Chapter 3: Modify System Settings; Change Network Settings - Synology DiskStation User Manual

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Modify System Settings
Chapter 3:
After you have connected to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) and learned how to access its functions and
customize its appearance, you can begin to modify its basic settings.
This chapter explains how to change the network settings, specify default languages, set up time, and use energy
saving features.

Change Network Settings

Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Network to modify the network settings of your Synology DiskStation. You
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can choose between LAN, PPPoE, and Wireless Network, depending on your network environment.
LAN
In this section, you can change your DiskStation identification on the network by entering a server name. You can
also decide how your Synology DiskStation obtains its IP address here.
To rename DiskStation:
Enter the new server name in the Server Name field, and click OK.
To decide how your DiskStation obtain IP address:
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Get network configuration automatically (DHCP): Get IP address automatically via DHCP.
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Use manual configuration: Manually enter the IP address, subnet mask, DNS, and gateway.
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For 2-LAN models, the LAN tab is divided into General, LAN1, and LAN 2.
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