf, inetd.conf-defaults
/etc/profile,profile
/etc.defaults/profile,profile-defaults
/etc/hosts,hosts
/etc.defaults/hosts,hosts-defaults
/etc/crontab,crontab
/etc.defaults/crontab,crontab-defaults
/var/packages/MailServer/target/etc/template/main.template,Mail-postfix
/var/packages/MailServer/target/etc/template/dovecot.template,Mail-dovecot
/usr/syno/avahi/avahi-daemon.conf,avahi
/etc/fstab,fstab
/etc.defaults/fstab,fstab-defaults
/etc/httpd/sites-enabled-user/httpd-vhost.conf-user,V-Host
/etc/httpd/sites-enabled-user/httpd-ssl-vhost.conf-user,V-Host SSL
</file>