How to Setup Synology NAS?

1. How do I set up my Synology NAS?
2. How do I set up my NAS drive?
3. What is the default IP address for Synology NAS?
4. Can't connect to Synology NAS?
5. How do I enable Synology drive server?
6. How do I access my Synology NAS without a router?
7. How do I connect my Synology NAS to my computer?

How do I set up my Synology NAS?

Open your web browser and head to http://find.synology.com, this will pull up the Web Assistant startup wizard, seen below. Click “Connect” to start the process of configuring your Synology NAS.

How do I set up my NAS drive?

Plug an external hard drive or even a USB flash drive (preferably not a flash drive if you intend on using it heavily) into the USB port. The router has built-in NAS software that can do the rest, exposing it to the network as a NAS. You can enable the NAS server from your router's web interface and set everything up.

What is the default IP address for Synology NAS?

Most Synology routers have a default IP address of 192.168. 1.1.

Can't connect to Synology NAS?

Make sure that the LED indicators of the connected LAN ports on your Synology NAS are flashing properly. Make sure that the LED indicators of your switch or router are flashing properly. Run a PING command to check the connectivity between Synology NAS and your computer.

How do I enable Synology drive server?

For DSM 7.0 and above: Go to Control Panel > External Access > QuickConnect, click Advanced Settings > Permission, and tick to enable Synology Drive Server.

How do I access my Synology NAS without a router?

How to connect Synology NAS directly to pc without router & external DHCP

1. For this tutorial, we are using the Synology DS218j NAS.
2. Look at the backside of Synology NAS you will find an Ethernet LAN port.
3. Now use an ethernet cable to connect the NAS with your PC.
4. Once connected Switch ON the NAS box.

How do I connect my Synology NAS to 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.