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Synology DiskStation DS213air
Quick Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 Synology DiskStation DS213air Quick Installation Guide Synology_QIG_DS213air_20120926...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents ................................3 Synology DiskStation at a Glance ............................ 4 Safety Instructions ................................5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation ........................6 Install Hard Disks ................................6 Start Up Your DiskStation ..............................
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Main Unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 AC power adapter x 1 RJ-45 LAN cable x 1 Screws for hard drives x 10 Screws for fixing the Synology case x 3 Installation disc x 1...
  • Page 4: Synology Diskstation At A Glance

    To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the power button and hold it until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking. The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. If the fan is Back Panel malfunctioning, the system will beep every few seconds.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Before cleaning, unplug the power cord first. Wipe Synology product with damp paper towels. Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners to clean it. Do not place the Synology product on a cart, table, or desk, which is not stable to avoid the product from falling over.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

     A screwdriver  At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA hard disk (Please visit www.synology.com for compatible hard disk models.) Warning: If you install a hard disk that contains data, system will format the hard disk and erase all data. If you need the data in the future, please back it up before installation.
  • Page 7 b Slide the 2.5" Disk Holder into the hard drive bay, and push it all the way until the hard disk is connected to the SATA connector. Secure the Disk Holder with the provided screws. 3 Repeat the steps above to assemble the other hard disk you have prepared. 4 Insert the disks in the order indicated on chassis, as shown below.
  • Page 8: Start Up Your Diskstation

    Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of DiskStation. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power adapter, and the other to the power outlet. 2 Use the LAN cable to connect DiskStation to your switch/router/hub. 3 Press and hold the power button to turn on yourDiskStation.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Install Dsm On Diskstation

    The Web Assistant automatically downloads the latest available software updates from the Internet; otherwise, you can also use Synology Assistant to complete DSM installation from the computer desktop. Once you’ve decided which method to proceed, follow the steps in this chapter to install DSM on your DiskStation.
  • Page 10 1 Power on DiskStation and have it connected to a router (with Internet access) 2 With a computer which is connected to the same network as your DiskStation, go to http://find.synology.com on your computer’s web browser. 3 Web Assistant will be launched on your web browser. It will search and find your DiskStation within the local...
  • Page 11: Install Dsm From The Installation Disc

    . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. 2 Synology Assistant will be installed and launched on your computer. It will search and find your DiskStation within LAN, and the status of your DiskStation should be Not Installed .
  • Page 12 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. After the installation process is finished, you can manage your DiskStation with Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). For more information about managing your DiskStation with DSM, refer to Synology DiskStation User’s...
  • Page 13 For Mac OS X 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. 4.0-2454 3 Double-click the Synology Assistant.app in the window that appears.
  • Page 14 Synology, SynologyAssistant 2 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop. 3 In the File Browser window that appears, double-click the Linux folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant-[number].tar.gz . 4.0-2454 4.0-2454 4 Click Extract, and then extract the SynologyAssistant directory to /usr/local or any other path.
  • Page 15: Configure Wireless Settings On Your Diskstation

    Run in Terminal in the dialog box that appears. Install DSM on DiskStation When you have activated Synology Assistant, follow step 2 to 4 of the “Install from Windows” section to finish setup. Configure Wireless Settings on Your DiskStation By default your DiskStation is detectable wirelessly by a network computer or mobile device. You can configure the wireless settings by using the button on the back.
  • Page 16: Learn More

    Congratulations! Your DiskStation is set up now. Refer to the User’s Guide in the installation disc for advanced settings and management. For more information or online resources about your DiskStation, please visit www.synology.com. 16 Chapter 3: Install DSM on DiskStation...
  • Page 17: Appendix A: Specifications

    File System ‧EXT3, FAT, NTFS (External disk only) ‧Basic ‧JBOD ‧RAID 0 ‧RAID 1 Volume Type ‧ Synology Hybrid RAID (1-Disk Fault Tolerance) ‧FCC Class B ‧CE Class B ‧ Agency Certifications BSMI Class B HDD Hibernation Scheduled Power On/Off Wake on LAN/WAN ‧English ‧Deutsch ‧Français ‧Italiano ‧Español ‧Dansk ‧Norsk ‧Svensk...
  • Page 18: Appendix B: Led Indication Table

    Network is down Power ready Static HDD Hibernation
(All the other LED indicators will be off) Power Blue Booting up Blinking Shutting down Power off Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT–READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY) AND SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICAN CORP AND SYNOLOGY UK LTD., (COLLECTIVELY, "SYNOLOGY") FOR ANY SYNOLOGY SOFTWARE, TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED FIRMWARE, MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND "ONLINE"...
  • Page 20 Section 16. Termination. Without prejudice to any other threatened breach of any provision of this EULA relating to rights, Synology may terminate this EULA if you do not abide Synology's intellectual property rights. by the terms and conditions contained herein. In such event, you must cease use of the Software and destroy all copies of Section 20.
  • Page 21 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ("WARRANTY") APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTS (AS DEFINED BELOW) OF SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICA CORP AND SYNOLOGY UK LTD., (COLLECTIVELY, "SYNOLOGY"). YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY BY OPENING THE PACKAGE CONTAINING AND/OR USING THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 22 Synology other than the hardware or software for which the ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION OR SOFTWARE Product is designed; or (e) otherwise fails to conform to the AND ANY OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT Product specifications and such failure is attributable to causes not within or under Synology's control.
  • Page 23 Synology and Customer related to the subject matter Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the...

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