TFTP/PXE

The options on this page allow you to configure TFTP and PXE settings.

TFTP

Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a simple file transfer protocol, which is generally used for transferring configurations or boot files in situations where authentication is not required. Enabling TFTP service allows the RackStation to transfer boot loaders to client devices.

To modify TFTP settings:

  1. Check the box marked Enable TFTP service.
  2. In the TFTP root folder field, specify which folder on the RackStation can be accessed by TFTP clients.
  3. You can click the Advanced Settings button to view and modify the following settings:
  4. After modifying settings, click Apply to save.

Set up DHCP service for PXE with your RackStation

In addition to TFTP, the RackStation can also provide DHCP service in order to implement an all-in-one PXE setup. Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) is a network environment that allows client devices to boot up using a network interface instead of a data storage device (e.g. hard disks). When implementing PXE, a boot loader can be stored on the RackStation, and client devices can boot up over the network using the boot loader.

In order to provide DHCP services with the RackStation, please make sure you have installed Synology's DHCP Server package.

To set up DHCP service for PXE:

  1. Check the box marked Set up DHCP service on this server for PXE. You will be prompted to install the DHCP Server package if it's not already installed on your RackStation.
  2. Select a boot loader file from the TFTP root folder and specify other DHCP-related settings.
  3. Click Apply to save settings.