Synology DiskStation DS418j Hardware Installation Manual Download Page 10

After hardware setup is finished, please install DiskStation Manager (DSM) – Synology’s browser-based 
operating system – on your DiskStation.

Install DSM with Web Assistant

Your DiskStation comes with a built-in tool called 

Web Assistant

 that helps you download the latest version of 

DSM from the Internet and install it on your DiskStation. To use Web Assistant, please follow the steps below.

Power on the DiskStation.

Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the DiskStation.

Enter either of the following into the address bar of your browser:

find.synology.com

diskstation:5000

Web Assistant will be launched in your web browser. It will search for and find the DiskStation within the local 

network. The status of the DiskStation should be 

Not installed

.

Click 

Connect

 to start the setup process and follow the onscreen instructions.

If you accidentally leave the installation process before it is finished, log in to DSM as 

admin

 (default 

administrative account name) with the password left blank.

Note:

1.  The DiskStation must be connected to the Internet to install DSM with Web Assistant.
2.  Suggested browsers: Chrome, Firefox.
3.  Both the DiskStation and the computer must be in the same local network.

Learn More

Congratulations! Your DiskStation is now ready for action. For more information or online resources about your 
DiskStation, please visit 

www.synology.com

.

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Summary of Contents for DiskStation DS418j

Page 1: ...Synology DiskStation DS418j Hardware Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...ety Instructions 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Drive Installation 6 Install Drives 6 Start Up Your DiskStation 9 Chapter 3 Install DSM on DiskStation Install DSM with Web Assistant 10...

Page 3: ...eceived the items below Also make sure to read the safety instructions carefully to avoid harming yourself or damaging your DiskStation Package Contents Main unit x 1 AC power cord x 1 AC power adapte...

Page 4: ...information see Appendix B LED Indicator Table 5 Fan Back Panel Disposes of excess heat and cools the system If the fan malfunctions the DiskStation will emit a beeping sound 6 Power Port Connect the...

Page 5: ...r cord Wipe with damp paper towels Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners To prevent the unit from falling over do not place on carts or any unstable surfaces The power cord must plug in to the corre...

Page 6: ...Warning If you install a drive that contains data the system will format the drive and erase all existing data Please back up any important data before installation Install Drives 1 Remove the 4 scre...

Page 7: ...rives Place the drive in the blue area shown below of the drive tray Turn the tray upside down and tighten the screws to secure the drive in place 4 Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive b...

Page 8: ...as shown below For 3 5 drives only It is recommended that you secure the drive trays with the screws for securing drive trays provided For drives without the central mounting holes you can skip this...

Page 9: ...the best use of drive capacity Start Up Your DiskStation 1 Connect the AC adapter to the power port of the DiskStation Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power adapter and the other to the...

Page 10: ...istant will be launched in your web browser It will search for and find the DiskStation within the local network The status of the DiskStation should be Not installed 5 Click Connect to start the setu...

Page 11: ...d RAID up to 2 Disk Fault Tolerance Agency Certifications FCC Class B CE Class B BSMI Class B HDD Hibernation Yes Scheduled Power On Off Yes Wake on LAN Yes Language Localization Environment Requireme...

Page 12: ...lume degraded Volume crashed Volume not created DSM not installed Off HDD hibernation Note Model specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to www synology com for the latest inf...

Page 13: ...es hosted by Synology Product to any third party for commercial purpose Section 6 Open Source The Software may contain components licensed to Synology under the GNU General Public License GPL Componen...

Page 14: ...nd finally by arbitration conducted by three neutral arbitrators in accordance with the procedures of the R O C Arbitration Law and related enforcement rules In such cases the arbitration will be limi...

Page 15: ...oduct during the Warranty Period Synology warrants the Software as set forth in the accompanying end user license agreement provided with the Product if any Synology provides no warranty to Refurbishe...

Page 16: ...RANTY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY EVEN IF SYNOLOGY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 3 3 Limitation of Liability SYNOLOGY S A...

Page 17: ...forcement rules The arbitration shall take place in Taipei Taiwan R O C and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English or if both parties so agree in Mandarin Chinese The arbitration aw...

Page 18: ...es with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including...

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