To access the Synology NAS that is not connected to the same network as your access router, you can follow these steps to set up a connection:
Prerequisites
- Ensure your Synology NAS and access router are connected to different networks.
- Know the Synology NAS's local IP address.
- Know the port number used for QuickConnect (default is 5000).
Steps to Connect
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Open a web browser on the computer that is connected to the same network as the access router.
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In the address bar, enter the QuickConnect address, which is in the format
quickconnect.to/<your NAS ID>. Replace<your NAS ID>with the unique identifier of your Synology NAS.If you've changed the port number, append it to the QuickConnect address, like this:
quickconnect.to/<your NAS ID>:<port number>. -
If the connection is successful, you'll be redirected to the Synology NAS web interface.
Troubleshooting
If you're unable to connect, ensure that:
- The Synology NAS is powered on and connected to the network.
- The QuickConnect service is enabled on the Synology NAS.
- The firewall on the access router allows traffic on the QuickConnect port (default is 5000).
References
- Synology Inc. (2021). QuickConnect. [Online]. Available: https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/DSM/help/QuickConnect
- Synology Inc. (2021). Accessing Synology NAS on the same network. [Online]. Available: https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Accessing_Synology_NAS_on_the_same_network
- Synology Inc. (2021). Firewall settings. [Online]. Available: https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/DSM/help/Firewall_settings