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Synology DS207 Series
User’s Guide
Syno207Series_UG_20070905_enu
Based on DS2.0 Ver. 2.0.3-0512

Table of Contents

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Summary

About this Users Guide

Getting to know your Synology Server

Introduction

Overview of the Synology DS207 Series server's purpose.

Storing and Sharing Files via Internet

How to share files within Intranet or through Internet.

PC Data and Server Data Backup

Backup Synology Server data or PC data to Synology Server.

Transferring Data via FTP

Using FTP service for secure data transfer.

Managing Files through Web Browsers

Using File Station for easy file management via web interface.

Sharing Photos and Videos with Photo Station 2 + video

Sharing photos and videos online with an intuitive interface.

Enjoying Entertainment Data Stored on Server

Downloading files and streaming multimedia content.

Enjoying Music instantly with USB Speakers

Playing music from Synology Server using USB speakers.

Programming your Own Web Site

Setting up personal or corporate websites using Web Station.

USB Printer Server

Sharing USB 2.0 printers over the Local Area Network.

Specification

Limitations

Appearance

LED Indication Descriptions Table

Managing Synology Server

Entering Web Management UI

Steps to access the Synology Server's web management interface.

Using Setup Utility

How to use the Setup Utility to enter the Web Management UI.

Synology Assistant Usage

Using Synology Assistant to manage the server and enter the Web Management UI.

Accessing Web Management UI Manually

Directly accessing the server's management interface via a web browser.

Joining Windows Domain

Adding the Synology Server to a Windows domain for user access.

Resetting Administrator Password

Procedure to restore server passwords and account status.

Reinstalling Synology Server

Steps to reinstall the Synology Server software.

Accessing Synology Server Data

Shared Folders

Overview of system-built-in shared folders for data access.

Administrator-Created Shared Folders

Creating and managing custom shared folders via the Web Management UI.

Setting Access Control

Configuring access rights for users on shared folders.

Setting Encoding

Adjusting file encoding for multi-language support.

Accessing Shared Folders (Windows User)

Steps for Windows users to map network drives to shared folders.

Mac User

How Mac users can connect to and access shared folders.

Through FTP

Using FTP protocol to access server data.

Through File Station

Using the web-based File Station for file management.

Server Backup and PC Backup Solutions

Local Backup

Backing up Synology Server data to an external USB HDD.

Network Backup

Backing up server data to another Synology Server or rsync server.

Backing up Personal Data

Using Synology Data Replicator II for PC to server backups.

Installing Synology Data Replicator II

Installation process for the Synology Data Replicator II software.

Using Synology Data Replicator II

How to operate the Synology Data Replicator II software.

Backing up Synology Server Settings

Synology Server to PC Client

Backing up server settings to a local PC.

Synology Server to another Synology Server

Using Network Backup for server settings to another server.

Sharing USB Printer

Extra Features

Audio Station

Enjoying music and internet radio with USB speakers.

iTunes Service

Playing music files via iTunes clients on the same subnet.

Multimedia Service

Browsing multimedia files using UPnP DMA devices.

Download Station

Enabling Download Station

Steps to enable the Download Station service.

Installing Download Redirector

Guide to install the Download Redirector utility.

Web Station

Enabling Web Station and MySQL

Enabling Web Station and MySQL for website hosting.

Web Stations detail description

Detailed description and features of Web Station.

Photo Station 2 + video

Enabling Photo Station 2 + video

Enabling the Photo Station 2 + video service.

Photo Station 2 + videos detail description

Detailed description and features of Photo Station 2 + video.

USBCopy

Setting USBCopy Target Location

Configuring the destination folder for USBCopy.

Mail Notification

Firmware Update

Expanding HDD Capacity

External HDD

Connecting external USB or SATA HDDs to expand storage.

Replacing Larger Internal HDD

Procedure to replace internal HDDs with larger ones.

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Recommended Peripherals

List of recommended peripheral models for the server.

Recommended NTP Server

Recommended Network Time Protocol servers for clock synchronization.

Summary

About this Users Guide

Getting to know your Synology Server

Introduction

Overview of the Synology DS207 Series server's purpose.

Storing and Sharing Files via Internet

How to share files within Intranet or through Internet.

PC Data and Server Data Backup

Backup Synology Server data or PC data to Synology Server.

Transferring Data via FTP

Using FTP service for secure data transfer.

Managing Files through Web Browsers

Using File Station for easy file management via web interface.

Sharing Photos and Videos with Photo Station 2 + video

Sharing photos and videos online with an intuitive interface.

Enjoying Entertainment Data Stored on Server

Downloading files and streaming multimedia content.

Enjoying Music instantly with USB Speakers

Playing music from Synology Server using USB speakers.

Programming your Own Web Site

Setting up personal or corporate websites using Web Station.

USB Printer Server

Sharing USB 2.0 printers over the Local Area Network.

Specification

Limitations

Appearance

LED Indication Descriptions Table

Managing Synology Server

Entering Web Management UI

Steps to access the Synology Server's web management interface.

Using Setup Utility

How to use the Setup Utility to enter the Web Management UI.

Synology Assistant Usage

Using Synology Assistant to manage the server and enter the Web Management UI.

Accessing Web Management UI Manually

Directly accessing the server's management interface via a web browser.

Joining Windows Domain

Adding the Synology Server to a Windows domain for user access.

Resetting Administrator Password

Procedure to restore server passwords and account status.

Reinstalling Synology Server

Steps to reinstall the Synology Server software.

Accessing Synology Server Data

Shared Folders

Overview of system-built-in shared folders for data access.

Administrator-Created Shared Folders

Creating and managing custom shared folders via the Web Management UI.

Setting Access Control

Configuring access rights for users on shared folders.

Setting Encoding

Adjusting file encoding for multi-language support.

Accessing Shared Folders (Windows User)

Steps for Windows users to map network drives to shared folders.

Mac User

How Mac users can connect to and access shared folders.

Through FTP

Using FTP protocol to access server data.

Through File Station

Using the web-based File Station for file management.

Server Backup and PC Backup Solutions

Local Backup

Backing up Synology Server data to an external USB HDD.

Network Backup

Backing up server data to another Synology Server or rsync server.

Backing up Personal Data

Using Synology Data Replicator II for PC to server backups.

Installing Synology Data Replicator II

Installation process for the Synology Data Replicator II software.

Using Synology Data Replicator II

How to operate the Synology Data Replicator II software.

Backing up Synology Server Settings

Synology Server to PC Client

Backing up server settings to a local PC.

Synology Server to another Synology Server

Using Network Backup for server settings to another server.

Sharing USB Printer

Extra Features

Audio Station

Enjoying music and internet radio with USB speakers.

iTunes Service

Playing music files via iTunes clients on the same subnet.

Multimedia Service

Browsing multimedia files using UPnP DMA devices.

Download Station

Enabling Download Station

Steps to enable the Download Station service.

Installing Download Redirector

Guide to install the Download Redirector utility.

Web Station

Enabling Web Station and MySQL

Enabling Web Station and MySQL for website hosting.

Web Stations detail description

Detailed description and features of Web Station.

Photo Station 2 + video

Enabling Photo Station 2 + video

Enabling the Photo Station 2 + video service.

Photo Station 2 + videos detail description

Detailed description and features of Photo Station 2 + video.

USBCopy

Setting USBCopy Target Location

Configuring the destination folder for USBCopy.

Mail Notification

Firmware Update

Expanding HDD Capacity

External HDD

Connecting external USB or SATA HDDs to expand storage.

Replacing Larger Internal HDD

Procedure to replace internal HDDs with larger ones.

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Recommended Peripherals

List of recommended peripheral models for the server.

Recommended NTP Server

Recommended Network Time Protocol servers for clock synchronization.

Synology DS207 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelDS207
CategoryServer
CPUMarvell 88F5182
RAM128MB
Drive Bays2
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity2TB (2 x 1TB)
NetworkGigabit Ethernet x1
RAID SupportRAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
Operating SystemSynology DiskStation Manager
Weight1.3kg
Internal HDD3.5" SATA
External PortsUSB 2.0 x 2

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