Remote-access Guide

how to enable remote access on wd my cloud

by Prof. Mekhi Heaney Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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The main methods are using the WD programs (WD Desktop and WD Sync), the WD mobile apps for iOS and Android, the MyCloud.com web portal, and the insecure FTP method. It all starts by enabling Remote Access from the My Cloud Dashboard > Settings, then configuring one or more Users for remote access in the My Cloud Dashboard > Users section.

  1. Power up the My Cloud device.
  2. Connect the My Cloud device to a router.
  3. Setup your administrator username & password for local account access.
  4. Enter the info you would like to use for the MyCloud.com account in order to access your My Cloud from a remote location.

Full Answer

How to access WD MyCloud locally?

http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/?id=439&type=25 Generally you connect the My Cloud to the router, connect your computer to that router (or to the same local network the router is connected too. Then open up a web browser and access the Dashboard to configure the My Cloud.

How to setup WD MyCloud?

Setup WD MyCloud EX2 Ultra For the First Time...Connect to the same network with the Lan connection before proceeding further.

Can I use a WD my Cloud directly to computer?

WD My Cloud Home and WD My Cloud Home Duo devices require active internet connection to operate. These are not designed to connect via USB or Ethernet directly to a host computer system.

How to connect remotely to MyCloud?

connecting to your home network via a home VPN is an option if your router supports it. One can use the WD Desktop program on their computer or the WD mobile apps for Android or iOS devices to play/stream music (to some extent). But in the end the My Cloud is not really designed to be used as a remote storage device for streaming music.

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Can you access WD My Cloud from anywhere?

To access the My Cloud remotely from your laptop, you can use either the WD My Cloud Desktop program or the MyCloud.com web portal. Both allow for uploading/downloading of files to/from the My Cloud. The WD Sync program will “sync” the contents of folders on your laptop to the My Cloud while your in a remote location.

How do I access my PR4100 remotely?

You can enable remote access from the dashboard of WD PR4100, add an email address to the user and turn on Cloud/Remote Access.

How do I enable SSH on WD My Cloud?

Open the RightScale Dashboard, navigate to the deployment that contains your new MyCloud instance, and click the SSH button. This will initiate an SSH session according to your configuration in Settings > User Settings > SSH and launch your default SSH application on your desktop.

How do I access my WD My Cloud by IP?

You can access these by opening http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 in your browser. The default IP, username, and password can also be found in the user manual of your router.

How do I access files on WD My Cloud?

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Can you use WD My Cloud as an external hard drive?

A: The cloud can be accessed by your devices from any location where you have wifi access. The external HD is accessed by the computer it's attached to or on your local home network if installed to your router. A: Yes it can.

How do I SSH into Mybooklive?

Enter http://mybooklive/UI/ssh in the browser address bar. Enable ssh access! If the name resolution does not work (the browser is unable to resolve “mybooklive”) you can look up the IP address that your router assigned to the MBL. This should be possible using the web interface of the router.

Can you access WD My Cloud without internet?

via usb? Of course you can transfer data to the My Cloud without an internet connection. The My Cloud is a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. It connects to your local network via an Ethernet cable.

How do I connect to my WD NAS?

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How do I connect my old WD My Cloud directly to my computer?

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How do I access my WD My Cloud remotely from my Mac?

Generally for remote access you need to enable remote access in the My Cloud Dashboard (if not enabled). And then Configure a User for remote access through the My Cloud Dashboard. Then you can either use the MyCloud.com web portal for remote access to the files on the My Cloud.

How do I reset my pr4100?

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How do I reset my WD ex4100?

Power down the device and remove the power cord from the device. Using a paperclip or narrow tipped pen, press and hold the reset button. While continuing to hold the reset button, reconnect the power cord to the device and continue to hold the reset button for at least 40 seconds.

Which is better: VPN or WD?

VPN is better for accessing your home network than any WD app. http://community.wd.com/t5/WD-My-Cloud-EX2/lt-Guide-gt-EX2-and-OpenVPN/td-p/875869. This way you can not only access the NAS, but all of your shares from PCs.

Is device IP router or cloud?

The Device IP is router router, not the Cloud. You’d have to set up your router as described.

How to add a Time Machine to WD?

Click Choose Backup Disk, and select your WD My Cloud. At the prompt, select Guest, and then click Connect. Click the Time Machine toggle switch to On. Add a Time Machine dropdown icon to the menu bar by selecting the Show Time Machine Status in the Menu Bar checkbox.

How to backup my cloud?

To start or to manage the auto backup once you have started using the My Cloud mobile app: Open the app’s menu and select App Settings. Select Auto backup settings. To start auto backup, turn on the toggle and select a network shared folder to backup your content.

How to stream media to smart TV?

To stream media content to your Smart TV or media player, you can choose to use the Plex Media Server or the Twonky DLNA Server to serve your media library. To use Plex: Go to Plex.tv and sign-up for a free trial account. Access your My Cloud device’s web configuration dashboard.

How to share a file in my cloud?

To share file & folder: Navigate to the content that you would like to share. Right click on the file or folder you would like to share and select the “ Share” option.

How to find my cloud device IP address?

Windows: Open a web browser and type in http://devicename (e.g http://mycloudex2ultra ) or the My Cloud device’s IP address to the web address bar

How to upload files to my cloud?

To upload a file: Windows: Open the Windows File Explorer. From the side menu, select Network.

Is my cloud compatible with Time Machine?

The My Cloud device is compatible with Apple’s Time Machine backup software. To back up your Apple computer:

How to get WD My Cloud on network?

Step 1. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off in order. Step 2. Tick “ SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support ”. Then, restart your computer for changes to take effect. Please check if the issue "can't see WD My Cloud on network Windows 10" is fixed.

How to add WD My Cloud to Windows 10?

Step 1. Go to Control Panel > Credential Manager > Windows Credentials, and click Add a Windows credential at the lower right side. Step 2. Type the username and password of My Cloud in the following window and click Save. Later, restart your computer and see if WD My Cloud Windows 10 ...

How to check if my cloud is SMB 2.0?

Check if the My Cloud device has potential SMB 2.0 problem. Open powershell and run as administrator, then type Get-SmbConnection and hit OK. Later, you will see a list of the connected devices and its SMB version, but WD My Cloud is not listed under Computer in Windows File Explorer.

What does "Network Discovery and File Sharing are turned off" mean?

Note: Sometimes, you may receive similar message like this one, “Network discovery and file sharing are turned off. Network Computers and devices are not visible. Click to change…”, please click the message to turn on network discovery and file sharing together with make your network to private. It can resolve your problem as well.

How to change network settings on Windows 10?

Step 1. Right-click the network icon in the taskbar and select Open Network & Internet settings, then scroll down to Change your network settings and select Network and Sharing Center.

Does Windows 10 recognize WD My Cloud?

But an increasing number of users report that they find Windows 10 doesn’t recognize WD My Cloud or WD My Cloud Windows Explorer cannot access, especially after upgrading to Windows 10, Here are an example taken from WD community.

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