Synology BeeStation | setup and configure

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If you’re thinking about getting a Synology BeeStation, it might be helpful to check out how others have set it up. In the first video of this series, we’ll show you how to set it up from scratch.

What are the differences between a BeeStation and Network Attached Storage?

The BeeStation and a NAS are both great for storing data, but they’re different. The BeeStation is perfect for keeping your personal stuff safe, while a NAS can handle more people and even act as a media server because it’s got more power.

Note: While the Synology setup guide recommends loading the BeeStation portal, and then setting up your BeeStation. As your BeeStation will take a while to initialise. We recommend connecting your BeeStation to a network port on your router. Plugging it into a power supply and then switching it on. That way you don’t have to wait so long before you can start to setup your BeeStation.

Using a computer load your web browser.
In the address bar type:

https://portal.beestation.synology.com/setup

Note: To set up a BeeStation, you’ll need a Synology Account. You can create this account with either an Apple or Google account. But remember, the Synology account is essential for making your BeeStation accessible online.

On the BeeStation portal sign in using your Synology account.

Note: Just a friendly reminder that to access the settings on your BeeStation, you’ll always need to use the BeeStation portal. So, we suggest you bookmark this page so you can easily find it whenever you need to.

When prompted agree to the End user agreement and Privacy agreement.
A wizard is displayed asking you to connect the BeeStation to your network and Power it on.
Wait until the status light on the BeeStation change to a solid orange light.
Enter the serial number for your BeeStation.

Note: Just a quick heads up – the serial number is on the bottom of your BeeStation or on the side of the box it came in.

When prompted by the Wizard, press and hold down the power button for 4 seconds or until your BeeStation beeps.
You BeeStation will now finish installing and then connect itself to the internet.
You will now be prompted to give your BeeStation a name.
When your BeeStation displays the Welcome! screen it will be setup and accessible from the internet.