Synology DS207 Series User Manual
Synology ds207 series user's guide
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- Page 1 Synology DS207 Series User’s Guide Syno207Series_UG_20070905_enu Based on DS2.0 Ver. 2.0.3-0512...
- Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Synology provides a limited warranty for its Products only to the initial person or entity that originally purchased the Products from Synology or its authorized distributor or retailer. Synology warrants that every hardware portion of the...
- Page 3 (ii) the related order for, purchase, delivery, receipt or use of any product or service from Synology, or iii) any other dispute arising out of or relating to the relationship between You and Synology; the term “Synology” means Synology,...
- Page 4 Synology reserves all rights to revise or update its Products, other products, software, or related documentation without further notice. Synology Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without the obligation to notify any person of such revision...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Installing Synology Data Replicator II.................28 Using Synology Data Replicator II ..................28 Backing up Synology Server Settings................29 Synology Server to PC Client ....................29 Synology Server to another Synology Server ..............29 Sharing USB Printer....................30 Extra Features ......................31 Audio Station ........................31... - Page 6 Multimedia Service......................33 Download Station ......................34 Enabling Download Station ....................34 Installing Download Redirector....................34 Web Station ........................35 Enabling Web Station and MySQL..................35 Web Station’s detail description...................35 Photo Station 2 + video ..................... 36 Enabling Photo Station 2 + video ..................36 Photo Station 2 + video’s detail description ...............36 USBCopy ..........................
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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 DS207 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: Enjoying Music Instantly With Usb Speakers
Enjoying Music instantly with USB Speakers “Audio Station” allows users to collate music stored in Synology Server into playlist, play music stored on the Synology Server or from the connected iPod, or even stream internet Radio Stations. With USB speakers connected to the Synology Server, you’re able to bathe in music at anytime you want. -
Page 10: Specification
Specification Item DS207 DS207+ Hard Disk Interface SATA SATA Maximum Capacity 2 TB 2 TB USB 2.0 Ports eSATA Port LAN Port RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps USB Copy Windows User Windows 98 onward Windows 98 onward Mac User Mac OS 9 onward Mac OS 9 onward Maximum User Accounts Maximum Group Accounts... -
Page 11: 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 12: Appearance
Port Front Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD. *DS207+ only Smart Fan Back Panel The fan is to exhaust waste heat out of Synology Ventilation Server. It will start automatically when the server... -
Page 13: Led Indication Descriptions Table
“enabled” status. (Please refer “Resetting Administrator Password” chapter.) To reinstall the Synology Server. (Please refer to “Reinstalling Synology Server” chapter.) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology Server. DC IN 12V Port Back Panel The DC IN 12V Port is where you connect the AC Power Adapter. -
Page 14: 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 15 After installation, double click on the desktop icon to execute the program. Choose the server you want to manage and click “Manage” to enter the Web Management UI. Click on “Management”. Choose “login as system administrator (admin)”, input password and click “Enter”.
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Page 16: 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 17: Managing Synology Server
Joining Windows Domain You can add Synology Server to Windows domain and let the domain users access Synology Server. Synology Server supports both Active Directory Service (ADS) and NT4 domain. After being added to a Windows domain, the domain users only need to enter their domain account and password when trying to access the Synology Server. -
Page 18: Resetting Administrator Password
“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 19: 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 20: Administrator-Created
Administrator-Created Apart from the above system built-in shared folders, Administrator can create shared folders on the page “Storage > Shared Folder” of the Web Management UI. Shared folders created by Administrator can be deleted or renamed at any time. Setting Access Control For security reasons, Administrator can go to the page “Privileges >... -
Page 21: 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 “Network Services >... - Page 22 Click on the “Map Drive” button on the left. Follow the on-screen steps to finish the setup.
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Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Through File Station
Through File Station Synology File Station is a web-based file management tool. In the user interface of the File Station, users can upload, download, copy, move, and delete files and folders. For detailed function descriptions, please refer to the online Help in the... -
Page 26: Server Backup And Pc Backup Solutions
By using “Network Backup”, Administrator can back up Synology Server’s data to another Synology Server or an rsync compatible server. By installing Synology Data Replicator II software on the client PC, Windows users can back up data from PC to Synology Server. -
Page 27: Network Backup
Go to the page “Backup > Local Backup” to set up your backup task. Network Backup Network Backup allows Administrator to back up Synology Server’s data to another Synology Server or an rsync compatible server through network. Please ensure Network Backup option is enabled on both Target and Client Server before performing the task. -
Page 28: 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 29: Installing Synology Data Replicator Ii
Installing Synology Data Replicator II Insert Installation CD into Windows user CD/DVD-Rom drive. Click on “Synology Data Replicator II”, and follow on-screen instructions. Using Synology Data Replicator II After installation, double click on the software icon to execute the program. Click... -
Page 30: Backing Up Synology Server Settings
Synology Server to PC Client. Synology Server to another Synology Server The data backed up to another Synology Server or an rsync compatible server using “Network Backup” automatically includes the “User”, “Group”, “Shared Folder” settings. When you recover the data, you can choose if you want to... -
Page 31: 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 32: Extra Features
By connecting a set of verified USB speakers and the Synology Remote receptor to the USB ports on the Synology Server, users will be able to enjoy the music stored on the Synology Server with the music player in the Audio Station web interface, or by the direction-free remote control. -
Page 33: Itunes Service
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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Photo Station 2 + Video
Photo Station 2 + video The all new “Photo Station 2 + video” is stylish and even easier and faster. Administrator can not only set up album cover, but also enter descriptions of albums, photos and videos, and choose whether to allow visitors’ comments. Moreover, access right control can be set up to control privacy. -
Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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: RAID 1 Volume Replace the smallest hard disk of the volume with a larger one. After system has detected the new hard disk, click “Expand”... -
Page 43: 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 44: 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.
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