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... 11 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 13 Getting Started Without Online Setup Software 19 Accessing Content 19 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 21 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud EX2 Device 21 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 21 Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 23 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares... Obtaining Customer Support 63 Common Tasks 65 7 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 66 About Backups 66 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 66 WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE i USER MANUAL
... 11 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 13 Getting Started Without Online Setup Software 19 Accessing Content 19 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 21 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud EX2 Device 21 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 21 Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 23 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares... Obtaining Customer Support 63 Common Tasks 65 7 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 66 About Backups 66 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 66 WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE i USER MANUAL
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Remote Backups 69 Internal Backups 73 Cloud Backups 75 8 Managing Storage on WD My Cloud EX2 81 Storage Types 81 RAID Storage 82 Disk Status 86 iSCSI Storage 88 Volume Virtualization 92 9 Managing Apps on WD My Cloud EX2 97 About Apps 97 Managing Apps 97 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music 101 Media Servers 101... and Warranty Information 137 Regulatory Compliance 137 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 138 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 139 WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE ii USER MANUAL
Remote Backups 69 Internal Backups 73 Cloud Backups 75 8 Managing Storage on WD My Cloud EX2 81 Storage Types 81 RAID Storage 82 Disk Status 86 iSCSI Storage 88 Volume Virtualization 92 9 Managing Apps on WD My Cloud EX2 97 About Apps 97 Managing Apps 97 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music 101 Media Servers 101... and Warranty Information 137 Regulatory Compliance 137 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 138 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 139 WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE ii USER MANUAL
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Appendices 141 Appendix A: WD My Cloud EX2 Quick User Guide 141 Appendix B: Joomla!® Setup Guide 146 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 149 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 154 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 154 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 154 Appendix G: Technical Specifications 156 Index 158 WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
Appendices 141 Appendix A: WD My Cloud EX2 Quick User Guide 141 Appendix B: Joomla!® Setup Guide 146 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 149 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 154 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 154 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 154 Appendix G: Technical Specifications 156 Index 158 WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
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... result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. If the product has been exposed to normal condition. - WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Do not locate this product through the chassis slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that the total rating...
... result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. If the product has been exposed to normal condition. - WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Do not locate this product through the chassis slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that the total rating...
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Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Purchase Date - Model Number - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL 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. -
Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Purchase Date - Model Number - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL 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. -
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... management options including RAID 0, 1; Or, choose a populated system that works right out of WD My Cloud EX2 status. Easy to WD My Cloud EX2 using a mobile app. Award-winning mobile and desktop apps - WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Translated versions and updates to this product, visit our website at its best - For more information...
... management options including RAID 0, 1; Or, choose a populated system that works right out of WD My Cloud EX2 status. Easy to WD My Cloud EX2 using a mobile app. Award-winning mobile and desktop apps - WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Translated versions and updates to this product, visit our website at its best - For more information...
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... LAN/WAN backup. Mac® users, utilize all your content in -depth, interactive information on /off. Unlike public clouds, My Cloud EX2 allows you can easily stream your data. Advanced features - WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Including aMule, Icecast, Joomla!®, phpBB®, phpMyAdmin, Transmission, SqueezeCenter, and more . For the most out of...
... LAN/WAN backup. Mac® users, utilize all your content in -depth, interactive information on /off. Unlike public clouds, My Cloud EX2 allows you can easily stream your data. Advanced features - WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Including aMule, Icecast, Joomla!®, phpBB®, phpMyAdmin, Transmission, SqueezeCenter, and more . For the most out of...
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... www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL Package Contents WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Assembly kit (for driveless model only...
... www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL Package Contents WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Assembly kit (for driveless model only...
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... blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do not use this product as for your device to obtain maximum efficiency. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Place it is : Near a grounded power outlet Clean and dust free On a stable surface free from electrical devices such as...
... blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do not use this product as for your device to obtain maximum efficiency. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Place it is : Near a grounded power outlet Clean and dust free On a stable surface free from electrical devices such as...
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Product Components Front View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power LED Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL
Product Components Front View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power LED Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL
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... the device to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Connects to a local network. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL Reset button Power port Kensington security slot ( ) Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for more information. For device security, the...
... the device to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Connects to a local network. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL Reset button Power port Kensington security slot ( ) Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for more information. For device security, the...
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...Device Getting Started Using Online Setup Software Getting Started Without Online Setup Software Accessing Content It's easy to set up the WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device -- Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Replacing a Drive" on the front ...drive made by WD or one made by touching metal before handling the device. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Installing Drives in WD My Cloud EX2 models that come without drives. all you have to do is not connected to power or ...
...Device Getting Started Using Online Setup Software Getting Started Without Online Setup Software Accessing Content It's easy to set up the WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device -- Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Replacing a Drive" on the front ...drive made by WD or one made by touching metal before handling the device. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Installing Drives in WD My Cloud EX2 models that come without drives. all you have to do is not connected to power or ...
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.... 6. Note: The power and network cables are corresponding numbers on the left and label 2 is sticking up at the bottom of the drive. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL
.... 6. Note: The power and network cables are corresponding numbers on the left and label 2 is sticking up at the bottom of the drive. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL
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... 3-7 for best performance. 1. Physically Connecting the Device GETTING STARTED 2 4 33 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device to "Physically Connecting the Device" on the back of the Ethernet cable directly into place. 11. Connect one end of the...cable for the other end of the device. 2. In the event of the device. Connect the other drive. 9. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the power adapter into the power supply socket on the top and bottom ...
... 3-7 for best performance. 1. Physically Connecting the Device GETTING STARTED 2 4 33 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud EX2 Personal Cloud Storage device to "Physically Connecting the Device" on the back of the Ethernet cable directly into place. 11. Connect one end of the...cable for the other end of the device. 2. In the event of the device. Connect the other drive. 9. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the power adapter into the power supply socket on the top and bottom ...
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..., the power LED blinks yellow during power up (on your device turns a solid blue, continue to act. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL You will know it . Device is powered up (approximately three minutes) before configuring it is no activity Active drive Hard drive..., such as the unit powers up automatically. Solid Function Description Drive is present and showing drive activity. Important: Wait for the WD My Cloud EX2 device to finish powering up but has a hard drive fault or failure. State Power Down Powering Up Color Black (off ) Blue Appearance ...
..., the power LED blinks yellow during power up (on your device turns a solid blue, continue to act. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL You will know it . Device is powered up (approximately three minutes) before configuring it is no activity Active drive Hard drive..., such as the unit powers up automatically. Solid Function Description Drive is present and showing drive activity. Important: Wait for the WD My Cloud EX2 device to finish powering up but has a hard drive fault or failure. State Power Down Powering Up Color Black (off ) Blue Appearance ...
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... Software The online setup software walks you through the steps necessary to easily connect your device to the Learning Center page: WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software After connecting your home or small office network. In the address field, type http://wd.com...
... Software The online setup software walks you through the steps necessary to easily connect your device to the Learning Center page: WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software After connecting your home or small office network. In the address field, type http://wd.com...
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Click the Download Setup Software button. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL The setup software downloads to your OS from the drop-down menu at the top of the page before selecting the Download Setup Software button. 4. ...The Getting Started window displays. If you'd like to open the setup software. 3. Access your operating system (OS). Click WD My Cloud EX2 to display...
Click the Download Setup Software button. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL The setup software downloads to your OS from the drop-down menu at the top of the page before selecting the Download Setup Software button. 4. ...The Getting Started window displays. If you'd like to open the setup software. 3. Access your operating system (OS). Click WD My Cloud EX2 to display...
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Read the Western Digital End User License Agreement that displays, and then select the "I accept the terms of the License Agreement" check box and click Next. 3. Review the information on the screen, WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Network and Creating a Personal Cloud 1. On the Getting Started window (above), and click Get Started. 2.
Read the Western Digital End User License Agreement that displays, and then select the "I accept the terms of the License Agreement" check box and click Next. 3. Review the information on the screen, WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Network and Creating a Personal Cloud 1. On the Getting Started window (above), and click Get Started. 2.
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...using your mobile devices with Internet access and from the WD My Cloud desktop app. The email address is not detected, follow the on your WD My Cloud EX2 device is selected Note: WD My Cloud EX2 provides fee-free remote access to your account, you want to ...your personal cloud screen displays. 6. The software discovers your email address (optional). Ensure that Also register WD My Cloud EX2 with remote access capability. Enter your first and last name and your device. Once you create your personal cloud device. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL When the ...
...using your mobile devices with Internet access and from the WD My Cloud desktop app. The email address is not detected, follow the on your WD My Cloud EX2 device is selected Note: WD My Cloud EX2 provides fee-free remote access to your account, you want to ...your personal cloud screen displays. 6. The software discovers your email address (optional). Ensure that Also register WD My Cloud EX2 with remote access capability. Enter your first and last name and your device. Once you create your personal cloud device. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL When the ...
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... step, click Next. Note: You may take a few minutes for your spam filter does not allow email from WD. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL The Your account screen displays. You've successfully set up your new account, and then click Next to add users, click Add more...to display the Setup Complete screen. screen displays. The Congratulations! If you create a user account (see "Adding a Single User" on accessing the WD My Cloud EX2 device remotely. 9. 7. Note: It may need to check your email spam folder if your email inbox to confirm your WD My...
... step, click Next. Note: You may take a few minutes for your spam filter does not allow email from WD. WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL The Your account screen displays. You've successfully set up your new account, and then click Next to add users, click Add more...to display the Setup Complete screen. screen displays. The Congratulations! If you create a user account (see "Adding a Single User" on accessing the WD My Cloud EX2 device remotely. 9. 7. Note: It may need to check your email spam folder if your email inbox to confirm your WD My...