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...-Fi. in that belong to change without notice. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and WD My Cloud is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Wi-Fi WD My Cloud WD My Cloud Wi-Fi WD My Cloud Wi-Fi WD My Cloud Wi-Fi WD My Cloud şi dispozitivul fără fir trebuie să fie conectate prin...
...-Fi. in that belong to change without notice. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and WD My Cloud is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Wi-Fi WD My Cloud WD My Cloud Wi-Fi WD My Cloud Wi-Fi WD My Cloud Wi-Fi WD My Cloud şi dispozitivul fără fir trebuie să fie conectate prin...
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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 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 ?
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...wd.com. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product or software. WD Community-Share your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup). Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wd.com and choose from...Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by using the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage installer, available on the date of your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Start here to ...
...wd.com. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product or software. WD Community-Share your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup). Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at support.wd.com and choose from...Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by using the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage installer, available on the date of your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Start here to ...
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... Shortcut Options 30 Checking Drive Status 30 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows 31 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows 31 Accessing Shares 31 Launching the WD My Cloud Dashboard 32 Mapping the Drive (Windows 33 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows 33 Viewing Drive Properties 33 Monitoring Storage 34 WD MY...
... Shortcut Options 30 Checking Drive Status 30 Launching WD SmartWare (Windows 31 Exiting WD SmartWare Safely (Windows 31 Accessing Shares 31 Launching the WD My Cloud Dashboard 32 Mapping the Drive (Windows 33 Creating a Shortcut to the Public Share (Windows 33 Viewing Drive Properties 33 Monitoring Storage 34 WD MY...
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... 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 My... Cloud™ for Desktop App 68 9 Configuring Settings 72 General 72 Network 77 Media 80 Utilities 81 Notifications 85...
... 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 My... Cloud™ for Desktop App 68 9 Configuring Settings 72 General 72 Network 77 Media 80 Utilities 81 Notifications 85...
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...Photos, & Music 97 Media Servers 97 Media Storage 98 Enabling/Disabling DLNA and iTunes 99 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 101 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes 102 12 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 103 Overview 103 Connecting A USB Drive 103 Mapping A...Drive (Windows only 104 13 Appendix A: Specifications 105 14 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 106 First Steps Checklist 106 Resetting the WD My Cloud Device 106 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 107 15 Appendix C: Regulatory and Warranty Information 110 Regulatory Compliance 110 Warranty Information (All...
...Photos, & Music 97 Media Servers 97 Media Storage 98 Enabling/Disabling DLNA and iTunes 99 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 101 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes 102 12 Connecting a USB Hard Drive 103 Overview 103 Connecting A USB Drive 103 Mapping A...Drive (Windows only 104 13 Appendix A: Specifications 105 14 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 106 First Steps Checklist 106 Resetting the WD My Cloud Device 106 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions 107 15 Appendix C: Regulatory and Warranty Information 110 Regulatory Compliance 110 Warranty Information (All...
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... the type of the chassis; Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all warnings and instructions marked on the power cord. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Improper use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If you observe the following conditions: - If the product does not operate normally when...
... the type of the chassis; Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all warnings and instructions marked on the power cord. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Improper use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If you observe the following conditions: - If the product does not operate normally when...
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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 - Purchase Date - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL Model Number - If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. -
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 - Purchase Date - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wd.com. Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL Model Number - If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. -
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..., and documents. For PC users, WD SmartWare™ Pro offers options for all the files on your network. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Translated versions and updates to this product, visit our website at maximum capacity? Access from anywhere with you...Features About the Learning Center Package Contents System Requirements Pre-installation Instructions Handling Precautions Product Views About the System The WD My Cloud personal cloud storage system is a high-performance system providing secure wireless access to your media and files from any PC, Mac, tablet...
..., and documents. For PC users, WD SmartWare™ Pro offers options for all the files on your network. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Translated versions and updates to this product, visit our website at maximum capacity? Access from anywhere with you...Features About the Learning Center Package Contents System Requirements Pre-installation Instructions Handling Precautions Product Views About the System The WD My Cloud personal cloud storage system is a high-performance system providing secure wireless access to your media and files from any PC, Mac, tablet...
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...Serve up your music with setting up remote access, backing up , easy to find on how to : Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. Download the latest software for your product. Find in minutes with iTunes. Protect your computers and mobile devices.... customer support team to walk you every step of WD My Cloud and WD's free apps for your personal cloud from unauthorized access with you through installing and using their personal cloud storage. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Contact information is always safe and completely ...
...Serve up your music with setting up remote access, backing up , easy to find on how to : Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. Download the latest software for your product. Find in minutes with iTunes. Protect your computers and mobile devices.... customer support team to walk you every step of WD My Cloud and WD's free apps for your personal cloud from unauthorized access with you through installing and using their personal cloud storage. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Contact information is always safe and completely ...
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....wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Package Contents WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC adapter* WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage Device Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide For information on additional accessories for this product....wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL
....wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Package Contents WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC adapter* WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage Device Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide For information on additional accessories for this product....wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL
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... (SP): For Windows, click Start or > (All) Programs and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to install a Java runtime client. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. PRODUCT...
... (SP): For Windows, click Start or > (All) Programs and select Windows Update. For a Mac, go to install a Java runtime client. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. PRODUCT...
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... nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio and television receivers. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Place it in a place that is powered on the top and bottom of the drive, and away from sources of heat ...
... nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio and television receivers. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Place it in a place that is powered on the top and bottom of the drive, and away from sources of heat ...
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Product Views Front PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back Multi-Colored LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Gigabit Ethernet port Kensington® Security Slot WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL
Product Views Front PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back Multi-Colored LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Gigabit Ethernet port Kensington® Security Slot WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL
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Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. Connects to a local network. Power port Connects the drive to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable.
Restores settings such as the admin user name and password for more information. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Gigabit Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Reset button Icon Description Connects the drive to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the drive. Connects to a local network. Power port Connects the drive to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Kensington security slot For drive security, the drive is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable.
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... Setup Installer Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer Getting to the Public Share It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive-all processes currently being performed. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the connections are working properly. Physically Connecting the ... above and nothing is unpack your drive. 12V 2 DC IN 1 2 3 4 Internet 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to connecting your drive, connect it, and check the LEDs on page 81. If this occurs, data may be lost. WD MY...
... Setup Installer Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer Getting to the Public Share It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive-all processes currently being performed. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the connections are working properly. Physically Connecting the ... above and nothing is unpack your drive. 12V 2 DC IN 1 2 3 4 Internet 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to connecting your drive, connect it, and check the LEDs on page 81. If this occurs, data may be lost. WD MY...
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... SMART failure • Data volume does not exist • System volume does not exist • System thermal shutdown (75° C) WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Important: Wait for best performance. 2. Unit is ready when the LED stops flashing and turns solid blue. 3. Connect one end...Plug the power adapter into an available router or network switch port. Displays when you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the WD My Cloud device to finish powering up automatically. Connect one end of the drive. Important: We recommend that you first apply power to the ...
... SMART failure • Data volume does not exist • System volume does not exist • System thermal shutdown (75° C) WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Important: Wait for best performance. 2. Unit is ready when the LED stops flashing and turns solid blue. 3. Connect one end...Plug the power adapter into an available router or network switch port. Displays when you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for the WD My Cloud device to finish powering up automatically. Connect one end of the drive. Important: We recommend that you first apply power to the ...
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...: 1. For requirements, see "System Requirements" on the bottom is the Activity LED, and the one on page 6. 3. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Note: Looking at http://wd.com/setup/ wdmycloud. The online setup installer is not in progress. Network negotiated at... device as described on page 10. 2. In the address field, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud to display the Welcome to personal cloud storage page. Network negotiated at 1000 Mbps. Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Installer To download the installer necessary for setting up - 1000...
...: 1. For requirements, see "System Requirements" on the bottom is the Activity LED, and the one on page 6. 3. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Note: Looking at http://wd.com/setup/ wdmycloud. The online setup installer is not in progress. Network negotiated at... device as described on page 10. 2. In the address field, type http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloud to display the Welcome to personal cloud storage page. Network negotiated at 1000 Mbps. Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Installer To download the installer necessary for setting up - 1000...
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GETTING STARTED Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the pull-down menu at the top right of the page before clicking Download Setup Software. 4. If you'd like to download setup installer for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. Click Download Setup Software. Click Get Started. 6. then select the Agree check box and click Next. Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL
GETTING STARTED Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the pull-down menu at the top right of the page before clicking Download Setup Software. 4. If you'd like to download setup installer for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. Click Download Setup Software. Click Get Started. 6. then select the Agree check box and click Next. Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL
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WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL The Checking Your Device progress bar displays. 9. When the Set up your drive: 8. If your WD My Cloud device is not detected, continue to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 15. Click Next. The installer discovers your personal cloud screen displays, continue to "Troubleshooting Connections" on your drive is solid blue, click Next. The Get Powered Up and Connected screen displays: GETTING STARTED 7. When the LED on page 16.
WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL The Checking Your Device progress bar displays. 9. When the Set up your drive: 8. If your WD My Cloud device is not detected, continue to "Creating a Personal Cloud" on page 15. Click Next. The installer discovers your personal cloud screen displays, continue to "Troubleshooting Connections" on your drive is solid blue, click Next. The Get Powered Up and Connected screen displays: GETTING STARTED 7. When the LED on page 16.