Synology Router RT2600ac User Manual

Synology Router User's Guide
Based on SRM 1.1.2 

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Set up Your Synology Router
Set up Synology Router Manager (SRM) 4
Set up Desktop Wallpaper 8
Reset Synology Router 8
Chapter 2: Choose the Operation Mode
Wireless Router 9
Wireless AP (Access Point) 9
Wireless Client 10
Chapter 3: Set up Your Wi-Fi Connection
Enable Smart Connect 11
Create Wi-Fi Networks (2.4GHz & 5GHz) 11
Create Guest Wi-Fi Networks (2.4GHz & 5GHz) 11
Create WPS Networks (2.4GHz & 5GHz) 12
Chapter 4: Manage Client Devices
Monitor Device Status 13
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Chapter 8: Manage Local Network Connection
Set up an IPv6 Router 21
Set up DHCP Services 21
Set up Static Routes 21
Set up IPTV & VoIP 21
Chapter 9: Manage External Devices and Privileges
Install & Manage USB/SD Storage 22
Define User/Folder Privileges 22
Install & Manage Network Printers 22
Install & Manage 3G/4G Dongles 22
Chapter 10: Discover SRM Packages
Cloud Station Server 23
DNS Server 23
Download Station 23
Intrusion Prevention 23
Media Server 23
RADIUS Server 24
VPN Server 24
VPN Plus...

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Set up Synology Router Manager (SRM)
1 Use a computer or wireless device connected to the Synology Router's loc\
al network. If you use a wireless 
device, scan and join the Wi-Fi network (SSID: SynologyRouter; Password: synology).
2 Open a web browser, and enter either URL into the address bar:
• http://router.synology.com
• http://192.168.1.1:8000
3 Once connected, click Start to launch the SRM Setup Wizard.
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4 Fill in the information to set up the administrator account. Click Next to continue.
5 Fill in the information to set up the Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue.  

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6 Set up the operation mode. When choosing the Wireless Router mode, you can also enable External access 
to SRM so that only external access via the HTTP(S) port (e.g. 8000/8001) \
can reach SRM.
7 Choose an Internet connection type:
• PPPoE: Choose this option if you have obtained PPPoE credentials from the ISP\
.
• Manual IP: Choose this option if you have obtained an available IP address for use.
• Auto IP: Choose this option if you rely on an ISP modem for...

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8 The wizard will continue to set up your Synology Router, and it may take up to three minutes to complete the 
setup.
9 After the setup is complete, click Launch Synology Router to enjoy SRM and its various features.
 
Note: 
1. Above is a general demonstration of the SRM setup steps. The steps and available options may somewhat vary depending on your device type (e.g. PC or wireless device), access typ\
e (LAN, WAN, or Wireless LAN), and chosen operation mode...

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Set up Desktop Wallpaper
SRM allows you to customize the desktop with default wallpapers or with \
your own images. You can also 
customize other desktop elements (e.g. text color and icon size).
Click Options (the person icon) on the top-right corner, and go to Options > Desktop:
• To change the desktop wallpaper: Select Customize wallpaper and click Select image. Click Default 
Wallpaper or My Images depending on the image source.
• To customize other desktop...

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This chapter introduces the three wireless operation modes available to \
your Synology Router to suit your 
networking needs. To find the operation modes, please go to Network Center > Operation Modes.
Wireless Router
Under this mode, your Synology Router works as a regular router that tra\
nsfers data between two networks (e.g. 
between a local network and the Internet) and finds the optimal path for data delivery . This mode also provides 
wireless connection to...

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Wireless Client
Under this mode, your Synology Router works as a Wi-Fi Ethernet adapter \
and connects to the Wi-Fi signal from 
another router or access point for Internet access.
Wireless Client is recommended in the scenario below:
• When you need Internet access, but a wired connection is hard to set up \
between your Synology Router and 
another router/ISP modem
Below is the suggested usage:
• Clients have to connect to the Synology Router (at the LAN port)...