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... 44 About Shares 48 6 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 52 About Backups 52 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 52 Remote Backups 55 WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - i
... 44 About Shares 48 6 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 52 About Backups 52 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 52 Remote Backups 55 WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS - i
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... Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 107 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes 108 11 Configuring Settings 110 General 110 Network 119 ISO Mounting 125 Media 130 Utilities 131 Notifications 134 Firmware Update 136 12 Appendix 139 Appendix A: WD My Cloud EX4 Quick User Guide 139 WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL TABLE OF...
... Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 107 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes 108 11 Configuring Settings 110 General 110 Network 119 ISO Mounting 125 Media 130 Utilities 131 Notifications 134 Firmware Update 136 12 Appendix 139 Appendix A: WD My Cloud EX4 Quick User Guide 139 WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL TABLE OF...
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iii Appendix B: Joomla Setup Guide 144 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 148 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 153 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 153 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 154 13 Regulatory and Warranty Information 155 Regulatory Compliance 155 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) 156 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 157 14 Index 159 WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iii Appendix B: Joomla Setup Guide 144 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 148 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 153 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 153 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 154 13 Regulatory and Warranty Information 155 Regulatory Compliance 155 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) 156 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 157 14 Index 159 WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that are followed. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Do not use can result in a fire or electric shock. Unplug this product only from the wall outlet and refer servicing to...
... of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that are followed. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Do not use can result in a fire or electric shock. Unplug this product only from the wall outlet and refer servicing to...
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Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD EX4 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 bottom of the device. - Serial Number - Model Number - Purchase Date -
Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD EX4 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 bottom of the device. - Serial Number - Model Number - Purchase Date -
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... loss. Featuring industry-leading apps, including aMule, Icecast, Joomla!®, phpBB®, phpMyAdmin and SqueezeCenter. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Choose RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or select from spanning and JBOD modes for even more information and news about your...you 've come to expect from any computer, tablet, or smartphone when connected to a wireless router. This user manual provides step-by a two-year warranty, My Cloud EX4 is a high-performance, four-bay NAS for ultimate compatibility in storage - Integrated file server, FTP server, backup ...
... loss. Featuring industry-leading apps, including aMule, Icecast, Joomla!®, phpBB®, phpMyAdmin and SqueezeCenter. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Choose RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or select from spanning and JBOD modes for even more information and news about your...you 've come to expect from any computer, tablet, or smartphone when connected to a wireless router. This user manual provides step-by a two-year warranty, My Cloud EX4 is a high-performance, four-bay NAS for ultimate compatibility in storage - Integrated file server, FTP server, backup ...
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...; Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD. Simply attach a compatible USB 3.0 hard drive directly to one safe place on My Cloud EX4 and instantly expand your high-speed digital life. Your own personal cloud - Stream videos and photos to walk users through ...installing and using their personal cloud storage. No monthly fees. No limits. About the Online...
...; Access an always-available resource online, without a manual or CD. Simply attach a compatible USB 3.0 hard drive directly to one safe place on My Cloud EX4 and instantly expand your high-speed digital life. Your own personal cloud - Stream videos and photos to walk users through ...installing and using their personal cloud storage. No monthly fees. No limits. About the Online...
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WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL For additional information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1421 Note: Compatibility may vary depending on additional accessories for this product, visit: ... Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. Package Contents WD My Cloud EX4 Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW WD My Cloud EX4 Personal Cloud Storage Device AC adapter* Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide For information on your region. For...
WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL For additional information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1421 Note: Compatibility may vary depending on additional accessories for this product, visit: ... Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. Package Contents WD My Cloud EX4 Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW WD My Cloud EX4 Personal Cloud Storage Device AC adapter* Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide For information on your region. For...
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... for your device to become unresponsive. Pre-installation Instructions Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for remote access and mobile apps. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do not...
... for your device to become unresponsive. Pre-installation Instructions Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for remote access and mobile apps. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do not...
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Product Components Front View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power LED LCD Display Scroll buttons Power button Drive LEDs Drive Bay Doors WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL
Product Components Front View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power LED LCD Display Scroll buttons Power button Drive LEDs Drive Bay Doors WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL
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RESET Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for more information. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL Kensington security slot For device security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Back View External DC In Power ...
RESET Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for more information. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL Kensington security slot For device security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Back View External DC In Power ...
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...on page 131 Physically Connecting the Device Note: Remove the sticker from the back of your device. 3 1 4 2 WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Utilities" on the front of the unit prior to ...connecting your device to set up the WD My Cloud EX4 Personal Cloud Storage device -- Then, download and run the quick setup software,...
...on page 131 Physically Connecting the Device Note: Remove the sticker from the back of your device. 3 1 4 2 WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Utilities" on the front of the unit prior to ...connecting your device to set up the WD My Cloud EX4 Personal Cloud Storage device -- Then, download and run the quick setup software,...
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.... This includes: Status Messages Device name IP address Current firmware version Fan speed Drive status WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL Important: We recommend that make sure the device is upright as shown in the illustration above and nothing is ready when the LED...
.... This includes: Status Messages Device name IP address Current firmware version Fan speed Drive status WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL Important: We recommend that make sure the device is upright as shown in the illustration above and nothing is ready when the LED...
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...Down Powering Up Color Black (off ) state. Device is in a power down (off ) Blue Appearance ------- WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Device is currently being updated. Firmware is powering on ) state. LEDs Front Panel Power LED The following table describes the... front panel power LED behavior. GETTING STARTED The WD My Cloud EX4 device allows you to scroll though the various informational...
...Down Powering Up Color Black (off ) state. Device is in a power down (off ) Blue Appearance ------- WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Device is currently being updated. Firmware is powering on ) state. LEDs Front Panel Power LED The following table describes the... front panel power LED behavior. GETTING STARTED The WD My Cloud EX4 device allows you to scroll though the various informational...
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... the top right is not present. Active communication is no activity. Cable is present but has a hard drive fault or failure. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Solid Function Description Drive is the Link LED. Blue Flashing Red Flashing Drive is plugged in , or other end of the link have...
... the top right is not present. Active communication is no activity. Cable is present but has a hard drive fault or failure. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Solid Function Description Drive is the Link LED. Blue Flashing Red Flashing Drive is plugged in , or other end of the link have...
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Use the following steps to download the software necessary to your home or small office network. Click WD My Cloud EX4 to download and run the online setup software, discover the device and get started using your device. For browser requirements, see "Web Browsers" on ... your device. 1. Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software Before plugging in your WD My Cloud EX4 device, use the following steps to display the download page: WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL In the address field, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloudex4 to display the Welcome to the...
Use the following steps to download the software necessary to your home or small office network. Click WD My Cloud EX4 to download and run the online setup software, discover the device and get started using your device. For browser requirements, see "Web Browsers" on ... your device. 1. Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software Before plugging in your WD My Cloud EX4 device, use the following steps to display the download page: WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL In the address field, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloudex4 to display the Welcome to the...
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Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays, then select the "I accept the terms of the page before selecting the Download Setup Software button. 4. GETTING STARTED Note: The Learning ... OS from the pull-down menu at the top of the License Agreement" check box and click Next. Click Get Started. 7. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL The Getting Started window displays. 6. If you'd like to download setup software for a different operating system, select your downloaded files, then double-click...
Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays, then select the "I accept the terms of the page before selecting the Download Setup Software button. 4. GETTING STARTED Note: The Learning ... OS from the pull-down menu at the top of the License Agreement" check box and click Next. Click Get Started. 7. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL The Getting Started window displays. 6. If you'd like to download setup software for a different operating system, select your downloaded files, then double-click...
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... Device to ensure that the device name displays on the LCD of your WD My Cloud EX4. 2. Review the information on page 16. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL Continue following the instructions outlined in "Creating a Personal Cloud" on the screen, then check your device to your software. The software checks your device...
... Device to ensure that the device name displays on the LCD of your WD My Cloud EX4. 2. Review the information on page 16. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL Continue following the instructions outlined in "Creating a Personal Cloud" on the screen, then check your device to your software. The software checks your device...
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... create a user account (see a message saying that the Also register WD My Cloud EX4 with Internet access and from the WD My Cloud desktop application. 1. Your name is selected. 2. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Creating a Personal Cloud WD My Cloud EX4 web access provides fee-free remote access to your new account, and...
... create a user account (see a message saying that the Also register WD My Cloud EX4 with Internet access and from the WD My Cloud desktop application. 1. Your name is selected. 2. WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Creating a Personal Cloud WD My Cloud EX4 web access provides fee-free remote access to your new account, and...
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On the My Cloud screen, select a language from WD. 4. Review the Western Digital License Agreement, then select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and click Next. - For Mac computers, check the desktop to check your email spam ... Icons If you are using a Windows computer, check the desktop to close the setup wizard. If you receive a warning prompt. - WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL The installation begins. - Displays the contents of the Public Share. When installation is complete, click Done. Click Yes if you selected the Install...
On the My Cloud screen, select a language from WD. 4. Review the Western Digital License Agreement, then select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and click Next. - For Mac computers, check the desktop to check your email spam ... Icons If you are using a Windows computer, check the desktop to close the setup wizard. If you receive a warning prompt. - WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL The installation begins. - Displays the contents of the Public Share. When installation is complete, click Done. Click Yes if you selected the Install...