If you are still thinking about which synology to buy, check this guide instead: but if you are the happy owner of a new Synology, here is a guide on how to configure your brand new Synology!!Here is the list of upcoming posts:. Install DSM in your Synology (operating system) -this post. Configure your hard drives: Storage pool configuration. (on the works as I configure the NAS)Enjoy!
Synology NAS models like the and already come packing Synology's packages (or apps) that can handle streaming to devices and whatnot, but to make things easier and more visually appealing, you can opt to use Plex. This service allows you to configure various content libraries that are automatically imported, checked over, and sorted with a bunch of information downloaded from elsewhere (album art, metadata, etc.). This guide will run you through installing and configuring Plex on a Synology NAS.
I have a synology 213J that I want to configure as SMTP server. I discovered that I needed a domain in order to do that so I generate one using NO-IP.com free service, just testing. I succeeded in configuring the service in my NAS, but I can't send messages and I don't know which is the smtp of the service that I created. Network Attached Storage (NAS) for home and business, Synology is dedicated to providing DiskStation NAS that offers RAID storage, storage for virtualization, backup, NVR, and mobile app support.
Products used in this guide. NAS: ($290 at Amazon). Plex: (Free at Plex)How to install Plex Media Server. (Choose 'Synology' under 'NAS'.).
Connect to your Synology NAS.Open up the Package Manager. Click on ' Manual Install.' . Click ' Browse' and locate the Plex Server download.Click ' Next.'
. Click ' Yes' on the pop-up. Click ' Apply.'
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Configuring your new server. When running Plex on your Synology NAS, you will want to select a folder for where Plex can keep track of media files, be it photos, music, or video. The NAS itself comes with some default folders for such media, which can be selected. But you can create new folders in your 'home' folder that can then be accessed through Windows Explorer and other file managers for a more effortless transfer.Now you can enjoy access to all your content on your smart TV, Xbox One, tablet, smartphone, PC, laptop, and all other devices running the Plex app with adequate access. Our top equipment picksTo install and configure your very own Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS, you'll need the following equipment.