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... card speed class and read/write specifications. Import media from external USB devices Use the convenient USB 2.0 port to 8 HD videos at once with the transfer speeds of wireless product, interface and other countries. Save time with SD 3.0 Equipped with up to easily transfer media from actual products. Create your own Internet hotspot Use My Passport Wireless Pro as a Wi-Fi hub to share an Internet connection with an SD 3.0 card reader, you can quickly transfer images...
... card speed class and read/write specifications. Import media from external USB devices Use the convenient USB 2.0 port to 8 HD videos at once with the transfer speeds of wireless product, interface and other countries. Save time with SD 3.0 Equipped with up to easily transfer media from actual products. Create your own Internet hotspot Use My Passport Wireless Pro as a Wi-Fi hub to share an Internet connection with an SD 3.0 card reader, you can quickly transfer images...
User Manual
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... Online Learning Center 2 System Requirements and Browsers 2 Operating Systems...2 Web Browsers...2 Product Components...3 My Passport Wireless Pro (Top View 3 My Passport Wireless Pro (Back View 3 _________ 2 Understanding the LEDs and Buttons 5 Power and Battery Status LED 5 My Passport Wireless Pro Power and Battery Status 5 Wi-Fi LED...6 Other LED Behavior...6 Buttons...6 _________ 3 Setting up the Wireless Drive 7 Turning on the Drive...7 Setting up the Drive for the First Time 7 Using a Computer and Web Browser 8 About the Dashboard...11 Using WD My Cloud App on a Mobile Device...
... Online Learning Center 2 System Requirements and Browsers 2 Operating Systems...2 Web Browsers...2 Product Components...3 My Passport Wireless Pro (Top View 3 My Passport Wireless Pro (Back View 3 _________ 2 Understanding the LEDs and Buttons 5 Power and Battery Status LED 5 My Passport Wireless Pro Power and Battery Status 5 Wi-Fi LED...6 Other LED Behavior...6 Buttons...6 _________ 3 Setting up the Wireless Drive 7 Turning on the Drive...7 Setting up the Drive for the First Time 7 Using a Computer and Web Browser 8 About the Dashboard...11 Using WD My Cloud App on a Mobile Device...
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... Home Wi-Fi Connection (Internet Access 20 Removing a Wi-Fi Connection 22 Sharing and Modifying the Wi-Fi Connection 23 Viewing or Changing the Drive's Advanced Wi-Fi Settings 24 Access Point Settings...24 _________ 6 Loading Content on Your Drive 27 Loading Content using a USB Connection 27 Loading Content using a Wi-Fi Connection 27 Devices on the same network 27 Mobile devices (using WD My Cloud 28 Using a Compatible Wireless Camera 28 To enable FTP Access...
... Home Wi-Fi Connection (Internet Access 20 Removing a Wi-Fi Connection 22 Sharing and Modifying the Wi-Fi Connection 23 Viewing or Changing the Drive's Advanced Wi-Fi Settings 24 Access Point Settings...24 _________ 6 Loading Content on Your Drive 27 Loading Content using a USB Connection 27 Loading Content using a Wi-Fi Connection 27 Devices on the same network 27 Mobile devices (using WD My Cloud 28 Using a Compatible Wireless Camera 28 To enable FTP Access...
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... Functions 41 Changing the Password and Device Name 41 Changing the Language 42 Specifying Types of Access 42 Locking the Drive...43 Rebooting and Shutting Down the Drive 43 Save a Shortcut to My Passport Wireless Pro 43 _________ 11 Resetting Your Drive and Password 44 Manually Resetting the Drive 44 Restoring Factory Settings Using the Dashboard 44 _________ 12 Updating Firmware 46 Viewing the Firmware Version 46 Updating with Available Firmware 47 Performing a Manual Update 47 _________ 13 Getting Support 48...
... Functions 41 Changing the Password and Device Name 41 Changing the Language 42 Specifying Types of Access 42 Locking the Drive...43 Rebooting and Shutting Down the Drive 43 Save a Shortcut to My Passport Wireless Pro 43 _________ 11 Resetting Your Drive and Password 44 Manually Resetting the Drive 44 Restoring Factory Settings Using the Dashboard 44 _________ 12 Updating Firmware 46 Viewing the Firmware Version 46 Updating with Available Firmware 47 Performing a Manual Update 47 _________ 13 Getting Support 48...
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.... Kit Contents Your My Passport Wireless Pro storage drive kit includes: ▪ My Passport Wireless Pro storage drive ▪ USB 3.0 cable ▪ USB AC Power Adapter ▪ Quick Install Guide Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for WD products, visit: US Europe Australia Singapore All others www.wdstore.com www.wdstore.com.eu www.wdstore.com.au www.wdstore.com.sg Contact WD Technical Support in your external storage product: ▪ Do not...
.... Kit Contents Your My Passport Wireless Pro storage drive kit includes: ▪ My Passport Wireless Pro storage drive ▪ USB 3.0 cable ▪ USB AC Power Adapter ▪ Quick Install Guide Optional Accessories For information about optional accessories for WD products, visit: US Europe Australia Singapore All others www.wdstore.com www.wdstore.com.eu www.wdstore.com.au www.wdstore.com.sg Contact WD Technical Support in your external storage product: ▪ Do not...
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... Support. Blinking Blue Firmware update in SD card/USB port syncing; Wi-Fi LED The Wi-Fi LED is initiated and in progress Other LED Behavior LED Behavior Indicates... Wireless network connected or active (all modes) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is off , push for approximately 3 seconds. ▪ With an SD card inserted in recovery mode. blinks. Mounting USB storage; All LEDs fast blinking Blue Device has a problem. LED Behavior/Color Off Blinking Blue Solid Blue Fast-Blinking Blue Indicates ... My Passport Wireless Pro 6 User Manual File...
... Support. Blinking Blue Firmware update in SD card/USB port syncing; Wi-Fi LED The Wi-Fi LED is initiated and in progress Other LED Behavior LED Behavior Indicates... Wireless network connected or active (all modes) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is off , push for approximately 3 seconds. ▪ With an SD card inserted in recovery mode. blinks. Mounting USB storage; All LEDs fast blinking Blue Device has a problem. LED Behavior/Color Off Blinking Blue Solid Blue Fast-Blinking Blue Indicates ... My Passport Wireless Pro 6 User Manual File...
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... the Drive Setting up the Wireless Drive Important: It is ready to charge the battery before using the My Passport Wireless Pro drive the first time as the factory charge may have decreased during shipping. (See "Charging the Battery".) ▪ To turn off the drive, hold the Power button for about three seconds until the Power and Battery Status LED blinks. My Passport Wireless Pro 7 User Manual When the Wi-Fi LED is solid blue, the drive...
... the Drive Setting up the Wireless Drive Important: It is ready to charge the battery before using the My Passport Wireless Pro drive the first time as the factory charge may have decreased during shipping. (See "Charging the Battery".) ▪ To turn off the drive, hold the Power button for about three seconds until the Power and Battery Status LED blinks. My Passport Wireless Pro 7 User Manual When the Wi-Fi LED is solid blue, the drive...
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... User Manual Setting up the Wireless Drive About the Dashboard The dashboard is where you can see "Using the Dashboard." Tap Connect Now to your new password. 11. For more information about the dashboard, see the status of your My Passport Wireless Pro drive. 8. (Optional) If you want . Read the agreement and tap Agree to display the Western Digital End User License Agreement. 4. Tap Save Changes. Using WD My Cloud App on your mobile device...
... User Manual Setting up the Wireless Drive About the Dashboard The dashboard is where you can see "Using the Dashboard." Tap Connect Now to your new password. 11. For more information about the dashboard, see the status of your My Passport Wireless Pro drive. 8. (Optional) If you want . Read the agreement and tap Agree to display the Western Digital End User License Agreement. 4. Tap Save Changes. Using WD My Cloud App on your mobile device...
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...; Windows or Mac: http://192.168.60.1 (default IP address) The Dashboard Home Page The Home page has an information bar at any time by typing the following topics: Lanching the Dashboard The Dashboard Home Page Information Icons Navigation Icons Viewing Drive Status on your device, create or change passwords, and customize the device to your needs. Launching the Dashboard Once you connect the My Passport Wireless Pro drive to suit your Wi-Fi network, you can access the Dashboard at...
...; Windows or Mac: http://192.168.60.1 (default IP address) The Dashboard Home Page The Home page has an information bar at any time by typing the following topics: Lanching the Dashboard The Dashboard Home Page Information Icons Navigation Icons Viewing Drive Status on your device, create or change passwords, and customize the device to your needs. Launching the Dashboard Once you connect the My Passport Wireless Pro drive to suit your Wi-Fi network, you can access the Dashboard at...
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... Home page shows the status of the device and provides shortcuts to the various features and settings of your device, update new firmware, or perform a manual update from this page. Media Support Firmware Enable or disable DLNA streaming, refresh or rebuild the DLNA database, view a media count, and copy or move files from an SD Card, USB device, or Plex media server. Viewing Drive Status on your My Passport Wireless Pro device. The Dashboard at a Glance Navigation Icons The Navigation Icons provide access...
... Home page shows the status of the device and provides shortcuts to the various features and settings of your device, update new firmware, or perform a manual update from this page. Media Support Firmware Enable or disable DLNA streaming, refresh or rebuild the DLNA database, view a media count, and copy or move files from an SD Card, USB device, or Plex media server. Viewing Drive Status on your My Passport Wireless Pro device. The Dashboard at a Glance Navigation Icons The Navigation Icons provide access...
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... a Direct Wireless Connection Viewing or Changing the Drive's Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Connections Overview There are three ways you can connect to your My Passport Wireless Pro drive: ▪ Direct Wireless (AP) Connection: In Direct Wireless (or AP) mode, you can set up a direct connection from your My Passport Wireless Pro device to your computer or mobile device (using the WD My Cloud app) by joining the My Passport Wireless Pro drive's Wi-Fi network. This is sharing Wi...
... a Direct Wireless Connection Viewing or Changing the Drive's Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Connections Overview There are three ways you can connect to your My Passport Wireless Pro drive: ▪ Direct Wireless (AP) Connection: In Direct Wireless (or AP) mode, you can set up a direct connection from your My Passport Wireless Pro device to your computer or mobile device (using the WD My Cloud app) by joining the My Passport Wireless Pro drive's Wi-Fi network. This is sharing Wi...
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... your drive during setup, you are connecting to ON. 4. Ensure that password to connect to display the My Passport Wireless Pro dashboard. My Passport Wireless Pro 20 User Manual Open a browser and type one of the following: Note: For a list of the serial number. 4. Connecting to a Home Wi-Fi Network and the Internet Making the Home Wi-Fi Connection (Internet Access) Use the following information: ▪ Wi-Fi Password: Enter the password for your device with...
... your drive during setup, you are connecting to ON. 4. Ensure that password to connect to display the My Passport Wireless Pro dashboard. My Passport Wireless Pro 20 User Manual Open a browser and type one of the following: Note: For a list of the serial number. 4. Connecting to a Home Wi-Fi Network and the Internet Making the Home Wi-Fi Connection (Internet Access) Use the following information: ▪ Wi-Fi Password: Enter the password for your device with...
User Manual
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... Access section, click the FTP toggle button to use Apple Time Machine. Note: To back up a Mac Computer Note: To use Time Machine, reformat your computer: music, photos, documents, applications, emails, and system files. Your My Passport Wireless Pro drive must be Disabled ▪ Login Method/Name: Anonymous (no password required) ▪ Target Folder: Public/(case sensitive) Note: Check your My Passport Wireless Pro devices as a backup destination. Backing up files, the drive must be in feature on Mac...
... Access section, click the FTP toggle button to use Apple Time Machine. Note: To back up a Mac Computer Note: To use Time Machine, reformat your computer: music, photos, documents, applications, emails, and system files. Your My Passport Wireless Pro drive must be Disabled ▪ Login Method/Name: Anonymous (no password required) ▪ Target Folder: Public/(case sensitive) Note: Check your My Passport Wireless Pro devices as a backup destination. Backing up files, the drive must be in feature on Mac...
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... contents of Help: ▪ Help icon ▪ Each My Passport; In the WD Backup box, click Download. 4. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics WD Backup software provides two kinds of the zip file to retrieve lost files. Access the online Learning Center Welcome page for your backup, retrieval, and settings tasks. Access your computer. 5. Double-click the WD Backup Setup file. 6. My Passport Wireless Pro 30 User Manual Consult Apple Time Machine documentation. Click Go to Downloads to complete the installation.
... contents of Help: ▪ Help icon ▪ Each My Passport; In the WD Backup box, click Download. 4. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics WD Backup software provides two kinds of the zip file to retrieve lost files. Access the online Learning Center Welcome page for your backup, retrieval, and settings tasks. Access your computer. 5. Double-click the WD Backup Setup file. 6. My Passport Wireless Pro 30 User Manual Consult Apple Time Machine documentation. Click Go to Downloads to complete the installation.
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... DLNA. My Passport Wireless Pro 36 User Manual The My Passport Wireless Pro drive can play media on a compatible device easily. With streaming enabled, just transfer your multimedia content to your My Passport Wireless Pro drive, and you are ready to stream and view content on your home entertainment center, game consoles (for example, Xbox 360® or PlayStation® 3), WD TV Live® media player, or DLNA® 2.0 digital media adapters), and...
... DLNA. My Passport Wireless Pro 36 User Manual The My Passport Wireless Pro drive can play media on a compatible device easily. With streaming enabled, just transfer your multimedia content to your My Passport Wireless Pro drive, and you are ready to stream and view content on your home entertainment center, game consoles (for example, Xbox 360® or PlayStation® 3), WD TV Live® media player, or DLNA® 2.0 digital media adapters), and...
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... setup or installation of drivers. 4. Mobile apps with a DLNA-Enabled Mobile App The My Passport Wireless drive has a DLNA media server built in. Open a third party application. (See Knowledge Base Article ID 11736 for setting up devices such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray players, network-connected TVs, and digital media adapters. 1. My Passport Wireless Pro 38 User Manual For details on using a WD Media Player to access files on . 3. Ensure that your My Passport Wireless Pro drive...
... setup or installation of drivers. 4. Mobile apps with a DLNA-Enabled Mobile App The My Passport Wireless drive has a DLNA media server built in. Open a third party application. (See Knowledge Base Article ID 11736 for setting up devices such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray players, network-connected TVs, and digital media adapters. 1. My Passport Wireless Pro 38 User Manual For details on using a WD Media Player to access files on . 3. Ensure that your My Passport Wireless Pro drive...
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... that you help improve future product updates and enable the Western Digital Support team to help you join the program, your computer. Getting Support status information. The quick test can take several minutes to your drive periodically sends its serial number to On. Product Improvement Program If you more comprehensive drive diagnostic. My Passport Wireless Pro 49 User Manual The benefit is performed, the condition of the hard drive. It methodically...
... that you help improve future product updates and enable the Western Digital Support team to help you join the program, your computer. Getting Support status information. The quick test can take several minutes to your drive periodically sends its serial number to On. Product Improvement Program If you more comprehensive drive diagnostic. My Passport Wireless Pro 49 User Manual The benefit is performed, the condition of the hard drive. It methodically...
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... the Power LED blinks. The Wi-Fi name is also known as you can access the drive. No. As long as the SSID (Service Set Identifier) and is used to connect to its default settings by powering on the drive, pressing the Power and WPS buttons at the same time for home or hotspot mode, when you bring the drive back into range, it ), or you access the drive. My Passport Wireless Pro 50 User Manual...
... the Power LED blinks. The Wi-Fi name is also known as you can access the drive. No. As long as the SSID (Service Set Identifier) and is used to connect to its default settings by powering on the drive, pressing the Power and WPS buttons at the same time for home or hotspot mode, when you bring the drive back into range, it ), or you access the drive. My Passport Wireless Pro 50 User Manual...
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... I connect the drive to my computer's USB port, Windows tells me to run scandisk from my drive. ▪ Set up the drive in Direct connection mode to avoid any media on the Settings screen. I want to get the maximum streaming performance from a Windows computer. I want to set a different channel on my media player. ▪ The Storage share is turned off. I am experiencing the following symptoms: ▪ The dashboard's capacity panel...
... I connect the drive to my computer's USB port, Windows tells me to run scandisk from my drive. ▪ Set up the drive in Direct connection mode to avoid any media on the Settings screen. I want to get the maximum streaming performance from a Windows computer. I want to set a different channel on my media player. ▪ The Storage share is turned off. I am experiencing the following symptoms: ▪ The dashboard's capacity panel...
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...Passport Wireless Pro 55 User Manual Formats Compatible with WD My Cloud App iOS ▪ Photo: jpg, png, gif, tiff, bmp ▪ Video: mov, mp4, m4v ▪ Music: mp3, m4a, aiff, wav Android ▪ Photo: jpg, png, gif, tiff, bmp ▪ Video: Depends on the third party app used to play video on each platform to find the supported types. requires... Android 4.0 or later) Note: You can go to see which formats are supported. Compatible Media Formats B Compatible Media Formats DLNA Media Server Audio...
...Passport Wireless Pro 55 User Manual Formats Compatible with WD My Cloud App iOS ▪ Photo: jpg, png, gif, tiff, bmp ▪ Video: mov, mp4, m4v ▪ Music: mp3, m4a, aiff, wav Android ▪ Photo: jpg, png, gif, tiff, bmp ▪ Video: Depends on the third party app used to play video on each platform to find the supported types. requires... Android 4.0 or later) Note: You can go to see which formats are supported. Compatible Media Formats B Compatible Media Formats DLNA Media Server Audio...