My previous guide for WatchYourLAN involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today Iâm offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest WatchYourLAN version via Portainer. WatchYourLAN, or WYL for short, is a Lightweight network IP scanner with web GUI that can be personalized with different themes. WatchYourLAN looks like a good project with a lot of room to grow. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install WatchYourLAN on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
Install Container Manager via Synology âPackage Centerâ. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.
STEP 3
Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 4
Once you click on User-defined script, a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:
- General: In the Task field type in Find Interface. Uncheck the âEnabledâ option. Select root User.
- Schedule: Select Run on the following date then select âDo not repeatâ.
- Task Settings: Check âSend run details by emailâ, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that, click OK.
ifconfig -a
STEP 5
After you click OK on STEP 4 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.
After you click OK, type in your DSM Password then click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 6
After you click Submit on STEP 5, select your âFind Interfaceâ Task then click the âRunâ tab. You will be asked to run Find Interface â click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 7
You will get an email with your own Interface name, in my case bond0. You will need this parameter later at STEP 10. Follow the instructions in the image below. Note: In this email you will get several Interface names, but you should use the first one.
STEP 8
Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it wyl. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.
STEP 9
Install Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.
STEP 10
Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 11
In the Name field type in wyl. Follow the instructions in the image below.
services:
watchyourlan:
image: aceberg/watchyourlan:v2
container_name: WatchyourLAN
mem_limit: 1g
cpu_shares: 768
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
restart: on-failure:5
network_mode: host
volumes:
- /volume1/docker/wyl:/data/WatchYourLAN:rw
environment:
TZ: Europe/Bucharest
HOST: 192.168.1.18
PORT: 8840
IFACES: bond0
THEME: grass
COLOR: dark
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for TZ. (Select your current Time Zone from this list.)
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for HOST and add your own Synology NAS Local LAN IP. 192.168.1.18 is my NAS local LAN IP, you should use your own NAS local LAN IP.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for IFACES and add your own Network Interface that you previously get via email at STEP 7. bond0 is my own interface, you should use your own interface. If the first interface you found on email at STEP 7 is not working for you, try another one from the list you get via email. docker0 is not supported as a network interface. Make sure you have selected root as user (not the current NAS user) at STEP 7 point 1 before you run the script. The most common interfaces are: bond0, eth0, ovs_bond0, enp1s0, enp2s0, wg0, lo.
STEP 12
Scroll down on the page until you see a button named Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.
STEP 13
If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: âSuccess Stack successfully deployedâ.
STEP 14
Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma đ
STEP 15
The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:8840 Your WatchYourLAN at a glance!
Enjoy WatchYourLAN!
If you encounter issues by using this container, make sure to check out the Common Docker issues article.
Note: If you want to run the WatchYourLAN container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make WatchYourLAN work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket. â ď¸Warning: Do not expose the WatchYourLAN container over the Internet.
Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find out how to update the WatchYourLAN container with the latest image.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
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Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
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Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.
This post was updated on Sunday / September 22nd, 2024 at 7:29 AM