Synology Router RT2600ac User Manual

 11 Chapter 3: Set up Your Wi-Fi Connection
This chapter introduces how to create Wi-Fi networks hosted by your Syno\
logy Router. Two types of Wi-Fi 
networks can be created: 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
• 2.4GHz: A 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network is used by most wireless devices and tends to have\
 broader signal coverage 
than a 5GHz Wi-Fi network. However, signal interference is likely to occur because most wireless devices r\
ely 
on this wireless frequency.
• 5GHz: The 5GHz band allows for potentially faster connection...

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Create WPS Networks (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard promoted by the Wi-Fi Alliance to simplify Wi-Fi security settings for 
users. Though the setup is quick, the WPS network may not be secure. To keep the WPS network safe, you can 
use a push button or a PIN code.
Three ways are available to quickly set up a Wi-Fi network via WPS:
By push button:
1 Go to Network Center > Wireless > WPS, and select Enable WPS. Alternatively, press the...

 13 Chapter 4: Manage Client Devices
This chapter introduces various features to manage client devices.
Monitor Device Status
To monitor the real-time status of all client devices under your Synology\
 Router, go to Network Center > Status 
> Device List.
Apply Parental Control 
Parental Control allows you to control client devices' usage time for In\
ternet access and their ranges of accessible 
websites/domains.
General
At  Network Center > Parental Control > General, you can regulate each...

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Apply Traffic Control
At Network Center > Traffic Control, you can regulate client devices' individual network bandwidth. Several 
control mechanisms are offered to suit your needs:
• Beamforming: Beamforming enhances the Wi-Fi signal for client devices with poor sig\
nal strength. 
• Banned: Banned devices can only access devices and resources in the local netw\
ork.
• Custom Speed: You can specify the upper and lower limits of upload/download traffic for client...

 15 Chapter 5: Enhance Connection Security
This chapter introduces various security features to protect your Synolo\
gy Router and connected client devices 
from potential cyber threats and unwanted information leakage.
Secure Your Connections
SRM can secure the Internet connection in the following ways.
HTTP and HTTPS
HTTP is the unsecured, common protocol for web browsers to communicate with \
web servers. As the secured 
version of HTTP, HTTPS protects your Synology Router and client devices'...

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Create Firewall Rules
Firewall rules filter external IPv4 and IPv6 access to your Synology Router based on the specified conditions (e.g. 
ports and source IP addresses). 
To create firewall rules on general traffic, go to Network Center > Security > Firewall.
To modify Internet access policies on SRM services/packages, go to Network Center > Security > Service.
Note: Firewall rules can apply to traffic from WAN to LAN or from WAN to SRM.
External Access...

 17 Chapter 6: Update and Restore Your Synology Router
This chapter introduces how to update SRM and its packages and how to ba\
ck up/restore SRM.
Update SRM and Packages
Synology periodically releases SRM and package updates to fix reported issues, enhance performance, and of fer 
new features.
SRM
To update SRM and modify update preferences, go to Control Panel > System > Update & Restore.
The system will display the current SRM version and check if a newer SRM\
 update is available. SRM allows...

 18 Chapter 7: Manage Internet Connection
This chapter introduces various features for easy and safe access to the\
 Internet.
Internet Connection Types
At Network Center > Internet > Connection > Primary Interface, you can choose how to connect your 
Synology Router to the Internet:
• Auto: Choose this option if you rely on an ISP modem for automatic IP assignment.
• PPPoE: Choose this option if you have obtained PPPoE credentials from the ISP\
.
• Manual: Choose this option if you have obtained an...

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QuickConnect & DDNS
At Network Center > Internet > QuickConnect & DDNS, you can enable the services below for easy connection 
to your Synology Router.
QuickConnect
QuickConnect is a connection technology developed by Synology that helps\
 you effortlessly access your 
Synology Router from anywhere with your personal QuickConnect ID.
Enter the URL as shown below in a web browser to access your Synology Router via Quic\
kConnect:
• quickconnect.to/QuickConnect_ID...

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IPv6 Tunneling
IPv4 and IPv6 are two protocols not mutually compatible. To help IPv6 devices communicate with each other over 
an IPv4 network, via IPv6 tunneling you can wrap up IPv6 data within IPv\
4 packets, so that IPv6 data can travel 
through an IPv4 network.
To enable IPv6 tunneling, go to Network Center > Internet > IPv6 Tunneling.
Note: Your external IPv6 address may be automatically updated by the service pr\
ovider. However, your Synology Router will...