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...Performance depends on operating environment. 4178-707203-A00 May 2016 WD, the WD logo My Passport and My Cloud are required to changewithout notice. ©2014 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other adverse conditions. Total accessible capacity and stream rate vary depending ...systems • Mac OS® X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks or Mountain Lion • DLNA®/UPnP® or Plex-enabled devices for sharing video footage from a compatible camera. All-day battery life Up to other USB devices on your My Passport Wireless Pro and simultaneously stream ...
...Performance depends on operating environment. 4178-707203-A00 May 2016 WD, the WD logo My Passport and My Cloud are required to changewithout notice. ©2014 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other adverse conditions. Total accessible capacity and stream rate vary depending ...systems • Mac OS® X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks or Mountain Lion • DLNA®/UPnP® or Plex-enabled devices for sharing video footage from a compatible camera. All-day battery life Up to other USB devices on your My Passport Wireless Pro and simultaneously stream ...
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...-Fi...16 Information...17 _________ 5 Connecting the Drive 18 Connections Overview 18 Making a Direct Wireless Connection 19 Using a Web Browser to Connect Wirelessly 19 Connecting to a Home Wi-Fi Network and the Internet 20 Making the Home Wi-Fi... 27 Mobile devices (using WD My Cloud 28 Using a Compatible Wireless Camera 28 To enable FTP Access...28 Backing up a Computer to the Drive 29 Backing up a Mac Computer 29 Backing up a PC...30 Camera Backups...31 _________ 7...Photos 36 Using the Drive as a Media Server 36 Enabling Media Streaming 36 My Passport Wireless Pro ii User Manual
...-Fi...16 Information...17 _________ 5 Connecting the Drive 18 Connections Overview 18 Making a Direct Wireless Connection 19 Using a Web Browser to Connect Wirelessly 19 Connecting to a Home Wi-Fi Network and the Internet 20 Making the Home Wi-Fi... 27 Mobile devices (using WD My Cloud 28 Using a Compatible Wireless Camera 28 To enable FTP Access...28 Backing up a Computer to the Drive 29 Backing up a Mac Computer 29 Backing up a PC...30 Camera Backups...31 _________ 7...Photos 36 Using the Drive as a Media Server 36 Enabling Media Streaming 36 My Passport Wireless Pro ii User Manual
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....0 and later on supported Windows computers ▪ Safari 6.0 and later on supported Mac computers ▪ Firefox 30 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers ▪ Google Chrome 31 and later on how to explore each of their My Passport Wireless Pro drive. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update. About... to: ▪ Learn about your new product. ▪ Download the latest software for your product. ▪ Find in-depth, interactive information on supported Windows and Mac computers My Passport Wireless Pro 2 User Manual
....0 and later on supported Windows computers ▪ Safari 6.0 and later on supported Mac computers ▪ Firefox 30 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers ▪ Google Chrome 31 and later on how to explore each of their My Passport Wireless Pro drive. For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update. About... to: ▪ Learn about your new product. ▪ Download the latest software for your product. ▪ Find in-depth, interactive information on supported Windows and Mac computers My Passport Wireless Pro 2 User Manual
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... label on the bottom of the MAC address from the Network list. The default password is printed on the Quick Install Guide and on the sticker on top of the serial number. 4. Ensure that your computer is wireless enabled. 1. My Passport Wireless Pro 8 User Manual If you can't... the following : ▪ In Windows, click the network icon in the notification area. ▪ On a Mac, click System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi 3. Setting up the Wireless Drive Using a Computer and Web Browser Note: Ensure that the My Passport Wireless Pro drive is on and the Wi-Fi LED is lit. 2.
... label on the bottom of the MAC address from the Network list. The default password is printed on the Quick Install Guide and on the sticker on top of the serial number. 4. Ensure that your computer is wireless enabled. 1. My Passport Wireless Pro 8 User Manual If you can't... the following : ▪ In Windows, click the network icon in the notification area. ▪ On a Mac, click System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi 3. Setting up the Wireless Drive Using a Computer and Web Browser Note: Ensure that the My Passport Wireless Pro drive is on and the Wi-Fi LED is lit. 2.
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... icon bar across the page, and an instant overview of the status of the drives' main functions with links for updating settings. My Passport Wireless Pro 13 User Manual For example, you can access the Dashboard at any time by typing the following information into a browser: ▪ Windows...: http://mypassport (or assigned name) ▪ Mac: http://mypassport (or assigned name).local ▪ Windows or Mac: http://192.168.60.1 (default IP address) The Dashboard Home Page The Home page has an information bar at...
... icon bar across the page, and an instant overview of the status of the drives' main functions with links for updating settings. My Passport Wireless Pro 13 User Manual For example, you can access the Dashboard at any time by typing the following information into a browser: ▪ Windows...: http://mypassport (or assigned name) ▪ Mac: http://mypassport (or assigned name).local ▪ Windows or Mac: http://192.168.60.1 (default IP address) The Dashboard Home Page The Home page has an information bar at...
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... four characters of the MAC address from the Network list. Connecting the Drive When you connect the wireless drive to your home's Wi-Fi network, all devices on your home network can connect your My Passport Wireless Pro drive to your My Passport Wireless Pro drive. Make sure the My Passport Wireless Pro drive is on your wireless drive. ▪ USB Connection...
... four characters of the MAC address from the Network list. Connecting the Drive When you connect the wireless drive to your home's Wi-Fi network, all devices on your home network can connect your My Passport Wireless Pro drive to your My Passport Wireless Pro drive. Make sure the My Passport Wireless Pro drive is on your wireless drive. ▪ USB Connection...
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...the password is the last 8 characters of the following information: ▪ Wi-Fi Password: Enter the password for your My Passport Wireless Pro. Connecting the Drive default password is printed on the Quick Install Guide and on the sticker on top of your drive during setup...: http://mypassport ▪ Windows or Mac computer: http://192.168.60.1 (the drive's default IP address) ▪ Mac computer: http://mypassport.local 5. On the Connect to a public Wi-Fi network. Ensure that password to connect to the drive. 1. My Passport Wireless Pro 20 User Manual Open a browser and...
...the password is the last 8 characters of the following information: ▪ Wi-Fi Password: Enter the password for your My Passport Wireless Pro. Connecting the Drive default password is printed on the Quick Install Guide and on the sticker on top of your drive during setup...: http://mypassport ▪ Windows or Mac computer: http://192.168.60.1 (the drive's default IP address) ▪ Mac computer: http://mypassport.local 5. On the Connect to a public Wi-Fi network. Ensure that password to connect to the drive. 1. My Passport Wireless Pro 20 User Manual Open a browser and...
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... that are you chose to present your My Passport Wireless Pro device. My Passport Wireless Pro 21 User Manual This name displays on the network as a storage device and as necessary: Clone MAC Address Note: If you using into the MAC address field on this network, this option does...as a content source for DLNA players. Click the toggle button to On to copy the MAC address of your device on the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. Identifies the name of the My Passport Wireless Pro drive's interface. Connecting the Drive 6. (Optional) Click Advanced Options to the public Wi-...
... that are you chose to present your My Passport Wireless Pro device. My Passport Wireless Pro 21 User Manual This name displays on the network as a storage device and as necessary: Clone MAC Address Note: If you using into the MAC address field on this network, this option does...as a content source for DLNA players. Click the toggle button to On to copy the MAC address of your device on the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. Identifies the name of the My Passport Wireless Pro drive's interface. Connecting the Drive 6. (Optional) Click Advanced Options to the public Wi-...
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...assigning the IP address of the My Passport Wireless Pro drive's interface. To view and modify advanced Wi-Fi settings, click the Advanced Options down arrow: MAC Address Device Name Network Mode Identifies the unique identifier of the My Passport Wireless Pro network. ▪ f you select ...DHCP, an address is automatically assigned to the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. ▪ If you select Static, you...
...assigning the IP address of the My Passport Wireless Pro drive's interface. To view and modify advanced Wi-Fi settings, click the Advanced Options down arrow: MAC Address Device Name Network Mode Identifies the unique identifier of the My Passport Wireless Pro network. ▪ f you select ...DHCP, an address is automatically assigned to the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. ▪ If you select Static, you...
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... to broadcast the Wi-Fi name for your My Passport Wireless Pro device. Click the toggle button if you changed the Wi-Fi settings, the Reconnect to reconnect the drive. Identifies the MAC for your device. My Passport Wireless Pro 24 User Manual Click Save when your drive. 1.... Follow the on-screen directions to Network screen displays. In the My Passport Wireless Pro area, click Edit. 3. View or make any ...
... to broadcast the Wi-Fi name for your My Passport Wireless Pro device. Click the toggle button if you changed the Wi-Fi settings, the Reconnect to reconnect the drive. Identifies the MAC for your device. My Passport Wireless Pro 24 User Manual Click Save when your drive. 1.... Follow the on-screen directions to Network screen displays. In the My Passport Wireless Pro area, click Edit. 3. View or make any ...
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... from the dropdown list. My Passport Wireless Pro 25 User Manual Accept the default (Auto) or select a channel from the dropdown list. My Passport (5 GHz) Tab Field Name Wi-Fi Name Broadcast Wi-Fi Name MAC Address Security Type Wi-Fi Channel Description Identifies the Wireless network name. Identifies the MAC for your device. Click the toggle...
... from the dropdown list. My Passport Wireless Pro 25 User Manual Accept the default (Auto) or select a channel from the dropdown list. My Passport (5 GHz) Tab Field Name Wi-Fi Name Broadcast Wi-Fi Name MAC Address Security Type Wi-Fi Channel Description Identifies the Wireless network name. Identifies the MAC for your device. Click the toggle...
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... : ▪ Windows: In the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Computer and double-click the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. ▪ Mac: In the left pane of the first things you drive. My Passport Wireless Pro 27 User Manual This process is to back up a Computer to the Drive One of the Finder window in...
... : ▪ Windows: In the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Computer and double-click the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. ▪ Mac: In the left pane of the first things you drive. My Passport Wireless Pro 27 User Manual This process is to back up a Computer to the Drive One of the Finder window in...
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... Network > MyPassport (or name you assigned) > Public. ▪ Mac: In the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, doubleclick MyPassport (or name you are uploaded to the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. In the bottom right corner of the Public pane, tap the...open the File Explorer (PC) window or Finder (Mac). 3. Select your device. 3. Using a Compatible Wireless Camera File Transfer Protocol (FTP) enables the transfer of Wi-Fi security for information on the mobile device for backup. Open the My Passport Wireless Pro Dashboard. 2. Ensure that support FTP, such as...
... Network > MyPassport (or name you assigned) > Public. ▪ Mac: In the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, doubleclick MyPassport (or name you are uploaded to the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. In the bottom right corner of the Public pane, tap the...open the File Explorer (PC) window or Finder (Mac). 3. Select your device. 3. Using a Compatible Wireless Camera File Transfer Protocol (FTP) enables the transfer of Wi-Fi security for information on the mobile device for backup. Open the My Passport Wireless Pro Dashboard. 2. Ensure that support FTP, such as...
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... 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. My Passport Wireless Pro 29 User Manual Backing up a Mac Computer Note: To use Time Machine, reformat your computer: music, photos, documents, applications, emails, and system files. Backing up everything...
... 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. My Passport Wireless Pro 29 User Manual Backing up a Mac Computer Note: To use Time Machine, reformat your computer: music, photos, documents, applications, emails, and system files. Backing up everything...
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... the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Network > MYPASSPORT > Public > SD Card Imports ▪ For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the following : My Passport Wireless Pro 34 User Manual Viewing Content on a USB Drive 1. On your computer, open the File Explorer (PC) window or Finder... MYPASSPORT > SD. ▪ For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MYPASSPORT > Public > USB Imports. In the Automatic Imports field, click the toggle button to the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. On your media files into the drive...
... the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Network > MYPASSPORT > Public > SD Card Imports ▪ For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the following : My Passport Wireless Pro 34 User Manual Viewing Content on a USB Drive 1. On your computer, open the File Explorer (PC) window or Finder... MYPASSPORT > SD. ▪ For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MYPASSPORT > Public > USB Imports. In the Automatic Imports field, click the toggle button to the My Passport Wireless Pro drive. On your media files into the drive...
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Using an SD™ Card with the Drive ▪ For a Windows PC, in the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Network > MYPASSPORT > USB. ▪ For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MYPASSPORT > USB. My Passport Wireless Pro 35 User Manual
Using an SD™ Card with the Drive ▪ For a Windows PC, in the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Network > MYPASSPORT > USB. ▪ For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MYPASSPORT > USB. My Passport Wireless Pro 35 User Manual
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System Reports In the System Reports section, you the opportunity to your drive's serial number, Mac number, and My Passport Wireless Pro 48 User Manual The report includes your computer. Getting Support 13 Getting Support This chapter includes the following : ▪ Send to Support: Generates a diagnostic report ...
System Reports In the System Reports section, you the opportunity to your drive's serial number, Mac number, and My Passport Wireless Pro 48 User Manual The report includes your computer. Getting Support 13 Getting Support This chapter includes the following : ▪ Send to Support: Generates a diagnostic report ...
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Technical Specifications A Technical Specifications Drive Capacity Battery Capacity Wi-Fi protocol Supported protocols Interface Compatibility Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers DLNA®/UPnP® devices for streaming Internet connection 126.0 mm 126.0 mm 24.0 mm 446g ▪ AC input voltage (AC adapter): Input voltage: ... 5 Gb/s* ▪ SD 2.0 up to 25 MB/s ▪ SD 3.0 up to 60 MB/s *A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are required to 95°F) My Passport Wireless Pro 53 User Manual
Technical Specifications A Technical Specifications Drive Capacity Battery Capacity Wi-Fi protocol Supported protocols Interface Compatibility Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers DLNA®/UPnP® devices for streaming Internet connection 126.0 mm 126.0 mm 24.0 mm 446g ▪ AC input voltage (AC adapter): Input voltage: ... 5 Gb/s* ▪ SD 2.0 up to 25 MB/s ▪ SD 3.0 up to 60 MB/s *A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are required to 95°F) My Passport Wireless Pro 53 User Manual
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WD reserves the right to other companies. in the U.S. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, 92612 4779-705151-A03 May 2016 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are registered trademarks of Apple, ...third parties which may vary from its use . WD Drive Utilities and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and other countries. and other countries; Picture shown may result from actual product. ©...
WD reserves the right to other companies. in the U.S. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, 92612 4779-705151-A03 May 2016 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are registered trademarks of Apple, ...third parties which may vary from its use . WD Drive Utilities and Data Lifeguard are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and other countries. and other countries; Picture shown may result from actual product. ©...