Synology Wake on Lan - how it works
You can also set up your Synology NAS with Wake on Lan. Read in this practical tip how this works.
Set up Wake on Lan at Synology - Here's how
- Start the NAS as usual and log in with your administrator account.
- Then open the "Control Panel" and switch to "Hardware & Energy".
- In this point you can check the "Activate WOL on LAN 1" under "General" to set the feature.
- Save the changes with a click on "OK2".
Wake up Synology NAS with Wake on Lan - all information
If you have activated the Wake on Lan function as described above, you can also start the NAS remotely.
- For this you need the free DS finder app for iOS or Android.
- Make sure that the smartphone and the NAS are in the same network.
- Click "Add" in the app and then select your NAS from the list.
- With "Save" the server is saved in your favorites list. Then tap the name of the NAS.
- You must then enter your login data and then start the NAS under "More"> "Start".