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...; Windows 8.1 or earlier Windows 7 Windows Vista® Mac OS X® Mavericks (Mac OS 10.9) Mountain Lion (Mac OS 10.8) Lion (Mac OS 10.7) Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers 3 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Web Browsers Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on...
...; Windows 8.1 or earlier Windows 7 Windows Vista® Mac OS X® Mavericks (Mac OS 10.9) Mountain Lion (Mac OS 10.8) Lion (Mac OS 10.7) Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computers 3 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Web Browsers Internet Explorer 8.0 and later on...
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SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 1. Make sure the My Passport Wireless drive is turned on and both LEDs are lit. 2. Select MyPassport. 8 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Do one of the following: On your Windows computer, open the list of available networks. Windows 7 Windows 8 On a Mac computer, click System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi. 3. Using a Computer and Web Browser Note: The computer must be wireless enabled.
SETTING UP THE WIRELESS DRIVE 1. Make sure the My Passport Wireless drive is turned on and both LEDs are lit. 2. Select MyPassport. 8 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Do one of the following: On your Windows computer, open the list of available networks. Windows 7 Windows 8 On a Mac computer, click System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi. 3. Using a Computer and Web Browser Note: The computer must be wireless enabled.
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Read the agreement and click I accept: The Secure My Passport Wireless screen displays: Record network information Wi-Fi Name: Password: Important: If you enter a new name, you use the drive. Note: The default name MyPassport is ...://mypassport.local Windows or Mac computer: http://192.168.60.1 (the drive's default IP address) 5. To add security and to record the new Wi-Fi name and password. 6. (Optional) The drive's default Wi-Fi name is used in the examples in this User Guide. 9 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Be sure to...
Read the agreement and click I accept: The Secure My Passport Wireless screen displays: Record network information Wi-Fi Name: Password: Important: If you enter a new name, you use the drive. Note: The default name MyPassport is ...://mypassport.local Windows or Mac computer: http://192.168.60.1 (the drive's default IP address) 5. To add security and to record the new Wi-Fi name and password. 6. (Optional) The drive's default Wi-Fi name is used in the examples in this User Guide. 9 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Be sure to...
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USING THE DASHBOARD 14 Using the Dashboard Accessing the Dashboard Dashboard Home Page Icons Viewing Drive Status The My Passport Wireless dashboard is where you can customize settings and manage the drive as you want to see the dashboard, open a browser and type one of... the following: Windows computer: http://mypassport (or assigned name) Mac computer: http://mypassport (or assigned name).local Windows or Mac computer: http://192.168.60.1 (default IP address) Dashboard Home Page The Home page has an information bar at the...
USING THE DASHBOARD 14 Using the Dashboard Accessing the Dashboard Dashboard Home Page Icons Viewing Drive Status The My Passport Wireless dashboard is where you can customize settings and manage the drive as you want to see the dashboard, open a browser and type one of... the following: Windows computer: http://mypassport (or assigned name) Mac computer: http://mypassport (or assigned name).local Windows or Mac computer: http://192.168.60.1 (default IP address) Dashboard Home Page The Home page has an information bar at the...
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... networks. CONNECTING THE DRIVE Making a Direct Connection Making a Direct Connection Using a Web Browser After setup, when you want to connect to display the My Passport Wireless dashboard. Select MyPassport. 4. Windows 7 Windows 8 3. You can now move content between the drive and the computer. (See "Using a Wi-Fi Connection... on , the Power and Battery Status LED is lit, and the Wi-Fi LED is on page 31.) 21 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Press Enter to your computer, open the list of the following: Windows computer: http://mypassport (or assigned name) ...
... networks. CONNECTING THE DRIVE Making a Direct Connection Making a Direct Connection Using a Web Browser After setup, when you want to connect to display the My Passport Wireless dashboard. Select MyPassport. 4. Windows 7 Windows 8 3. You can now move content between the drive and the computer. (See "Using a Wi-Fi Connection... on , the Power and Battery Status LED is lit, and the Wi-Fi LED is on page 31.) 21 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Press Enter to your computer, open the list of the following: Windows computer: http://mypassport (or assigned name) ...
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...assigned to devices that assigns IP addresses to clients on the network. 24 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL If you can turn the service Off, you must assign static addresses to copy the MAC address of the computer that are you must assign static addresses to devices on ... device and by default. This allows the drive to present your computer's MAC address to the My Passport Wireless network. The SSID broadcast is not available if your Wi-Fi network, using into the MAC address field on the Passport Wireless drive. IP Address IP address of the following: Click Use ...
...assigned to devices that assigns IP addresses to clients on the network. 24 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL If you can turn the service Off, you must assign static addresses to copy the MAC address of the computer that are you must assign static addresses to devices on ... device and by default. This allows the drive to present your computer's MAC address to the My Passport Wireless network. The SSID broadcast is not available if your Wi-Fi network, using into the MAC address field on the Passport Wireless drive. IP Address IP address of the following: Click Use ...
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...of access. CONNECTING THE DRIVE Home Network Advanced Options MAC Address Unique identifier of the My Passport Wireless drive when connected as Internet access (provided your My Passport Wireless drive as well as a wireless Network Attached Storage. On the My Passport Wireless dashboard, click Wi-Fi to the media (by DLNA...) on the home network. 5. If you select Static, you have the same kind of the connection modes. 27 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Viewing or Changing the Drive's Advanced Wi-Fi Settings You can change the drive name, security, and other settings on ...
...of access. CONNECTING THE DRIVE Home Network Advanced Options MAC Address Unique identifier of the My Passport Wireless drive when connected as Internet access (provided your My Passport Wireless drive as well as a wireless Network Attached Storage. On the My Passport Wireless dashboard, click Wi-Fi to the media (by DLNA...) on the home network. 5. If you select Static, you have the same kind of the connection modes. 27 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Viewing or Changing the Drive's Advanced Wi-Fi Settings You can change the drive name, security, and other settings on ...
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CONNECTING THE DRIVE MAC Address IP Address DHCP Service 4. Unique identifier of your My Passport Wireless drive. Removing a Connection 1. The Remembered Connections screen displays: 2. You can set up a new connection when you must assign static addresses to clients on the My Passport Wireless network. Service that assigns IP addresses ... service Off, you want to the connection you remove all connections, a No connections found message displays. 29 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Click the minus sign (-) next to remove, and then click Close. On by default. IP address of the My...
CONNECTING THE DRIVE MAC Address IP Address DHCP Service 4. Unique identifier of your My Passport Wireless drive. Removing a Connection 1. The Remembered Connections screen displays: 2. You can set up a new connection when you must assign static addresses to clients on the My Passport Wireless network. Service that assigns IP addresses ... service Off, you want to the connection you remove all connections, a No connections found message displays. 29 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Click the minus sign (-) next to remove, and then click Close. On by default. IP address of the My...
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...includes the following : For a Windows PC: In the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Computer and double-click the My Passport Wireless drive. For a Mac computer: In the left pane of the files is to load content to the drive and a copy of the Finder window in the DEVICES... section, double-click the My Passport Wireless drive. 4. Note: To load content from an SD card, see "Moving or Copying Content from your computer to ...
...includes the following : For a Windows PC: In the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Computer and double-click the My Passport Wireless drive. For a Mac computer: In the left pane of the files is to load content to the drive and a copy of the Finder window in the DEVICES... section, double-click the My Passport Wireless drive. 4. Note: To load content from an SD card, see "Moving or Copying Content from your computer to ...
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..., click Network > MyPassport (or name you assigned) > Public. For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MyPassport (or name you first connect to the My Passport Wireless Wi-Fi network, none of your computer or other computers and devices on... your computer, open the File Explorer (PC) window or Finder (Mac). 3. Tap the My Cloud icon on the network to the drive's ...
..., click Network > MyPassport (or name you assigned) > Public. For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MyPassport (or name you first connect to the My Passport Wireless Wi-Fi network, none of your computer or other computers and devices on... your computer, open the File Explorer (PC) window or Finder (Mac). 3. Tap the My Cloud icon on the network to the drive's ...
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...in USB mode to HFS+ Journal. The My Passport Wireless drive can store these backups, so that can easily restore it to your drive to use Time Machine, reformat your computer. LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE Backing up a Mac Computer Note: To use Apple Time Machine. ...Consult Apple Time Machine documentation. 35 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Your My Passport Wireless drive must be in feature on Mac OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, and Snow Leopard computers ...
...in USB mode to HFS+ Journal. The My Passport Wireless drive can store these backups, so that can easily restore it to your drive to use Time Machine, reformat your computer. LOADING CONTENT ON YOUR DRIVE Backing up a Mac Computer Note: To use Apple Time Machine. ...Consult Apple Time Machine documentation. 35 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL Your My Passport Wireless drive must be in feature on Mac OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, and Snow Leopard computers ...
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... of the File Explorer window, click Network > MYPASSPORT > Public > SD Card Imports. For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MYPASSPORT > Public > SD Card Imports. 37 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL USING AN SD CARD WITH THE DRIVE Viewing Content Imported from an... SD Card Note: Besides using the computer to check the files from an SD card, you must sync the content onto the My Passport Wireless drive first. 1. To use the mobile app, you can also do it with the WD My Cloud mobile app.
... of the File Explorer window, click Network > MYPASSPORT > Public > SD Card Imports. For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MYPASSPORT > Public > SD Card Imports. 37 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL USING AN SD CARD WITH THE DRIVE Viewing Content Imported from an... SD Card Note: Besides using the computer to check the files from an SD card, you must sync the content onto the My Passport Wireless drive first. 1. To use the mobile app, you can also do it with the WD My Cloud mobile app.
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USING AN SD CARD WITH THE DRIVE Viewing Content on an SD Card 1. Do one of the following: For a Windows PC, in the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Network > MYPASSPORT > SD. For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MYPASSPORT > SD. 38 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL On your computer, open the File Explorer (PC) window or Finder (Mac). 2.
USING AN SD CARD WITH THE DRIVE Viewing Content on an SD Card 1. Do one of the following: For a Windows PC, in the left pane of the File Explorer window, click Network > MYPASSPORT > SD. For a Mac computer, in the left pane of the Finder window in the SHARED section, double-click MYPASSPORT > SD. 38 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL On your computer, open the File Explorer (PC) window or Finder (Mac). 2.
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...chapter includes the following topics: Installing WD Quick View Accessing WD Quick View Shortcut Options Note: Windows computers support WD Quick View on the My Passport Wireless drive by a USB. To install it from the drive: 1. Do one of the following functions quickly and efficiently: Open-Opens ... drive. USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE 113 Using WD Quick View with the WD Quick View app. Mac computers only support WD Quick View when the My Passport Wireless drive is interrupted Alerts-Displays a list of alerts you can get information and download apps ...
...chapter includes the following topics: Installing WD Quick View Accessing WD Quick View Shortcut Options Note: Windows computers support WD Quick View on the My Passport Wireless drive by a USB. To install it from the drive: 1. Do one of the following functions quickly and efficiently: Open-Opens ... drive. USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE 113 Using WD Quick View with the WD Quick View app. Mac computers only support WD Quick View when the My Passport Wireless drive is interrupted Alerts-Displays a list of alerts you can get information and download apps ...
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... to display the Downloads page: 4. Access the online Learning Center Welcome page for My Passport Wireless: www.wd.com/setup/mypassportwireless: 3. Complete the Quick View installer, following the directions on the page. 52 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE 2. In the WD Quick View box..., click Download. WD Quick View software installs the WD Quick View icon in the Mac OS X menu bar or the WD Quick View icon...
... to display the Downloads page: 4. Access the online Learning Center Welcome page for My Passport Wireless: www.wd.com/setup/mypassportwireless: 3. Complete the Quick View installer, following the directions on the page. 52 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL USING WD QUICK VIEW WITH THE DRIVE 2. In the WD Quick View box..., click Download. WD Quick View software installs the WD Quick View icon in the Mac OS X menu bar or the WD Quick View icon...
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...click to select your My Passport Wireless drive to display a menu. 2. Select the desired option. 53 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL or left-click the WD Quick View icon in the system tray to support Quick View. 1. Select the desired option. Mac OS X Note: The My Passport Wireless drive has to be ...on the menu bar to display a sub- menu: 3. Move the pointer over the name of your My Passport Wireless drive and display a sub-menu 3. Right- USING WD QUICK VIEW...
...click to select your My Passport Wireless drive to display a menu. 2. Select the desired option. 53 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL or left-click the WD Quick View icon in the system tray to support Quick View. 1. Select the desired option. Mac OS X Note: The My Passport Wireless drive has to be ...on the menu bar to display a sub- menu: 3. Move the pointer over the name of your My Passport Wireless drive and display a sub-menu 3. Right- USING WD QUICK VIEW...
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The report includes your drive's serial number, Mac number, and status information. Click one of the following: Send to Support: Generates a diagnostic report and automatically sends it to your computer. 54 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL To display the Support Page, click Support on the navigation bar. You must have a hotspot or home...
The report includes your drive's serial number, Mac number, and status information. Click one of the following: Send to Support: Generates a diagnostic report and automatically sends it to your computer. 54 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL To display the Support Page, click Support on the navigation bar. You must have a hotspot or home...
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... configuration and operating system. *A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are required to 25 MB/s Compatibility Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computer Physical dimensions DLNA®/UPnP® devices for streaming Internet connection Width 500 GB 3.39 in (86 mm) 1 TB 3.39 in (86 mm) 2 TB... 3.0 performance. Technical Specifications Capacity 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB Wi-Fi protocol Compliant with 802.11b/g/n (20 MHz band) Receives/transmits in (29.8 mm) 59 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix A.
... configuration and operating system. *A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are required to 25 MB/s Compatibility Note: Compatibility may vary depending on supported Windows and Mac computer Physical dimensions DLNA®/UPnP® devices for streaming Internet connection Width 500 GB 3.39 in (86 mm) 1 TB 3.39 in (86 mm) 2 TB... 3.0 performance. Technical Specifications Capacity 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB Wi-Fi protocol Compliant with 802.11b/g/n (20 MHz band) Receives/transmits in (29.8 mm) 59 MY PASSPORT WIRELESS USER MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix A.
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... WD is assumed by WD for its use nor for any time without notice. Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 U.S.A. 4779-705118-A00 JUL 2014 however,...in the U.S. and other rights of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are trademarks of third parties which may result from actual product. © 2014 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. in the U.S. Other marks may vary ...
... WD is assumed by WD for its use nor for any time without notice. Apple, Mac, OS X, and Time Machine are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 U.S.A. 4779-705118-A00 JUL 2014 however,...in the U.S. and other rights of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Passport are trademarks of third parties which may result from actual product. © 2014 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other companies. in the U.S. Other marks may vary ...
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Internet sharing Use My Passport Wireless as a Wi-Fi hub to share an Internet connection with WD's My Cloud™ mobile app. You're in the U.S. Plus, stream your media to 60°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. temperature...;, Windows® 7 or Windows 8 operating system and Mac OS® X Compatibility may vary from anywhere on user's hardware configuration and operating systems. USB 3.0 WD, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Streams up to 4 HD videos at ...
Internet sharing Use My Passport Wireless as a Wi-Fi hub to share an Internet connection with WD's My Cloud™ mobile app. You're in the U.S. Plus, stream your media to 60°C 1A USB 3.0 host and USB 3.0 certified cable are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. temperature...;, Windows® 7 or Windows 8 operating system and Mac OS® X Compatibility may vary from anywhere on user's hardware configuration and operating systems. USB 3.0 WD, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Streams up to 4 HD videos at ...