Synology Router RT2600ac
Blazing-fast Wi-Fi with up to 2.53Gbps combined wireless bandwidth to supercharge your Internet experience. RT2600ac is a powerful wireless router for homes and small offices seeking to understand, control, and secure their network. Now coming with mesh Wi-Fi technology, its coverage becomes easily expandable with additional Synology MR2200ac.
Engineered for performance
Supporting MU-MIMO and the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, RT2600ac enables up to 800 Mbps and 1733 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, respectively. Reach 2 Gbps combined bandwidth with Dual WAN1, and easily optimize your network with minimal performance loss even with app-based traffic control.
CPU
1.7GHz Dual Core
Powerful Wi-Fi
Quad Stream, Dual Band
AC2600, Wave 2
With MU-MIMO & Beamforming
Layer 4 & 7
Hardware Acceleration Engine
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Not only is the RT2600 one of the fastest Wi-Fi routers on the market, it also has the most comprehensive set of features. If youre looking to build a robust, non-compromising, secure home network, this is the router to get.
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This may be my favorite router now when it comes to parental controls. Synology, in my opinion, is years ahead now of anybody that I’d consider to be their competitors in this space.
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"With its reliable performance and granular traffic/IP management features, Synology’s mesh system has helped us solve all the Wi-Fi challenges we faced in our staff dormitory."
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"The kindergarten cannot be a media-free room. We therefore looked to Synology to help us set up a wireless network so we could best prepare our children for the digital future."
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"In a fast-paced hotel environment, communication is essential for smooth operations. The RT2600ac and MR2200ac routers have provided a reliable Wi-Fi environment, enabling our staff to always be connected no matter where they are. With solid communication in place, we can focus on what matters the most, providing an unforgettable experience for our guests."
Top software experience
The soul of RT2600ac is the Synology Router Manager (SRM). It takes the complexity out of your network, and makes what’s happening in the traffic visible and straightforward.
Whether you’re doing it from a smartphone or computer, setting up RT2600ac is a breeze. Getting your Internet up and running takes just a couple of minutes.
Smart WAN allows RT2600ac to fail-over or load-balance between dual ISP connections to ensure Internet availability, whereas QuickConnect makes enabling remote access incredibly simple.
App- and device-based Quality of Service (QoS) lets you set higher bandwidth for gaming or VoIP applications while throttling BitTorrent downloads. Real-time and historical traffic data are organized into easy-to-read charts and reports, so you can identify any bottlenecks or anomalies.
Wi-Fi made smarter
RT2600ac’s excellent Wi-Fi throughput is backed by a modern experience – automatic, scalable, and highly customizable. Learn more
Intelligent web filtering & parental controls
The Safe Access package on RT2600ac doesn’t only offer a free cross-platform solution for you to create a kid-friendly online world. It also gives you a better understanding of each user and device’s Internet usage, including those IoT gadgets silently working in the background.
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Profiles
Create a user profile to manage all devices someone owns at once, while letting LAN and guest Wi-Fi profiles take care of other unspecified devices connecting to your network.
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Time management
Set time limits and schedules. Encourage your kids to use their time wisely, and reserve some quality time for family.
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Internet filtering
Safeguard kids from adult-only content and search results, or even set up a whitelist of approved websites for younger children. Web filters can be scheduled to ensure no social media during homework hours.
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Usage insights
Any device accessing the Internet in the middle of the night when they shouldn’t be, or anyone being blocked by web filters? You see it here.
Business-grade security
In addition to a track record of fast and continuous updates to guard itself against emerging threats, RT2600ac boasts a series of advanced features to protect the entire network from the router level. Learn more
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Leveraging intrusion prevention technology, Threat Prevention inspects incoming and outgoing traffic on your network and automatically blocks malicious packets from passing through – all while retaining stellar Internet speeds.2
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Integrating Google Safe Browsing3 and other DNS and IP threat intelligence databases, Safe Access prevents devices from accidentally accessing websites related to malware, phishing, botnets, social engineering, and more.
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Support for the latest Wi-Fi security protocol equips home, business, and open Wi-Fi networks with better defenses against snooping and other attacks. 3
Best-in-class VPN server
VPN Plus’s Synology SSL VPN and WebVPN give you fast, intuitive, and secure access to your internal network, whereas Site-to-Site VPN allows you to connect multiple remote offices together. A long list of other supported protocols and management functionality is available to give IT admins better control over VPN connections.4 Learn more
More possibilities
Download more add-on packages to expand the capability of RT2600ac, or manage them on the go via DS router and other mobile apps from Synology.
Shared network storage
Time Machine backup, remote file sharing, media server, and much more. Turn your RT2600ac into family storage and a personal cloud.5 Learn more
Be mobile
Stay on top of the traffic usage, user activities, and security events wherever you are, and act on them with just one tap on the phone.
Build your own Wi-Fi system
For large homes and offices, RT2600ac and MR2200ac can work together to blanket the environment with mesh Wi-Fi, extending your broadband Internet speed to all corners.6
Learn more about MR2200ac
Notes:
- Two or more connections must be established.
- External storage is required.
- Learn more about how to enable the feature here.
- Client support for WPA3 is required for compatibility.
- Access for one concurrent account is available for free and shared by WebVPN, Synology SSL VPN, and SSTP. Client VPN Access License is available to add more concurrent accounts. The Site-to-Site VPN feature also requires a license to activate. A one-time 30-day trial is available to each Synology Router. Other VPN protocols and management features are free of charge.
- USB 3.0 can reach 107 MB/s for EXT4, 103 MB/s for FAT32, and 83.8 MB/s for NTFS. Performance may vary depending on the type of device attached and on actual system usage and settings.
- Currently, RT2600ac can serve as the primary Wi-Fi point, while MR2200ac can be the primary Wi-Fi point or extend the signal of another RT2600ac/MR2200ac.
Hardware Specifications |
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CPU |
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CPU
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Dual core 1.7 GHz | |
Hardware Acceleration Engine |
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Hardware Acceleration Engine
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Layer 4 / Layer 7 | |
Memory |
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Memory
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512 MB DDR3 | |
Antenna Type |
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Antenna Type
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4x4 MIMO Omni-directional high-gain dipole (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | |
LAN Port |
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LAN Port
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WAN Port |
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WAN Port
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External Ports |
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External Ports
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IEEE 802.11ac |
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IEEE 802.11ac
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IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 |
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IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2
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| Notes | 2x2 160 MHz (contiguous 80 + 80 MHz) is not supported in Japan | |
Wi-Fi Encryption |
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Wi-Fi Encryption
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WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Personal/Enterprise, OWE | |
Button and Switch |
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Button and Switch
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WPS, USB/SD eject, Power, Reset, Wi-Fi On/Off | |
Size (Height x Width x Depth) |
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Size (Height x Width x Depth)
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77 mm x 280 mm x 169 mm | |
| Notes | The listed sizes of the RT1900ac and RT2600ac don’t include the antennas | |
Weight |
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Weight
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0.7 kg | |
Temperature |
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Temperature
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Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F) | |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH | |
Certification |
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Certification
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Wi-Fi Certification |
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Wi-Fi Certification
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Warranty |
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Warranty
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2 Years | |
| Notes | The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. (Learn more) | |
AC Input Power Voltage |
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AC Input Power Voltage
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100 V to 240 V AC | |
Power Frequency |
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Power Frequency
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50/60 Hz, Single Phase | |
Power Consumption* |
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Power Consumption*
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10.80 W (Access) 7.94 W (Idle) |
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Environment |
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Environment
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RoHS Compliant | |
Packaging Content |
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Packaging Content
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SRM Specifications |
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Wireless |
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi MAC Address Filter | |
| Maximum MAC Filters | 64 | |
| Seamless Roaming | 802.11k/v/r standard support | |
| Beamforming | ||
| DFS | ||
| WDS | ||
| Schedulable Wi-Fi | ||
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| WPS 2.0 (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2.0) | ||
| 3G / 4G Dongle & Tethering (Learn more) | ||
| Maximum Connected Devices* | 100 | |
| Primary Wi-Fi Point | ||
| Recommended Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Points |
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Network |
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Network
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Internet Connection |
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| DMZ | ||
| IPv6 | IPv6 DHCP server/client, DS-Lite, 6in4, 6to4, 6rd, Dual-Stack, DHCPv6-PD, IPv6 Relay, FLET's IPv6 | |
| DHCP | Server/client mode, client list, MAC address reservation | |
| Maximum DHCP Reservations | 500 | |
| LAN / WLAN IGMP Snooping | ||
| Network Address Translation (NAT) | ||
| PPPoE relay | ||
| Policy route | ||
| Static route | ||
| Maximum IPv4 Static Routes | 100 | |
| Maximum IPv6 Static Routes | 100 | |
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Port Forwarding |
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Port Forwarding
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| Maximum Port Forwarding Rules | 64 | |
| Maximum UPnP Rules | 64 | |
Port Triggering |
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Port Triggering
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| Maximum Port Triggering Rules | 32 | |
| Minimum Port Triggering Timeout | 30s | |
| Maximum Port Triggering Timeout | 3600s | |
VPN |
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Traffic Control |
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Traffic Control
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Internet Ban, Device Speed & Priority | |
| Application Layer (L7) Quality of Service (QoS) | ||
| Maximum Device Rules | 64 | |
| Maximum Application Rules per Device | 32 | |
Traffic Monitor |
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Traffic Monitor
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Live View | |
| Historical Statistics | Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual | |
| Website History | ||
| Application Detection | ||
Traffic Report |
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Traffic Report
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Country Auto Update | |
| Schedulable | ||
| Traffic Analysis Period | Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual | |
| Export Formats | .CSV, .HTML | |
Add-on Packages view the complete package list |
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Safe Access |
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Safe Access
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User Profile | 15 |
| Network Profile | 2 | |
| Customized Internet Schedule | ||
| Time Quota | ||
| IPv4 / IPv6 DNS-based Web Filter |
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| Customized Allow / Block List |
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| Pause Internet | ||
| Reward | ||
| Log | ||
| Report | ||
| Safe Search | Bing, Google, YouTube | |
| Threat Intelligence Database | Support in IPv4 & IPv6 | |
| Google Safe Browsing | Support in IPv4 & IPv6 | |
| Database Auto Update | Threat Intelligence Database, Google Safe Browsing, DNS-based web filter | |
Threat Prevention |
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Threat Prevention
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Greatly enhance the security of your router, designed to safeguard your network against internet threats | |
VPN Plus Server |
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VPN Plus Server
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Easily create and manage secure VPN access through a web browser or client. Supports various VPN services — Site-to-Site VPN, WebVPN, SSL VPN, Remote Desktop, SSTP, OpenVPN, L2TP over IPSec, and PPTP | |
| Maximum Client VPN Access License | 20 | |
| Site-to-Site VPN | ||
| Maximum Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels | 10 | |
| Remote Desktop (RDP + VNC) | 3 | |
| Connection List | ||
| Log | ||
| Report | ||
Cloud Station Server |
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Cloud Station Server
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Sync data from multiple platforms, centralizing it on the router while easily keeping historical versions of important files | |
| Maximum Concurrent File Transfers | 128 | |
| Notes | Cloud Station ShareSync is not supported | |
DNS Server |
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DNS Server
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Helps users find and translate domain names into IP addresses | |
Download Station |
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Download Station
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Supported download protocols: BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB/eMule | |
| Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks | 20 | |
| Maximum Concurrent BT Download Tasks | 20 | |
Media Server |
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Media Server
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RADIUS Server |
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RADIUS Server
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Provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for wireless network access | |
Mobile Apps |
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Supported Mobile Apps |
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Supported Mobile Apps
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DS router (Android/iOS) |
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| VPN Plus (Android/iOS) | ||
| DS cloud (Android/iOS) | ||
| DS get (Android) | ||
| DS file (Android/iOS) | ||
Management |
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Operating System |
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Operating System
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Synology Router Manager (SRM) | |
Anywhere Access to SRM |
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Anywhere Access to SRM
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Synology QuickConnect & Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | |
Security |
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Security
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Firewall/SPI Firewall, DoS Protection, VPN Pass-through (PPTP, IPSec, L2TP), Auto block, SSL certificate, Security Advisor, two-factor authentication | |
Wake on LAN (WOL) |
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Wake on LAN (WOL)
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| Maximum Connected Devices | 100 | |
Notification |
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Notification
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Email, SMS, push service (via DS router) | |
Printer Server |
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Printer Server
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Maximum printer: 1 | |
Others |
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Others
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Free OS Upgrade | |
| SSH | ||
| SNMP | ||
| Configuration Backup & Restore | ||
| User Account Management | ||
USB/SD Card File Service |
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File System |
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File System
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EXT4, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ | |
Access Support |
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Access Support
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Protocol Support |
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Protocol Support
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Windows file service (CIFS), Mac file service (AFP), FTP/FTPS, WebDAV | |
Others |
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Others
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Apple Time Machine | |
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| Storage Hibernation | ||
Notes:
- Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.
- The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
- If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.
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