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...2014 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Specifications subject to other countries; All rights reserved. and other companies. i or http://products.wd.com/docs Technical Support Services http://support....Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Cloud, and My Passport are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other countries. WD My Cloud is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. ? in the U.S. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California, U.S.A. 92612 4079-705133-800 Jul 2014 My Passport® Wireless...
...2014 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Specifications subject to other countries; All rights reserved. and other companies. i or http://products.wd.com/docs Technical Support Services http://support....Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Cloud, and My Passport are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other countries. WD My Cloud is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. ? in the U.S. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California, U.S.A. 92612 4079-705133-800 Jul 2014 My Passport® Wireless...
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...drivers, software, and updates for your WD product or software. WD Community-Share your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. ii To help for your WD product. Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers....Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your drive online at http://register.wd.com. Registering Your WD Product Register ...
...drivers, software, and updates for your WD product or software. WD Community-Share your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. ii To help for your WD product. Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers....Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your drive online at http://register.wd.com. Registering Your WD Product Register ...
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... Service and Support ii Registering Your WD Product ii 1 About Your WD Storage Device 1 Features 1 Handling Precautions 2 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 About the Online Learning Center 3 Compatibility 3 Physical Description 4 2 Understanding the LEDs and Buttons 5 Power and Battery Status LED 5 Wi-Fi LED 6 Other LED Behavior 6 Buttons 6 3 Setting up the Wireless Drive 7 Turning...
... Service and Support ii Registering Your WD Product ii 1 About Your WD Storage Device 1 Features 1 Handling Precautions 2 Kit Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 About the Online Learning Center 3 Compatibility 3 Physical Description 4 2 Understanding the LEDs and Buttons 5 Power and Battery Status LED 5 Wi-Fi LED 6 Other LED Behavior 6 Buttons 6 3 Setting up the Wireless Drive 7 Turning...
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... 61 DLNA File Formats 61 Formats Compatible with the Drive 51 Installing WD Quick View 51 Accessing WD Quick View Shortcut Options 53 14 Getting Support 54 Support Page 54 15 Problems and Solutions 56 Appendix A. 10 Performing Administrative Functions 44 Changing the Password and Device Name 44 Changing the Language 45...
... 61 DLNA File Formats 61 Formats Compatible with the Drive 51 Installing WD Quick View 51 Accessing WD Quick View Shortcut Options 53 14 Getting Support 54 Support Page 54 15 Problems and Solutions 56 Appendix A. 10 Performing Administrative Functions 44 Changing the Password and Device Name 44 Changing the Language 45...
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...with Wi-Fi password protection for every photo, video, music and important file you can instantly share your devices. WD Reliability - My Passport Wireless is important, so we back up photos and videos from USB access using tablets, smartphones, and computers instantly and without the need ...or back up our reliability with a 2-year limited warranty. Plus, with your creative magic stored on the go to http://support.wd.com/downloads. 1 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Use the USB 3.0 port to quickly transfer large amounts of standby time. Rechargeable battery to keep on any ...
...with Wi-Fi password protection for every photo, video, music and important file you can instantly share your devices. WD Reliability - My Passport Wireless is important, so we back up photos and videos from USB access using tablets, smartphones, and computers instantly and without the need ...or back up our reliability with a 2-year limited warranty. Plus, with your creative magic stored on the go to http://support.wd.com/downloads. 1 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Use the USB 3.0 port to quickly transfer large amounts of standby time. Rechargeable battery to keep on any ...
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... USB 3.0 cable USB AC Power Adapter Quick Install Guide USB AC power adapter USB 3.0 cable My Passport Wireless Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All ... not place the drive on a clean, firm, and stable surface. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. 2 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Make sure the drive is on carpeting. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing...
... USB 3.0 cable USB AC Power Adapter Quick Install Guide USB AC power adapter USB 3.0 cable My Passport Wireless Portable Hard Drive Quick Install Guide Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All ... not place the drive on a clean, firm, and stable surface. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. 2 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Make sure the drive is on carpeting. Always observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing...
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... 10.7) Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your product. Find in-depth, interactive information on supported Windows and Mac computers 3 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update. This web-based guide is an interactive resource to : ...
... 10.7) Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your product. Find in-depth, interactive information on supported Windows and Mac computers 3 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update. This web-based guide is an interactive resource to : ...
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Contact WD Support. UNDERSTANDING THE LEDS AND BUTTONS Wi-Fi LED The Wi-Fi LED is off when you take the My Passport Wireless drive out of the box. Wi-Fi not active Wireless network connected or active (all modes) Wireless network connected to start SD card transfer. 6 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL...8226; When the drive is off , press to show battery status briefly. • Press momentarily for other devices to connect to the My Passport Wireless network in Home mode. • With SD card inserted in the slot, press momentarily to access point (AP) but no Internet connection (shared...
Contact WD Support. UNDERSTANDING THE LEDS AND BUTTONS Wi-Fi LED The Wi-Fi LED is off when you take the My Passport Wireless drive out of the box. Wi-Fi not active Wireless network connected or active (all modes) Wireless network connected to start SD card transfer. 6 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL...8226; When the drive is off , press to show battery status briefly. • Press momentarily for other devices to connect to the My Passport Wireless network in Home mode. • With SD card inserted in the slot, press momentarily to access point (AP) but no Internet connection (shared...
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... DLNA database, view a media count, and copy or move files from a file. 16 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Admin Hardware Displays the Admin page so you please. Media Support Click to extend battery life or improve performance, lock the drive, view the current time, and ... the type of the drive's main functions and links for updating settings. Firmware Click to WD Learning Center, online Help, Technical Support, and information about new firmware and network issues. Icons Information Icons Icon Name Alerts USING THE DASHBOARD Actions Displays recent alerts about...
... DLNA database, view a media count, and copy or move files from a file. 16 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Admin Hardware Displays the Admin page so you please. Media Support Click to extend battery life or improve performance, lock the drive, view the current time, and ... the type of the drive's main functions and links for updating settings. Firmware Click to WD Learning Center, online Help, Technical Support, and information about new firmware and network issues. Icons Information Icons Icon Name Alerts USING THE DASHBOARD Actions Displays recent alerts about...
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... Click Admin on compatible cameras. In the Access section, click the FTP toggle button to On. 3. FTP is compatible with FTP. 32 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Use the FTP settings below for protection. To enable FTP Access,: 1. LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE Using a Compatible... of WiFi security for your camera or other device using the FTP connection on the My Passport Wireless drive: FTP Server Address: 192.168.60.1 (unless changed from your camera's documentation on how to work with wireless cameras that support FTP, such as Nikon WT-2 and Canon WFT. The My...
... Click Admin on compatible cameras. In the Access section, click the FTP toggle button to On. 3. FTP is compatible with FTP. 32 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Use the FTP settings below for protection. To enable FTP Access,: 1. LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE Using a Compatible... of WiFi security for your camera or other device using the FTP connection on the My Passport Wireless drive: FTP Server Address: 192.168.60.1 (unless changed from your camera's documentation on how to work with wireless cameras that support FTP, such as Nikon WT-2 and Canon WFT. The My...
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...TVs, and digital media adapters: 1. Mobile apps with a DLNA-Enabled Mobile App The My Passport Wireless drive has a DLNA media server built in the drive. 1. PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC Other Media Players Following are general steps for a list of drivers. 4. Using the Drive with DLNA support from the... Apple App store or Google Play can link to a hotspot, or is powered on your My Passport Wireless drive. Depending on the player you have, you may need to access a Settings...
...TVs, and digital media adapters: 1. Mobile apps with a DLNA-Enabled Mobile App The My Passport Wireless drive has a DLNA media server built in the drive. 1. PLAYING/STREAMING VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & MUSIC Other Media Players Following are general steps for a list of drivers. 4. Using the Drive with DLNA support from the... Apple App store or Google Play can link to a hotspot, or is powered on your My Passport Wireless drive. Depending on the player you have, you may need to access a Settings...
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... of Wi-Fi security for information on page 32. 45 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Please note that displays, note the User Name and ...section select the language in which you have knowledge and experience using SSH. WARNING! The drive supports default Anonymous login and takes advantage of Access 1. Click Save. It is disabled by default.... or attempting to and from your drive and perform command-line operations. SSH is compatible with wireless cameras that support FTP, such as Nikon WT-2 and Canon WFT. Changing the Language PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 1. ...
... of Wi-Fi security for information on page 32. 45 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Please note that displays, note the User Name and ...section select the language in which you have knowledge and experience using SSH. WARNING! The drive supports default Anonymous login and takes advantage of Access 1. Click Save. It is disabled by default.... or attempting to and from your drive and perform command-line operations. SSH is compatible with wireless cameras that support FTP, such as Nikon WT-2 and Canon WFT. Changing the Language PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 1. ...
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...-Fi network (direct connection). 4. When the update is complete, your computer directly to the drive. 50 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Download the latest firmware file. 3. Reconnect the wireless link from File. 5. UPDATING FIRMWARE Performing a Manual Update 1. Review the confirmation message and click Install and Reboot... file and click Open. 6. Go to http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp to locate and download an available file to leave the device on your computer, or click the Online location of the WD My Passport Wireless firmware link at the bottom of the screen. ...
...-Fi network (direct connection). 4. When the update is complete, your computer directly to the drive. 50 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Download the latest firmware file. 3. Reconnect the wireless link from File. 5. UPDATING FIRMWARE Performing a Manual Update 1. Review the confirmation message and click Install and Reboot... file and click Open. 6. Go to http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp to locate and download an available file to leave the device on your computer, or click the Online location of the WD My Passport Wireless firmware link at the bottom of the screen. ...
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...you to perform the following topics: Installing WD Quick View Accessing WD Quick View Shortcut Options Note: Windows computers support WD Quick View on the My Passport Wireless drive by a USB. USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE 113 Using WD Quick View with the WD Quick...61550; Create Shortcut-Creates a shortcut to your network in the SHARED section, click MyPassport > Public > QuickView > setup. 51 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL It does not support WD Quick View when the drive is interrupted Alerts-Displays a list of alerts you have received Properties-Displays the...
...you to perform the following topics: Installing WD Quick View Accessing WD Quick View Shortcut Options Note: Windows computers support WD Quick View on the My Passport Wireless drive by a USB. USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE 113 Using WD Quick View with the WD Quick...61550; Create Shortcut-Creates a shortcut to your network in the SHARED section, click MyPassport > Public > QuickView > setup. 51 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL It does not support WD Quick View when the drive is interrupted Alerts-Displays a list of alerts you have received Properties-Displays the...
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Move the pointer over the name of your My Passport Wireless drive and display a sub-menu 3. Click the WD Quick View icon on the network for the drive to support Quick View. 1. Select the desired option. menu: 3. USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE Accessing WD Quick View Shortcut ...Options Windows 1. Right- Move the pointer over or click to display a menu. 2. Select the desired option. 53 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL or ...
Move the pointer over the name of your My Passport Wireless drive and display a sub-menu 3. Click the WD Quick View icon on the network for the drive to support Quick View. 1. Select the desired option. menu: 3. USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE Accessing WD Quick View Shortcut ...Options Windows 1. Right- Move the pointer over or click to display a menu. 2. Select the desired option. 53 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL or ...
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.... Download: Generates a diagnostic report and saves it to Customer Support. The report includes your computer. 54 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL System Reports In the System Reports section, you the opportunity to join WD's Product Improvement Program. GETTING SUPPORT 114 Getting Support Support Page The Support page enables you run diagnostic tests and generate system reports...
.... Download: Generates a diagnostic report and saves it to Customer Support. The report includes your computer. 54 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL System Reports In the System Reports section, you the opportunity to join WD's Product Improvement Program. GETTING SUPPORT 114 Getting Support Support Page The Support page enables you run diagnostic tests and generate system reports...
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... quick test can take several minutes to On. 55 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Participating does not affect your drive. Product Improvement Program If you join the program, your drive periodically sends its serial number to help improve future product updates and enable the Western Digital Support team to WD along with your drive's performance.
... quick test can take several minutes to On. 55 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Participating does not affect your drive. Product Improvement Program If you join the program, your drive periodically sends its serial number to help improve future product updates and enable the Western Digital Support team to WD along with your drive's performance.
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...app next time? I connect the drive to my computer via USB, the drive won't connect wirelessly to other wireless devices in your home network (if previously connected to it), or you bring the drive back into... when you can connect to its default settings by powering on the Settings screen. 56 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL If the drive is slower than normal. Connect the drive in direct connection mode,... your mobile device is connected to the Wi-Fi network, the drive acts as the drive supports 2.4Ghz band. Once the drive has powered up completely and the Wi-Fi LED turns blue...
...app next time? I connect the drive to my computer via USB, the drive won't connect wirelessly to other wireless devices in your home network (if previously connected to it), or you bring the drive back into... when you can connect to its default settings by powering on the Settings screen. 56 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL If the drive is slower than normal. Connect the drive in direct connection mode,... your mobile device is connected to the Wi-Fi network, the drive acts as the drive supports 2.4Ghz band. Once the drive has powered up completely and the Wi-Fi LED turns blue...
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.... To solve this problem, you can run scandisk. My drive does not show any unknown network traffic or interference. 57 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL I want to get the maximum streaming performance from my drive? Set up the drive in Performance mode on the Hardware...Connect the drive to a power source to make sure the wireless network or device you do not need the maximum performance. This is connected to your drive if you are connecting to supports MIMO. Connect directly to the wireless drive in use, the battery will not charge. Plug the...
.... To solve this problem, you can run scandisk. My drive does not show any unknown network traffic or interference. 57 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL I want to get the maximum streaming performance from my drive? Set up the drive in Performance mode on the Hardware...Connect the drive to a power source to make sure the wireless network or device you do not need the maximum performance. This is connected to your drive if you are connecting to supports MIMO. Connect directly to the wireless drive in use, the battery will not charge. Plug the...
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... and HFS+. Some devices (such as an exFAT file system. For more information see Knowledge Base Answer ID 11742. 58 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Interference may not support this file system. If left unused a long time, the battery may be too low and require charging before it to set... be powered on the Settings screen. You may be using clients or networks without a Wireless-N MIMO connection or a slower wireless network (e.g 802.11g or 802.11b). PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS The wireless speed is slower than normal. The device may be in this mode, the performance is...
... and HFS+. Some devices (such as an exFAT file system. For more information see Knowledge Base Answer ID 11742. 58 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Interference may not support this file system. If left unused a long time, the battery may be too low and require charging before it to set... be powered on the Settings screen. You may be using clients or networks without a Wireless-N MIMO connection or a slower wireless network (e.g 802.11g or 802.11b). PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS The wireless speed is slower than normal. The device may be in this mode, the performance is...