Initial Setup

You no longer have to download Synology's assistant via Download Center. Just power up the NAS after you install the disks, connect your power cable, and network. You can now open a web browser on a client PC on the same network for Internet access. Now, type in type"find.synology.com". If you don't have Internet access, open diskstation:5000 and follow those instructions instead.


The Web Assistant in action. The whole process can take a while, but is fully automated from a certain point onward.


The DSM login page looks nice and provides a weather forecast based on your location. You will have to enter your credentials to log into the administrative interface.


The initial set-up process needs some time to complete. You will be welcomed by the DiskStation Manager once it does. It will prompt you to setup "Quickconnect", which allows you to access your NAS from everywhere through the Internet.

Software

Synology didn't include a software disc in the bundle to make sure product owners download the latest versions of these software packages off their Download Center. The latter hosts all with the DS414slim compatible software packages, and we highly recommend you download and install all of them since they provide a host of useful features.


The Synology Assistant provides you with the ability to find the NAS's IP address on your network, and it can assist you in configuring everything if need be. Synology apparently ditched the resource-monitoring capability which allowed you to track the NAS's resources in real time.


The Data Replication application allows you to easily and quickly backup and restore files.


The Synology Cloud Station software allows you to synchronize files between your NAS and your workstation, or all client PCs.


Synology states that the Evidence Integrity Authenticator will allow third-party investigators or law enforcement authorities to validate and review videos captured by the Synology Surveillance Station. Videos which have not been tampered with will be verified as original recordings via an authentication procedure since all recorded videos and Live View snapshots by Surveillance Station include an invisible watermark.


Photo Station Uploader allows you to upload a bunch of photos to your photo album.