Mac File Service

You can enable Mac file service to make Synology DiskStation a Mac file server (AFP Server).

To enable Mac file service:

  1. Tick Enable Mac file service checkbox to make Synology DiskStation a Mac file server (AFP server).
  2. Set AppleTalk Zone or Time Machine backup folder if necessary. (See the sections below for more information.)
  3. Click Apply.

About AppleTalk Zone:

A "Zone" is a logical grouping of devices in an AppleTalk network. If there are AppleTalk zones configured in your own network, the system will join the default zone automatically. You can also configure the system to join other available zones.

About Time Machine backup folder:

To backup data from Time Machine to Synology DiskStation, select a shared folder from the drop-down menu.

Note: Shared folders that are being used for other services will not be available for Time Machine.

To enable Bonjour printer broadcast:

Tick Enable Bonjour Printer Broadcast to allow Mac clients to browse and locate the printer connected to Synology DiskStation.