UPDATED: New Synology NAS Setup Instructions

Synology have updated the way their NAS streaming is handled. If you are having trouble getting your NAS connected or NAS-stored rides showing in FulGaz and have set your device up using the previous instructions, please try the newer instructions below.

1. Log into your Synology NAS console

   
   ● Open the Synology NAS console using a web browser
   ● Log in with your Synology credentials
   

2. Create a shared folder for downloaded videos named FulGaz

   ● Open Package Centre → Installed → File Station
   ● Click to create a new shared folder and name it “FulGaz”
   ● Copy downloaded videos to that folder
   

   

3. Create new Web Service

   ● Open Package Centre → Installed → Web Station
   ● In the left hand menu select Web Service → Create
   ● Select Static Website, and name it “fulgaz” with the description “fulgaz videos”
   ● Select document root → Browse, and select your “FulGaz” shared folder
   ● As HTTP back-end server, select Nginx from the drop down list
   

   
   
   

   
   

4. In Web Station create new Web Portal
   
   ● From the left hand menu select Web Portal → Create
   ● Choose web service portal, then your previously created “fulgaz” service
   ● Choose port-based, and set only HTTP port 8888
   ● Finish creation
   

   
   

5. Confirm correct setup
   
   ● At this point FulGaz should be able to stream videos from your Synology NAS. You can confirm correct setup in a web browser
   ● You should be able to play your video in your browser by using the address
   → http://{IP_ADDRESS_OF_YOUR_NAS}:{PORT_YOU_CHOSE}/{VIDEO_FILE_NAME}
   → For example: http://192.168.88.185:8888/Aunt-Betty-Pond.mp4
   ● The video should then play in your browser
   

6. Migration from older version of DSM
   
   ● Instead of Apache + PHP, change to using Nginx instead
   ● No need to create shared your “FulGaz” folder again
   ● Your previous web services and web portal should be deleted and created again (see steps 3 and 4 above)