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(Based on DS2.0 Ver. 2.0442)

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  • Page 1 Synology DS207 Series User’s Guide Syno207Series_UG_20070124_enu (Based on DS2.0 Ver. 2.0442)
  • 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...

  • 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............7 Enjoying Entertainment Data Stored on Server ..............7...
  • Page 6 USBCopy .......................... 33 Setting USBCopy Target Location ..................33 Mail Notification......................... 34 Firmware Update....................... 35 Expanding HDD Capacity ......................36 External USB HDD......................36 Replacing Larger Internal HDD..................36 RAID 1 Volume ........................36 Non-RAID and RAID 0 Volume ...................37 Troubleshooting ........................38 Appendix..........................

  • 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: Usb Printer Server

    USB Printer Server You can share USB 2.0 Printer through Local Area Network. Specification Item DS107+ Hard Disk Interface SATA Maximum Capacity 750GB USB 2.0 Ports LAN Port RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps USB Copy Windows User Windows 98 onward Mac User Mac OS 9 onward Maximum User Accounts Maximum Group Accounts Maximum Shared Folder...

  • 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

    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 Back Panel The DC IN 12V Port is where you connect the AC Port Power Adapter.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21 Follow the on-screen steps to finish the setup. Upon completion, user can access the mapped shared folder in Windows Explorer.

  • Page 22: Mac User

    Mac User Mac user can use ”Go > Connect to Server” to choose a Synology Server and access the shared folder on the server. Through FTP Synology server provides FTP service. Administrator can enable FTP service on the “Network Service > FTP Service” page of the Web Management UI.
  • Page 23 the data more secure. For the detailed information of using FTP and its limitation, please refer to Help on “Network Services > FTP Service” page. Please Note: 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 >...

  • 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 Service”...

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Expanding Hdd Capacity

    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 38: Non-Raid And Raid 0 Volume

    Repeat steps above until you finish replacing all hard disks you want to change. Non-RAID and RAID 0 Volume Replace the original internal HDD with a larger one. Connect the original HDD to the USB port. Copy the data from the original HDD to the new HDD Remove the original HDD.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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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