Synology NAS Configuration

This is only a rough draft to be developed into a full SOP

Credentials

Credentials you'll need to set up access to the Synology NAS:

ITEM

VALUE

Server Address

easypayday.synology.me

Shared Secret

MdkcxRDdJVPJL@ZL8GNRG@EpefUjj@

VPN Username

firstname.lastname

VPN Password

Your account password

Shared Folder Address

\\192.168.89.15

Setting up the server connection

In Finder command + K and then smb://firstname.lastname:password@192.168.89.15

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To remember the server in the favorite servers, press the + symbol

Connect to EasyPayday to access the public files and home for private files.

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Setting up the VPN for remote access

  1. In settings, go to VPN and add a new L2TP Over IPSEC configuration

  2. Based on the credentials provided insert the server address, VPN user name, VPN password and the shared secret

  3. Select "Options" and turn on "Send all traffic over VPN connection"

  4. Press OK to save the configuration

  5. to access the server remotely, turn on the VPN, and then it is possible to access the NAS

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