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... 9 3 Getting Started 10 Physically Connecting the Device 10 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 11 Accessing Content 12 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 14 Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Mirror Device 14 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 14 Mobilizing Your Files with the iOS or Android Mobile App 16 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares... About Shares 26 6 The Dashboard at a Glance 32 Launching the Dashboard 32 The Dashboard Home Page 34 Obtaining Customer Support 43 Common Tasks 44 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
... 9 3 Getting Started 10 Physically Connecting the Device 10 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 11 Accessing Content 12 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 14 Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Mirror Device 14 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 14 Mobilizing Your Files with the iOS or Android Mobile App 16 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares... About Shares 26 6 The Dashboard at a Glance 32 Launching the Dashboard 32 The Dashboard Home Page 34 Obtaining Customer Support 43 Common Tasks 44 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
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... 45 About Backups 45 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 45 Remote Backups 48 Internal Backups 50 Cloud Backups 52 8 Managing Apps on My Cloud Mirror 57 About Apps 57 Managing Apps 57 9 Managing Storage on My Cloud Mirror 60 About Storage 60 RAID Storage 60 Disk Status 65 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music... Regulatory and Warranty Information 107 Regulatory Compliance 107 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) . . .108 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 109 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE iv USER MANUAL
... 45 About Backups 45 Managing a USB Device and USB Backups 45 Remote Backups 48 Internal Backups 50 Cloud Backups 52 8 Managing Apps on My Cloud Mirror 57 About Apps 57 Managing Apps 57 9 Managing Storage on My Cloud Mirror 60 About Storage 60 RAID Storage 60 Disk Status 65 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music... Regulatory and Warranty Information 107 Regulatory Compliance 107 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) . . .108 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 109 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE iv USER MANUAL
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Appendices 111 Appendix A: My Cloud Mirror Quick User Guide 111 Appendix B: Joomla!® Setup Guide 119 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 123 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 128 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 128 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 128 Appendix G: Technical Specifications 129 Index 131 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE v USER MANUAL
Appendices 111 Appendix A: My Cloud Mirror Quick User Guide 111 Appendix B: Joomla!® Setup Guide 119 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 123 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 128 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 128 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 128 Appendix G: Technical Specifications 129 Index 131 MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE v USER MANUAL
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... or fire hazard. If liquid has been spilled on the marking label. Adjust only those controls that the total ampere rating of the chassis; MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Improper use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the product exhibits a distinct change in a fire or electric shock. Unplug this product...
... or fire hazard. If liquid has been spilled on the marking label. Adjust only those controls that the total ampere rating of the chassis; MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL Improper use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the product exhibits a distinct change in a fire or electric shock. Unplug this product...
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... the back of an explosion if the battery is used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION WARNING! System and Software Notes MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL This device uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. Model Number - Serial Number - Dispose of used for setup and technical support. Purchase Date - Replace...
... the back of an explosion if the battery is used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION WARNING! System and Software Notes MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL This device uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. Model Number - Serial Number - Dispose of used for setup and technical support. Purchase Date - Replace...
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... of your storage capacity. Automatic file backup for a duplicate copy. Protect your home network. Increase your high-speed digital life. Unlike a public cloud, My Cloud Mirror allows you twice the peace of a remote server. Store and organize all your family's photos, videos, music, and...home. PC users, WD SmartWare™ Pro offers options for your personal cloud capacity -- MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Save everything in your files. Access from anywhere on your personal cloud, Dropbox, and other is used for all the features of the two...
... of your storage capacity. Automatic file backup for a duplicate copy. Protect your home network. Increase your high-speed digital life. Unlike a public cloud, My Cloud Mirror allows you twice the peace of a remote server. Store and organize all your family's photos, videos, music, and...home. PC users, WD SmartWare™ Pro offers options for your personal cloud capacity -- MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Save everything in your files. Access from anywhere on your personal cloud, Dropbox, and other is used for all the features of the two...
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... under your drive to explore each of My Cloud Mirror and WD's free apps for every user. Package Contents My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage Device AC adapter* Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Password protection for your...
... under your drive to explore each of My Cloud Mirror and WD's free apps for every user. Package Contents My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage Device AC adapter* Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Password protection for your...
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... computer's hardware configuration and operating system. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW For information on your region.
... computer's hardware configuration and operating system. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW For information on your region.
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Product Components Front View Power LED Drive LEDs MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Web Browsers Internet Explorer 10.0 and later on supported Windows computers Safari 6.0 and later on supported Mac computers ...
Product Components Front View Power LED Drive LEDs MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Web Browsers Internet Explorer 10.0 and later on supported Windows computers Safari 6.0 and later on supported Mac computers ...
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....com/ for the device. Reset button Power port Kensington security slot ( ) Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for more information. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Back View PRODUCT OVERVIEW USB ports Kensington® Security Slot Reset button Ethernet port External DC In Power port Component Ethernet port...
....com/ for the device. Reset button Power port Kensington security slot ( ) Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for more information. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Back View PRODUCT OVERVIEW USB ports Kensington® Security Slot Reset button Ethernet port External DC In Power port Component Ethernet port...
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System in the process of updating the firmware. Note: For non-compatible drives, the power LED blinks yellow during power up . MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL Device is present and showing drive activity. Blue Blinking Red Solid Drive is powered up but there is needed. System fault (e.g., firmware ...
System in the process of updating the firmware. Note: For non-compatible drives, the power LED blinks yellow during power up . MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL Device is present and showing drive activity. Blue Blinking Red Solid Drive is powered up but there is needed. System fault (e.g., firmware ...
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.... 1000 network connection. Pre-installation Instructions Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for your device to obtain maximum efficiency. Cable is the Link LED. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL
.... 1000 network connection. Pre-installation Instructions Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for your device to obtain maximum efficiency. Cable is the Link LED. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL
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... Using Online Setup Software" on page 91 Physically Connecting the Device 2 4 33 1 Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device to set up the My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device -- MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Utilities" on page 11. Important...
... Using Online Setup Software" on page 91 Physically Connecting the Device 2 4 33 1 Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device to set up the My Cloud Mirror Cloud Storage device -- MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "Utilities" on page 11. Important...
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...: The WD Sync shortcut might be under Show Hidden Icons in your home or small office network. Connect one end of the My Cloud device. 3. Connecting to display the welcome page. 2. When your device is ready when the power LED stops flashing and turns blue. 5. After setup... device to finish powering up automatically. Click Close to run the online setup software, discover the device, and get started using it. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL WD Sync setup is complete and WD Sync has been installed, a window displays the most common folders on the back...
...: The WD Sync shortcut might be under Show Hidden Icons in your home or small office network. Connect one end of the My Cloud device. 3. Connecting to display the welcome page. 2. When your device is ready when the power LED stops flashing and turns blue. 5. After setup... device to finish powering up automatically. Click Close to run the online setup software, discover the device, and get started using it. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL WD Sync setup is complete and WD Sync has been installed, a window displays the most common folders on the back...
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... and Shared Videos subfolders. Double-click the Public folder to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Click Computer. 3. Note: Any of the subfolders are files that have been backed up from ) the shared.... You can hold any file type. GETTING STARTED Accessing Content The preferred method to access content anywhere is ... The My Cloud Mirror device's Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. However if you dragged and dropped or files ...
... and Shared Videos subfolders. Double-click the Public folder to display the Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Click Computer. 3. Note: Any of the subfolders are files that have been backed up from ) the shared.... You can hold any file type. GETTING STARTED Accessing Content The preferred method to access content anywhere is ... The My Cloud Mirror device's Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. However if you dragged and dropped or files ...
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...Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences > General and make an alias. OR - - Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the My Cloud Mirror Public folder for example, Shared Music), hold down the mouse button, hold down list. 4. Right-click the Public folder and select Map Network Drive ...then drag the item to where you'd like to make sure Connected Servers is now mapped. Your Public drive is checked. - MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL If presented with an authorization page, enter your operating systems is... Double-click the Public folder to alias (for...
...Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences > General and make an alias. OR - - Mapping the Public Folder (Windows) To map the My Cloud Mirror Public folder for example, Shared Music), hold down the mouse button, hold down list. 4. Right-click the Public folder and select Map Network Drive ...then drag the item to where you'd like to make sure Connected Servers is now mapped. Your Public drive is checked. - MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL If presented with an authorization page, enter your operating systems is... Double-click the Public folder to alias (for...
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..." on your content, at home and always with the iOS or Android Mobile App A personal cloud is the default). On the navigation bar, click the Cloud Access icon. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL Unlike public clouds, a personal cloud allows you . Share files, stream media, and access your content anywhere, from your content in one...
..." on your content, at home and always with the iOS or Android Mobile App A personal cloud is the default). On the navigation bar, click the Cloud Access icon. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL Unlike public clouds, a personal cloud allows you . Share files, stream media, and access your content anywhere, from your content in one...
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... need to generate one code for cloud access. 3. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL This email address is used to configure for each mobile device and app you use the code(s), the Configure Access page displays the cloud devices to activate. In the Cloud Devices for 48 hours from the ... activation code and its expiration date and time. In the left pane, select the user you generate. 2. In the MyCloud.com Account for cloud access. 5. Note: Make sure to write down the access codes you 'd like to send the user confirmation information and instructions on setting up...
... need to generate one code for cloud access. 3. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL This email address is used to configure for each mobile device and app you use the code(s), the Configure Access page displays the cloud devices to activate. In the Cloud Devices for 48 hours from the ... activation code and its expiration date and time. In the left pane, select the user you generate. 2. In the MyCloud.com Account for cloud access. 5. Note: Make sure to write down the access codes you 'd like to send the user confirmation information and instructions on setting up...
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... CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL The My Cloud mobile app also allows you can: Open and view the important files stored on your My Cloud Mirror device from anywhere without copying them to your mobile device. Show off the photos stored on your personal cloud...portable devices using Wi-Fi wireless connections. For more features and instructions, see the device's manual. My Cloud provides a convenient file list of the My Cloud Mirror device contents and then launches your memories. Note: Video streaming performance is best over your LAN and when...
... CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 16 USER MANUAL The My Cloud mobile app also allows you can: Open and view the important files stored on your My Cloud Mirror device from anywhere without copying them to your mobile device. Show off the photos stored on your personal cloud...portable devices using Wi-Fi wireless connections. For more features and instructions, see the device's manual. My Cloud provides a convenient file list of the My Cloud Mirror device contents and then launches your memories. Note: Video streaming performance is best over your LAN and when...
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... 're not using it. Web Access Timeout on "Energy Saver" on the device. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL As the My Cloud Mirror device owner, you have a special user account (admin) that you log out of the My Cloud Mirror device web browser app when you can use the Administrator logon ID to access... About Shares About Users The Administrator, normally the device owner, is the person in charge of setting up and configure the device to your personal cloud.
... 're not using it. Web Access Timeout on "Energy Saver" on the device. MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE 17 USER MANUAL As the My Cloud Mirror device owner, you have a special user account (admin) that you log out of the My Cloud Mirror device web browser app when you can use the Administrator logon ID to access... About Shares About Users The Administrator, normally the device owner, is the person in charge of setting up and configure the device to your personal cloud.