How to Use Synology Routers to Keep Your Smart Home Safe

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More and more people are getting smart homes, which means that more and more devices are connected to the internet. Sadly, cyberthreats do too. Every year, hundreds of thousands of homeowners are attacked because their IoT devices are weak, their firmware is out of date, and their home networks aren’t well segmented.

Synology Router Manager (SRM), the operating system that runs all Synology routers, has advanced security and network management tools built into it to help protect against these risks. But it’s not enough to have powerful tools; you need expert help to set them up correctly. Epis Technology is very important here because it helps homeowners and small businesses set up Synology routers with the best security, performance, and long-term reliability.

In this article, we talk about the real risks that come with smart devices, why network segmentation is important, and how Epis Technology can help you protect your home network with Synology’s best-in-class router ecosystem.

The Hidden Dangers of Smart Devices

Smart devices make things easier, more automated, and more efficient, but they also make them more vulnerable. A lot of IoT products come with weak security, don’t get firmware updates very often, or don’t have any way to get updates at all. When a device reaches its “end-of-life,” security patches stop completely, leaving it open to attack.

When one smart device is hacked, attackers can move laterally, which means they can move from an IoT device to a computer, NAS, or smartphone on the same network. Once they get into your home network, hackers can install malware, steal personal information, or try to break into sensitive systems like home servers or corporate devices that you use to work from home.

Epis Technology lowers these risks by making secure network blueprints with Synology Routers, putting devices into safer groups, enforcing firewall rules, and using enterprise-level threat prevention policies that are tailored to each homeowner’s situation.

Network segmentation is your first line of defense against cyber attacks at home.

Network segmentation is the process of putting devices into separate networks so that if one IoT device is hacked, it won’t put your whole home at risk. It’s easy to set up VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) with Synology routers, and Epis Technology makes sure that these settings follow best practices in the industry.

A normal setup has:

1. The Main Network at Home

This network has everyday devices like:

Laptops
Smartphones
Tablets
Speakers and smart TVs
Home hubs (optional)

The Safe Access suite from Synology includes:

Integration with Google Safe Browsing
Blocking domains for malware and phishing
Controls for each device
Time limits and parental controls

Epis Technology helps you adjust the Safe Access settings to fit how your family uses the internet and what security needs they have.

2. Network of IoT

Most smart devices should be here:

Fridges
Cameras
Doorbell
Switches for lights
Purifiers for air
Machines that make coffee
Controllers for garage doors

With SRM, IoT devices can be completely cut off from each other, or they can only talk to certain devices through firewall rules. Epis Technology sets up:

Paths through a one-way firewall (for example, NAS to IP camera but not the other way around)
Policies for the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Alerts for compromised devices

This makes it much less likely that an IoT device that has been hacked can spread the virus to the rest of your home.

3. Network for Guests

A lot of the time, guest phones have malware on them without the owner knowing. A guest network keeps infected devices from connecting to your home’s main devices or IoT devices.

Synology routers can do:

Guest SSIDs that can be changed
Changing passwords automatically
Portals for guest logins

Epis Technology makes sure that the guest network is easy to use and safe, without giving away any private information about the company’s internal systems.

How Epis Technology Makes Synology Router Security Better

Synology routers come with a lot of great built-in features, but to get the best security, you need to set them up correctly. Epis Technology offers:

✔ Setting up a Synology router like a pro

VLAN architecture that is safe
Isolating IoT
Enterprise-level firewall rules
Adjusting the Safe Access policy

✔ Keeping an eye on things and stopping threats

Epis Technology keeps an eye on:

Alerts from IPS
Strange behavior of the device
Attempts to move sideways
Malware and exploits traffic

✔ Strengthening Smart Home Security

ET sets up your network to handle:

Cameras with AI
Smart devices
NAS and backup drives
Cloud-connected automation hubs

✔ Full Privacy Protection

From router settings to endpoint devices, ET ensures:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS, SRTP)
Strong authentication
Secure firmware updates

With Epis Technology, homeowners get enterprise-level protection without needing IT expertise.

Synology Routers + Epis Technology = A Fully Secured Smart Home

Synology routers offer one of the most advanced security ecosystems for residential and SOHO use. When paired with Epis Technology’s expertise, your smart home gains a robust, layered defense against modern cyberthreats.

Epis Technology ensures your network is:

Segmented
Encrypted
Threat-protected
Monitored
Professionally configured

Cybersecurity is no longer optional—especially as homes become more connected than ever. With the right setup, you can enjoy all the benefits of a smart home without sacrificing safety or privacy.