WIFI dongle
Hi. I need to connect a Synology NAS to my router by wifi. I have seen your suggestions but there is no date on the article; everywhere else I find that the latest Synology NAS OS has dropped wifi support (why???). I do not want to purchase another wifi dongle (I already have several) if it’s not going to work. So, is this article up to date and will the dongles you suggest (for example, you suggest 3 DLink models – I have a DWA171 and it is not recognised) work with the latest OS update?
Last time I checked Asus USB-AC56 model worked.
But I would recommend connecting via Ethernet – this is much faster. If you connect your NAS to your broadband router it will be automatically seen over the WiFi.
Alternatively, if you have no LAN connection you can use WIFI extenders with a LAN out port which you can connect to your NAS.
Or use Synology MR2200ac Wireless Mesh Router/Extender.
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Wirelessly attach DS920+ to Reuter
I have a Synology DS920+, the main use is for a media server (Emby) I use the NAS for in home and out of home access to Emby. My reuter is in my living room, however I want to move my DS920+ into a different room due to noise. I am unable to move my reuter, which means when I move my NAS it will no longer be plugged in via ethernet cable. Is there a range extender, or different method which would allow me to wireless attach my NAS to my reuter and maintain full use within the home and out? The NAS would essentially be moved to one floor directly below the current location.
Yes, you can get something like this – TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Ethernet Adapter(TL-PA7017P KIT) https://amzn.to/3A3BG8c