Synology Router RT2600ac User Manual

 21 Chapter 8: Manage Local Network Connection
The chapter introduces various features to efficiently manage the local network.
Set up an IPv6 Router
By default, your Synology Router works as an IPv4 router assigning IPv4 \
addresses to client devices. It can also 
become a mixed IPv4/IPv6 router to assign IPv6 addresses.
To set up your Synology Router as an IPv6 router, go to Network Center > Local Network > IPv6.
Note: Only IPv6-supported devices can receive IPv6 addresses assigned by your\
 Synology...

 22 Chapter 9: Manage External Devices and Privileges
Install & Manage USB/SD Storage
With a connected USB/SD storage device, you can install add-on packages \
that allow you to easily share and 
stream files on your network.
At Control Panel > Storage > Storage, you can find out the total available external storage (e.g. USB drives & 
SD cards) on your Synology Router. There you can also format and manage the device to suit your needs.
Note: 
1. Please refer to the compatibility list for supported...

 23 Chapter 10: Discover SRM Packages
This chapter introduces various Synology-developed packages to go with y\
our Synology Router. The featured 
packages are available in Package Center or Synology Download Center.
Cloud Station Server
Cloud Station is a file sharing service that allows you to back up and synchronize files between a centralized 
Synology Router and client devices (multiple local computers, mobile de\
vices, and Synology devices). The Cloud 
Station Server package is required to be...

 24 Chapter 10: Discover SRM Packages
RADIUS Server
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a networking protocol \
that provides centralized 
authentication, authorization, and accounting for wired and wireless net\
work access.
VPN Server
VPN Server offers an easy VPN solution that turns your Synology Router into a VPN ser\
ver, providing a secure 
connection method for devices on remote networks. Synology VPN Server cu\
rrently supports PPTP, OpenVPN, 
and L2TP/IPSec.
VPN Plus Server...

 25 Chapter 11: Discover Synology Mobile Applications
This chapter introduces useful Synology mobile applications to go with y\
our Synology Router.
DS router
DS router is designed to allow easy access to your Synology Router from \
your Android/iOS device: From the 
initial setup of your Synology Router, to applying parental control for protection against inappropriate webs\
ites, 
monitoring network usage, and to adjusting firewall settings. DS router also allows you to see the link rate (Android/
iOS)...

 26 Chapter 11: Discover Synology Mobile Applications
VPN Plus
VPN Plus allows easy access to Internet and local network resources via \
the Synology SSL VPN service powered 
by the Synology Router. This mobile application provides you with fast connection speeds, enhanc\
ed security, 
and better capacity to pass through firewalls.
VPN Plus is now available for iOS.  

 27 Chapter 12: Diagnosis Tools
This chapter introduces the features on your Synology Router to diagnose\
 system and connection problems.
Check Connection Status
For an overview of wired and wireless connections to the Synology Router\
, go to Network Center > Status. 
There you can also view the real-time network status and system resource\
 usage.
For a detailed traffic log of devices and applications, please go to Network Center > Traffic Control > Monitor.
Check Notifications
The Synology Router...

 28 Chapter 13: FAQ
SRM Operation
Why can't I log in to SRM?
• Make sure you use the correct IP/QuickConnect/DDNS address. Add the correct port number if you use 
customized ports or have enforced specific security policies.
• Make sure you use the correct username and password.
• Check if the network connection between the router and the connecting device is operational and configured 
properly.
What can I do if I forgot my SRM password?
• As the administrator:
Perform Soft Reset to reset the...

 29 Chapter 13: FAQ
Network
Why can’t I access the Internet?
• Make sure your wireless device is not banned under Traffic Control.
• Make sure your device's Internet access is not scheduled to be unavailab\
le under Parental Control.
• Go to Network Center > Status > Internet Connection, and check if the status is "Connected".
Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send/receive emails when conn\
ecting 
through my router?
If your device has been added to Parental Control, check its level of...

 30 Chapter 13: FAQ
Can the VPN Server package work on my router if I use IPv6 connection?
If the router provides IPv6 connection, you can only use VPN Server as a\
n OpenVPN server. The other types of 
VPN (PPTP and L2TP/IPSec) are not supported.
What can I do if I can't connect to the router via VPN connection?
Make sure you enable the VPN pass-through function and select the corres\
ponding options of the VPN protocols 
(PPTP, L2TP, IPSec) that you use.
Why does a message pop up notifying me I do...