I threw a 2 GB flash drive on, which was enough to allow installation. You need to connect USB storage before you can install the package. Intrusion Protection is said to add intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) features. Both are Beta versions and add significant features to the SRM OS. The other is the VPN Plus server shown at the top of the Package Center screenshot below. The Intrusion Protection feature bulleted above is one of the two add-on packages that are new to SRM 1.1.

File syncing and backup: SRM 1.1 supports running Synology’s Cloud Station Suite, allowing users to sync files to computers with Cloud Station Drive or back up files from Windows, MacOS, and Linux computers in real time with Cloud Station Backup.

Content filtering: Parental control and traffic filtering now includes Google SafeSearch integration and the ability to add three customizable profiles to fine-tune and block access.

Intrusion Prevention (Beta): With the intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS), SRM 1.1 can analyze network traffic in order to detect or detect and block malicious packets and requests from entering the user’s local network.

Restrict the amount of bandwidth for specific applications, without affecting the rest, and generate traffic usage reports sorted by application and device.

Application Layer or Layer 7, Quality of Service control shows the bandwidth consumed by individual applications and devices.

Customizable routing policies also make it possible to route traffic through a specific interface according to the destination or source address.

Smart WAN: Designate a secondary WAN interface and set up automatic network failover or load balancing.

Smart Connect: 2.4 / 5 GHz band steering, customizable by signal strength, load balancing or both.

Synology provided the following summary of new features in SRM 1.1: SRM has now advanced to V1.1.3 (for both routers), bringing new features to both routers. Craig’s RT1900ac review does a good job detailing SRM features, so go there if you want a rundown. – Skyworks SKY13377 6 GHz SPDT switch (x3)Īs mentioned earlier, the RT2600ac runs Synology’s SRM router OS. – Skyworks SE2623L 2.4 GHz Power Amp (x3) – Skyworks SE2623L 2.4 GHz power amp (x4) – Skyworks SE2623L 2.4 GHz Power Amp (x4) Qualcomm quad-core IPQ8065 Internet Processor 1.7 GHz Qualcomm IPQ8065 quad-core network processor 1.7 GHz Its front panel LEDs have been moved to the top of the router vs. The RT2600ac appears to have better ventilation with plenty of slots on top and bottom. Both have a fingerprint-resistant black matte “vapor blast” finish.

The RT2600ac is very much like its RT1900ac predecessor we reviewed last March in both form and function. This time, it’s a Qualcomm-based 4×4 MU-MIMO enabled model dubbed the RT2600ac. Synology apparently thinks the Wi-Fi router market is worth pursuing, because it’s back with more grist for the mill. Typical Price: $179 Buy From Amazon Introduction Update 2/10/17 – Various Wi-Fi feature updates Still a relative newcomer to a highly competitive market.Qualcomm-based AC2600 class app-based router with Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB 2.0 / 3.0 storage and printer sharing and MU-MIMO support.

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