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Does Synology need port forwarding?

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Does Synology need port forwarding?

If your Synology NAS device is on a local area network, other devices on the Internet cannot connect to it. You can set up port forwarding rules at Control Panel > External Access > Router Configuration to make your Synology NAS device accessible over the Internet.

What ports need to be open for Synology?

7. Packages

Type Port Number Protocol
Synology Drive Server 80 (link sharing), 443 (link sharing), 5000 (HTTP), 5001 (HTTPS), 6690 (file syncing) TCP
Synology High Availability (HA) 123 (NTP), ICMP, 5000 (HTTP), 5001 (HTTPS), 1234, 9997, 9998, 9999 (Synology Assistant), 874, 5405, 5406, 7400-7999 (HA) TCP/UDP

How do I setup port forwarding on Synology NAS?

To add port forwarding rules:

  1. Go to Network Center > Port Forwarding > Port Forwarding.
  2. Click Create to open the setup window.
  3. Specify Name, Private IP address, Public port, Private port, and Protocol (TCP or UDP).
  4. Click Create at the bottom to complete the settings.

Why does my Synology NAS not show up in network?

Make sure that your Synology NAS and computer are located on the same local area network and subnet. Temporarily disable or remove firewall software on your computer. Try using other Ethernet cables to connect to your Synology NAS to check for defective cables.

How do I port forward my NAS?

Configuring Port Forwarding

  1. Click Add NAS Service. The Add NAS Service window appears.
  2. Specify a NAS service name that contains 1 to 64 ASCII characters.
  3. Specify a port number.
  4. Select an external port setting. Auto: myQNAPcloud automatically selects an available external port.
  5. Select a protocol.
  6. Click OK.

Does Synology use UPnP?

These DLNA/UPnP-compatible devices can easily be connected to your home network, just like any other desktop computer and media player. Only for a list of supported DLNA/UPnP TVs and DMA devices that have been verified by Synology.

Should I port forward my NAS?

If you want the devices behind NAT devices (e.g., routers or gateways) to be accessed over the Internet, you should set up port forwarding rules to forward packets. If you want your Synology NAS within your local network to be accessible over the Internet, multiple port forwarding rules may be required.

How do I make my Synology NAS accessible on the Internet?

Overview

  1. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect.
  2. Check the Enable QuickConnect box.
  3. If you do not have a Synology Account, click Log in to or register a Synology Account.
  4. Create your own QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field.
  5. If you do not see the QuickConnect DSM link, click Advanced and make sure DSM is enabled.

Can’t see NAS drive on network?

If you’re still unable to see/access the NAS device on Windows 10, try accessing it from a working Windows 8 or lower version of the Windows system on the same network as NAS. If the NAS device is still invisible, there might be some issues with your NAS device. In such a case, your data on NAS disks might be at risk.

How do I find my Synology NAS on my network?

To find Synology NAS on your network, you can use the official Synology Web Assistant app from your favorite web browser. To access Synology Web Assistant, visit http://find.synology.com from your favorite web browser. Synology Web Assistant will find your NAS on your network.

How do I enable UPnP on Synology NAS?

Enjoy multimedia with DLNA/UPnP-compatible devices

  1. Go to DSM > Main Menu > Media Server to enable DLNA service, press the Device button on your remote to select your Synology NAS.
  2. Media files: Go to Main Menu > Application > Media Play (USB & DLNA) > Photo5/Music/Movie.