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- Page 1 Synology DS101 Series User’s Guide Syno101Series_UG_20120529_enu (Based on DS2.0 v2.0.3 - 0428)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Index About this User’s Guide ......................6 Getting to know your Synology Server ..................7 Introduction ......................... 7 Storing and Sharing Files via Internet .................. 7 PC Data and Server Data Backup ..................7 Transferring Data via FTP ...................... 7 Sharing Photos with Online Album Photo Station 2............ - Page 6 Mail Notification ......................... 35 Firmware Update ....................... 36 Expanding HDD Capacity ......................37 External HDD ........................37 External USB HDD ........................ 37 External SATA HDD ....................... 37 Replacing Larger Internal HDD ..................38 Troubleshooting ........................39 Appendix ..........................40 Recommended Peripherals ....................40 Recommended NTP Server ....................
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Page 7: About This User's Guide
About this User’s Guide This user's guide covers all the functions of Synology DS101 Series server. Some of the functions may only be available on specific models. Please refer to product specification for details. -
Page 8: Getting To Know Your Synology Server
FTP, and HTTP to Synology Server. Moreover, if you have UPnP DMA connected in the LAN, you can enable “Multimedia Service” and share the multimedia files on Synology server. If you just want to share and play mp3 files stored on Synology Server, you can enable “iTunes Service”, and enjoy the music through any iTunes clients on LAN. -
Page 9: Usb Printer Server
USB Printer Server You can share USB 2.0 Printer through Local Area Network. Specification Item DS-101g+ DS-101j Hard Disk SATA Interface Maximum 500GB 500GB Capacity USB 2.0 Ports LAN Port RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 10/100Mbps USB Copy Windows Windows 98 onward Windows 98 onward User Mac User... -
Page 10: Limitations
USB Copy function only supports USB disks with FAT32 file system. Some digital cameras are defined as a Still Image Device, such as Canon. For such devices, Synology Server only supports USB Copy function (No USB share function). For Mac users, Synology Server supports only USB printers with... -
Page 11: Appearance
Article Name Location Description Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn the Synology Server On or Off. To turn Off Synology Server, press the Power Button and hold it until you hear a "beep" sound and the Power LED starts blinking. -
Page 12: Led Indication Descriptions Table
Smart Fan Front Panel The fan is to exhaust waste heat out of Synology Ventilation Server. It will start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will "beep" every 1 second. eSATA Port Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD. -
Page 13: Managing Synology Server
Managing Synology Server Entering Web Management UI System administrator can manage the Synology Server by entering the web management UI. There are two options for you to enter the management UI: Using Setup Utility [Windows User] Insert the Installation CD into CD/DVD-Rom Drive. - Page 14 Choose the server you want to manage and click “Manage” to enter the Web Management UI. Choose “login as system administrator (admin)”, input password and click “Enter”. [Mac OSX User] Insert the Installation CD into CD/DVD-Rom Drive.
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Page 15: Accessing Web Management Ui Manually
Double-Click CD-Rom Drive thumbnail. Double-Click "MacOSX" thumbnail. Double-Click "Synology Assistant-SYNOLOGY.dmg" thumbnail. Double-Click "Synology Assistant" thumbnail to run setup wizard. Choose a Synology Server and click "Manage" to enter the Web Management UI. Choose "login as system administrator (admin)", input password and click "Enter". -
Page 16: Managing Synology Server
“admin” account is blank. Reinstalling Synology Server If for any reason you have to reinstall the Synology Server, you can press the RESET button on the back panel twice, and the Synology Server will be reinstalled. The data saved on the Synology Server will not be erased during the reinstallation. -
Page 17: Accessing Synology Server Data
Accessing Synology Server Data File sharing service is one of the Synology Server's major functions. Administrator can setup access rights for users either with Windows or Mac to access shared folders. Shared Folders System Built-in Below are system built-in shared folders. Administrator can delete them later after setup. -
Page 18: Administrator-Created
Name Description satashare After you connect external SATA HDD to Synology Server’s eSATA port, system will automatically create “satashare” shared folder. Refer to “Expanding HDD Capacity > External SATA HDD” section for details. Administrator-Created Apart from the above system built-in shared folders, Administrator can create shared folders on the page “Storage >... -
Page 19: Setting Encoding
Setting Encoding Synology Server uses Unicode to manage files. The benefit of using Unicode is to avoid file inaccessibility between users who use different languages. However, for users without Unicode support on their PC, Administrator can set the encoding method of the files to overcome the problem. Please go to the page... -
Page 20: Accessing Shared Folders
Accessing Shared Folders Windows User Windows users can access the Synology Server’s shared folders by using Setup Utility to map Network Drive Synology Assistant, which is included in the Installation CD, not only helps Administrator manage Synology Server, but also provides users with the following steps to map Network Drive: Run Synology Assistant. -
Page 21: Mac User
Upon completion, user can access the mapped shared folder in Windows Explorer. Mac User Mac user can use ”Go > Connect to Server” to choose a Synology Server and access the shared folder on the server. -
Page 22: Through Ftp
Synology server provides FTP service. Administrator can enable FTP service on the “Network Service > FTP Service” page of the Web Management UI. Windows users and Mac users can thus access data in Synology Server by FTP Protocol. Synology server supports Secure FTP by default when administrator enables the FTP service. - Page 23 Administrator has the option to adjust FTP Bandwidth or enable Anonymous login. FTP Service does not support Unicode. Before enabling FTP Service, please go to “Network Services > Win/Mac OS” page and setup codepage according to user’s client PC.
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Page 24: Server Backup And Pc Backup Solutions
By using “Network Backup”, Administrator can back up Synology Server’s data to another Synology Server. By installing Synology Data Replicator II software on the client PC, Windows users can back up data from PC to Synology Server. Administrator can also back up Synology Server’s User, Group, and Shared folders (see details below). -
Page 25: Network Backup
Network Backup Network Backup allows Administrator to back up Synology Server’s data to another Synology Server through network. Please ensure Network Backup option is enabled on both Target and Client Server before performing the task. Go to “Backup > Network Backup” page for detail information. -
Page 26: Backing Up Personal Data
Synology Data Replicator II is the next generation of Synology Data Replicator. It can only restore backup data on Synology Server generated by itself. If users have backed up data on Synology Server using Synology Data Replicator, we recommend restoring data on Synology Server to PC first before using Synology Data Replicator II. -
Page 27: Using Synology Data Replicator Ii
After installation, double click on the software icon to execute the program. Click on “Help” for detail description. Backing up Synology Server Settings There are two options for you to backup Synology Server’s “User”, “Group”, “Shared Folder” settings for easy maintenance and restoration. Synology Server to PC Client Go to the page “Backup >... -
Page 28: Synology Server To Another Synology Server
Synology Server to another Synology Server The data backed up to another Synology Server using “Network Backup” automatically includes the “User”, “Group”, “Shared Folder” settings. When you recover the data, you can choose if you want to recover these settings. -
Page 29: Sharing Usb Printer
Sharing USB Printer Synology Server supports Windows 98 and above users, and Mac OS 9 and above users to share USB Printer. For the detailed settings on different platforms, please refer to the page “External Devices > USB Printer” of the Web... -
Page 30: Extra Features
Service When “iTunes Service” is enabled, users can play music files stored on Synology Server with any iTunes clients on the same subnet. For the detailed information and its limitation, please refer to Help on “Network Services > iTunes... -
Page 31: Multimedia Service
Multimedia Service When “Multimedia Service” is enabled, users who have UPnP DMA (Digital Media Adapter) can browse multimedia files on Synology server. Please go to “Network Services > Multimedia Service” page for further setup. -
Page 32: Download Station
Download Station Synology server can download files from Internet through BitTorrent, FTP, and HTTP. PC users and Mac users can either install Download Redirector or go to the “Download Service” section of the Web Management UI to add download tasks and manage the download queue. -
Page 33: Web Station
Web Station Personal or corporate website can be easily setup using “Web Station.” By integrating with PHP and MySQL, users can also setup online shop. PHP support is turned on by default, MySQL requires manually enabling. Enabling Web Station and MySQL Go to the “Network Services >... -
Page 34: Photo Station 2
Photo Station 2 The all new “Photo Station 2” is stylish and even easier and faster. Administrator can not only set up album cover, but also enter descriptions of albums and photos, and choose whether to allow visitors’ comments. Moreover, access right control can be set up to control privacy. -
Page 35: Usbcopy
USBCopy When a USB Device is connected to the USB port at the front panel, by pressing the “COPY” button all the data in the USB Device will be copied to Synology Server’s internal HDD. Setting USBCopy Target Location You can setup USBCopy target location on the “External Devices > USBCopy”... -
Page 36: Mail Notification
Mail Notification Administrator can enter email address on the page “System > Notification”. Synology Server will send email to the address whenever an important event occurs to notify Administrator. -
Page 37: Firmware Update
Firmware Update To keep your Synology Server up to date, Administrator can go to “System > Firmware Upgrade” page to upgrade firmware. Note: Normally, upgrading the firmware of the Synology server will not affect data on the Synology server. However, to ensure data security, it is... -
Page 38: Expanding Hdd Capacity
HDD. External HDD External USB HDD When connecting an external USB HDD to Synology Server’s USB port, “usbshare1” shared folder will be created automatically. Upon disconnecting external USB HDD, the shared folder will be removed. For more than 1 external USB HDD is connected, “usbshare2”, “usbshare3”... -
Page 39: Replacing Larger Internal Hdd
Replacing Larger Internal HDD When the internal HDD storage is run out, Administrator can follow the steps to replace a larger HDD and keep using the original data: Replace the original internal HDD with a larger one. Connect the original HDD to the USB/eSATA port. Copy the data from the original HDD to the new HDD Remove the original HDD. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting For any questions about managing your Synology Server, please refer to the “Help” button at every page of the Web Management UI. For any questions other than that, please visit Synology Inc. website (www.synology.com) for further assistant. -
Page 41: Appendix
Appendix Recommended Peripherals For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com. Recommended NTP Server The main purpose of Network Time Protocol (NTP) is for synchronizing clocks of computer system over data network. We have provided a few recommended NTP servers.