H78 Remote Access NAS

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Overview

Synology Connection Overview

When you’re away from home or the office, you might wish to access your Synology NAS over the Internet. DSM includes options to easily set up remote access, allowing you to log in to DSM and other services by simply entering a custom domain name in a web browser.

This article provides steps to configure remote access using QuickConnect or EZ-Internet, so you can start accessing DSM or other services from anywhere, anytime

Contents

1. Before you start
2. Enable QuickConnect to access Synology NAS over the Internet
3. Use EZ-Internet to make Synology NAS accessible over the Internet
4. Configure your router manually

Synology Connection Overview

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Quickconnect

How to Enable Quickconnect

1. Before you start

• Make sure your Synology NAS is running DSM 5.0 or later.

2. Enable QuickConnect to access Synology NAS over the Internet
With QuickConnect, you can easily connect to your Synology NAS over the Internet without the hassle of setting up port forwarding rules or other complicated network settings. QuickConnect allows you to connect to DSM or some Synology packages using a customizable ID or address like quickconnect.to/example.

Below we’ll provide instructions to access DSM using QuickConnect.

1. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect.
2. Tick the Enable QuickConnect box.

How to Enable Quickconnect

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Register MyDC

Register MyDC Account

If you don’t have a MyDS Center account, register one by clicking Register now. Then enter your email address, a password, and name. Then click OK.

Register MyDC Account

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Quickconnect ID

Apply Quickconnect ID

Enter your desired QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field. Then click Apply.

Apply Quickconnect ID

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DSM section

Quickconnect success displays DSM section

If the specified QuickConnect ID is available, a section should appear displaying your QuickConnect ID and the address with which DSM can be accessed. In this example, the address for DSM is http://quickconnect.to/examplequickconnect.

Quickconnect success displays DSM section

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Quickconnect Advanced

Quickconnect Advanced Section

If you don’t see the address for DSM, you can click Advanced and make sure DSM is enabled.

Quickconnect Advanced Section

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Quickconnect URL

Enter Quickconnect URL to Browser

With QuickConnect enabled, you can open a web browser and enter the QuickConnect address for accessing DSM. Hit Enter.

Enter Quickconnect URL to Browser

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Synology Login

Synology DiskStation Login

You will be redirected to the DSM login screen. Now you can use the QuickConnect address to access DSM from anywhere, anytime!

Synology DiskStation Login

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Ez-Internet Mainmenu

Open Ez-Internet from Mainmenu

3. Use EZ-Internet to make Synology NAS accessible over the Internet

EZ-Internet is a setup wizard that helps configure network settings and make your Synology NAS accessible over the Internet. EZ-Internet guides you through the process of setting up port forwarding, firewall, and DDNS service. This makes it possible to remotely access all services of your Synology NAS, such as DSM, file sharing services, and packages.

For easy router setup with EZ-Internet, make sure your router supports UPnP and appears on Synology’s router support list. For other routers, manual port forwarding might be required.

1. Open EZ-Internet.

Open Ez-Internet from Mainmenu

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Ez-internet Welcome

Ez-internet Welcome Screen

2. Click Next.

Ez-internet Welcome Screen

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Choose Connection

Choose Router or Direct Connection

3. Choose one of the following and click Next.

• Through a router: Choose this option if your Synology NAS connects to the Internet via a router.
• PPPoE or Direct Connection: Choose this option if your Synology NAS connects to the Internet via a DSL or cable modem or has been directly assigned a public IP address.

4. Continue following the steps of the EZ-Internet wizard. You’ll be guided through port forwarding, firewall, and DDNS settings.

Choose Router or Direct Connection

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