Synology (DS718+)

Synology is a leading manufacturer of NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices, providing robust solutions for storage, backup, virtualization, and self-hosted applications. The DS718+ is a high-performance 2-bay NAS powered by an Intel Celeron J3455 quad-core CPU, designed for advanced home users and small businesses.

Security & Certificates

• SSL/TLS: Import certificates (e.g., from ssls.com), auto-renew with Let’s Encrypt
• Firewall: Built-in, supports custom rules and geo-blocking
• DoS Protection: Enable via DSM Security Advisor (Guide)
• 2FA: Two-factor authentication for DSM accounts
• VPN Server: Supports PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, OpenVPN (Setup L2TP VPN)

Links

• DS718+ User Manual (PDF)
• Synology Tutorials & FAQ
• mariushosting.com
• Install SSL Certificate
• Protect and Secure Your Synology NAS
• Configure DNS for your domain name
• How To Enable HTTPS/DDNS on Synology NAS
• GoDaddy DDNS updater
• Host from home WordPress/Domain name with SSL/HTTPS on Synology NAS
• Enable DoS Protection on Synology NAS
• Protect and Secure Your Synology NAS From Attacks
• AdGuard DNS - Install AdGuard on Your Synology NAS
• Clearing Ubiquiti UniFi USG DNS entries
• Synology SSD Cache Setup - SSD Cache
• Setup L2TP VPN Server