Question How to dowload files to my Synology NAS

[bhome83]

I just installed my Synology DS218+ NAS and not sure how to really use it. Basically I just want to be able to download files from my laptop, directly to my NAS hard drive. I also, want to be able to access the files on my laptop in a folder (similar to how it would work if I simply downloaded files to a folder on my laptop.

This sounds very basic, but I've never worked with a NAS before so no idea how to do this.

Appreciate the help!

 

[kanewolf]

You login to the NAS webpage. Go to the control panel. Create a user for each person that needs access. Then go to shared folders and create a shared folder. You should have already set the Windows workgroup to your windows group.
On your laptop you can now put \\<SynologyIP>\<shared folder> in the Windows explorer. That will get you to the shared folder. You can also go through the Network icon to display all the shared folders.

 

[bhome83]

You login to the NAS webpage. Go to the control panel. Create a user for each person that needs access. Then go to shared folders and create a shared folder. You should have already set the Windows workgroup to your windows group.
On your laptop you can now put \\<SynologyIP>\<shared folder> in the Windows explorer. That will get you to the shared folder. You can also go through the Network icon to display all the shared folders.

Can I just share the entire hard drive that is in my NAS like a separate volume on my laptop and then create individual folders within that volume?

 

[Calvin7]

I suggest reading the instructions:
DiskStation Manager
https://www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial
Tab to the left is "General Setup"

When you purchase a new DiskStation, your existing data can be moved from the old DiskStation to the newly acquired one. This simple process is called "migration" but needs to be performed with care, so please read the instructions.

 

[USAFRet]

Can I just share the entire hard drive that is in my NAS like a separate volume on my laptop and then create individual folders within that volume?

Yes, mostly.
Shared, and then a mapped drive letter on your laptop.

My PC has an "N" drive.
This is the NAS volume
Downloads through the browser go to: