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- Page 1 Synology Router RT1900ac User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 6: Enhance Connection Security Secure Your Connections Create Firewall Rules Enforce Auto Block Create Certificates Use More Security Measures Chapter 7: Update and Restore Your Synology Router Update SRM and Packages Back up and Restore SRM Reset Synology Router Register Synology Account... - Page 3 Install & Manage 3G/4G Dongles Chapter 11: Discover SRM Packages DNS Server Download Station Media Server RADIUS Server VPN Server Chapter 12: Discover Synology Mobile Applications DS router Other Synology Mobile Applications Chapter 13: Diagnosis Tools Check Connection Status Check Notifications Diagnose with Ping...
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Page 4: Chapter 1: Meet Your Synology Router
Meet Your Synology Router Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new Synology Router, please check the package contents to verify that you have received all of the items below. Also, make sure to read the safety instructions carefully to avoid harming yourself or damaging your Synology Router. -
Page 5: Synology Router At A Glance
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection. Press and hold for four seconds (Soft Reset) or for ten seconds (Hard RESET Button Bottom Panel Reset). For more information, see "Reset Synology Router". STATUS Indicator Displays the status of the system. 2.4G Wi-Fi Indicator Displays the status of 2.4G Wi-Fi connection. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries appropriately. 6 Chapter 1: Meet Your Synology Router... -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Set Up Your Synology Router
2 Turn clockwise until the antenna is secured. 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the other two antennas. For optimal Wi-Fi performance, tilt the antennas so that they are 45 degrees apart from each other. 7 Chapter 2: Set up Your Synology Router... -
Page 8: Position Your Synology Router
• Close to the center of the area where the wired/wireless client devices are placed, and within a visible distance from the wireless devices • In a position where few walls and ceilings are between your Synology Router and its client devices • Away from any potential electrical signal sources, such as other Wi-Fi routers, 3G/4G bases, and microwave ovens. -
Page 9: Start Up Your Synology Router
2 Slide the plug adapter provided into the slots by pushing it downward. Note that the plug adapter that comes with your Synology Router varies depending on your region. The image below is for reference only. 9 Chapter 2: Set up Your Synology Router... -
Page 10: Connect To Your Synology Router
1 Use the included network cable to connect your Synology Router (at the WAN port) to the ISP modem. 2 Connect one end of the power adapter to the power port on your Synology Router, and the other end to the power outlet. -
Page 11: Set Up Synology Router Manager (Srm)
Set up Synology Router Manager (SRM) 1 Use a computer or wireless device connected to the Synology Router's local network. If you use a wireless device, scan and join the Wi-Fi network (SSID: SynologyRouter; Password: synology). 2 Open a web browser, and enter either URL into the address bar: http://router.synology.com... - Page 12 6 Set up the operation mode. When choosing the Wireless Router mode, you can also enable External access to SRM so that only external access via the HTTP(S) port (e.g. 8000/8001) can reach SRM. 12 Chapter 2: Set up Your Synology Router...
- Page 13 • Auto IP: Choose this option if you rely on an ISP modem for automatic IP assignment. 8 The wizard will continue to set up your Synology Router, and it may take up to three minutes to complete the setup.
- Page 14 2. If the setup is completed with a wireless device, remember to download DS router for anywhere management of your Synology Router. To know more about this mobile application, see "DS router". 14 Chapter 2: Set up Your Synology Router...
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Page 15: Chapter 3: Choose The Operation Mode
Wi-Fi between wireless and wired networks. The Wireless AP (Access Point) mode is recommended in the scenarios below: • When your Synology Router (at LAN 1-4 or WAN port) is already connected to an ISP modem (at the LAN port) for Internet access •... -
Page 16: The Wireless Client
• Clients have to connect to the Synology Router (at the LAN port) with a network cable for Internet access. Note: 1. Under this mode, your Synology Router must be within the range of the Wi-Fi source (e.g. a Wi-Fi router). If not, the received Wi-Fi signal may be weak and affect the connection quality. -
Page 17: Chapter 4: Set Up Your Wi-Fi Connection
Chapter Set up Your Wi-Fi Connection This chapter introduces how to create Wi-Fi networks hosted by your Synology Router. Two types of Wi-Fi networks can be created: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. • 2.4GHz: A 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is used by most wireless devices and tends to have broader signal coverage than a 5GHz Wi-Fi network. -
Page 18: Create Wps Networks (2.4Ghz & 5Ghz)
Enable WPS. Alternatively, press the WPS button on > your Synology Router. 2 Enable the WPS function on your wireless device. Your wireless device and the Synology Router will be paired By AP PIN code: 1 Go to Network Center >... -
Page 19: Chapter 5: Manage Client Devices
Chapter Manage Client Devices This chapter introduces various features to manage client devices. Monitor Device Status To grasp the real-time status of all client devices under your Synology Router, go to Network Center > Status. Apply Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control client devices, and regulate their time for Internet access and their ranges of accessible websites/domains. -
Page 20: Apply Traffic Control
Wake on LAN. Note: 1. Please make sure the target device supports WOL. 2. Under different operation modes, your Synology Router has a varied range of devices that can be joined to the WOL service. 20 Chapter 5: Manage Client Devices... -
Page 21: Chapter 6: Enhance Connection Security
> Security. VPN Pass-through When a VPN server exists behind your Synology Router, you can allow specific types of VPN client traffic (PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec) for pass-through to reach the server. This feature helps prevent potential cyber threats from sneaking into the server via specific VPN protocols. -
Page 22: Create Firewall Rules
Create Certificates Creating a certificate from your Synology Router is equal to issuing a certified ID. If you import the certificate (a .crt file) to another device (e.g. your mobile phone), your Synology Router can identify and communicate with the device via a secured connection (e.g. -
Page 23: Chapter 7: Update And Restore Your Synology Router
> & Restore. Note: You cannot downgrade SRM using a version older than the current version running on your Synology Router. Packages Package Center, the system will display packages that have any updates for download. With an .spk update file, you can manually update packages. -
Page 24: Reset Synology Router
Reset Synology Router If you forgot the administrator/Wi-Fi password or the Synology Router becomes unreachable, you can fix the situations by pressing the RESET button on the bottom shell. 1 Use a pencil or ball pen to press and hold the RESET button. -
Page 25: Chapter 8: Manage Internet Connection
You can manage the following three Internet-related settings of your Synology Router. ISP Settings This function allows you to send the MAC address of your Synology Router to the ISP for successful registration. To do so, please go to Network Center >... -
Page 26: Dmz
To enable IPv6 tunneling, please go to > > Note: Your external IPv6 address may be automatically updated by the service provider. However, your Synology Router will not remove the old IPv6 address immediately. 26 Chapter 8: Manage Internet Connection... -
Page 27: Chapter 9: Manage Local Network Connection
The chapter introduces various features to efficiently manage the local network. Set up an IPv6 Router By default, your Synology Router works as an IPv4 router assigning IPv4 addresses to client devices. It can also become a mixed IPv4/IPv6 router to assign IPv6 addresses. -
Page 28: Chapter 10: Manage External Devices And Privileges
The dongle can transform your Synology Router into a Wi-Fi hotspot. To install a 3G/4G dongle to your Synology Router, please attach it to the USB slot. The installed dongle will be right available. If not, please check/modify the settings. -
Page 29: Chapter 11: Discover Srm Packages
VPN Server VPN Server offers an easy VPN solution that turns your Synology Router into a VPN server, providing a secure connection method for devices on remote networks. Synology VPN Server currently supports PPTP, OpenVPN, and L2TP/IPSec. -
Page 30: Chapter 12: Discover Synology Mobile Applications
You can download DS router by clicking the operating system name or scanning the QR code: Android Other Synology Mobile Applications Synology presents two mobile applications – DS file and DS download – to help you manage File Station and Download Station on your Synology Router. DS file DS file is ideal to manage files stored on your Synology Router, upload or download between your Router and your wireless device, or do basic editing tasks. -
Page 31: Chapter 13: Diagnosis Tools
• The Internet/local network connection of your Synology Router is not properly configured. • The ISP service is down. If the problem is identified as extraneous to your Synology Router, you may consult the ISP or other relevant service providers for assistance. -
Page 32: Chapter 14: Faq
Why can't I update SRM successfully? • Check if the update is newer than the current version running on the router. • Check if you use a .pat update file officially released by Synology. What's the difference between Soft Reset and Hard Reset? Please see "Reset Synology Router". -
Page 33: Network
• Contact the ISP to know if the service port is blocked for any reason. Why can't I find my router via router.synology.com? • You can only access your router via router.synology.com when the enquiring device is in the router's local network. - Page 34 Can the VPN Server package work on my router if I use IPv6 connection? If the router provides IPv6 connection, you can only use VPN Server as an OpenVPN server. The other types of VPN (i.e. PPTP and L2TP/IPSec) are not supported under an IPv6 environment. What can I do if I can't connect to the router via VPN connection? Make sure you enable the VPN pass-through function and select the corresponding options of the VPN protocols (PPTP, L2TP, IPSec) that you use.
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Page 35: Wi-Fi
• Check if your wireless device is connected to the Wi-Fi network hosted by the router. If the device is not in the router's local network, you cannot access SRM via router.synology.com or its local IP address. • Move your wireless device closer to the router and reconnect again. - Page 36 Why can't I boost a device's signal with beamforming? • Only six devices can concurrently receive beamforming. • Make sure your device supports beamforming too. This means the device must conform to the 802.11ac standards. Which Wi-Fi frequency (2.4GHz and 5GHz) should I choose? Please see "Set up Your Wi-Fi Connection".
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Page 37: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Item RT1900ac • USB 3.0 (5V, 1.5A power output) x 1 External Ports • SD card slot x 1 (SDHC, SDXC/UHS-I) WAN Port Gigabit (RJ-45) x 1 LAN Ports Gigabit (RJ-45) x 4 Size (H x W x D) (mm) -
Page 38: Appendix B: Led Indicator Table
Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information. The USB/SD LED does not reflect the status of the 3G/4G dongle or printer attached to your Synology Router 38 Appendix B: LED Indicator Table Appendix B: LED Indicator Table... - Page 39 Radio Frequency Specifications 802.11 abgn and 802.11ac up to 80MHz Bandwidth, Support beamforming and TPC Function and MIMO 3*3 Frequency and output power details for maximum EIRP Modulation Frequency Range Channel Number Transmit Power (EIRP) Technology 802.11b: 19.03 dBm 802.11b/g: 13 channels 802.11g: 19.03 dBm 2412MHz–2472MHz 802.11n_20M: 13 channels...
- Page 40 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
- Page 41 警語 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合 法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法 通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學 及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。此設備的安裝與操作要離使用者之最小距離為 20 公分。電磁波曝露量 MPE 標準值 1 mW/cm2，送測產品實測值為：0.0576 mW/cm2。...
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