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* ''Wifi router'' > '''Advanced''' tab > '''DHCP''' > '''Address reservation''' > '''Add new...''' button
* ''Wifi router'' > '''Advanced''' tab > '''DHCP''' > '''Address reservation''' > '''Add new...''' button
** Enter NAS mac address and static IP.
** Enter NAS mac address and static IP.
== Format hard drives ==
* '''DSM''' > '''Control Panel''' > '''Storage Manager''' > '''Volume''' > '''Create''' button
** '''Quick Mode''' `checked`<br />This creates a SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID), which basically automatically partions the available space into redundant RAID volumes. 
** Accept all the recommended options on subsequent dialogs.
** Confirm the settings.


== Configuring quickconnect ==
== Configuring quickconnect ==

Revision as of 01:43, 30 January 2017

Overview

Notes on tasks involved in configuring a NAS running Synology DSM to handle tasks required on LAN.

Static IP

  • Control Panel > Network > Network Interface tab > expand LAN 1/LAN2 > Edit button > IPv4 tab
    • Use manual configuration checked
    • Enter static IP.
    • Click OK button.
  • Wifi router > Advanced tab > DHCP > Address reservation > Add new... button
    • Enter NAS mac address and static IP.

Format hard drives

  • DSM > Control Panel > Storage Manager > Volume > Create button
    • Quick Mode checked
      This creates a SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID), which basically automatically partions the available space into redundant RAID volumes.
    • Accept all the recommended options on subsequent dialogs.
    • Confirm the settings.

Configuring quickconnect

See also