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Category: Synology

Express VPN on Synolgy NAS

I need to be able to connect to the WAN (internet) over a VPN. I use Express VPN for my solution. I also need to be able to use my local LAN at the same time. Portainer Container build Express VPN container Sonar to verify Here are the steps on […] Read more »

Compiling and Deploying ssh-agent and ssh-add on a Synology NAS Using Docker

In environments where direct installation of software is restricted or unavailable, compiling binaries from source can be an effective solution. Synology NAS users often face challenges when trying to use certain utilities, such as ssh-agent and ssh-add, due to the limited software availability. This guide demonstrates how to leverage Docker […] Read more »

Why can’t I ping my Synology NAS when I enable my FireWall

I’ve been locking down the firewall on my Synology NAS to only allow certain ports from specific IP subnets. After enable the firewal, ping stopped working from external command prompt. I still wanted to be able to ping the Synology from anywhere. I couldn’t work out how to configure the […] Read more »

Synology upgrade Plex Media Server manually

Launch Package Center and open Plex Media Server Stop the Plex Media Server Upload the latest (not Bata) version and follow the instructions. Once installed, launch the Control Panel Open Shared Folder Edit the shared folder containing your Media Click Permissions tab Change to System internal user and give PlexMedaServer […] Read more »

How to backup Plex Server

To backup my Synology NAS, copy \volume1\PlexMediaServer\AppData to a new location Now that I know what to backup, I can use any tool to automate this. Read more »

Set Synogoly default interface

It is possible to change the default Ethernet interface on a Synology DSM (DiskStation Manager) system. Here are the steps to change the default Ethernet interface: Note that changing the default Ethernet interface may affect the network settings and connectivity of your Synology NAS, so be sure to review your […] Read more »