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... 17 Common Tasks 28 5 Managing Users and Groups 29 About Users 29 About Groups 34 6 Managing Shares 37 About Shares 37 7 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 41 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device 41 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 41 Access Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 42 WD MY...
... 17 Common Tasks 28 5 Managing Users and Groups 29 About Users 29 About Groups 34 6 Managing Shares 37 About Shares 37 7 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 41 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device 41 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 41 Access Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 42 WD MY...
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...Modifying a Backup Job 52 Deleting a Backup Job 52 Cloud Backups 53 Camera Backups 55 9 Managing Storage on WD My Cloud 57 About Storage 57 RAID Storage 57 Disk Status ...60 iSCSI Storage 61 Volume Virtualization 63 10 Managing Apps on WD My Cloud 65 About Apps 65 Managing Apps ... Servers 67 Media Storage 69 Enabling DLNA and iTunes 69 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players 71 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes 72 12 Configuring Settings 74 General 74 Network 82 Media ...
...Modifying a Backup Job 52 Deleting a Backup Job 52 Cloud Backups 53 Camera Backups 55 9 Managing Storage on WD My Cloud 57 About Storage 57 RAID Storage 57 Disk Status ...60 iSCSI Storage 61 Volume Virtualization 63 10 Managing Apps on WD My Cloud 65 About Apps 65 Managing Apps ... Servers 67 Media Storage 69 Enabling DLNA and iTunes 69 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players 71 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes 72 12 Configuring Settings 74 General 74 Network 82 Media ...
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14 Appendices 104 Appendix A: WD My Cloud Quick User Guide 104 Appendix B: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 108 Appendix C: WD My Cloud Action Icons 109 Appendix D: WD My Cloud Device URLs and Names 111 Appendix E: Creating a User Import File 112 15 Index 114 WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL iii
14 Appendices 104 Appendix A: WD My Cloud Quick User Guide 104 Appendix B: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 108 Appendix C: WD My Cloud Action Icons 109 Appendix D: WD My Cloud Device URLs and Names 111 Appendix E: Creating a User Import File 112 15 Index 114 WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL iii
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....wd.com. If liquid has been spilled on the power cord. If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 1 Making sure the drive is used with this product on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. When...
....wd.com. If liquid has been spilled on the power cord. If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 1 Making sure the drive is used with this product on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. When...
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Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Serial Number - Purchase Date - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2 IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the back of the device. - Model Number -
Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Serial Number - Purchase Date - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2 IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the back of the device. - Model Number -
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...Product Overview Package Contents Requirements Product Components Pre-installation Instructions Handling Precautions Package Contents WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide For ...information on your region. Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.) WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 3 Requirements Operating System Windows® Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista®...
...Product Overview Package Contents Requirements Product Components Pre-installation Instructions Handling Precautions Package Contents WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide For ...information on your region. Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.) WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 3 Requirements Operating System Windows® Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista®...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. Product Components 2-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Power button Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. Product Components 2-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Power button Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 4
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2-Bay Back View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Kensington® Security Slot Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports* * WD My Cloud EX2100 device contains 1 External DC in Power Port WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2-Bay Back View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Kensington® Security Slot Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports* * WD My Cloud EX2100 device contains 1 External DC in Power Port WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 5
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL4100 & WD My Cloud EX4100) LCD Display Power button Scroll buttons Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs 4-Bay Back View (WD My Cloud DL4100 & WD My Cloud EX4100) Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Kensington® Security Slot * WD My Cloud EX4100 device contains 3 USB 3.0 ports (1front port; 2 back ports) WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL Reset button USB 2.0 port* USB 3.0 port* Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports* 6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL4100 & WD My Cloud EX4100) LCD Display Power button Scroll buttons Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs 4-Bay Back View (WD My Cloud DL4100 & WD My Cloud EX4100) Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Kensington® Security Slot * WD My Cloud EX4100 device contains 3 USB 3.0 ports (1front port; 2 back ports) WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL Reset button USB 2.0 port* USB 3.0 port* Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports* 6
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...equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for additional storage. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 7 Restores settings such as a network cable having become unplugged, which requires you to a USB hard drive for the device. ...Connects the device to a local network. This port is powering on 4-bay My Cloud devices. Device is only available on or in the ...
...equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for additional storage. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 7 Restores settings such as a network cable having become unplugged, which requires you to a USB hard drive for the device. ...Connects the device to a local network. This port is powering on 4-bay My Cloud devices. Device is only available on or in the ...
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... handled with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings. Away from vibration. Well ventilated, with care during unpacking and installation. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 8 Observe the following table describes the network and activity LEDs: Note: Looking at the same time. Active communication is not in a location that...
... handled with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings. Away from vibration. Well ventilated, with care during unpacking and installation. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 8 Observe the following table describes the network and activity LEDs: Note: Looking at the same time. Active communication is not in a location that...
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... the device, see "Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device" on your device. Note: If your My Cloud device came with the drive pre-installed, continue to turn a solid blue. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 Using some force, snap the drive handle shut. 4. just unpack your device, connect it ... front of your device to "Physically Connecting your Device" on the front of the hard drive toward you need to take in your My Cloud device. GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Preparing your Device for Use Setting Up your Device Accessing Content It's easy to install the hard drive ...
... the device, see "Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device" on your device. Note: If your My Cloud device came with the drive pre-installed, continue to turn a solid blue. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 Using some force, snap the drive handle shut. 4. just unpack your device, connect it ... front of your device to "Physically Connecting your Device" on the front of the hard drive toward you need to take in your My Cloud device. GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Preparing your Device for Use Setting Up your Device Accessing Content It's easy to install the hard drive ...
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...and turns a solid blue. 5. Important: We recommend that you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the WD My Cloud device to finish powering up automatically. If this occurs, data may be lost. Using the provided Ethernet cable, ... continue to "Setting Up your Device GETTING STARTED 1 4 3 2 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to the Ethernet port located on the back of the device. 4. Connect the other end of the power adapter...Physically Connecting your Device" on the top and bottom of the device. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 10
...and turns a solid blue. 5. Important: We recommend that you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the WD My Cloud device to finish powering up automatically. If this occurs, data may be lost. Using the provided Ethernet cable, ... continue to "Setting Up your Device GETTING STARTED 1 4 3 2 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to the Ethernet port located on the back of the device. 4. Connect the other end of the power adapter...Physically Connecting your Device" on the top and bottom of the device. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 10
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..., see "Appendix D: WD My Cloud Device URLs and Names" on page 47.) 1. From the drop-down list, select the language you agree, click I accept or return to use for the user interface. 4. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End User License Agreement. ...do not need to enter a password because you can still: Use your device URL (see "Web Browsers" on page 3). WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 The login page appears: 2. Click Login. GETTING STARTED Setting Up your Device Use the following steps to set one up yet.
..., see "Appendix D: WD My Cloud Device URLs and Names" on page 47.) 1. From the drop-down list, select the language you agree, click I accept or return to use for the user interface. 4. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End User License Agreement. ...do not need to enter a password because you can still: Use your device URL (see "Web Browsers" on page 3). WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 The login page appears: 2. Click Login. GETTING STARTED Setting Up your Device Use the following steps to set one up yet.
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.... GETTING STARTED 6. Continue the above step for all user accounts you entered an email address, ensure that the user checks their email account. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 12 Enter a password in both the Password and Confirm Password fields. If you can access your device using your account, you do...
.... GETTING STARTED 6. Continue the above step for all user accounts you entered an email address, ensure that the user checks their email account. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 12 Enter a password in both the Password and Confirm Password fields. If you can access your device using your account, you do...
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... of device names) and, if required, enter your computer or an attached USB drive. Accessing Content The WD My Cloud device's Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. On the Start page, type Computer. ... update device firmware when available check box. To register your device, click the Register the WD My Cloud device to access the contents of device names) and locate the device's Public folder. 5. The device's Public and... Windows 8 / Windows 8.1.1 1. You can hold any file type. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 13
... of device names) and, if required, enter your computer or an attached USB drive. Accessing Content The WD My Cloud device's Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. On the Start page, type Computer. ... update device firmware when available check box. To register your device, click the Register the WD My Cloud device to access the contents of device names) and locate the device's Public folder. 5. The device's Public and... Windows 8 / Windows 8.1.1 1. You can hold any file type. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 13
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.... 4. Click Finish. Instead of device names) under Network, click the WD My Cloud device (see "Appendix D: WD My Cloud Device URLs and Names" on page 111 for a list of device names). 2. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 14 Select the Reconnect at the new location. - GETTING STARTED If your... Username and password or select Guest and click Connect to display the Public share. 3. Then... Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the WD My Cloud Public folder for a...
.... 4. Click Finish. Instead of device names) under Network, click the WD My Cloud device (see "Appendix D: WD My Cloud Device URLs and Names" on page 111 for a list of device names). 2. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 14 Select the Reconnect at the new location. - GETTING STARTED If your... Username and password or select Guest and click Connect to display the Public share. 3. Then... Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the WD My Cloud Public folder for a...
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WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 15 Note: If this is installed on your Device" on your WD My Cloud device, set up folders for storing files, enable remote access, and customize the device to launch the WD My Cloud dashboard. Desktop Icon (This icon is the first time... and Making Updates on the Home Page Managing Alerts Obtaining Customer Support Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device Common Tasks Use the WD My Cloud dashboard to configure settings and to manage the device. For example, you can download from . . . THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE 4 The ...
WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 15 Note: If this is installed on your Device" on your WD My Cloud device, set up folders for storing files, enable remote access, and customize the device to launch the WD My Cloud dashboard. Desktop Icon (This icon is the first time... and Making Updates on the Home Page Managing Alerts Obtaining Customer Support Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device Common Tasks Use the WD My Cloud dashboard to configure settings and to manage the device. For example, you can download from . . . THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE 4 The ...
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...Open a browser. 2. Click Go. Click Go. 1. Double-click the WD My Cloud device on page 111 for a list of the device. 2. In the Address bar, enter http://.local. Android Devices: 1. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 16 THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE IF you want to launch from the... resulting menu. 1. For 4-bay WD My Cloud devices, the IP address can find the IP address from the resulting menu. 1. Click...
...Open a browser. 2. Click Go. Click Go. 1. Double-click the WD My Cloud device on page 111 for a list of the device. 2. In the Address bar, enter http://.local. Android Devices: 1. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 16 THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE IF you want to launch from the... resulting menu. 1. For 4-bay WD My Cloud devices, the IP address can find the IP address from the resulting menu. 1. Click...
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... Icons Navigation Icons Status and update panels WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 17 WD Quick View icon WD SmartWare THEN . . . 1. On the WD SmartWare app, select your WD My Cloud device and then Dashboard. 1. The Dashboard Home Page The WD My Cloud Home page has an information bar at the top right...the page, and an instant overview of the status of the device's main functions with links for updating settings. Select your WD My Cloud device. 2. Click the Settings tab to launch from . . . THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE IF you want to display the Main Settings page. 1.
... Icons Navigation Icons Status and update panels WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 17 WD Quick View icon WD SmartWare THEN . . . 1. On the WD SmartWare app, select your WD My Cloud device and then Dashboard. 1. The Dashboard Home Page The WD My Cloud Home page has an information bar at the top right...the page, and an instant overview of the status of the device's main functions with links for updating settings. Select your WD My Cloud device. 2. Click the Settings tab to launch from . . . THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE IF you want to display the Main Settings page. 1.