Synology
Works great, good user interface – A while back, our TG-789 NBN modem/router started playing up. It would slow down and disconnect, and seemed to be overheating. On a hunch, I… Read more
figured that it was having trouble with the mushrooming number of gizmos and gadgets on our home network. Apart from computers, there are phones, tablets, printers, blu ray player, on and on. And I've also been playing with Raspberry PIs as well.
Cut a long story short, I bought the Synology RT2600ac router because I previously had a Synology NAS. The TG-789 is still the NBN modem, but it's Wi-Fi network is off, and the only thing that connects to it is the RT2600ac, which handles wired and wireless networking for the whole house. After setting up the RT2600ac, the TG-789 stopped misbehaving. (Could have been coincidence? Who knows.)
Now I'm not "into" routers. I'm sure there are reviews on here from people that are. I just want them to work. The RT2600AC does that, very well. Wi-Fi speeds are fast and we have no coverage or dropout problems in our house. The user interface is a "desktop" type of interface like their NAS'es, and to find it you just type router.synology.com into a web browser (I assume it downloads some Javascript from Synology which then finds the address of the router on your own network). The interface allows me to see what devices are connected and monitor their traffic level.
And you can set it to auto-update itself, which is important these days.
So, five stars - good performance, trouble-free and easy to use (for a router).
Jus to hard – this system is so hard to set up and has not real instructions, NOT user friendly. Do not buy
Synology DS124 incomplete NAS – Today we purchased a Synology NAS DS124 from Centrecom. The NAS is advertised as supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" disks. We use 2.5" throughout out… Read more
business. On return to the office, we attempted to set up the NAS. But, it contained to 'caddy' (holder) for 2.5" disks. So, we were unable to set up and use the product. We then discovered in the fine print of the documentation that the 'caddy' is an extra accessory that must be purchased as well in order to fit 2.5" disks. That was not advertised by Synology. There was no information on the packaging to that effect. And not ony was the retailer unaware of the problem. They did not even carry stock of the caddies. This is an entry level, single bay NAS. It retails for around $300, not including disks. The cost to us, in having to return to the retailer and sort this out was about $200 of wasted professional time - all because Synology failed to include a key part which is normally supplied with all NASs. When we returned to the retailer, and explained the problem, they spent about 15 minutes investigating the availability of caddies. Then they told us a caddy would have to be ordered in, guessing the lead time to be 'a few days'. So, immediately we discover that not only is the Synology NAS not workable straight out of the box. There is an indeterminate delay in waiting for the part to arrive. Then, the final statement by the retailer: The caddy will cost you another $19. This is not a lot of money. But the fact is, Synology and its retailers have been advertising a price for the DS124, when in fact what is supplied is not a working NAS. To get it working requires further expenditure. As such, Synology's advertising is misleading. So, too, is the advertising of its retailers. They are in breach of Australian Consumer law. With Synology's penny pinching, cost cutting attitude, we will be returning this product for a refund. We have no time for being stuffed around in this way.
Wow this NAS just keeps getting better – I love this device - I am discovering new ways that it is awesome every day. Don't think this is just a NAS it can do SOOOOOO much more - it is a… Read more
proper server. I bought it at first just to hold my video and photo files and now I have added: -syncing files with onedrive, dropbox and google cloud via cloudsync -recording and monitoring of 9 CCTV cameras via surveillance station -backing up all my files to another diskstation via hyper backup -VPN to my diskstation in another country via VPN server -Installed C-Gate to communicate with my lighting system via docker -Installed 6 homebridge instances to connect my lights to apple homekit via docker -Run node red to create custom accessories and automations via docker
So now my Nas can enable me to watch TV from another country, control all my lights and accessories on my iphone, keep my property safe with CCTV and all of this without even breaking a sweat - I have the 8GB version and at most it's using 2-3GB and 50% processor. Big shout out to all the developers of docker, homebridge also who made all this possible. I am in awe of the tech people!
After years of reliable service from my DS220+, the Synology DS223 felt like a disappointing downgrade. Despite being marketed on Synology’s website… Read more
as their current 2-bay NAS, the DS223 is classified as an entry-level device—and unfortunately, it shows.
✅ What Made the DS220+ Stand Out Active Backup for Business was the game-changer. This powerful backup solution could restore entire systems after a crash, and I’ve used it successfully multiple times with impressive results. The DS220+ handled it with ease, making it one of the best investments I’ve made.
❌ Where the DS223 Falls Short
Missing Key Features: No support for Active Backup for Business, which is a major omission.
File System Limitations: The DS223 defaults to EXT4, which restricts how you can interact with backup files.
Value Comparison: While the DS223 is about 20% cheaper than the DS224+, its effectiveness feels closer to 50% less.
Second-Hand Market Tells the Story: Plenty of DS223 units available, yet you’ll struggle to find a DS220+ or DS224+—a telling sign of user satisfaction.
⚠️ A Word of Caution on Model Variants If you're browsing Synology’s range, avoid models ending in “J.” These entry-grade versions have even fewer capabilities than the DS223 and aren't suited to power users or serious backup needs.