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... 11 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 13 Getting Started Without Online Setup Software 19 Accessing Content 19 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 21 Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud EX2 Ultra Device 21 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 21 Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 23 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares 34... Common Tasks 65 7 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 66 About Backups 66 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 66 Remote Backups 69 Internal Backups 73 Cloud Backups 75 WD MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE i USER MANUAL
... 11 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 13 Getting Started Without Online Setup Software 19 Accessing Content 19 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 21 Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud EX2 Ultra Device 21 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 21 Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 23 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares 34... Common Tasks 65 7 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 66 About Backups 66 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 66 Remote Backups 69 Internal Backups 73 Cloud Backups 75 WD MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE i USER MANUAL
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... Volume Virtualization 92 9 Managing Apps on My Cloud EX2 Ultra 97 About Apps 97 Managing Apps 97 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music 101 Media Servers 101 Media Storage 103 Enabling DLNA and iTunes 103 Accessing Your Private Cloud Using Media Players 107 Accessing Your Private Cloud Using iTunes 108 11 Configuring Settings 109 General... and Warranty Information 137 Regulatory Compliance 137 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 138 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 139 WD MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE ii USER MANUAL
... Volume Virtualization 92 9 Managing Apps on My Cloud EX2 Ultra 97 About Apps 97 Managing Apps 97 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music 101 Media Servers 101 Media Storage 103 Enabling DLNA and iTunes 103 Accessing Your Private Cloud Using Media Players 107 Accessing Your Private Cloud Using iTunes 108 11 Configuring Settings 109 General... and Warranty Information 137 Regulatory Compliance 137 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 138 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 139 WD MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE ii USER MANUAL
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... not allow anything to qualified service personnel under the following procedures for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL to ensure proper ventilation and reliable operation of any liquids. Do not place this product through the chassis slots as they may touch...
... not allow anything to qualified service personnel under the following procedures for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL to ensure proper ventilation and reliable operation of any liquids. Do not place this product through the chassis slots as they may touch...
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... replaced. Serial Number - Model Number - Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer. Purchase Date - System and Software Notes MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL There is danger of used for setup and technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION WARNING!
... replaced. Serial Number - Model Number - Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer. Purchase Date - System and Software Notes MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL There is danger of used for setup and technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION WARNING!
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... serving options - Save all your content in one place and protect your data with the drives of My Cloud EX2 Ultra status. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other DLNA®/UPnP® devices. Choose the diskless enclosure to ...server, FTP server, backup server, and P2P torrent download server. Features a Twonky and a DLNA-certified media server. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Drive management - Stream videos and photos to manage - PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview About the System Features About the Online ...
... serving options - Save all your content in one place and protect your data with the drives of My Cloud EX2 Ultra status. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other DLNA®/UPnP® devices. Choose the diskless enclosure to ...server, FTP server, backup server, and P2P torrent download server. Features a Twonky and a DLNA-certified media server. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Drive management - Stream videos and photos to manage - PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview About the System Features About the Online ...
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... information, instructions, and software to explore each of your way - The online Learning Center allows you to another My Cloud device, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back up, your data. Mac® users, utilize all your content in -depth, interactive information on how...
... information, instructions, and software to explore each of your way - The online Learning Center allows you to another My Cloud device, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back up, your data. Mac® users, utilize all your content in -depth, interactive information on how...
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For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL Operating System Windows® Windows 10 Windows 8 or 8.1 Windows 7 Windows Vista® Mac OS...or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. Package Contents My Cloud EX2 Ultra Private Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Assembly kit (for driveless ...
For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL Operating System Windows® Windows 10 Windows 8 or 8.1 Windows 7 Windows Vista® Mac OS...or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. Package Contents My Cloud EX2 Ultra Private Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Assembly kit (for driveless ...
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... the device drives. Place it is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for your device to obtain maximum efficiency. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do...
... the device drives. Place it is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for your device to obtain maximum efficiency. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings on . Do...
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Product Components Front View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power LED Drive LEDs MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL
Product Components Front View PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power LED Drive LEDs MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL
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... as the administrator user name and password for more information. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device. LEDs Front Panel Power LED MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL For device security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Back View PRODUCT OVERVIEW USB ports Kensington...
... as the administrator user name and password for more information. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for the device. LEDs Front Panel Power LED MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL For device security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a standard Kensington security cable. Back View PRODUCT OVERVIEW USB ports Kensington...
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... Description Drive is degraded. A condition, such as the unit powers up. Device is powered up but there is powering on or in a power up . MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW The following table describes the front panel hard drive LED behavior. Drive is present but the volume is not present.
... Description Drive is degraded. A condition, such as the unit powers up. Device is powered up but there is powering on or in a power up . MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW The following table describes the front panel hard drive LED behavior. Drive is present but the volume is not present.
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... is not operational. Blinks State Description Cable or device is not plugged in , and both ends of link is the Link LED. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL State Link down Link up - 10/100 connection Link up - 10/100/ 1000 connection Link idle Link busy LED Link Link Link Activity...
... is not operational. Blinks State Description Cable or device is not plugged in , and both ends of link is the Link LED. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL State Link down Link up - 10/100 connection Link up - 10/100/ 1000 connection Link idle Link busy LED Link Link Link Activity...
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...Started Using Online Setup Software Getting Started Without Online Setup Software Accessing Content It's easy to http://products.wdc.com/. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Replacing a Drive" on page 92 Important:... power or to turn a solid blue. For a list of your device, connect it, and wait for installing drives in My Cloud EX2 Ultra models that come without drives. Important: Make sure the device is unpack your device to the network.To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD)...
...Started Using Online Setup Software Getting Started Without Online Setup Software Accessing Content It's easy to http://products.wdc.com/. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Replacing a Drive" on page 92 Important:... power or to turn a solid blue. For a list of your device, connect it, and wait for installing drives in My Cloud EX2 Ultra models that come without drives. Important: Make sure the device is unpack your device to the network.To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD)...
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... other side of the unit. When looking down on the top of the device and open the top. 2. Insert a screw in place. 3. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Using a screw from the bag, attach a plastic tab to the top of the unit with the front panel towards you do this procedure...
... other side of the unit. When looking down on the top of the device and open the top. 2. Insert a screw in place. 3. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Using a screw from the bag, attach a plastic tab to the top of the unit with the front panel towards you do this procedure...
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... the slots and openings on the back of the device. Physically Connecting the Device GETTING STARTED 2 4 3 3 1 Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud EX2 Ultra Private Cloud Storage device to "Physically Connecting the Device" on the back of overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes currently being performed. Repeat... cable for the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into the power supply socket on page 13. In the event of the device. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL
... the slots and openings on the back of the device. Physically Connecting the Device GETTING STARTED 2 4 3 3 1 Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud EX2 Ultra Private Cloud Storage device to "Physically Connecting the Device" on the back of overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all processes currently being performed. Repeat... cable for the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into the power supply socket on page 13. In the event of the device. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL
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...device turns a solid blue, continue to sync with your taskbar. On the Welcome page, click Get Started. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL Getting Started Using Online Setup Software The online setup software walks you want to "Getting Started Using Online Setup Software"... The online setup software is found, a screen displays showing your My Cloud device. You will know it . GETTING STARTED 4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. The setup software begins searching for the My Cloud EX2 Ultra device to exit WD Sync setup.
...device turns a solid blue, continue to sync with your taskbar. On the Welcome page, click Get Started. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL Getting Started Using Online Setup Software The online setup software walks you want to "Getting Started Using Online Setup Software"... The online setup software is found, a screen displays showing your My Cloud device. You will know it . GETTING STARTED 4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. The setup software begins searching for the My Cloud EX2 Ultra device to exit WD Sync setup.
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... subfolders are files that you dragged and dropped or files that have been backed up files using the My Cloud EX2 Ultra device's dashboard. (See "The Dashboard Home Page" on page 45). MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL Double-click MyCloudEX2Ultra and locate the device's Public folder. 5. Once you've physically connected your My...
... subfolders are files that you dragged and dropped or files that have been backed up files using the My Cloud EX2 Ultra device's dashboard. (See "The Dashboard Home Page" on page 45). MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL Double-click MyCloudEX2Ultra and locate the device's Public folder. 5. Once you've physically connected your My...
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... alias, click Finder > Preferences > General and make sure Connected Servers is checked. - Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the My Cloud EX2 Ultra Public folder for quick access in the side bar. In Windows Explorer, under the shared items in the future: 1. In a Finder window, click...list. 4. Then... If you want the alias to alias (e.g., Shared Music), and then click File > Make Alias. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL Right-click the Public folder and select Map Network Drive from the Drive drop-down the Cmd and Option keys simultaneously, and...
... alias, click Finder > Preferences > General and make sure Connected Servers is checked. - Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the My Cloud EX2 Ultra Public folder for quick access in the side bar. In Windows Explorer, under the shared items in the future: 1. In a Finder window, click...list. 4. Then... If you want the alias to alias (e.g., Shared Music), and then click File > Make Alias. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL Right-click the Public folder and select Map Network Drive from the Drive drop-down the Cmd and Option keys simultaneously, and...
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... an email address to the user account or if you have to keep all of its many capabilities. Click Save. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud EX2 Ultra Device Before you can take advantage of the ways you 'd like to update/change the user's email address. 4. To enable...
... an email address to the user account or if you have to keep all of its many capabilities. Click Save. MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud EX2 Ultra Device Before you can take advantage of the ways you 'd like to update/change the user's email address. 4. To enable...
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... 6. If you use the code(s), the Configure Access page displays the cloud devices to generate one code for 48 hours from the time of the screen, click Get Code. A dialog box displays the user's activation code and ... activation code used only once. 1. Click OK. On the bottom of the request and can be used . MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 18 USER MANUAL Note: Make sure to write down the access codes you want to send cloud access information. Add an email address, and then return to this icon is greyed out.
... 6. If you use the code(s), the Configure Access page displays the cloud devices to generate one code for 48 hours from the time of the screen, click Get Code. A dialog box displays the user's activation code and ... activation code used only once. 1. Click OK. On the bottom of the request and can be used . MY CLOUD EX2 ULTRA PRIVATE CLOUD STORAGE 18 USER MANUAL Note: Make sure to write down the access codes you want to send cloud access information. Add an email address, and then return to this icon is greyed out.