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...France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Registering Your WD Product Register your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup). WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you ... 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 WD product serial number, system hardware, and system...
...France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Registering Your WD Product Register your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup). WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you ... 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 WD product serial number, system hardware, and system...
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... 9 3 Getting Started 10 Physically Connecting the Device 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... 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
... 9 3 Getting Started 10 Physically Connecting the Device 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... 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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Serial Number - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Model Number - Purchase Date - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL 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 - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. Model Number - Purchase Date - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 2 USER MANUAL 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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... copy. Mac users, utilize all your high-speed digital life. Remote backup - Connect to your storage capacity. Transfer and stream faster - Just blazing-fast, dual-drive performance for all the features of Apple® Time Machine® backup software to another My Cloud Mirror, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. Automatic file backup...
... copy. Mac users, utilize all your high-speed digital life. Remote backup - Connect to your storage capacity. Transfer and stream faster - Just blazing-fast, dual-drive performance for all the features of Apple® Time Machine® backup software to another My Cloud Mirror, integrated cloud backup or local LAN/WAN backup. Automatic file backup...
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...users through installing and using their personal cloud storage. Set up and running in minutes with the installation of My Cloud Mirror and WD's free apps for seamless web-guided setup. WD's software will auto-detect your personal cloud from unauthorized access with setting up remote...online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions, and software to explore each of their WD My Cloud Mirror device. Seamlessly stream your connected TVs, media players, gaming consoles, and other DLNA® - With My Cloud Mirror's iTunes® server, you to: Learn ...
...users through installing and using their personal cloud storage. Set up and running in minutes with the installation of My Cloud Mirror and WD's free apps for seamless web-guided setup. WD's software will auto-detect your personal cloud from unauthorized access with setting up remote...online Learning Center provides the latest information, instructions, and software to explore each of their WD My Cloud Mirror device. Seamlessly stream your connected TVs, media players, gaming consoles, and other DLNA® - With My Cloud Mirror's iTunes® server, you to: Learn ...
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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 ... Windows and Mac computers Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit recommended to maximize performance.) Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps.
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 ... Windows and Mac computers Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit recommended to maximize performance.) 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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... illustration above and nothing is unpack your device, connect it, and wait for optimal performance. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL all processes currently being performed. Then, download and run the quick setup software, available at http://www.wd.com/setup. GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting...
... illustration above and nothing is unpack your device, connect it, and wait for optimal performance. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL all processes currently being performed. Then, download and run the quick setup software, available at http://www.wd.com/setup. GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started Physically Connecting the Device Getting...
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Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to finish powering up automatically. Use the following steps to the Learning Center page: WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Open a web browser. (For browser requirements, see "Web Browsers" on page 11. Connect the other end... WD's Online Learning Center at http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloudmirror Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software After connecting your home or small office network. The online setup software is ready when the power LED stops flashing and turns blue. 5. Using the provided Ethernet cable...
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to finish powering up automatically. Use the following steps to the Learning Center page: WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 11 USER MANUAL Open a web browser. (For browser requirements, see "Web Browsers" on page 11. Connect the other end... WD's Online Learning Center at http://wd.com/setup/wdmycloudmirror Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Software After connecting your home or small office network. The online setup software is ready when the power LED stops flashing and turns blue. 5. Using the provided Ethernet cable...
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Click the Setup Software Download button. Click WD My Cloud Mirror to download setup software for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). 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. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Click the Download Setup Software button. GETTING STARTED 3. The Downloads page displays. 5.
Click the Setup Software Download button. Click WD My Cloud Mirror to download setup software for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). 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. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Click the Download Setup Software button. GETTING STARTED 3. The Downloads page displays. 5.
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..." check box. Connecting to the Network and Creating a Personal Cloud," below. On the Getting Started window (above), click Get Started to open the setup software. Access the downloaded files and double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage Setup.dmg (Mac) to display the Western Digital End User License Agreement: 2. GETTING STARTED 6.
..." check box. Connecting to the Network and Creating a Personal Cloud," below. On the Getting Started window (above), click Get Started to open the setup software. Access the downloaded files and double-click Setup.exe (Windows) or WD My Cloud Mirror Personal Cloud Storage Setup.dmg (Mac) to display the Western Digital End User License Agreement: 2. GETTING STARTED 6.
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Note: If your device is solid blue, click Next. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 3. The software discovers your device and displays it on the Select your WD My Cloud Mirror device is not detected, follow the on your WD My Cloud Mirror screen. Click Next to display the Getting powered up and connected screen. 4. Review the information on the screen, and when the power LED on -screen directions.
Note: If your device is solid blue, click Next. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 14 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 3. The software discovers your device and displays it on the Select your WD My Cloud Mirror device is not detected, follow the on your WD My Cloud Mirror screen. Click Next to display the Getting powered up and connected screen. 4. Review the information on the screen, and when the power LED on -screen directions.
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... get started, you can use either, you don't want to use a browser instead. Getting Started Without Online Setup Software If you can still: Use your WD My Cloud Mirror device. • The online Learning Center Welcome page displays. • The Public share displays in Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). • The WD...
... get started, you can use either, you don't want to use a browser instead. Getting Started Without Online Setup Software If you can still: Use your WD My Cloud Mirror device. • The online Learning Center Welcome page displays. • The Public share displays in Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). • The WD...
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... agreement. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY Requirements WD My Cloud Mirror personal cloud storage with the most recent firmware, connected to the Internet. Access to cloud services requires the WD My Cloud app and an active Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive™ account. iOS iPhone or iPad running versions 5.0 or later software. Android smartphone...
... agreement. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY Requirements WD My Cloud Mirror personal cloud storage with the most recent firmware, connected to the Internet. Access to cloud services requires the WD My Cloud app and an active Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive™ account. iOS iPhone or iPad running versions 5.0 or later software. Android smartphone...
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In the Software Downloads area, click Go to display the download page: : 4. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 32 USER MANUAL Click WD My Cloud Mirror to Downloads. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 3.
In the Software Downloads area, click Go to display the download page: : 4. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 32 USER MANUAL Click WD My Cloud Mirror to Downloads. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 3.
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Select a language from the drop-down menu and click OK. 8. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 33 USER MANUAL The setup software downloads to your downloaded files and double-click wdmycloud.exe (Windows) or wdmycloud.dmg (Mac). 7. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 5. Read the WD License Agreement and select I accept the terms of the License Agreement: 9. In the WD My Cloud for desktop area, click Download. Access your computer. 6. Click Next.
Select a language from the drop-down menu and click OK. 8. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 33 USER MANUAL The setup software downloads to your downloaded files and double-click wdmycloud.exe (Windows) or wdmycloud.dmg (Mac). 7. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 5. Read the WD License Agreement and select I accept the terms of the License Agreement: 9. In the WD My Cloud for desktop area, click Download. Access your computer. 6. Click Next.
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The installation begins. Note: Depending on your software configuration, a request to install a Java runtime may appear. Click Install. Complete Steps 1 - 4 above. 2. Read the Apple Software License Agreement and click Agree. 4. Read the WD Software License Agreement and click I accept the terms of the License Agreement. 6. Select a language from the drop-down menu 5. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 35 USER MANUAL Click Downloads and select WD My Cloud Installer. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY Mac 1. Click Install. 3.
The installation begins. Note: Depending on your software configuration, a request to install a Java runtime may appear. Click Install. Complete Steps 1 - 4 above. 2. Read the Apple Software License Agreement and click Agree. 4. Read the WD Software License Agreement and click I accept the terms of the License Agreement. 6. Select a language from the drop-down menu 5. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 35 USER MANUAL Click Downloads and select WD My Cloud Installer. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY Mac 1. Click Install. 3.
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Complete Steps 1 - 4 above. 2. Read the Apple Software License Agreement and click Agree. 4. Select a language from the drop-down menu WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 36 USER MANUAL Once the installation is complete, click Done to install a Java runtime, click Install. If a warning screen displays, click Open. 3. Click Downloads and select WD My Cloud Installer. If asked to close the WD My Cloud installer. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 7. Mac 1.
Complete Steps 1 - 4 above. 2. Read the Apple Software License Agreement and click Agree. 4. Select a language from the drop-down menu WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 36 USER MANUAL Once the installation is complete, click Done to install a Java runtime, click Install. If a warning screen displays, click Open. 3. Click Downloads and select WD My Cloud Installer. If asked to close the WD My Cloud installer. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 7. Mac 1.
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... 2. Desktop Icon THEN . . . Windows 8 or 8.1 Windows 7/Vista/XP Mac OS X 1. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 37 USER MANUAL On the Start page, type WD My Cloud. 2. Click or Start > (All) Programs. 2. Click WD My Cloud. 1. Click Install. Read the WD Software License Agreement and click I accept the terms of the License Agreement. 6. ACCESSING YOUR...
... 2. Desktop Icon THEN . . . Windows 8 or 8.1 Windows 7/Vista/XP Mac OS X 1. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 37 USER MANUAL On the Start page, type WD My Cloud. 2. Click or Start > (All) Programs. 2. Click WD My Cloud. 1. Click Install. Read the WD Software License Agreement and click I accept the terms of the License Agreement. 6. ACCESSING YOUR...
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... name: wdmycloudmirror) in the browser's address field: http://. Desktop Icon (You must use the setup software for storing files, enable remote access, and customize the device to suit your WD My Cloud Mirror device, set up user accounts and restrict access to be ) THEN . . . http:// (Windows.... Note: WD Quick View and WD SmartWare are opening the dashboard, see "Getting Started Without Online Setup Software" on your needs. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 57 USER MANUAL A browser or Windows Explorer WD SmartWare Using Device Name: 1. Click Go. Using IP ...
... name: wdmycloudmirror) in the browser's address field: http://. Desktop Icon (You must use the setup software for storing files, enable remote access, and customize the device to suit your WD My Cloud Mirror device, set up user accounts and restrict access to be ) THEN . . . http:// (Windows.... Note: WD Quick View and WD SmartWare are opening the dashboard, see "Getting Started Without Online Setup Software" on your needs. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 57 USER MANUAL A browser or Windows Explorer WD SmartWare Using Device Name: 1. Click Go. Using IP ...
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...affects users' ability to access the cloud, schedule the updates to conveniently check for a reboot. Click Save. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 130 USER MANUAL Once saved, your device will automatically install and prompt you for available software updates and install them automatically. Updating... Firmware Automatically 1. This is the easiest way of users accessing the cloud are asked to manually reboot your WD My Cloud Mirror device to occur at the specified ...
...affects users' ability to access the cloud, schedule the updates to conveniently check for a reboot. Click Save. WD MY CLOUD MIRROR PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 130 USER MANUAL Once saved, your device will automatically install and prompt you for available software updates and install them automatically. Updating... Firmware Automatically 1. This is the easiest way of users accessing the cloud are asked to manually reboot your WD My Cloud Mirror device to occur at the specified ...