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... Files with the iOS or Android Mobile App 16 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares 17 About Users 17 About Groups 24 About Shares 26 6 The Dashboard at a Glance 32 Launching the Dashboard 32 The Dashboard Home Page 34 Obtaining Customer Support 43 Common Tasks 44 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
... Files with the iOS or Android Mobile App 16 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares 17 About Users 17 About Groups 24 About Shares 26 6 The Dashboard at a Glance 32 Launching the Dashboard 32 The Dashboard Home Page 34 Obtaining Customer Support 43 Common Tasks 44 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
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... (Example: http://wdmycloudmirror.local) 4. You can download from your desktop when you prefer. Launching the Dashboard Use one of your My Cloud Mirror device (default name: wdmycloudmirror) in the browser's address field: http://. Note: WD Access and WD...Dashboard The Dashboard Home Page Obtaining Customer Support Common Tasks Use the My Cloud Mirror dashboard to configure settings and to launch the dashboard. Enter the IP address of the following methods to manage the device as you use the setup software.) A browser or Windows Explorer THEN . . . MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD...
... (Example: http://wdmycloudmirror.local) 4. You can download from your desktop when you prefer. Launching the Dashboard Use one of your My Cloud Mirror device (default name: wdmycloudmirror) in the browser's address field: http://. Note: WD Access and WD...Dashboard The Dashboard Home Page Obtaining Customer Support Common Tasks Use the My Cloud Mirror dashboard to configure settings and to launch the dashboard. Enter the IP address of the following methods to manage the device as you use the setup software.) A browser or Windows Explorer THEN . . . MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD...
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...1. Click > Computer. 2. Double-click the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from the resulting menu. 1. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 33 USER MANUAL In the left panel, select Network 3. Open a browser. 2. On the Start page, type Computer. 2. ...Click Start > My Network Places. 2. Double-click the My Cloud Mirror device on the network. In the Address bar, enter http://. iOS Devices: 1. In the Address bar, enter http...Windows 7/Vista Windows XP Mac OS X Mobile Devices THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE 1.
...1. Click > Computer. 2. Double-click the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from the resulting menu. 1. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 33 USER MANUAL In the left panel, select Network 3. Open a browser. 2. On the Start page, type Computer. 2. ...Click Start > My Network Places. 2. Double-click the My Cloud Mirror device on the network. In the Address bar, enter http://. iOS Devices: 1. In the Address bar, enter http...Windows 7/Vista Windows XP Mac OS X Mobile Devices THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE 1.
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Information Icons Navigation Icons Status and update panels Information Icons Icon Name USB device on the My Cloud Mirror device Alerts Actions Click to display the number of USB devices connected (a hub with links for updating settings. Critical alerts Click to display a...the USB port). Icon is dim if no USB is attached. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 34 USER MANUAL Click to display recent alerts about new firmware and network issues. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE The Dashboard Home Page The My Cloud Mirror Home page has an information bar at the top right, an navigation ...
Information Icons Navigation Icons Status and update panels Information Icons Icon Name USB device on the My Cloud Mirror device Alerts Actions Click to display the number of USB devices connected (a hub with links for updating settings. Critical alerts Click to display a...the USB port). Icon is dim if no USB is attached. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 34 USER MANUAL Click to display recent alerts about new firmware and network issues. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE The Dashboard Home Page The My Cloud Mirror Home page has an information bar at the top right, an navigation ...
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... Actions The dashboard displays an instant overview of the status of the device's main functions and links for your My Cloud Mirror device, including: • General device settings • Network configurations • ISO mount options • Media options • Device utility tasks • Notification settings • Firmware update setting MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 35 USER...
... Actions The dashboard displays an instant overview of the status of the device's main functions and links for your My Cloud Mirror device, including: • General device settings • Network configurations • ISO mount options • Media options • Device utility tasks • Notification settings • Firmware update setting MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 35 USER...
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... allocation information only appears when the Cloud Services option is allocated. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 36 USER MANUAL See "Cloud Access" on page 79 for steps to the most necessary tasks. Capacity The Capacity panel displays the amount of your My Cloud Mirror device and how the storage is ON. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Viewing Device Status...
... allocation information only appears when the Cloud Services option is allocated. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 36 USER MANUAL See "Cloud Access" on page 79 for steps to the most necessary tasks. Capacity The Capacity panel displays the amount of your My Cloud Mirror device and how the storage is ON. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Viewing Device Status...
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N MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 37 USER MANUAL A blue check mark indicates that your device. 3. At a glance, you can see details about the status of the panel to display ... the current version of Firmware to display the device activity panel. To view whether an updated version of the My Cloud Mirror device. 1. To see the network, CPU, and RAM activity. 1. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Diagnostics The Diagnostics section displays a snapshot of the system's components and identifies the overall health of the firmware...
N MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 37 USER MANUAL A blue check mark indicates that your device. 3. At a glance, you can see details about the status of the panel to display ... the current version of Firmware to display the device activity panel. To view whether an updated version of the My Cloud Mirror device. 1. To see the network, CPU, and RAM activity. 1. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Diagnostics The Diagnostics section displays a snapshot of the system's components and identifies the overall health of the firmware...
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Click Back to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Back to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the Home page. Network: Click the right arrow to view the Memory activity. Click Close to return to the Home page. Memory: Click the right arrow to view the network activity. Click Close to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Back to return to the Home page. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE CPU: Click the right arrow to view the CPU activity. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 38 USER MANUAL
Click Back to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Back to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the Home page. Network: Click the right arrow to view the Memory activity. Click Close to return to the Home page. Memory: Click the right arrow to view the network activity. Click Close to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Back to return to the Home page. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE CPU: Click the right arrow to view the CPU activity. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 38 USER MANUAL
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... panel displays the number of users currently set up to the My Cloud Mirror device. Follow the page instructions to connect your tablet or mobile device to use the My Cloud Mirror device. To add cloud access for each process. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Process: Click the right arrow to view the ... a user, click the plus sign (+) in the lower right of the panel to display: 2. Users The Users panel displays the number of cloud devices currently accessing the My Cloud Mirror device remotely. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 39 USER MANUAL In this example, one...
... panel displays the number of users currently set up to the My Cloud Mirror device. Follow the page instructions to connect your tablet or mobile device to use the My Cloud Mirror device. To add cloud access for each process. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Process: Click the right arrow to view the ... a user, click the plus sign (+) in the lower right of the panel to display: 2. Users The Users panel displays the number of cloud devices currently accessing the My Cloud Mirror device remotely. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 39 USER MANUAL In this example, one...
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... app, see "Managing Apps on My Cloud Mirror" on the Add User screen, a new account is created for cloud access. 2. To return to set up and activate a password for cloud access. The user receives an email with instructions on your My Cloud Mirror device. 1. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 40 USER MANUAL THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE 1. Enter the required information...
... app, see "Managing Apps on My Cloud Mirror" on the Add User screen, a new account is created for cloud access. 2. To return to set up and activate a password for cloud access. The user receives an email with instructions on your My Cloud Mirror device. 1. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 40 USER MANUAL THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE 1. Enter the required information...
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... Informational alerts keep you 'd like to view, or click View All to review details for all of your My Cloud Mirror device. On the dashboard, click the Alert icon in the future. Example: Network Disconnected. From the Alert list, click the arrow next ...Viewing Alert Details 1. Three three types of alerts appear on non-vital system information. and window within the MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 41 USER MANUAL THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Managing Alerts Alerts display system messages containing pertinent information about the status of your alerts. When ...
... Informational alerts keep you 'd like to view, or click View All to review details for all of your My Cloud Mirror device. On the dashboard, click the Alert icon in the future. Example: Network Disconnected. From the Alert list, click the arrow next ...Viewing Alert Details 1. Three three types of alerts appear on non-vital system information. and window within the MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 41 USER MANUAL THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Managing Alerts Alerts display system messages containing pertinent information about the status of your alerts. When ...
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On the dashboard, click the Alert icon in the upper right corner. 2. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Dismissing an Alert 1. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 42 USER MANUAL To dismiss all alerts, click View All and Dismiss All. Select the delete icon next to the alert you'd like to dismiss.
On the dashboard, click the Alert icon in the upper right corner. 2. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Dismissing an Alert 1. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 42 USER MANUAL To dismiss all alerts, click View All and Dismiss All. Select the delete icon next to the alert you'd like to dismiss.
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... to review WD's privacy policy. 2. Creating and Saving a System Report In the Create and Save System Report section: 1. Click Create and Save. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 43 USER MANUAL THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Obtaining Customer Support To open the Support page: 1. Click the Attach my device's diagnostic report and request support check box. 3.
... to review WD's privacy policy. 2. Creating and Saving a System Report In the Create and Save System Report section: 1. Click Create and Save. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 43 USER MANUAL THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Obtaining Customer Support To open the Support page: 1. Click the Attach my device's diagnostic report and request support check box. 3.
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...DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Obtaining Other Support The Support Resources section contains links to additional resources: To obtain the most recently updated user manual, click the Product Documentation link. To see answers to frequently asked questions and instructions, click the FAQs link. To discuss your My Cloud Mirror... device with ) page 14 Download WD mobile apps page 16 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 44 USER MANUAL Common Tasks The next few chapters step you want ...
...DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Obtaining Other Support The Support Resources section contains links to additional resources: To obtain the most recently updated user manual, click the Product Documentation link. To see answers to frequently asked questions and instructions, click the FAQs link. To discuss your My Cloud Mirror... device with ) page 14 Download WD mobile apps page 16 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 44 USER MANUAL Common Tasks The next few chapters step you want ...
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... on the My Cloud Mirror device. Using the Dashboard, you can serve as a target for backups. You now have the option of your My Cloud Mirror device for externally attached USB drives: FAT/FAT32 NTFS (read and write capability) HFS+J Linux Ext2, Ext3/Ext4 XFS WARNING! MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 45...
... on the My Cloud Mirror device. Using the Dashboard, you can serve as a target for backups. You now have the option of your My Cloud Mirror device for externally attached USB drives: FAT/FAT32 NTFS (read and write capability) HFS+J Linux Ext2, Ext3/Ext4 XFS WARNING! MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 45...
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...copied music to the /Public/Shared Music folder or a video to play stored music files. Launch iTunes on the My Cloud Mirror device. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 74 USER MANUAL You can use iTunes to http://www.dlna.org for further information. Streaming Media in iTunes iTunes is...Public/Shared Music default share). Go to play . Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes You or anyone connected to the My Cloud Mirror device can drag and drop media files into the corresponding folders in the dashboard. Note: iTunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. Click ...
...copied music to the /Public/Shared Music folder or a video to play stored music files. Launch iTunes on the My Cloud Mirror device. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 74 USER MANUAL You can use iTunes to http://www.dlna.org for further information. Streaming Media in iTunes iTunes is...Public/Shared Music default share). Go to play . Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes You or anyone connected to the My Cloud Mirror device can drag and drop media files into the corresponding folders in the dashboard. Note: iTunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. Click ...
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... identifies the specific unit. Note: Throughout the My Cloud Mirror dashboard, the Save and Cancel buttons display only if you made any changes, click Save (appears next to 32 characters long and can change is WDMyCloudMirror. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 77 USER MANUAL Language and Clock In this ... 1. The default description is made). The device description can be updated. 2. Displays the WD-assigned number that displays in the My Cloud Mirror device's interface and set the time. If you make changes. You have the option of the General page, view or modify the ...
... identifies the specific unit. Note: Throughout the My Cloud Mirror dashboard, the Save and Cancel buttons display only if you made any changes, click Save (appears next to 32 characters long and can change is WDMyCloudMirror. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 77 USER MANUAL Language and Clock In this ... 1. The default description is made). The device description can be updated. 2. Displays the WD-assigned number that displays in the My Cloud Mirror device's interface and set the time. If you make changes. You have the option of the General page, view or modify the ...
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...computers and mobile devices can access the content on access for an individual user, see "Configuring Cloud Access for the entire device. Click Apply. 6. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 79 USER MANUAL If either port is unavailable, a relay connection is established between your ...the General screen. 2. Scroll down to the dashboard. In the Dashboard Cloud Access field, click the toggle button to turn on the My Cloud Mirror device). Note: Selecting this option. Click Configure to ON (default). On the Cloud Access Connection Options screen, there are unavailable, ...
...computers and mobile devices can access the content on access for an individual user, see "Configuring Cloud Access for the entire device. Click Apply. 6. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 79 USER MANUAL If either port is unavailable, a relay connection is established between your ...the General screen. 2. Scroll down to the dashboard. In the Dashboard Cloud Access field, click the toggle button to turn on the My Cloud Mirror device). Note: Selecting this option. Click Configure to ON (default). On the Cloud Access Connection Options screen, there are unavailable, ...
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... then enter and reenter a password for your My Cloud Mirror device. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 80 USER MANUAL View or change the following address to run your administrator account already has a password associated with it, review the Dashboard Cloud Access screen and click Save. Review the information on...device LEDs to go into standby mode to sleep after a designated period of inactivity. Click Apply. If your My Cloud Mirror device. Energy Saver The Energy Saver fields allow you to reduce the energy required to access your manual HTTP port as 5040...
... then enter and reenter a password for your My Cloud Mirror device. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 80 USER MANUAL View or change the following address to run your administrator account already has a password associated with it, review the Dashboard Cloud Access screen and click Save. Review the information on...device LEDs to go into standby mode to sleep after a designated period of inactivity. Click Apply. If your My Cloud Mirror device. Energy Saver The Energy Saver fields allow you to reduce the energy required to access your manual HTTP port as 5040...
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... time, you may choose to restore data; Note: To erase all user data and shares permanently, and retains default shares. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 93 USER MANUAL See "Saving a Configuration File" on page 95. Restoring your System Use the following restore options are available:...and shares, with the exception of the three available options. 1. This is complete, launch the dashboard. Quick Restore creates a new file table on the My Cloud Mirror device. System Configuration The system configuration area allows you perform a system restore and want to maintain...
... time, you may choose to restore data; Note: To erase all user data and shares permanently, and retains default shares. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 93 USER MANUAL See "Saving a Configuration File" on page 95. Restoring your System Use the following restore options are available:...and shares, with the exception of the three available options. 1. This is complete, launch the dashboard. Quick Restore creates a new file table on the My Cloud Mirror device. System Configuration The system configuration area allows you perform a system restore and want to maintain...