So, for better data transfer speed use a Gigabit ethernet port such as TP-Link UE300.To set up an ethernet connection through the OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock, please follow the instructions below. Data transfer speed is average or low on such ports, almost similar to 2.4GHz WiFi routers. Most entry-level desktops and laptops come with Fast 10/100 Ethernet ports. Note: Make sure you’re using Gigabit Ethernet Port (10/100/1000) for higher data transfer speed. During my testing, Synology DS220+ was able to achieve an average speed of 110 Mbps using a Gigabit Ethernet connection compared to approx. Once you log in, you can transfer data almost 10x faster compared to a 2.4GHz Wifi Router. Enter the Username and Password and Login to NAS.Your PC or Laptop will detect the Synology NAS connected over Ethernet.You can use an ethernet port on the NAS that has a static IP address but, you should use the same IP range on the PC. Here, I connected Port 1 to Mac because the static IP address is configured to Port 1. Once you’re done with assigning static IP addresses to both PC and NAS, connect the Synology NAS to Mac or PC using the Ethernet Cable. Static IP Address in Windows Access NAS over Ethernet using Synology Assistant The LAN Port 2 is connected to the Router and the LAN Port 1 is connected to MacBook Pro via Ethernet port.

Here, I have used Synology DS220+ to demonstrate the process.

The process is almost the same for all Synology NAS devices.

This step involves assigning a Static IP address to your Synology NAS. Access NAS over Ethernet using Synology Assistant Assign a Static IP Address to NAS Assign a static IP address to Mac or Windows PCģ. Check out this tutorial to set up your newly bought Synology DS220+ or any other Synology NAS.Ģ. You can change the IP address of your PC but not the IP address of NAS unless you have access to NAS. Else, you’ll not be able to access the NAS. When you connect Synology NAS directly to Mac or Windows computer over ethernet, both NAS and the PC have to be on the same IP address to communicate with each other.

Mac ethernet cable