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  1. SpeedThree

    Synology RT2600ac and WPS

    Following the instructions for my RT2600ac, I went to Wi Fi Settings > WiFi Connect > WPS and set it to use WPS to connect the smartphones of our guests to the guest_lan I configured. I then took my wife's iPhone, and after tapping the WPS button on the Synology router and seeing that button...
  2. SpeedThree

    Failure to connect MB Pro to Synology router.

    Equipment: • 2015 MacBook Pro running Catalina - which I just acquired • Router - Synology RT2600ac SRM 1.3.1-9346 Update 3 I have the wifi my wife and I use set up as OurLan 2.5 and OurLan 5 ghz and guest networks set up as GuestLan 2.5 and GuestLan 5 ghz Previously I had a 2012 MB Pro...
  3. SpeedThree

    Synology RT2600 Rejects PIN

    I had a power failure after which, when I tried to log into the Synology Router Manager, it rejected what I know to be a valid username and password. I followed the instructions to do a soft reset, entered "router.synology.com" in the Safari address bar, it searched for Synology Devices for 30"...
  4. SpeedThree

    Screen sharing using Apple's Messages.app: troubleshooting

    If I am posting this in the wrong forum, would someone kindly point me toward the correct one? I have a 2015 iMac, FusionHD, macOS 12.1.2. I am trying to help seniors dealing with problems with their Macs. 90% of the time I am able to use Messages.app to view and control their Macs. 10% of the...
  5. SpeedThree

    Is This Possible?

    Is this possible/is this a wise idea or not? I'd appreciate any input before I waste a lot of time on a bad idea. We have two computers in the house: the important one is upstairs and connected to 3 external HDDs: one is used to clone my MacintoshHD using CCC every other day and the other...
  6. SpeedThree

    Verizon G-1100 Router problems

    Hi all - I am trying to help a senior (virtually, via screen sharing) in the Washington DC Metro area who is having a problem with her Fios router, a model G-1100. I did a screen sharing session with her because she lost her wi-fi connectivity with her printer, an HP. A day ago, it had been...
  7. SpeedThree

    Login problems

    I have a Synology RT2600 AC router, SRM version 1.2.3 It is connected to a 2015 iMac running Catalina I just attached a 120 GB flash drive to the router When, on my iMaC, I went to Connect to Server and entered afp://SynologyRouter.local and hit Connect, I was asked for a password. I am...
  8. SpeedThree

    First Threat Prevention Alert

    Hope some kind soul is having a quiet moment and can take a shot at providing some advice. Yesterday, on my Synology RT2600AC router, I installed the Threat Prevention Package. Today, I received this alert: The following suspicious network event was dropped: Event Type: Attempted User...
  9. SpeedThree

    Safe Access

    I recently discovered the Safe Access feature of my Synology RT2600AC. It's working fine BUT I am receving multiple email alerts every time it blocks a site. Anyone know how to fix that? Many thanks
  10. SpeedThree

    RT 2600AC wireless printer wizard

    I have been trying to run the Wireless Printer Wizard in the Synology router to set up a printing network connecting an iMac and two MacBook Pros but when I click on Next, it keeps asking me for Printer Name. I have entered the the actual name of that printer, Brother HL-2270DW, but it keeps...
  11. SpeedThree

    Setting up guest networks

    I read the Knowledge article on setting up a guest network and just want to be certain I understand it correctly. While there are two possibilities, a 5GHz and a 2.4GHz guest network, the recommendation is to set up ONLY a 2.4GHz guest network, correct? Many thanx.
  12. SpeedThree

    Guest Network Settings: RT2600

    I set up a guest network which I intend to use with guests and to connect our Caseta smart lighting control system, the latter based on advice I received to isolate any IoT devices from access to one's main network. One quick question, I do NOT want to check the box for <Allow network access...
  13. SpeedThree

    Hide my RT2600 from pings.

    Harking back to a previous thread here re "mating" my Synology router and my Actiontec from Verizon, I followed the advice from, I believe it was Tim: If you don't have to open router ports, there's no reason to worry about putting the Actiontec in bridge mode. Just connect the Synology WAN...
  14. SpeedThree

    Add Synology router to Verizon Actiontec router

    On a Mac list to which I have subscribed for many years, a poster knowledgeable about routers recommended the Synology RT2600AC, noting... A little more $$, but Synology has brought their NAS security to their [new] router lineup. And because they're (1) new in the router market, and thus (2)...
  15. SpeedThree

    Repurposing a router

    I have FiOS, and a there-year old router which is not an 802.11n capable. At my computer, wired to the Actiontec, I get 58Mbps down and 38Mbps up. I have a three-floor townhouse and while the WiFi signal does reach the basement, where we have our TV and where I frequently use my iPad, it is...
  16. SpeedThree

    Replacing an Actiontec MI424WR Rev E

    We live in a 3-story townhouse and have Verizon FiOS for internet and telephone only, not for TV. We currently have an MI424WR Rev E and it is connected by Coax cable, not ethernet. On our LAN there are: (Top floor) an iMac (2009) with an Airport Extreme card (802.11a/b/g/n), and a...
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