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
Apply Parental Control  13
Apply Traffic Control 14
Apply Wake-On-LAN 14
Chapter 5: Enhance Connection Security
Secure Your Connections 15
Create Firewall Rules 16
Enforce Auto  Block 16
Create Certificates 16
Additional Security Measures 16
Chapter 6: Update and Restore Your Synology Router
Update SRM and Packages 17
Back up and Restore SRM 17
Register  Synology Account 17
Chapter 7: Manage Internet Connection
Internet Connection Types 18
ISP/VPN/IPv6 Settings 18
Smart WAN 18
QuickConnect & DDNS 19
DMZ 19
Port Forwarding 19
Port Triggering 19
IPv6 Tunneling 20
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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 Server 24
Chapter 11: Discover Synology Mobile Applications
DS router 25
Other Synology Mobile Applications 25
Chapter 12: Diagnosis Tools
Check Connection Status 27
Check Notifications 27
Ping 27
Traceroute 27
Contact Technical Support 27
Chapter 13: FAQ
SRM Operation 28
Network 29
Wi-Fi 31
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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\
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• 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 automatic IP assignment.  
						

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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 (Wireless Router, Wireless AP, or Wireless Client).
2. If the setup is completed with a wireless device, remember to download D\
S router for anywhere management of your Synology Router. To know more about this mobile application, see "DS router".  
						

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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 elements: Change relevant settings to suit you\
r needs.
Reset Synology Router
If you forgot the administrator/Wi-Fi password or the Synology Router becomes unreachable, you can fix the 
situations by pressing the RESET button on the bottom shell.
1 Use a pencil or ball pen to press and hold the RESET button.
2 Press and hold the RESET button for four or ten seconds:
• For four seconds (Soft Reset): The system will reset passwords of the admin and the administrator with 
equal privileges but other users' credentials will remain unchanged. The system will also reset the following 
settings (firewall  , DHCP services, Wi-Fi, Parental Control, and Traffic Control) and start the SRM Setup 
Wizard.
Note: During Soft Reset, the LED indicators behave as below:
1. The STATUS LED turns static orange on the RT1900ac model, and blinking orange on the RT2600ac model. The other LEDs become inactive for up to 30 seconds until the reset is c\
omplete.
2. The STATUS LED turns green (Soft Reset is complete), and the other LEDs becom\
e active and behave as stated in the respective Hardware Installation Guide.
• For ten seconds (Hard Reset): The system will be reset to the factory default. The data stored in the 
external storages will remain intact.
Note: During Hard Reset, the LED indicators behave as below:
1. The STATUS LED turns blinking orange on the RT1900ac model, and static orange on the RT2600ac model. The other LEDs become inactive for up to four minutes until the reset is\
 complete.
2. The STATUS LED turns green (Hard Reset is complete), and the other LEDs becom\
e active and behave as stated in the respective Hardware Installation Guide.  
						

							 9 Chapter 2: Choose the Operation Mode
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 wireless devices for continuous access.
Wireless Router is recommended in the scenarios below:
• When you need extra connection security (e.g. firewall, NAT, and DMZ)
• When the connected client devices need wireless connection
• When you need to create subnets within the local network
Below are the suggested usages:
If you have an ISP modem:
1 Connect your Synology Router (at the WAN port) with a network cable to the ISP modem (at the LAN port).
2 Configure basic network settings:
• Decide how your Synology Router obtains the IP address (at Network Center > Internet > Connection > 
Primary Interface > Connection Type).
• Decide whether your Synology Router assigns IP addresses to its clients (at Network Center > Local 
Network > General > DHCP Server).
3 Configure advanced network settings (at Network Center > Internet or Local Network). For setting details, 
refer to the SRM help.
If you do not have an ISP modem:
1 Connect your Synology Router (at the WAN port) to the Internet (e.g. the Internet port on the wall/ground) \
with 
a network cable.
2 Decide how your Synology Router obtains the IP address (at Network Center > Internet > Connection > 
Primary Interface > Connection Type).
3 Configure advanced network settings (at Network Center > Internet). For setting details, refer to the SRM 
help.
Wireless AP (Access Point)
Under this mode (also known as the Bridge mode), your Synology Router \
bridges all network interfaces (LAN, 
wireless LAN, and WAN) and therefore has five LAN ports (LAN 1-4 and WAN) available to wired clients. 
As a wireless AP, the router cannot assign IP addresses to the clients (the DHCP Server is disabled) and works 
only as a wireless transmission device, sending/receiving data via Wi-Fi\
 between wireless and wired networks.
Wireless AP (Access Point) is recommended in the scenarios below:
• When your Synology Router (at LAN 1-4 or WAN port) is already connected to an ISP modem (at the LAN port) 
for Internet access
• When the connected devices need wireless connection
Note: Under this mode, the Synology Router will not provide the following fun\
ctions/settings under Network Center: Port Forwarding, Local Network, Traffic Control, and Parental Control.
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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) with \
a network cable for Internet access.
Note:
1. This operation mode is available on RT1900ac.
2. Under this mode, your Synology Router must be within the range of the Wi\
-Fi source. A poor signal from the Wi-Fi source may result in unstable or poor connection quality.
3. Wireless client devices cannot connect to the Synology Router to access \
the Internet.