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... 17 Common Tasks 28 5 Managing Users and Groups 29 About Users 29 About Groups 34 6 Managing Shares 37 About Shares 37 7 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 41 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device 41 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 41 Access Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 42 WD MY...
... 17 Common Tasks 28 5 Managing Users and Groups 29 About Users 29 About Groups 34 6 Managing Shares 37 About Shares 37 7 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 41 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Device 41 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 41 Access Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 42 WD MY...
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...Modifying a Backup Job 52 Deleting a Backup Job 52 Cloud Backups 53 Camera Backups 55 9 Managing Storage on WD My Cloud 57 About Storage 57 RAID Storage 57 Disk Status ...60 iSCSI Storage 61 Volume Virtualization 63 10 Managing Apps on WD My Cloud 65 About Apps 65 Managing Apps ... Servers 67 Media Storage 69 Enabling DLNA and iTunes 69 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players 71 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes 72 12 Configuring Settings 74 General 74 Network 82 Media ...
...Modifying a Backup Job 52 Deleting a Backup Job 52 Cloud Backups 53 Camera Backups 55 9 Managing Storage on WD My Cloud 57 About Storage 57 RAID Storage 57 Disk Status ...60 iSCSI Storage 61 Volume Virtualization 63 10 Managing Apps on WD My Cloud 65 About Apps 65 Managing Apps ... Servers 67 Media Storage 69 Enabling DLNA and iTunes 69 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players 71 Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes 72 12 Configuring Settings 74 General 74 Network 82 Media ...
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14 Appendices 104 Appendix A: WD My Cloud Quick User Guide 104 Appendix B: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 108 Appendix C: WD My Cloud Action Icons 109 Appendix D: WD My Cloud Device URLs and Names 111 Appendix E: Creating a User Import File 112 15 Index 114 WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL iii
14 Appendices 104 Appendix A: WD My Cloud Quick User Guide 104 Appendix B: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 108 Appendix C: WD My Cloud Action Icons 109 Appendix D: WD My Cloud Device URLs and Names 111 Appendix E: Creating a User Import File 112 15 Index 114 WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL iii
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... product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 1 Use a damp cloth for installation, use this product near any kind into this product through the chassis slots as they may touch dangerous...
... product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged. - WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 1 Use a damp cloth for installation, use this product near any kind into this product through the chassis slots as they may touch dangerous...
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Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Purchase Date - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2 Model Number - Serial Number - 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 back of the device. -
Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Purchase Date - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2 Model Number - Serial Number - 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 back of the device. -
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Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.) WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 3 For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Package Contents ...
Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.) WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 3 For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Package Contents ...
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Product Components 2-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Power button Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps.
Product Components 2-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Power button Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2-Bay Back View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Kensington® Security Slot Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports* * WD My Cloud EX2100 device contains 1 External DC in Power Port WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2-Bay Back View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Kensington® Security Slot Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Reset button USB 3.0 port Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports* * WD My Cloud EX2100 device contains 1 External DC in Power Port WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 5
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL4100 & WD My Cloud EX4100) LCD Display Power button Scroll buttons Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs 4-Bay Back View (WD My Cloud DL4100 & WD My Cloud EX4100) Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Kensington® Security Slot * WD My Cloud EX4100 device contains 3 USB 3.0 ports (1front port; 2 back ports) WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL Reset button USB 2.0 port* USB 3.0 port* Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports* 6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL4100 & WD My Cloud EX4100) LCD Display Power button Scroll buttons Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs 4-Bay Back View (WD My Cloud DL4100 & WD My Cloud EX4100) Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Ethernet Link LED Ethernet Activity LED Kensington® Security Slot * WD My Cloud EX4100 device contains 3 USB 3.0 ports (1front port; 2 back ports) WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL Reset button USB 2.0 port* USB 3.0 port* Ethernet ports External DC in Power Ports* 6
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Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Device is powering on 4-bay My Cloud devices. Connects to a local network. State Power Down Standby Powering Up Color Not lit Blue Blue Power Up Blue Power Up (degraded) Red Action required... such as a network cable having become unplugged, which requires you to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Connects the device to act. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Ethernet port Icon USB 2.0 port USB 3.0 port Reset button ( ) Power port Description Connects the device to a USB hard drive for...
Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Device is powering on 4-bay My Cloud devices. Connects to a local network. State Power Down Standby Powering Up Color Not lit Blue Blue Power Up Blue Power Up (degraded) Red Action required... such as a network cable having become unplugged, which requires you to an AC adapter and the power outlet. Connects the device to act. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Ethernet port Icon USB 2.0 port USB 3.0 port Reset button ( ) Power port Description Connects the device to a USB hard drive for...
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... top right is the Activity LED, and the one on . Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio, and television receivers. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 8 Cable is not in , and both ends of electrical devices such as a portable device. Do not remove both data drives at the...
... top right is the Activity LED, and the one on . Do not use this product as air conditioners, radio, and television receivers. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 8 Cable is not in , and both ends of electrical devices such as a portable device. Do not remove both data drives at the...
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... on the front of the hard drive toward you need to "Physically Connecting your device up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device -- Pull the handle on the front of your device to get your Device" on page 27.... Follow steps 1 - 3 for Use There are a few steps you . 2. Note: If your My Cloud device came with the drive pre-installed, continue to take in your Device Use the following steps to install the hard...force, snap the drive handle shut. 4. Adding a Hard Drive to your My Cloud device. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 Preparing your web browser.
... on the front of the hard drive toward you need to "Physically Connecting your device up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device -- Pull the handle on the front of your device to get your Device" on page 27.... Follow steps 1 - 3 for Use There are a few steps you . 2. Note: If your My Cloud device came with the drive pre-installed, continue to take in your Device Use the following steps to install the hard...force, snap the drive handle shut. 4. Adding a Hard Drive to your My Cloud device. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 Preparing your web browser.
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Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port located on the back of the device. 4. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 10 Physically Connecting your Device" on page 11. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the power adapter... device turns a solid blue, continue to "Setting Up your Device GETTING STARTED 1 4 3 2 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to finish powering up automatically. Important: Wait for optimal performance. 1. Connect the other end of overheating, the device will know it . ...
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port located on the back of the device. 4. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 10 Physically Connecting your Device" on page 11. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the power adapter... device turns a solid blue, continue to "Setting Up your Device GETTING STARTED 1 4 3 2 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to finish powering up automatically. Important: Wait for optimal performance. 1. Connect the other end of overheating, the device will know it . ...
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...MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 You do not need to enter a password because you 'd like to use for the user interface. 4. From the drop-down list, select the language you haven't set one up yet. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital ...End User License Agreement. If you can still: Use your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage device as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping ...
...MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 You do not need to enter a password because you 'd like to use for the user interface. 4. From the drop-down list, select the language you haven't set one up yet. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital ...End User License Agreement. If you can still: Use your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage device as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping ...
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.... 5. Enter the user name, first name, last name, and email address for cloud access. - GETTING STARTED 6. The Setup Cloud Access page appears. 8. Note: The My Cloud app provides free remote access to add. Enter a password in both the Password and...remote access capability. If you want to create an account with Internet access and from the WD My Cloud desktop app. Click Continue. The Getting Started screen appears. Click Next. The email address is needed if you... address, ensure that the user checks their email account. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 12
.... 5. Enter the user name, first name, last name, and email address for cloud access. - GETTING STARTED 6. The Setup Cloud Access page appears. 8. Note: The My Cloud app provides free remote access to add. Enter a password in both the Password and...remote access capability. If you want to create an account with Internet access and from the WD My Cloud desktop app. Click Continue. The Getting Started screen appears. Click Next. The email address is needed if you... address, ensure that the user checks their email account. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 12
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...device names) and locate the device's Public folder. 5. Windows Vista / Windows 7 1. Double-click the Public folder to display the WD My Cloud dashboard. Note: Any of the subfolders are discussed in Product Improvement Program check box. 11. On the Start page, type Computer. 2. Windows ...8 / Windows 8.1.1 1. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 13 GETTING STARTED 9. The existing content of the folders can now drag and drop files into (and from your computer or...
...device names) and locate the device's Public folder. 5. Windows Vista / Windows 7 1. Double-click the Public folder to display the WD My Cloud dashboard. Note: Any of the subfolders are discussed in Product Improvement Program check box. 11. On the Start page, type Computer. 2. Windows ...8 / Windows 8.1.1 1. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 13 GETTING STARTED 9. The existing content of the folders can now drag and drop files into (and from your computer or...
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... enter your operating systems is... Instead of device names). 2. Right-click the item you want to display the Public share. 3. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 14 GETTING STARTED If your Username and password or select Guest and click Connect to alias (e.g., Shared Music) and click File > ...- Then... You can now drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder. 4. Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the WD My Cloud Public folder for a list of moving the original item, this : Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences > General and make an ...
... enter your operating systems is... Instead of device names). 2. Right-click the item you want to display the Public share. 3. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 14 GETTING STARTED If your Username and password or select Guest and click Connect to alias (e.g., Shared Music) and click File > ...- Then... You can now drag and drop files into the shared folders using Finder. 4. Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the WD My Cloud Public folder for a list of moving the original item, this : Note: Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences > General and make an ...
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WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 15 Desktop Icon (This icon is the first time you are helpful WD apps ... the Home Page Managing Alerts Obtaining Customer Support Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device Common Tasks Use the WD My Cloud dashboard to configure settings and to manage the device. For example, you can download from . . . ... dashboard icon to launch the dashboard. Note: If this is installed on your Device" on your WD My Cloud device, set up user accounts and restrict access to the files on page 11. Launching the Dashboard Use one of the...
WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 15 Desktop Icon (This icon is the first time you are helpful WD apps ... the Home Page Managing Alerts Obtaining Customer Support Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device Common Tasks Use the WD My Cloud dashboard to configure settings and to manage the device. For example, you can download from . . . ... dashboard icon to launch the dashboard. Note: If this is installed on your Device" on your WD My Cloud device, set up user accounts and restrict access to the files on page 11. Launching the Dashboard Use one of the...
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... Devices: 1. In the Address bar, enter http://. Double-click the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from the resulting menu. 1. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 16 A web browser or Windows Explorer Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 Windows 7/ Windows Vista Mac OS X Mobile Devices THEN . . . Enter the IP address of your...
... Devices: 1. In the Address bar, enter http://. Double-click the device, or right-click and select View device webpage from the resulting menu. 1. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 16 A web browser or Windows Explorer Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 Windows 7/ Windows Vista Mac OS X Mobile Devices THEN . . . Enter the IP address of your...
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.... 1. Click Setup Drive. Information Icons Navigation Icons Status and update panels WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 17 THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE IF you want to display the Main Settings page. 1. The Dashboard Home Page The WD My Cloud Home page has an information bar at the top right, a navigation icon bar across.... WD Quick View icon WD SmartWare THEN . . . 1. Click the Settings tab to launch from . . . Click the WD Quick View icon. 2. Select your WD My Cloud device. 2.
.... 1. Click Setup Drive. Information Icons Navigation Icons Status and update panels WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 17 THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE IF you want to display the Main Settings page. 1. The Dashboard Home Page The WD My Cloud Home page has an information bar at the top right, a navigation icon bar across.... WD Quick View icon WD SmartWare THEN . . . 1. Click the Settings tab to launch from . . . Click the WD Quick View icon. 2. Select your WD My Cloud device. 2.