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...special offers. Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by using WD My Cloud Mirror personal cloud storage software. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product or software. WD Community-Share your first telephone contact with other WD... at http://register.wd.com. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wd.com. To help for support have your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup).
...special offers. Warranty & RMA Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by using WD My Cloud Mirror personal cloud storage software. Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your WD product or software. WD Community-Share your first telephone contact with other WD... at http://register.wd.com. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http://support.wd.com. To help for support have your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup).
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... 10 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 11 Getting Started Without Online Setup Software 17 Accessing Content 20 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 22 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Mirror Device . . . . 22 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 22 Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 24 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares... Dashboard 55 The Dashboard Home Page 57 Obtaining Customer Support 67 Common Tasks 68 7 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 69 About Backups 69 WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE i USER MANUAL
... 10 Getting Started Using Online Setup Software 11 Getting Started Without Online Setup Software 17 Accessing Content 20 4 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely 22 Enabling Cloud Access for the WD My Cloud Mirror Device . . . . 22 Configuring Cloud Access for a User 22 Mobilizing Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps 24 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Shares... Dashboard 55 The Dashboard Home Page 57 Obtaining Customer Support 67 Common Tasks 68 7 Backing Up and Retrieving Files 69 About Backups 69 WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE i USER MANUAL
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... WD My Cloud Mirror 83 About Apps 83 Managing Apps 83 9 Managing Storage on WD My Cloud Mirror 87 About Storage 87 RAID Storage 87 Disk Status 92 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music 94 Media Servers 94 Media Storage 96 Enabling DLNA and iTunes 96 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 100 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes ... Warranty Information 134 Regulatory Compliance 134 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)135 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 136 WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE ii USER MANUAL
... WD My Cloud Mirror 83 About Apps 83 Managing Apps 83 9 Managing Storage on WD My Cloud Mirror 87 About Storage 87 RAID Storage 87 Disk Status 92 10 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music 94 Media Servers 94 Media Storage 96 Enabling DLNA and iTunes 96 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using Media Players 100 Accessing Your Personal Cloud Using iTunes ... Warranty Information 134 Regulatory Compliance 134 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)135 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 136 WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE ii USER MANUAL
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Appendices 138 Appendix A: WD My Cloud Mirror Quick User Guide 138 Appendix B: Joomla!® Setup Guide 142 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 145 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 150 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 150 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 150 Appendix G: Technical Specifications 151 Index 153 WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
Appendices 138 Appendix A: WD My Cloud Mirror Quick User Guide 138 Appendix B: Joomla!® Setup Guide 142 Appendix C: phpBB Setup Guide 145 Appendix D: Supported RAID Modes 150 Appendix E: RAID Migrations 150 Appendix F: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures 150 Appendix G: Technical Specifications 151 Index 153 WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE iii USER MANUAL
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...protect you if you are fol- If liquid has been spilled on the top and bottom of the chassis; WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This ...of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. If the product has been exposed to assure personal safety. If the product exhibits a distinct change in a fire or electric shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet ...
...protect you if you are fol- If liquid has been spilled on the top and bottom of the chassis; WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 1 USER MANUAL IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions Recording Your WD Product Information Important Safety Instructions This ...of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. If the product has been exposed to assure personal safety. If the product exhibits a distinct change in a fire or electric shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet ...
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Purchase Date - Model Number - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. 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. - Serial Number -
Purchase Date - Model Number - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. 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. - Serial Number -
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My Cloud™ Mirror™ personal cloud storage works concurrently with multiple operating systems such as Mac OS, Win 8, iOS and Android with remote backup to another My Cloud Mirror, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. No mysterious location of your family's media... GHz processor deliver faster file transfers and high-speed streaming. Centralized, dual-drive storage of your high-speed digital life. Automatic file backup for a duplicate copy. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Just blazing-fast, dual-drive performance for how, when, and...
My Cloud™ Mirror™ personal cloud storage works concurrently with multiple operating systems such as Mac OS, Win 8, iOS and Android with remote backup to another My Cloud Mirror, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. No mysterious location of your family's media... GHz processor deliver faster file transfers and high-speed streaming. Centralized, dual-drive storage of your high-speed digital life. Automatic file backup for a duplicate copy. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL Just blazing-fast, dual-drive performance for how, when, and...
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... setting up remote access, backing up in minutes - Package Contents WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage Device AC adapter* Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Seamlessly stream your computers and mobile devices. Password protection for every...
... setting up remote access, backing up in minutes - Package Contents WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage device Ethernet cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage Device AC adapter* Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 4 USER MANUAL Seamlessly stream your computers and mobile devices. Password protection for every...
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... or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL
... or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 5 USER MANUAL
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Product Components Front View Power LED Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Web Browsers Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on supported Windows computers Safari 6.0 and later on supported Mac computers Firefox ...
Product Components Front View Power LED Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Web Browsers Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on supported Windows computers Safari 6.0 and later on supported Mac computers Firefox ...
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WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Reset button Power port Kensington security slot ( ) Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for additional storage. Back View PRODUCT OVERVIEW USB ports Kensington® Security Slot Reset button Ethernet port External DC In Power port Component Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Icon ...
WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 7 USER MANUAL Reset button Power port Kensington security slot ( ) Restores settings such as the administrator user name and password for additional storage. Back View PRODUCT OVERVIEW USB ports Kensington® Security Slot Reset button Ethernet port External DC In Power port Component Ethernet port USB 3.0 port Icon ...
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.... See Knowledge Base Answer ID 87607. Note: For non-compatible drives, the power LED blinks yellow during power up but the storage is powered up . Drive is in the process of updating the firmware. State Power Down Standby Powering Up Color Not lit Blue...For incompatible drives, the hard drive LEDs blink red rapidly as a network cable having become unplugged, which requires you to act. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW LEDs Front Panel Power LED The following table describes the front panel hard drive LED behavior. A condition, such as...
.... See Knowledge Base Answer ID 87607. Note: For non-compatible drives, the power LED blinks yellow during power up but the storage is powered up . Drive is in the process of updating the firmware. State Power Down Standby Powering Up Color Not lit Blue...For incompatible drives, the hard drive LEDs blink red rapidly as a network cable having become unplugged, which requires you to act. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 8 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW LEDs Front Panel Power LED The following table describes the front panel hard drive LED behavior. A condition, such as...
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..., and in progress. Observe the following table describes the network and activity LEDs: Note: Looking at the same time. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL State Link down Link up - 100 Mb connection Link up - 1000 Mb connection Link idle Link busy LED Link... of the link have successfully established communications. 1000 network connection. Pre-installation Instructions Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for your external storage product: Do not drop or jolt the device. Do not move the device while it in a location that is...
..., and in progress. Observe the following table describes the network and activity LEDs: Note: Looking at the same time. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 9 USER MANUAL State Link down Link up - 100 Mb connection Link up - 1000 Mb connection Link idle Link busy LED Link... of the link have successfully established communications. 1000 network connection. Pre-installation Instructions Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for your external storage product: Do not drop or jolt the device. Do not move the device while it in a location that is...
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... Physically Connecting the Device 2 4 33 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage device to turn a solid blue. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL all processes currently being performed. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the device... to a home or small office network. Important: We recommend that you have to set up the WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage device -- GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting Started Using Online Setup Software Getting Started Without Online...
... Physically Connecting the Device 2 4 33 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage device to turn a solid blue. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL all processes currently being performed. Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the device... to a home or small office network. Important: We recommend that you have to set up the WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage device -- GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting Started Using Online Setup Software Getting Started Without Online...
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... port located on the back of the device. 2. When the power LED on page 11. Important: Wait for the WD My Cloud Mirror device to "Getting Started Using Online Setup Software" on your home or small office network. Getting Started Using Online Setup Software The...other end of the power adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. Use the following steps to the Learning Center page: WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a power outlet. Open a web browser. (For browser requirements, see ...
... port located on the back of the device. 2. When the power LED on page 11. Important: Wait for the WD My Cloud Mirror device to "Getting Started Using Online Setup Software" on your home or small office network. Getting Started Using Online Setup Software The...other end of the power adapter into a router or network switch port. 3. Use the following steps to the Learning Center page: WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a power outlet. Open a web browser. (For browser requirements, see ...
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The Downloads page displays. 5. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL If you'd like to display the Download Setup Software page: Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the drop-down menu at the top of the page before clicking the Download Setup Software button. 4. Click WD My Cloud Mirror to download setup software for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). Click the Download Setup Software button. Click the Setup Software Download button. GETTING STARTED 3.
The Downloads page displays. 5. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL If you'd like to display the Download Setup Software page: Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the drop-down menu at the top of the page before clicking the Download Setup Software button. 4. Click WD My Cloud Mirror to download setup software for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). Click the Download Setup Software button. Click the Setup Software Download button. GETTING STARTED 3.
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... the agreement and select the "I accept the terms of the License Agreement" check box. Connecting to display the Western Digital End User License Agreement: 2. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL Continue to "Connecting to open the setup software. The Getting Started window displays. 7. Access the downloaded files and double-click Setup.exe (...
... the agreement and select the "I accept the terms of the License Agreement" check box. Connecting to display the Western Digital End User License Agreement: 2. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL Continue to "Connecting to open the setup software. The Getting Started window displays. 7. Access the downloaded files and double-click Setup.exe (...
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GETTING STARTED 3. Review the information on the screen, and when the power LED on the Select your WD My Cloud Mirror screen. The software discovers your device and displays it on your device is solid blue, click Next. Note: If your WD My Cloud Mirror device is not detected, follow the on-screen directions. Click Next to display the Getting powered up and connected screen. 4. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL
GETTING STARTED 3. Review the information on the screen, and when the power LED on the Select your WD My Cloud Mirror screen. The software discovers your device and displays it on your device is solid blue, click Next. Note: If your WD My Cloud Mirror device is not detected, follow the on-screen directions. Click Next to display the Getting powered up and connected screen. 4. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL
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... user information and click the plus sign (+). Make sure the check box for your account, you 'd like to your personal cloud device. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL The Set up your email address. The email address is selected. 7. Once you create your email inbox... to create a personal cloud when you want to skip the add an account step, click Next. GETTING STARTED 5. Select your mobile ...
... user information and click the plus sign (+). Make sure the check box for your account, you 'd like to your personal cloud device. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 15 USER MANUAL The Set up your email address. The email address is selected. 7. Once you create your email inbox... to create a personal cloud when you want to skip the add an account step, click Next. GETTING STARTED 5. Select your mobile ...
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...The Congratulations! If the option is enabled: • An installation wizard launches automatically. • See "Launching the WD My Cloud Desktop App" on page 37 for any option you can select the options provided on the screen. screen (above) are enabled ...Cloud app Result If the option is disabled: • The online Learning Center Welcome page displays. • The Public share displays in Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Note: You may need to check your email spam folder if your WD My Cloud Mirror device. GETTING STARTED 9. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE...
...The Congratulations! If the option is enabled: • An installation wizard launches automatically. • See "Launching the WD My Cloud Desktop App" on page 37 for any option you can select the options provided on the screen. screen (above) are enabled ...Cloud app Result If the option is disabled: • The online Learning Center Welcome page displays. • The Public share displays in Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Note: You may need to check your email spam folder if your WD My Cloud Mirror device. GETTING STARTED 9. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE...