Synology SRM Routers & NAS Network Firmware & Support Hub
Synology builds two of the best-engineered home-office routers on the market—the RT6600ax and WRX560—powered by Synology Router Manager (SRM 1.3). SRM works like a desktop operating system in your browser, providing up to 5 isolated VLAN networks with granular firewall rules, Safe Access parental/DNS filtering, Threat Prevention, and VPN Plus Server (supporting Synology SSL VPN, OpenVPN, and L2TP/IPSec). Synology is also the industry leader in DiskStation / RackStation NAS systems.
Synology Quick Reference & Official Support Links
| Resource / Setting | Verified Synology Specification |
|---|---|
| Default Gateway IP | 192.168.1.1 (HTTP port 8000 / HTTPS port 8001) |
| Local Login URL / Host | http://router.synology.com or http://192.168.1.1:8000 |
| Default Admin Credentials | Created during SRM initial installation wizard |
| Management App / Software | DS router (iOS / Android) & Synology Router Manager (SRM) Desktop Web OS |
| Official Firmware Downloads | https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/download ↗ |
| Official Product Support & Manuals | https://www.synology.com/en-us/support ↗ |
| Security Advisories & CVE Bulletins | https://www.synology.com/en-us/security/advisory ↗ |
Popular Synology Models & Hardware Specifications
| Model Name | Category | Key Networking Specs | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| RT6600ax | Tri-Band WiFi 6 Prosumer Router | AX6600 (5.9 GHz support), 1x 2.5GbE WAN/LAN + 4x 1GbE, SRM 1.3 with 5 VLANs | Home offices needing easy VLAN isolation |
| WRX560 | Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router / Mesh Node | AX3000 (160 MHz 5 GHz), 1x 2.5GbE WAN/LAN + 3x 1GbE, SRM 1.3 | Standalone apartment router or RT6600ax mesh point |
| DiskStation DS923+ / DS1522+ | 4-Bay / 5-Bay SMB NAS | AMD Ryzen CPU, Dual/Quad 1GbE with optional 10GbE RJ45 upgrade module (E10G22-T1-Mini) | Local office file server, backups & NVR |
| MR2200ac | Tri-Band WiFi 5 Mesh Node | Legacy SRM 1.3 compatible satellite node with WPA3 and VLAN support | Expanding existing Synology WiFi meshes |
How to Update Synology Firmware Safely
- Open http://router.synology.com or http://192.168.1.1:8000 in your desktop browser and sign in to SRM.
- Launch Control Panel > System > Update & Restore.
- Click Download to install the latest SRM 1.3 update automatically, or download the .pat file from synology.com/en-us/support/download and click Manual SRM Update.
- Also open Package Center in SRM to update Safe Access, VPN Plus Server, and Threat Prevention packages.
Synology Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Synology router login use port 8000 or 8001?
Synology Router Manager (SRM) reserves ports 80 and 443 for Safe Access block pages and reverse proxy/web services, so the administrative web desktop listens on HTTP port 8000 and HTTPS port 8001.
Can I create an isolated IoT VLAN on a Synology RT6600ax or WRX560?
Yes. SRM 1.3 natively supports up to 5 independent Local Networks (Primary, Guest, IoT, Work, etc.), each with its own subnet, 802.1Q VLAN ID, WiFi SSID, and inter-VLAN firewall matrix under Network Center.
How do I safely access a Synology NAS from outside my office without port forwarding?
Avoid exposing DSM port 5000/5001 to the public internet. Instead, install the official Tailscale package from Synology Package Center or connect via your router's VPN server.