SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review

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Video Chapters
00:00 - The Start, obviously
01:17 - Why is this Video SO LONG?
02:01 - 4.9Gb/s of shared Bandwidth with a single machine
02:42 - The Design & Controls of SRM 1.3
13:29 - Security and Safety in SRM 1.3
21:50 - Why is Synology Safe Access is such a big deal?
27:43 - VPN Plus Server and SRM 1.3
28:15 - Brief overview of Threat Prevention
30:47 - Network Management and WiFi Controls
32:45 - vLANs - Finally!!!
33:13 - Custom VLAN ID as a WAN Problems in SRM 1.3 continue
40:01 - Incredible USB Support in SRM 1.3
48:49 - Conclusion & Verdict of SRM 1.3
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[@dbpike]

Great video ... as usual. Based on your previous review of Synology's RT6600ax, I recently bought one (yeah... tough to locate one in Spain) and have been THOUROUGHLY impressed. So my comments are really directed at both reviews. As I work my way through all the rich features of SRM 1.3, this deep dive has been wonderful and helped me close down a few missed security holes. While the RT6600ax didn't provide as good of a range boost over my ISP's LiveBox 6+ as I hoped nor did it fix the intermittent service problems I have (which Orange tech support keeps claiming is how and where I have the router it installed), the control and security of SRM has more than made up for it. It is the proverbial light years ahead of what Orange offers in their residential router. I know this is a review and comparison channel and less a "how to". However, I'd love to see a more in-depth connection/setup/security video as I did have a little trouble trying to connect and set up the RT6600ax. Not Synology's fault but the limitations introduced by my ISP and their router limitations. Initially, I was hoping I could connect it directly to the ONT but it seems I don't have the technical wherewithal to figure that out. I hoped the LiveBox could be set up as a bridge, but that option is not immediately available. I then tried connecting to the LiveBox router and setting up as an Access Point. That sort of worked but was pissed that I couldn't use all the features of SRM. I then tried connecting to the ISP's router using the Wireless Router operating mode but, as to be expected, ran into double NAT issues. I finally had to set up a DMZ on my LiveBox and pointed it to the RT6600ax. This seems to work as I have not had problems so far. However, I am not yet sure if opening a DMZ is an inherent risk (I would love feedback on this option). However, one would assume using a router with firewall rules enabled in a DMZ is probably one of the safer options. So my next comment is with regards to the Threat Prevention feature of SRM. To see the attacks and where your vulnerabilities lie is both a blessing and a curse. Of course, with my ISP's router, there is nothing of this reporting. I guess the average person just assumes and accepts that they are safe behind the router provided the ISP... and maybe they are. However, when you can actually see the types of "Malicious Events" available in the Threat Prevention app (e.g. Network Trojans, Attempted Information Leaks), where they are coming from, and the intensity/frequency, I am left a little shell shocked and worried. It is like watching the news... the more bad things you see happening around you, the more anxiety and fear you feel. If I just play naive and ignore that there are bad elements out there, as happens with your ISPs router, I can just live happily in my little bubble and not worry about bad things until there is a problem. So, a more deep dive on how to handle the threat reporting in SRM and steps you can take to harden your system would be much appreciated. So again, great video and if anyone has references, advice and help for points raised above, I would love to hear about it.

[@DavidM2002]

When the videos get this long ( which I do very much appreciate ), I head straight to the conclusion. If you conclusion is positive, I generally go back to the beginning. That's what I'm doing here. Your opinion at the end is exactly what some of us need. I currently have an RT2600ac but now I will buy a new 6600 model and use the 2600 as an access point in the upstairs of my home. Many thanks for all of the time that you put into these reviews.

[@truejim1023]

Great review thank you. Picking one up now :)

[@VladPustai]

Amazing review. Thanks a lot for your effort. It's almost like we're dealing with a Nas Station here. In terms of user experience anyway. I think if they added Plex, a lot of basic users wouldn't have bought a Nas Station anymore, so I think is is a selling strategy here. Anyway, great review, I am considering buying an unit after watching your video. Well done mate! Keep up the good work!

[@cnoyes72]

I'd be interested to see a video about the long term stability of SRM 1.3

[@robtaylor473]

to my surprise 1.3 SRM is still not an option when trying to upgrade the RT2600AC and MR2200AC using the automatic upgrade. However, if you go to the Synology download centre enter your current model number, and DSM version you can install the relevant PAT files manually. Long winded, but I now have 1.3 running on both devices.

[@cnoyes72]

1.3 will never be an automatic upgrade on the 2600 and 2200 (or so I've read on the synology community forum). I'm holding back on upgrading my 2600 before I hand it down to another family member; my rt6600ax has been anything other than stable, even with the latest 1.3 as of May. Keep getting wifi drops and serious degredation in wifi speed. I put the 2600 back in service and everything is stable again.

[@georgiehogman2001]

Looks fantastic. As mentioned previously, I am using a net gear R9000 which to be fair has been working brilliantly. I flashed it with DDWRT recently using my iPad Pro, it took an absolute age to login but finally it worked. I am registered as a blind person but enjoy fiddling around with technology. I am waiting for your video next week for The router shootout vid but, am quite taken with the RTÉ 6600. Thank you for all of your videos they are very helpful

[@JReinhoud]

That network/port overview that is missing, would be great as a widget. That way when you go to the router address it is imediatly visible

[@vergil3656]

for what is the advanced option under wifi settings called key rotation? it looks like some devices deconnect in the same interval as the time that is set in key rotation.

[@ChristopherScanlan88]

Didn't need the chapters. Watched straight thru. Great video.

[@pbrigham]

I just want to know if I connect a 2.5GB NAS to that 2.5GB LAN port of the Synology, I get speeds between the NAS and the client above 1GB over WIFI6E, thanks.

[@cheerlin]

Does it have outbound firewall? To block malware from connecting back home?

[@oflanagans1]

I can’t figure out why it doesn’t redirect to the custom block page or allow the access request when I try to visit sites in the block list. Any tips?

[@PsychoDaD__]

I was wondering if VLAN will work for example when using Synology and Unifi AP. I presume at that point VLAN's are setup on AP/Unifi?

[@uskomostroda]

Is it possible to add USB as network drive in windows using network.

[@gswhite]

Anyone have any idea on what you upgrade first? Have existing Mesh with 2600 and 2200 running SRM 1.2. Do I Upgrade the 2600 first or the 2200 please? Surely upgrading the 2600 to 1.3 would render the 2200 unable to connect and incompatible? Any help appreciated.. :)

[@mrrolandlawrence]

is there any apps like adblock that i can add to this router? that would make it an easy win!

[@msmith508]

Does the dns package support local network dns entries? I currently use ddwrt and have local dns records configured for a few server IPs…that way my desktop and mobile clients can connect to files and emails using those fqdn names locally

[@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_]

Yes it does, all you need to do install the DNS package.

[@dawningsun5667]

There is no more Cloud Station (= Synology Drive) which was very useful from SRM1.2

[@DavidM2002]

21:50 You have this section labelled as "Safe Search", I think it should be "Safe Access".

[@nascompares]

Good spot. Cheers, edited the chapters.

[@allferryrocha2698]

Does this router support VIP?

[@inspiringminds7284]

They also removed features like wireless repeater mode and didn't say nothing. That mode was one of the reasons I purchased the router and now you can't go back to 1.2. Never again will I buy from Synology.

[@eidodk]

50 minutes of bobbing and weaving.. What's the difference between 1.2 and 1.3 .... None of that was even touched on.

[@nascompares]

That's right. Because I did say in this and the previous videos that I am working on an SRM 1.2 Vs 1.3 vid. It would have arrived first, but Synology recently updated people that a 1.3 patch for previous routers is coming soon. So I am getting that verified before going further. This video (again, highlighted in the vid) serves as an introduction to Synology Routers and their software and is long because it has to cover everything that could be unknown to a new user. I'm sorry to hear that this video didn't answer your specific question, but I do hope you at least appreciate the intention.

[@eidodk]

@@nascompares In the KEYNOTE - Synology 2022 AND BEYOND, at kzbin.info/www/bejne/q56ogpuopaZ7hNU they announce that 1.3 will become available for all their routers.. That's 6 months ago.. Not all that recently.

[@hae5366]

too long and boring

[@mitchellvanbijleveld]

I see why you'd say that, but for me that's the whole purpose of this video. I enjoyed every single second.

[@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_]

That is your opinion, if only you knew how much time and effort Robbie puts into this channel. No worries, nobody can force you to follow this channel, plenty of other people do think this is informative (and entertaining, if only just for "I hate seagulls !"

[@ipcamtalk4314]

Typical ungrateful parasite. What else can robbie do for free for ya. Video is detailed and awesome. If you want short look down🤣