Synology USB Station 2 User manual

USB Station 2 User's Guide
Based on DSM 3.2
Document ID Syno_UsersGuide_US2_20111027

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: USB Station 2 at a Glance
Chapter 2: Get Started with DiskStation Manager
Set up USB Station 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager ................................................................................................................ 6
DiskStation Manager Appearance......................................................................................................................... 10
Manage DSM with the Main Menu ........................................................................................................................ 11
Manage Personal Options..................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
Change DSM Settings........................................................................................................................................... 15
Change Network Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Modify Regional Options ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Use Energy Saving Features ................................................................................................................................ 21
Chapter 4: Manage External Disks
Manage External Disks ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 5: Access USB Station 2 from the Internet
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard................................................................................................................................... 23
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router.............................................................................................................. 23
Give USB Station 2 a DDNS Hostname................................................................................................................ 25
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall.................................................................................................... 26
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts.................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 6: Set up File Sharing
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms..................................................................................................... 29
Manage Users....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Manage Shared Folders........................................................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 7: Access Files from Anywhere
Access Files within the Intranet............................................................................................................................. 35
Access Files via WebDAV..................................................................................................................................... 38
Access Files via FTP............................................................................................................................................. 39
Access Files via File Browser................................................................................................................................ 41
Access Files via File Station ................................................................................................................................. 46
Chapter 8: Back Up Data
Back Up Computer Data ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 9: Host a Print Server
Set USB Station 2 as Print Server......................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 10: Play Music with Audio Station
Enable Audio Station............................................................................................................................................. 53
Upload Music for Audio Station Playback ............................................................................................................. 53
Choose Audio Source ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Organize Your Music............................................................................................................................................. 56

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Play Music............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Download Music.................................................................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 11: Download Files with Download Station
Enable Download Station...................................................................................................................................... 63
Set up BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB.................................................................................................................................... 64
Create BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Download Tasks ........................................................................................................ 65
Manage BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Download Tasks...................................................................................................... 68
Set up eMule......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Connect to ED2K Server/Kad ............................................................................................................................... 71
Create eMule Download Tasks ............................................................................................................................. 72
Manage eMule Download Tasks........................................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 12: Manage Media Server and iTunes Service
Manage DLNA Media Server ................................................................................................................................ 75
Manage iTunes Service ........................................................................................................................................ 77
Chapter 13: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
Manage Multimedia Database............................................................................................................................... 79
Check System Information .................................................................................................................................... 80
Monitor System Resources ................................................................................................................................... 82
Update DSM.......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Receive Event Notification .................................................................................................................................... 85
Reset admin's Password....................................................................................................................................... 86
Restore USB Station 2 to Factory Defaults........................................................................................................... 86
Enable Terminal Services ..................................................................................................................................... 86
Chapter 14: Communicate with Mobile Devices
Use iOS and Android Apps ................................................................................................................................... 88
Use Other Mobile Devices .................................................................................................................................... 88
Appendix A: Specifications
Limitations............................................................................................................................................................. 89
Appendix B: LED Indication Tables

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of USB Station 2. USB Station 2 is a multi-functional Network-Attached
Storage server, serving as a file-sharing center within your Intranet. Moreover, it is specially designed for a
variety of purpose, allowing you to perform the following tasks with the web-based Synology DiskStation Manager:
Store and Share Files over the Internet
Windows users and Mac users can easily share files within the Intranet or through the Internet. Unicode language
support makes sharing files in different languages from USB Station 2 simple.
Transfer Files via FTP
USB Station 2 provides FTP service with bandwidth restriction and anonymous login. To transfer data safely,
FTP over SSL/TLS and uninvited IP auto-block are also available.
Manage Files with Web-Based File Browser
One of Synology DiskStation Manager’s applications, File Browser, can make it possible for users to manage
their files on USB Station 2 easily through a web interface. If you want to manage files through a customized port,
File Station is also available. You can also access the files stored on USB Station 2 with a mobile device.
Enjoy Entertainment Content on the Server
Download Station allows you to download files from the Internet through BT, FTP, HTTP, eMule and NZB to USB
Station 2. Moreover, if you have an UPnP DMA connected in the LAN, you can share the multimedia files on USB
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Enjoy Music Anytime and Anywhere
. If you just want to share and play music files stored on USB Station 2, you can enable iTunes Service,
and enjoy the music through any iTunes clients on LAN.
Audio Station allows you to listen to music stored on USB Station 2, from a connected iPod, or even stream
Internet Radio stations. In addition, you can stream music from USB Station 2 with a web browser over the
Internet.
USB Print Server
USB printers connected to your USB Station 2 can be shared by client computers over the local area network.
AirPrint support allows you to print to the printer from an iOS device, while Google Cloud Print support allows you
to print to the printer when you are using Google products and services.1
Online Resources
Click on the links to obtain Synology's online resources.
FAQ: www.synology.com/support/faq.php
Wiki: forum.synology.com/wiki
Forum: forum.synology.com
Download Center: www.synology.com/support/download.php
Technical Support: www.synology.com/support/support_form.php
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1For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, please visit www.synology.com.

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Chapter 1: USB Station 2 at a Glance
No. Article Name Location Description
1) LED Indicators Front Panel
The LED indicator is used to display the status of the external disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables".
2) USB Port Back Panel The USB ports are used for connecting USB storage devices, USB
printers, or other USB devices.
3) RESET Button Back Panel To restore system settings to default value.
4) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to USB Station 2.
5) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to USB Station 2.
6) Eject Button Side Panel The Eject button is where you disconnect all USB devices.

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Chapter 2: Get Started with DiskStation Manager
This chapter explains how to log in to USB Station 2's web-based management UI, Synology DiskStation
Manager (DSM), customize your own desktop, manage its taskbar, and use the Main Menu to access DSM
settings and applications.
Set up USB Station 2
For more information setting up USB Station 2, see the Quick Installation Guide that came with your installation
disc.
Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager
You can log in to DSM with Synology Assistant or with a web browser.
Use Synology Assistant
Windows User:
1 Insert the installation disc into the optical drive of your computer, and click Start. Follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the setup process.
2 Synology Assistant will be installed and launched on your computer.
3 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
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4 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty. If you want to
save your login information and log in automatically next time, tick Remember me before logging in.
Mac OS X User:
1 Insert the installation disc into the optical drive of your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall
icon on the desktop.
2 In the window that appears, double-click the MacOSX icon, and then double-click Synology Assistant-
[number].dmg.
3 Double-click the Synology Assistant.app in the window that appears.
4 Follow step 3 to 4 of the “Windows User” section to log in to DSM.

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Linux (Ubuntu) User:
1 Insert the installation disc into the optical drive of your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall
icon on the desktop.
2 In the File Browser window that appears, double-click the Linux folder, and then double-click Synology
Assistant-[number].tar.gz.
3 Click Extract, and then extract the SynologyAssistant directory to the path /usr/local or any other path.
4 Go to the path /usr/local/SynologyAssistant (or [the path you just specified]/SynologyAssistant), double-
click SynologyAssistant, and then select Run in Terminal in the dialog box that appears.
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5 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
login screen.
6 Follow step 3 to 4 of the “Windows User” section to log in to DSM.
Use a Web Browser
1 Open a web browser window, enter any of the following in the address field, and then press Enter on your
keyboard:
http://Synology_Server_IP:5000
http://Synology_Server_Name:5000/ (or http://Synology_Server_Name.local:5000/ on a Mac)
Synology_Server_Name should be replaced with the name you set up for USB Station 2. The default
Synology_Server_Name will be USBStation.
2 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty. If you want to
save your login information and log in automatically next time, tick Remember me before logging in.
Note: To ensure your connection to DSM runs smoothly, please use the following browsers.
Chrome
Firefox
Safari: 4.0 or later
Internet Explorer: 7.0 or later
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DiskStation Manager Appearance
When you log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), you can see the desktop and the taskbar.
Desktop and Shortcuts
The desktop is where your application windows are displayed. You can also create desktop shortcuts to
frequently used applications.
To create a desktop shortcut to an application:
Drag its thumbnail from the Main Menu to the desktop. If you want to open the application window, click the
shortcut you just created.
To remove a desktop shortcut to an application:
Right-click the shortcut and choose Remove shortcut.
To open Audio Station or Download Station in a new browser window:
Right-click the application's Main Menu thumbnail or desktop shortcut and choose Open in New Window.
Note: You can also customize your desktop background color with the Desktop function. See "Desktop" on Page 13
for more information.
Taskbar
The taskbar at the top of the desktop contains the following functions:
1 The Show Desktop button: Click to clear your application windows and reveal the desktop. Click again to
bring the windows back to the desktop. For more information about application windows, see "Open
Application" on Page 11.
2 The Main Menu button: Click to reveal the Main Menu.See "Manage DSM with the Main Menu" on Page 11
for more information.