User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
- Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
- Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space
- What is Volume and Disk Group?
- Manage Volumes or Disk Groups with Storage Manager
- Manage iSCSI Target with Storage Manager
- Manage iSCSI LUNs with Storage Manager
- Manage Hard Disks with Storage Manager
- Manage External Disks
- Chapter 5: Access your DiskStation from the Internet
- Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security
- Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing
- Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere
- Access Files within the Intranet
- Access Files via FTP
- Access Files via WebDAV
- Sync Files via Cloud Station
- Access Files via File Station
- File Station Appearance
- Manage File Station Options
- Search for Files or Folders
- Set File Station in Action
- Download Files or Folders from Synology DiskStation
- Upload Files or Folders to Synology DiskStation
- Copy or Move Files or Folders on Synology DiskStation
- Rename a File or Folder on Synology DiskStation
- Create a Folder
- Delete Files or Folders
- Extract an Archive
- Compress Files or Folders
- Open a File in a New Window
- Create My Favorites or Desktop Shortcuts
- Edit the Properties of Files and Subfolders
- Share File Links
- Mount Remote Folders or Virtual Drives
- Edit Music Information
- View Documents, Photos, or Videos
- Edit Photos
- Chapter 9: Back Up Data
- Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, and Print Server
- Install Featured Applications
- Chapter 11: Discover Various Applications with Package Center
- Chapter 12: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station
- Chapter 13: Play Music with Audio Station
- Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station
- Chapter 15: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station
- Chapter 16: Manage Media Server and iTunes Service
- Chapter 17: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
- Check System Information
- Monitor System Resources
- Update DSM
- Receive Event Notifications
- Access Applications with Independent Login
- Index Multimedia Files for Applications
- Reset admin's Password
- Restore Synology DiskStation to Factory Defaults
- Reinstall Synology DiskStation
- Enable SNMP Service
- Enable Terminal Services
- Chapter 18: Communicate with Mobile Devices

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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










