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Getting started, Physically connecting the device – Western Digital My Cloud User Manual User Manual

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GETTING STARTED

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WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE
USER MANUAL

Getting Started

Physically Connecting the Device
Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer
Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer
Getting to the Public Share

It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device—all you have to do is
unpack your device, connect it, and check the LEDs on the front and back of the device to
make sure the connections are working properly. Then, download and run the quick setup
installer, available at

http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud

.

Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device,

see “Utilities” on page 83.

Physically Connecting the Device

Note: Remove the sticker from the back of the unit prior to connecting your

device.

Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to a

home or small office network.

Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the device is upright as shown in

the illustration above and nothing is blocking or covering the slots
and openings on the top and bottom of the device. In the event of
overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting
all processes currently being performed. If this occurs, data may
be lost.

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Internet

Internet

DC IN

DC IN

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