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System configuration, Device maintenance – Western Digital My Cloud EX2 User Manual User Manual

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CONFIGURING SETTINGS

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System Configuration

The system configuration area allows you to save a configuration file or import an existing
configuration file. This is useful if you perform a system restore and want to maintain your
current configurations.

Saving a Configuration File

Use the following steps to save a configuration file.

1. In the System Configuration area, click Save Config File.

2. The configuration file saves to your desktop.

Importing a Configuration File

Use the following steps to save a configuration file.

1. In the System Configuration area, click Import File.

2. Navigate to the location of your saved configuration file and select it. The configuration

file is loaded. The device will reboot. Don’t unplug the device during this rebooting
process. Once the reboot is complete, launch the dashboard.

Device Maintenance

The Device Maintenance area allows you to shut down and reboot your WD My Cloud EX2
device. This area also displays the amount of time the device has been up and running.

Shutting down the Device

Use the following steps to safely shut down your WD My Cloud EX2 device.

1. In the Device Maintenance area, click Shutdown.

2. Review the confirmation message, and then click OK. Your WD My Cloud EX2 safely

shuts down.

Rebooting the Device

1. In the Device Maintenance area, click Reboot.

2. Review the confirmation message, and then click OK. Your WD My Cloud EX2 safely

reboots.