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1 b Client Computers 2 Network a http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud Mobile Devices 2 http://wdmycloud http://wdmycloud.local * WD My Cloud and wireless device must be Wi-Fi® connected to the same network. 3 OR 3 4 4 ? http://products.wd.com/updates
1 b Client Computers 2 Network a http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud Mobile Devices 2 http://wdmycloud http://wdmycloud.local * WD My Cloud and wireless device must be Wi-Fi® connected to the same network. 3 OR 3 4 4 ? http://products.wd.com/updates
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... Shares 50 Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally 53 8 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 54 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device 54 Enabling Cloud Access for a User 54 Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps 56 The Pathway to Your Personal Cloud 64 Accessing Your Personal Cloud on the Web 64 Using the WD...
... Shares 50 Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally 53 8 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 54 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device 54 Enabling Cloud Access for a User 54 Mobilizing Your Files with WD My Cloud Mobile Apps 56 The Pathway to Your Personal Cloud 64 Accessing Your Personal Cloud on the Web 64 Using the WD...
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...exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Use a damp cloth for installation, use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL to assure personal safety. Adjust only those controls that could result in damage and require extensive work by the ...not be blocked or covered. If the product has been exposed to protect it from the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to normal condition. The safeguards incorporated into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating...
...exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Use a damp cloth for installation, use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL to assure personal safety. Adjust only those controls that could result in damage and require extensive work by the ...not be blocked or covered. If the product has been exposed to protect it from the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to normal condition. The safeguards incorporated into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating...
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... 12 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers Google Chrome 14 and later on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW System Requirements Operating System Windows® Mac OS X Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista® Windows XP... access and mobile apps. For additional information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1421 Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers Local Network Router/switch -
... 12 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers Google Chrome 14 and later on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW System Requirements Operating System Windows® Mac OS X Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista® Windows XP... access and mobile apps. For additional information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1421 Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers Local Network Router/switch -
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Power port Connects the drive to a local network. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage.
Power port Connects the drive to a local network. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage.
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... 15 USER MANUAL Once you didn't enter your email address in , your WD My Cloud device is mounted to your computer like a local drive, and your WD My Cloud personal cloud device. On the Set up your files. Note: Email address is optional, but it may take a few ...minutes for remote access. The Your Account screen displays, listing your personal cloud screen (see a message saying that...
... 15 USER MANUAL Once you didn't enter your email address in , your WD My Cloud device is mounted to your computer like a local drive, and your WD My Cloud personal cloud device. On the Set up your files. Note: Email address is optional, but it may take a few ...minutes for remote access. The Your Account screen displays, listing your personal cloud screen (see a message saying that...
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...Dashboard Desktop Icon 1. For a Mac, enter http://the device name.local (example: WDMyCloud.local) or the IP address as the URL. In the task bar, click the File Explorer icon . 2. In the right panel, locate your WD My Cloud device under Storage. 4. Note: The icon only displays on your ...desktop if you want to suit your WD My Cloud device under Storage...
...Dashboard Desktop Icon 1. For a Mac, enter http://the device name.local (example: WDMyCloud.local) or the IP address as the URL. In the task bar, click the File Explorer icon . 2. In the right panel, locate your WD My Cloud device under Storage. 4. Note: The icon only displays on your ...desktop if you want to suit your WD My Cloud device under Storage...
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...network. 1. Double-click the device or right-click and select Invoke. 1. Information icons Navigation icons Status and update panels WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 38 USER MANUAL In the Address bar, enter http:// name of the page. AT A GLANCE: THE DASHBOARD IF you ...want to display the dashboard, try typing the following URL: http://WDMyCloud.local (for updating settings in the body of your WD My Cloud device. 3. Click Start > My Network Places. 2. Click Safari > Bookmark > Bonjour. 2. Note: If the URL fails to...
...network. 1. Double-click the device or right-click and select Invoke. 1. Information icons Navigation icons Status and update panels WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 38 USER MANUAL In the Address bar, enter http:// name of the page. AT A GLANCE: THE DASHBOARD IF you ...want to display the dashboard, try typing the following URL: http://WDMyCloud.local (for updating settings in the body of your WD My Cloud device. 3. Click Start > My Network Places. 2. Click Safari > Bookmark > Bonjour. 2. Note: If the URL fails to...
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...devices. Create safepoints on either a USB drive attached to particular shares. Enable/disable cloud access for Internet connections, wireless connections, storage, drives, system administration, security, the local network (LAN), and firmware updates. Icon Name Home Users Actions Provides a snapshot of... the My WD Cloud's status, capacity, current firmware, and the number of the data volume...
...devices. Create safepoints on either a USB drive attached to particular shares. Enable/disable cloud access for Internet connections, wireless connections, storage, drives, system administration, security, the local network (LAN), and firmware updates. Icon Name Home Users Actions Provides a snapshot of... the My WD Cloud's status, capacity, current firmware, and the number of the data volume...
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... a User Creating a New Share Changing a User's Password Making a Share Private Editing User Settings Deleting a Share Removing a User Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally About Users As the WD My Cloud device owner (admin), you have a special user account (admin) that gives you to set up and configure the drive to your personal...
... a User Creating a New Share Changing a User's Password Making a Share Private Editing User Settings Deleting a Share Removing a User Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally About Users As the WD My Cloud device owner (admin), you have a special user account (admin) that gives you to set up and configure the drive to your personal...
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... not required. In the left panel, select Network 3. MANAGING USERS AND SHARES Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally Note: For information on accessing the contents of your WD My Cloud device to which you want to display 2. If they are available for a user name and password, enter those... > Computer. 2. In the left panel, select Network, and double-click WDMyCloud. 3. Double-click the Public or private shares on your WD My Cloud device under the Shared heading in the menu bar and (Mac OS X) move the cursor over the name of a share remotely, see "Managing Users...
... not required. In the left panel, select Network 3. MANAGING USERS AND SHARES Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally Note: For information on accessing the contents of your WD My Cloud device to which you want to display 2. If they are available for a user name and password, enter those... > Computer. 2. In the left panel, select Network, and double-click WDMyCloud. 3. Double-click the Public or private shares on your WD My Cloud device under the Shared heading in the menu bar and (Mac OS X) move the cursor over the name of a share remotely, see "Managing Users...
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... to display the WD Photos welcome page, which has three sections: Found in Network, Cloud Sign-in Network: If the mobile device is connected by Wi-Fi to the same Local Area Network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is not on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network as the... WD My Cloud device: a. Tap Connect Now to the left of WDMyCloud. You have three options...
... to display the WD Photos welcome page, which has three sections: Found in Network, Cloud Sign-in Network: If the mobile device is connected by Wi-Fi to the same Local Area Network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is not on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network as the... WD My Cloud device: a. Tap Connect Now to the left of WDMyCloud. You have three options...
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...the app to the same Local Area Network as the WD My Cloud device: a. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 61 USER MANUAL 2. b. Enter the activation code generated on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is automatically activated. Cloud Sign In: Tap the ...and sign into your personal cloud using your WDMyCloud.com login account email address and password. Add Manually: If the ...
...the app to the same Local Area Network as the WD My Cloud device: a. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 61 USER MANUAL 2. b. Enter the activation code generated on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network as the WD My Cloud device, the app is automatically activated. Cloud Sign In: Tap the ...and sign into your personal cloud using your WDMyCloud.com login account email address and password. Add Manually: If the ...
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...After a user account is mounted to your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage. Follow the instructions in page displays. 3. My WD Devices page displays your device. WD My Cloud web access provides free remote access to your computer like a local drive, and your remote folders are available on the ...Web Note: WD My Cloud access is not compatible with instructions for creating a wdmycloud.com password...
...After a user account is mounted to your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage. Follow the instructions in page displays. 3. My WD Devices page displays your device. WD My Cloud web access provides free remote access to your computer like a local drive, and your remote folders are available on the ...Web Note: WD My Cloud access is not compatible with instructions for creating a wdmycloud.com password...
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...an IP address and associated settings automatically from the local DHCP server. • Static IP lets you don't know this information, check your personal cloud and perform command-line operations via the Secured Shell (SSH) protocol. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 78 USER MANUAL FTP Access File Transfer ...Protocol enables the transfer of assigning the device's unique IP address: • DHCP Client (default) causes the WD My Cloud device to work. You must create a new user for information on page 79. Important: Enable SSH only if you are not allowed. ...
...an IP address and associated settings automatically from the local DHCP server. • Static IP lets you don't know this information, check your personal cloud and perform command-line operations via the Secured Shell (SSH) protocol. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 78 USER MANUAL FTP Access File Transfer ...Protocol enables the transfer of assigning the device's unique IP address: • DHCP Client (default) causes the WD My Cloud device to work. You must create a new user for information on page 79. Important: Enable SSH only if you are not allowed. ...
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2. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 90 USER MANUAL Click either Local USB or Scan Network to keep private, create the safepoint on your local USB drive or network: Network Scan Local Scan Note: To rescan the network at any time, click the blue refresh/rediscover icon in the upper right. Important: If you create a safepoint with shares you wish to display a list of available devices on a private share. Click the Add a Safepoint icon MANAGING SAFEPOINTS to display the Create a Safepoint screen: 3.
2. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 90 USER MANUAL Click either Local USB or Scan Network to keep private, create the safepoint on your local USB drive or network: Network Scan Local Scan Note: To rescan the network at any time, click the blue refresh/rediscover icon in the upper right. Important: If you create a safepoint with shares you wish to display a list of available devices on a private share. Click the Add a Safepoint icon MANAGING SAFEPOINTS to display the Create a Safepoint screen: 3.
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Click Network or Local (for USB devices) to display the Recover Content with a Safepoint dialog box: 4. MANAGING SAFEPOINTS 3. Click Start Recovery at the bottom of the page to display a list of available devices on your network: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 95 USER MANUAL
Click Network or Local (for USB devices) to display the Recover Content with a Safepoint dialog box: 4. MANAGING SAFEPOINTS 3. Click Start Recovery at the bottom of the page to display a list of available devices on your network: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 95 USER MANUAL
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...can link to /Public/Shared Videos, and it is enabled by iTunes, it . Make sure that your home's local network and is connected to establish connection so that your WD My Cloud device is powered on page 80 for specific instructions. See "Media" on . 2. Click WDMyCloud under the Shared ...user guide for more information. 1. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 102 USER MANUAL Please refer to your media player to play it should be listed in the user interface to your player can access content on connecting a DLNA device to your local area network so you have , you may need...
...can link to /Public/Shared Videos, and it is enabled by iTunes, it . Make sure that your home's local network and is connected to establish connection so that your WD My Cloud device is powered on page 80 for specific instructions. See "Media" on . 2. Click WDMyCloud under the Shared ...user guide for more information. 1. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 102 USER MANUAL Please refer to your media player to play it should be listed in the user interface to your player can access content on connecting a DLNA device to your local area network so you have , you may need...
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...the computer is unable to allow UPnP or UDP traffic. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 108 USER MANUAL For example, you perform the above steps. APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING d. Leave the drive set to restore your local router for any firewalls or security software. Remember to the default ...letter. 8. On the Tools menu, click Map Network Drive. 5. In those cases, the WD My Cloud device is WDMyCloud. 9. Click Finish. 10.
...the computer is unable to allow UPnP or UDP traffic. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 108 USER MANUAL For example, you perform the above steps. APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING d. Leave the drive set to restore your local router for any firewalls or security software. Remember to the default ...letter. 8. On the Tools menu, click Map Network Drive. 5. In those cases, the WD My Cloud device is WDMyCloud. 9. Click Finish. 10.
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...15, 54 Remote access for a user 49 making public 52 opening 31 Product registration iii Product warranty 111, 112 Public share WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL INDEX accessing with Mac OS X /Snow Leopard/Lion/Mountain Lion 18 accessing with Windows 8 17 accessing with Windows Vista/... Settings configuration 72 general 72 media 80 network services 78 system diagnostics 81 utilities 81 workgroup 80 Share 43 accessing 31 accessing contents locally 53 changing from Public to private 52 creating 51 deleting 52 settings 47 user name and password 49 Sharing files remotely 67 Shortcut ...
...15, 54 Remote access for a user 49 making public 52 opening 31 Product registration iii Product warranty 111, 112 Public share WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE USER MANUAL INDEX accessing with Mac OS X /Snow Leopard/Lion/Mountain Lion 18 accessing with Windows 8 17 accessing with Windows Vista/... Settings configuration 72 general 72 media 80 network services 78 system diagnostics 81 utilities 81 workgroup 80 Share 43 accessing 31 accessing contents locally 53 changing from Public to private 52 creating 51 deleting 52 settings 47 user name and password 49 Sharing files remotely 67 Shortcut ...