Synology DiskStation DS411slim User manual

Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 4.0
Document ID
Syno_UsersGuide_DS_20120326

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
Install Synology DiskStation .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager............................................................................................................................. 7
DiskStation Manager Appearance...................................................................................................................................... 10
Manage DSM with the Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Manage Personal Options ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
Change DSM Settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Change Network Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Modify Regional Options...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Use Energy Saving Features .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space
What is Volume and Disk Group?....................................................................................................................................... 27
Manage Volumes or Disk Groups with Storage Manager............................................................................................... 28
Manage iSCSI Target with Storage Manager ................................................................................................................... 33
Manage iSCSI LUNs with Storage Manager..................................................................................................................... 35
Manage Hard Disks with Storage Manager....................................................................................................................... 37
Manage External Disks ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
Chapter 5: Access your DiskStation from the Internet
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router.......................................................................................................................... 40
Publish your DiskStation to the Internet via ezCloud....................................................................................................... 42
Set up VPN Connection ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall............................................................................................................... 45
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts ............................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms................................................................................................................ 48
Join DiskStation to Directory Service ................................................................................................................................. 50
Host LDAP Service with Directory Server ......................................................................................................................... 52
Manage Users and Groups.................................................................................................................................................. 52
Set Up Shared Folders......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folder.......................................................................................................... 61
Index Shared Folder Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 62

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Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere
Access Files within the Intranet........................................................................................................................................... 63
Access Files via FTP ............................................................................................................................................................ 66
Access Files via WebDAV ................................................................................................................................................... 67
Sync Files via Cloud Station................................................................................................................................................ 68
Access Files via File Station................................................................................................................................................ 69
Chapter 9: Back Up Data
Back Up Computer Data ...................................................................................................................................................... 76
Back up Data or iSCSI LUN on Synology DiskStation..................................................................................................... 77
Sync Shared Folder Contents between DiskStations ...................................................................................................... 80
Backup DiskStation Data with Time Backup..................................................................................................................... 82
Back up Data on USB Device or SD Card......................................................................................................................... 83
Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, and Print Server
Use Web Station to Host Websites .................................................................................................................................... 84
Host Mail Server.................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Set Synology DiskStation as Print Server ......................................................................................................................... 89
Chapter 11: Discover Various Applications with Package Center
What Package Center Offers .............................................................................................................................................. 92
Chapter 12: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station
Install Photo Station.............................................................................................................................................................. 95
Enable Personal Photo Station ........................................................................................................................................... 96
Set Thumbnail and Video Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 97
Manage Photo Station User Accounts ............................................................................................................................... 98
Create Albums....................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Manage Albums .................................................................................................................................................................. 100
View and Edit Photos and Videos..................................................................................................................................... 102
Customize Album Layout................................................................................................................................................... 103
Use the Blog ........................................................................................................................................................................ 103
Chapter 13: Play Music with Audio Station
Install Audio Station............................................................................................................................................................ 105
Choose Audio Source......................................................................................................................................................... 106
Organize Your Music .......................................................................................................................................................... 108
Play Music............................................................................................................................................................................ 111
Download Music.................................................................................................................................................................. 114
Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station
Install Download Station..................................................................................................................................................... 115
Set up BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB ................................................................................................................................................ 116
Create BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Download Tasks.................................................................................................................. 119
Manage BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Download Tasks ............................................................................................................... 122
Set up eMule........................................................................................................................................................................ 123
Connect to ED2K Server/Kad............................................................................................................................................ 126
Create eMule Download Tasks......................................................................................................................................... 127
Manage eMule Download Tasks....................................................................................................................................... 128

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Chapter 15: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station
Install Surveillance Station................................................................................................................................................. 130
Manage IP Cameras........................................................................................................................................................... 131
Watch Live View.................................................................................................................................................................. 132
Play and Manage Events................................................................................................................................................... 134
Manage Notification Settings............................................................................................................................................. 135
Use E-Map ........................................................................................................................................................................... 138
Manage Advanced Settings............................................................................................................................................... 139
Assign Privilege................................................................................................................................................................... 140
View Log............................................................................................................................................................................... 141
About Camera License....................................................................................................................................................... 142
Chapter 16: Manage Media Server and iTunes Service
Install DLNA Media Server ................................................................................................................................................ 143
Manage DLNA Media Server ............................................................................................................................................ 143
Install iTunes Server........................................................................................................................................................... 146
Manage iTunes Server....................................................................................................................................................... 146
Chapter 17: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
Check System Information................................................................................................................................................. 148
Monitor System Resources................................................................................................................................................ 151
Update DSM ........................................................................................................................................................................ 152
Receive Event Notifications............................................................................................................................................... 153
Access Applications with Independent Login.................................................................................................................. 156
Index Multimedia Files for Applications............................................................................................................................ 158
Reset admin's Password.................................................................................................................................................... 158
Restore Synology DiskStation to Factory Defaults......................................................................................................... 158
Reinstall Synology DiskStation ......................................................................................................................................... 159
Enable SNMP Service........................................................................................................................................................ 159
Enable Terminal Services.................................................................................................................................................. 160
Chapter 18: Communicate with Mobile Devices
Manage DSM Settings with DSM mobile......................................................................................................................... 161
Use iOS and Android Apps................................................................................................................................................ 161
Use Other Mobile Devices ................................................................................................................................................. 162

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Synology DiskStation. Synology DiskStation 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 (DSM):
Store and Share Files over the Internet
Windows users, Mac users, and Linux users can easily share files within the Intranet or through the Internet.
Unicode language support makes sharing files in different languages from Synology DiskStation simple.
Manage Files with Web-Based File Station
One of Synology DiskStation Manager’s applications, File Station, can make it possible for users to manage their
files on Synology DiskStation easily through a web interface. You can also access the files stored on
Synology DiskStation with a mobile device.
Transfer Files via FTP
Synology DiskStation 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.
Sync Files with Cloud Station
Cloud Station is a file sharing service that allows your DiskStation to become a file sync center to sync files
between multiple client computers. With the Cloud Station application installed on your computers, you can
simply drop your office file to a folder on your office computer, and then open the same file automatically synced
to your laptop.
Share Storage Capacity as iSCSI LUNs
You can designate portion of your Synology DiskStation volume space to be an iSCSI LUN, which will allow the
iSCSI initiator to access the space like a local disk.
Back Up Files on Computer and Server
Synology DiskStation provides various backup solutions to back up computer data to Synology DiskStation, back
up Synology DiskStation data or iSCSI LUN to an external hard drive, another Synology DiskStation, an rsync-
compatible server, Amazon S3 server, HiDrive backup server, etc.
Enjoy Entertainment Content on the Server
Download Station allows you to download files from the Internet through BT, FTP, HTTP, eMule and NZB to
Synology DiskStation. The Media Server and iTunes support allows computers or DMA devices within LAN to
playback multimedia files on Synology DiskStation1
With the USBCopy or SDCopy function, you can press the Copy button on your DiskStation to instantly copy files
from a camera or SD card to Synology DiskStation.
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Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station
Photo Station gives you the freedom to share photos and videos over the Internet without complicated upload
steps. Album control ensures the content is shared with the right persons. Visitors can leave comments for your
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1For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com.
2USBCopy or SDCopy is supported on specific models only. Visit www.synology.com for more information.

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photos. Furthermore, a brand new blogging system is integrated for you to easily share your life and thoughts
over the Internet.
Enjoy Music Anytime and Anywhere
Audio Station allows you to listen to music stored on the Synology DiskStation, from a connected iPod, or even
stream Internet Radio stations. In addition, you can stream music from the Synology DiskStation with a web
browser over the Internet.
Host Websites
The Virtual Host feature allows you to host up to 30 websites using Web Station, with PHP and MySQL
supported.
Record Videos with IP Cameras
Surveillance Station allows you to manage, view, and record videos from multiple IP cameras over the network.
By accessing the web-based management interface of Surveillance Station, you can watch the real-time image
the camera is monitoring, and record videos continuously, in motion-detection mode, or in alarm-recording mode.
Discover More Apps with Package Center
Package Center brings intuitiveness and convenience for users to easily install and update a variety of
applications (which are packed into packages). Just browse all available applications and select the ones that
best suit your needs. All can be done with just a few clicks.
USB Print Server
USB printers connected to your DiskStation 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, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com.

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Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation
Manager
This chapter explains how to log in to Synology DiskStation's web-based management UI, Synology
DiskStation Manager (DSM), customize your own desktop, manage its taskbar and widgets, and use the Main
Menu to access DSM settings and applications.
Install Synology DiskStation
For more information about setting up Synology DiskStation and installing DSM, 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 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.

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3 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
login screen.
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 your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop.
2 In the window that appears, double-click the MacOSX folder, 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 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.
5 Follow step 3 to 4 of the “Windows User” section to log in to DSM.
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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 Synology DiskStation during the
setup process. If you choose One-step Setup during the setup process, the Synology_Server_Name will be
DiskStation, CubeStation, USBStation, or RackStation.
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: 3.6 or later
Safari: 5.0 or later
Internet Explorer: 8.0 or later
DiskStation Manager Appearance
When you log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), you can see the desktop, taskbar and widgets.
Desktop and Shortcuts
The desktop is where your application windows are displayed. You can also create desktop shortcuts to
frequently used applications.