Synology provides so many features to the users like uploading media files, videos, images, DSM (DiskStation manager), Synology QuickConnect feature. Here, you will get to know about how to manage the Synology NAS in your house with the help of simple instructions. at the end of the article, you will get to see about how to solve Synology NAS related problem with the help of troubleshooting tips and solutions.
Connect Synology NAS to Computer
Connect Physically
The router to NAS connection is establish with the help of the Ethernet cable which you can do by using below written instructions;
You have to connect the Drives in to the NAS device drive trays and lock them up with the help of the key. After assembling the device start the setup.
- Connect the cable to the router LAN port.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the Synology NAS Ethernet port.
- Power on the router and NAS by connecting their power cord to the wall socket.
Connect to Computer
To connect the computer to the Synology device, you have to follow simple steps given down here;
- First, you have to connect the internet device like compute or laptop to the router, with which Synology device is connected.
- You can do it by using the LAN cable or the SSID username and password.
- After that you have to go to the web browser in your computer and search the find.synology.com.
- By doing so, you will reach to the find synology interface window; here you can connect the computer to the router.
- Just scroll down and click on the Connect button, after that you can easily share, upload you media files on the drives.
Now that you have setup your NAS device with the help of simple above given instructions easily. Now, you have to look at some troubleshooting tips and solutions, so that you can easily solve troubles related to the Synology device.
Troubleshooting Tips
Checkout Hardware
Synology NAS connects with the home router or ISP server socket with the help of Ethernet cable. So the cable must be in good condition. If the modem can’t send the internet signal to the router unit, and router can’t send signals to Synology device, then you should change the cable straight.
Change Location
Optimal location for the networking devices are far from the electronic devices like microphones or microwave ovens. You must make sure that the modem, router, and NAS device is powered on at the optimal location.
If you find any electronic device nearby, then change the location of the networking devices.
Reboot NAS System
The rebooting process shut down all the system and turn it on again, this will refresh the networking device settings and networks. Let’s have a look how to reboot using two different methods;
- You have to find power button and press it twice to shut it down and turn it up (rebooting).
- The other method to restart the device is disconnect the power cord and connect it again in to the electric wall socket.
Reset Device
The last option to solve the Synology not connecting to network is reset the device by following some simple instructions;
The method to reset the device is long pressing the RESET button using a sharp object.
But, after the reset process, you have to begin and complete Synology NAS login again.
The End Words
Here, you have learned how to connect the Synology device with your home router or modem with the help of some instructions. We have also provided simple troubleshooting tips and solutions to solve the technical issues.
