Synology NAS

This documentation instructs users on how to configure their Synology NAS system to send emails to DICE for analytics and reporting. Users will be instructed on how to configure the NAS to send alarm signals to Matrix when motion is detected. See the Add Stream documentation for instructions on how to data enter cameras within Matrix.

Important

This document contains supplemental documentation intended to be used in conjunction with your Synology NAS users’ manual. This document assumes the user is familiar with the setup and use of their Synology NAS and has a copy of the applicable manual nearby to reference when necessary.

Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, the fields mentioned within this document are required for correct setup on the camera. If any of these fields are not available to you, you may require a software update. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.

The screenshots within this documentation are of the browser interface for a Synology DS1621xs+ NAS. Your interface may look different or have different options available. Be sure to consult your manual to confirm you are updating the correct settings.

Before proceeding to the following setup instructions, access the NAS from your browser.

RTSP Configuration

Cameras assigned to a Synology NAS have unique credentials assigned to them within their stream settings. These credentials are required when data entering streams within Camera Setup in Matrix. This section instructs users on how to obtain the credentials necessary during data entry and configure camera streams to properly communicate with Matrix.

Perform the following steps to access and configure RTSP information.

Select the Main Menu from the homepage.
Select Surveillance Station from the available options.
- This will open the Surveillance Station in an alternate browser tab.
While on the Surveillance Station page, select the IP Camera option.
- This option may be located on your homepage or within the Main Menu Options.
- This will display the list of all IP cameras assigned to the NAS.
Right click on the camera you would like to connect to Matrix.
Select Share Stream Path from the available options.
- This will display the RTSP Stream Path information for the selected camera.
Select Forever from the Duration of Validity dropdown.
Select OK.
- This will exit the Stream Path dialog box.
Right click on the same camera a second time.
Select Share Stream Path again.
- The RTSP path will now be updated to include the Forever credentials.
Repeat the above steps for all camera streams you will be data entering into Matrix.

The credentials displayed within the Stream Path dialog box are required when data entering cameras within Camera Setup in Matrix. The username, password, and RTSP path are listed within the displayed RTSP field. The RTSP-over-HTTP information is not utilized within this instruction set. This RTSP path is diagramed below for easier readability.

Path Format rtsp://username:password@IP Address:port/rtsp path

Path Example rtsp://user1:MypaSsw0rD@00.00.00.00:000/path=24.cameras

RTSP Path Item	Definition
Username	This is the ID users will input into the Username field within Camera Setup when data entering the camera stream.
Password	This is the code users will input into the Password field within Camera Setup with data entering the camera stream.
IP Address	This IP is not utilized within Matrix. The IP Address of the NAS is the IP users should input into the IP Address field within Camera Setup.
Port	This port is not utilized within Matrix. The port of the NAS is the port users should input into the Port field within Camera Setup.
RTSP Path	Including the forward slash (`/`) this is the Real Time Streaming Protocol path users will input into the Path field within Camera setup when data entering the camera stream. Important: Take note of the numeric identifier included in the path. In the above Path Example, this number is `24`. This identifier will be used to define the camera below.

The above information is required for all camera streams data entered within Matrix. See the Add Stream documentation for instructions on how to data enter cameras within Matrix.

Defining Cameras

Once the RTSP path is configured as described above, users are required to rename the camera using the numeric identifier included within the path. This section instructs users on how to rename their cameras.

Perform the following steps to rename a camera.

Select the Main Menu option from the homepage.
Select Surveillance Station from the available options.
While on the Surveillance Station page, select the IP Camera option.
Double-click on the camera you would like to configure.
- Confirm it is the same camera as the one whose RTSP path you configured above.
- This will display the Edit Camera dialog box.
Update the camera’s Name to include the numeric identifier using the following format: Identifier-Camera Description.
- Example Name: 24-Service Camera A
Select Save to complete updating the camera’s name.

Repeat the above steps for all camera streams you will be data entering into Matrix.

Motion Configuration

The Event Detection functionality of your cameras within the Synology NAS has to be configured to prompt the sending of signals when motion is identified in a particular area. This section instructs users on how to configure motion detection on their individual camera streams.

Perform the following steps to configure motion detection.

Select the Main Menu option from the homepage.
Select Surveillance Station from the available options.
While on the Surveillance Station page, select the IP Camera option.
Right click on the camera you would like to configure.
Select Edit from the available options.
Select the Event Detection tab located on the left-hand sidebar menu to display the Motion settings of the camera.
Configure the camera motion area and settings according to your requirements.
- Confirm the Ignore Short-lived Motion setting is disabled.
Select Save to complete setting up motion on the camera.

Repeat the above steps for all camera streams you will be data entering into Matrix.

SMTP Configuration

This section instructs users on how to configure the camera’s SMTP settings to communicate with Matrix when triggering signals. See the Stream Management documentation for more information on camera SMTP settings.

When configuring a NAS, input the SMTP settings assigned to one of the NAS’s streams within Camera Setup. The NAS will then be configured for all streams assigned to it.

Network Video Recorders (NVR) are configured similarly to single camera streams for SMTP communication. See the General NVR Setup documentation for more information on configuring NVRs.

Perform the following steps to configure SMTP settings.

From the Surveillance Station, select the Notification option.
Select the Email tab.
Select the Enable e-mail notifications option.
Input the Recipient address generated under the stream’s SMTP Settings into the Recipients field.
Input DICE_SYNOLOGY_NVR_1_ into the Subject Prefix field.
Select Custom SMTP server from the Service provider field.
Input the Server address generated under the stream’s SMTP Settings into the SMTP Server field.
Input the Server Port generated under the stream’s SMTP Settings into the SMTP Port field.
If applicable, select the Authentication Required option and input your required credentials.
Select the Attach an event snapshot option.
Select Save to complete configuring the NAS to send emails to DICE when cameras are triggered.

Notification Rules

Within the Notification options, users will have access to define system rules and schedules. These settings define when cameras should send information to Matrix. This section instructs users on how to configure the available Notification Rules to properly send signals.

Perform the following steps to configure the applicable Notification Rules.

Select the Rules tab to display the Notification rules assigned to the system.
Confirm Motion Detected is the only option selected under the Email column.
- All other options are not required and should not be selected. SMS and Mobile column options can be configured as necessary to your system.
Select Save to preserve any changes to the Rules section.
Select Edit from the Edit Schedule dropdown.
Configure the NAS’s schedule as necessary by selecting when you would like it to report information within the Edit Schedule dialog box.
- This determines the days and times the camera should report motion information.
Select Save to complete configuring the schedule.
Select the Advanced tab to display additional notification options.
Select Event Snapshot to expand the snapshot options.
Select the Take snapshots when detecting events… option.
Select 4 from the Duration dropdown.
Select Notification Combination Setting to expand the combination options.
Confirm the Combine the same notifications within a short while option is not selected.
Select Save to complete configuring Advanced settings.