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... 9 3 Getting Started 10 Physically Connecting the Device 10 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 11 Accessing Content 12 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 14 Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Mirror Device 14 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 14 Mobilizing Your Files with the iOS or Android Mobile App 16 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares... 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
... 9 3 Getting Started 10 Physically Connecting the Device 10 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 11 Accessing Content 12 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 14 Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Mirror Device 14 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 14 Mobilizing Your Files with the iOS or Android Mobile App 16 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares... 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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... 45 About Backups 45 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 45 Remote Backups 48 Internal Backups 50 Cloud Backups 52 8 Managing Apps on My Cloud Mirror 57 About Apps 57 Managing Apps 57 9 Managing Storage on My Cloud Mirror 60 About Storage 60 RAID Storage 60 Disk Status 65 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music... Regulatory and Warranty Information 107 Regulatory Compliance 107 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) . . .108 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 109 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE iv USER MANUAL
... 45 About Backups 45 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 45 Remote Backups 48 Internal Backups 50 Cloud Backups 52 8 Managing Apps on My Cloud Mirror 57 About Apps 57 Managing Apps 57 9 Managing Storage on My Cloud Mirror 60 About Storage 60 RAID Storage 60 Disk Status 65 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music... Regulatory and Warranty Information 107 Regulatory Compliance 107 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) . . .108 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 109 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE iv USER MANUAL
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Appendices 111 Appendix A: My Cloud Mirror Quick User Guide 111 Appendix B: Joomla!® Setup Guide 119 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 123 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 128 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 128 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 128 Appendix G: Technical Specifications 129 Index 131 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE v USER MANUAL
Appendices 111 Appendix A: My Cloud Mirror Quick User Guide 111 Appendix B: Joomla!® Setup Guide 119 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 123 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 128 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 128 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 128 Appendix G: Technical Specifications 129 Index 131 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE v USER MANUAL
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... the product. Do not drop the product. Do not block the slots and openings on the top and bottom of the chassis; MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Do not use this product near any kind into this product through the chassis slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points...
... the product. Do not drop the product. Do not block the slots and openings on the top and bottom of the chassis; MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Do not use this product near any kind into this product through the chassis slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points...
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION WARNING! This device uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. System and Software Notes MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL Dispose of an explosion if the battery is used batteries according to write down the following WD product information, which is incorrectly ...
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION WARNING! This device uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. System and Software Notes MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL Dispose of an explosion if the battery is used batteries according to write down the following WD product information, which is incorrectly ...
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... with remote backup to another My Cloud Mirror, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. Mirrored data protection - Protect your own. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Remote backup - Expand your high-speed digital life. No monthly fees. Just blazing-fast, dual-drive performance for a duplicate copy. Unlike a public cloud, My Cloud Mirror allows you twice the peace of...
... with remote backup to another My Cloud Mirror, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. Mirrored data protection - Protect your own. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Remote backup - Expand your high-speed digital life. No monthly fees. Just blazing-fast, dual-drive performance for a duplicate copy. Unlike a public cloud, My Cloud Mirror allows you twice the peace of...
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... web-based guide offers step-bystep help with iTunes. Package Contents My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage Device AC adapter* Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Set up and running in minutes with WD's rich web...
... web-based guide offers step-bystep help with iTunes. Package Contents My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage Device AC adapter* Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Set up and running in minutes with WD's rich web...
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....ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048.
....ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048.
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... required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. Product Components Front View Power LED Drive LEDs MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL
... required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. Product Components Front View Power LED Drive LEDs MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL
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Connects to an AC adapter and the power outlet. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Reset button Power port Kensington security slot ( ) Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for more information. For device ...
Connects to an AC adapter and the power outlet. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Reset button Power port Kensington security slot ( ) Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for more information. For device ...
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..., no activity. PRODUCT OVERVIEW LEDs Front Panel Power LED The following table describes the front panel hard drive LED behavior. Hard disk drive fault. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL System fault (e.g., firmware update failed, system hang, fan not working, etc.). Note: For non-compatible drives, the power LED blinks yellow during...
..., no activity. PRODUCT OVERVIEW LEDs Front Panel Power LED The following table describes the front panel hard drive LED behavior. Hard disk drive fault. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL System fault (e.g., firmware update failed, system hang, fan not working, etc.). Note: For non-compatible drives, the power LED blinks yellow during...
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... product: Do not drop or jolt the device. Do not move the device while it in a location that is the Link LED. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Active communication is not operational. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage the device drives. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments...
... product: Do not drop or jolt the device. Do not move the device while it in a location that is the Link LED. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Active communication is not operational. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage the device drives. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments...
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... and nothing is unpack your device, connect it, and wait for optimal performance. If this occurs, data may be lost. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Utilities" on page 91 Physically Connecting the ...Device 2 4 33 1 Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device to set up the My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device -- In the event of overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all you use the...
... and nothing is unpack your device, connect it, and wait for optimal performance. If this occurs, data may be lost. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Utilities" on page 91 Physically Connecting the ...Device 2 4 33 1 Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device to set up the My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device -- In the event of overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all you use the...
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...below. Connecting to display the welcome page. 2. WD Sync setup is ready when the power LED stops flashing and turns blue. 5. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 1. Important: Wait for your device and IP and MAC addresses. 3. After setup is found, a screen ... you through the steps to easily connect your device to finish powering up automatically. The setup software begins searching for the My Cloud Mirror device to your taskbar. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the device. 4. When your device is complete...
...below. Connecting to display the welcome page. 2. WD Sync setup is ready when the power LED stops flashing and turns blue. 5. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 1. Important: Wait for your device and IP and MAC addresses. 3. After setup is found, a screen ... you through the steps to easily connect your device to finish powering up automatically. The setup software begins searching for the My Cloud Mirror device to your taskbar. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the device. 4. When your device is complete...
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... can hold any file type. Windows Vista / Windows 7 1. The device's Public and private folders (shares) appear. 2. The My Cloud Mirror device's Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL The existing content of the subfolders are files that have been backed up from ) the...
... can hold any file type. Windows Vista / Windows 7 1. The device's Public and private folders (shares) appear. 2. The My Cloud Mirror device's Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL The existing content of the subfolders are files that have been backed up from ) the...
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...an alias. In Windows Explorer, under the shared items in the future: 1. Select an available letter from the menu. 3. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL There are two ways to make sure Connected Servers is now mapped. If you 'd like to do this ...the item you wish to display the subfolders: Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos. Click Finish. In a Finder window, click the My Cloud Mirror device under Network, click WDMYCLOUDMIRROR. 2. Instead of moving the original item, this : Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences > ...
...an alias. In Windows Explorer, under the shared items in the future: 1. Select an available letter from the menu. 3. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL There are two ways to make sure Connected Servers is now mapped. If you 'd like to do this ...the item you wish to display the subfolders: Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos. Click Finish. In a Finder window, click the My Cloud Mirror device under Network, click WDMYCLOUDMIRROR. 2. Instead of moving the original item, this : Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences > ...
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...the iOS or Android Mobile App A personal cloud is the default). MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL On the navigation bar, click the Cloud Access icon. Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Mirror Device Before you to your My Cloud Mirror device remotely, it must be enabled for remote... take advantage of your content in one safe place on your control. Configuring Cloud Access for remote access and to check the status of its remote connection(s), see "Cloud Access" on the My Cloud Mirror device, use your device users. 1. Keep your videos, music, photos, ...
...the iOS or Android Mobile App A personal cloud is the default). MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL On the navigation bar, click the Cloud Access icon. Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Mirror Device Before you to your My Cloud Mirror device remotely, it must be enabled for remote... take advantage of your content in one safe place on your control. Configuring Cloud Access for remote access and to check the status of its remote connection(s), see "Cloud Access" on the My Cloud Mirror device, use your device users. 1. Keep your videos, music, photos, ...
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... 2. In the left pane, select the user you'd like to write down the access codes you use the code(s), the Configure Access page displays the cloud devices to activate. Note: Make sure to configure for cloud access. 5. In the MyCloud.com Account for area, click the Sign up and activating a password for...area at the bottom of the request and can be used to send the user confirmation information and instructions on setting up button. 4. In the Cloud Devices for 48 hours from the time of the screen, click Get Code. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL
... 2. In the left pane, select the user you'd like to write down the access codes you use the code(s), the Configure Access page displays the cloud devices to activate. Note: Make sure to configure for cloud access. 5. In the MyCloud.com Account for area, click the Sign up and activating a password for...area at the bottom of the request and can be used to send the user confirmation information and instructions on setting up button. 4. In the Cloud Devices for 48 hours from the time of the screen, click Get Code. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL
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... or Apple iOS. Your My Cloud app supports most recent firmware, connected to the Internet. Access to your tablet, handset, or other portable devices using Wi-Fi wireless connections. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL With My Cloud mobile app, you can: ...; Open and view the important files stored on your My Cloud Mirror device from anywhere without copying them to your mobile device. ...
... or Apple iOS. Your My Cloud app supports most recent firmware, connected to the Internet. Access to your tablet, handset, or other portable devices using Wi-Fi wireless connections. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL With My Cloud mobile app, you can: ...; Open and view the important files stored on your My Cloud Mirror device from anywhere without copying them to your mobile device. ...
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... the web browser app. On the navigation bar, click Users to log into the web browser app. The Users screen displays a list of the My Cloud Mirror device web browser app when you can create one individual at anytime (see "Updating a User Password" on page 22). Because of this, ensure that provides... Groups About Shares About Users The Administrator, normally the device owner, is the person in charge of the app after a set up the device. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL You also have a password. You can set amount of time. Viewing Users 1.
... the web browser app. On the navigation bar, click Users to log into the web browser app. The Users screen displays a list of the My Cloud Mirror device web browser app when you can create one individual at anytime (see "Updating a User Password" on page 22). Because of this, ensure that provides... Groups About Shares About Users The Administrator, normally the device owner, is the person in charge of the app after a set up the device. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL You also have a password. You can set amount of time. Viewing Users 1.