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I use my NAS as a file server and backup for my main computer. The firewall is setup to only accept traffic from my home LAN (see below). As such, usage is pretty predictable. I’m running DSM 7.3.2. However, I find my NAS running pretty much every day for no reason that I can see (main...

Hi, On my Synology RS 3618xs I suddenly ran into problem concerning NFS directory mount. When I mount a directory hosted on RS 3618xs (DSM 7.3.2 latest update), called NAS3, to a directory on any another Synology NAS in the same local network (say DS 1813+, DSM 6.2.4 latest update), using a...

I'll admit; I'm a 40-something that grew up during the "wild west" era of the internet and I didn't see myself signing up for a forum in 2026, much like I did countless times in those days. I've owned a synology NAS for a couple years now when I decided I didn't want the "big boys" (ie. Google...

I'm considering setting up TailScale on my network. So far I've set it up on the NAS (not fully configured yet), Apple Mac and iPhone. The dashboard shows all three devices so I must be doing something right. Concerns / Issues: Following this tutorial, seems rather scary, to do a full...

Currently have a Synology DS220+ w/two 4 gig drives. Considering getting a second Synology to replace the 220+, and use the 220+ as an off-site backup. There are a million blogs, influencers and videos on the topic and more interested in input from the forum, the Synology daily users. First, I...

Best NAS You Can Buy Right Now for Under $499 at the end of 2025 By late 2025, the under 499 dollar NAS segment has become far more crowded, with multiple vendors offering systems that combine capable hardware, established operating systems, and multi bay storage at a relatively accessible...

Greetings, After a year of savings and buying time-delayed of 2 HDDs purchases my nas last summer. Been enjoying it especially when i started training in Front-end development. Hope to explore more in the future

Hi Team Need some suggestions on how to proceed. I have a Synology DS212J with 2x 4TB disks. Has been running as SMB access to backup, file sharing and all our photos. The NAS goes to 99% cpu when used, but it has been ok. We needed better access to the pictures and installed the Photo...

Since installing my nas I've had it set to automatically shut down when the power goes out and it's worked fine. I then installed a program on my pc called WINUT-client. it monitors the Nas and shuts down my pc when the Nas decides to shut down. Recently I had to get a new router which took a...

I have a DS115j NAS drive connected via an Ethernet cable to my router. Also connected to the router via an Ethernet switch are a desktop, a laptop (both Windows 10) and a WiFi repeater. Most of the time this works fine and devices can see both internet (via the router) and the NAS drive either...

Recently my Arris router died, and they replaced it with an EERO modem router. unfortunately, I cannot get into my nas. I tried to use Synology assistant and it also can't find it. Any ideas. Went through this before and was helped.

Hey there everyone! I've set up my first NAS only just this year. Primarily uses it as a media server, for now. But hoping to expand my usage over the next while.

Scenario: NAS 1 has my movie and tv library. NAS 2 is running Plex. I would like Plex running on NAS 2 to access the libraries on NAS 1. It seemed like a good way to do this would be to mount the libraries on NAS 1 to NAS 2 using CIF in File Manager, and then point Plex to the CIF-linked folders...

I am currently using a DS212j NAS with WD Red drives. Due to its age, the Plex media server is no longer working correctly. My intent is to upgrade to a 4-Bay Synology NAS and migrate the existing disks, plus add two larger disks to form 2 Volumes. I was interested in the DS425+ but internet...

The Best PLEX, Emby and/or Jellyfin NAS Devices Released in 2025 Network media servers in 2025 range from tiny single drive boxes to fairly serious multi bay systems that can sit at the center of a home network. This article looks specifically at NAS hardware released in 2025 that can sensibly...

A while ago I discovered PhotoPrism and started with it on an older Synology DS916+. While it worked, the performance wasn’t quite what I hoped for, especially with AI and larger libraries. After some searching on the local second-hand market (Willhaben), I found a great deal on a DS1621+ with...

Recently I purchased two WD Pro NAS harddrives, each with capacity of 18 Tb. They were purchased to install existing WD 6TB ones. After I installed both of them, one of them would not initiate and generate error (model WD181KFGX-3PCKWN0 aka WD181KFGX-68CKWN0 ). NAS is Synology, with the latest...

Have been using smb to send files from pc to nas via windows explorer for a while, "years." Recently however, it's been failing. I open windows explorer and click on the network tab to show my DS920 nas. However, it doesn't respond. I've restarted everything. Router, pc, switch and nas. I can...

Way back in time, I was almost certainly sure that I did have a SynoForum login; but the board claims otherwise, so, duh, well, I've registered (again?) I've got a refurbished MacBook Pro M1 as a gift from a very close friend (who went on to buy something more modern) and still trying to...

This NAS has been up and running without problems for over a year. It has four 14TB Iron Wolf Drives in the proprietary Synology RAID BTFRS or whatever it is called. Saturday night, the 13th of December it froze suddenly. Non-responsive. No alarm lights or sounds. Could not shut it down. Had...