Synology Officially Released Firmware v.0509 with File Station and Audio Station to End 2007 July Beta

Taipei, Taiwan—Aug. 21, 2007—Synology Inc. has released the official firmware v.0509 for its 07-series NAS products; RS407, CS407, CS407e, DS207, DS107+, DS107 and DS107e. The prime objective of this release is to introduce Synology File Station, Audio Station, support for three new languages, and various enhancements. This release also closes the beta program opened earlier in July for the same models.

The Synology File Station is a web-based file organizer that allows users to access and manage files remotely with major web browsers. Internet file sharing no longer requires advanced FTP knowledge. The Synology File Station also increased the file transfer efficiency between shared folders. The files require no routing through your computer anymore. Data moving can now be done in seconds.

The Synology Audio Station is a web-based music organizer for users to manage, play personalized playlists for stored digital music, as well as streaming Internet radio stations and iPod music. Simply connect a verified USB speakers and the Synology Remote receptor to the USB port on specified Synology products, users will be able to enjoy digital music, Internet radio, and iPod with the freedom of a wireless remote control.

Three new languages are supported with the release of this firmware: Danish, Swedish and Norwegian. The new languages apply to all Synology product management interfaces, including Synology Assistant, Data Replicator II, and Download Redirector.

Other enhancements include:

• Data upload through Windows network has massive 10-20% transfer efficiency increase, which varies among different models.
• Photo Station 2 + video: Synology Photo Station 2 + video now supports online video streaming. Videos are compressed into Flash format with only 10% of the original file size. Sharing your photos and videos now are simple as few clicks.
• PPPoE connection: Synology product can now connect directly to the Internet.
• Ez-Internet: with the integration of DynDNS.org service, hosting a fixed domain name website with a dynamic IP is possible now.
• Rsync support: Synology Network Backup now supports backing up to or from any Rsync compatible server.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.synology.com/enu/support/download.php

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