Remote-access Guide

how to turn on remote access wd my cloud

by Prof. Salvatore Corkery DDS Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Open the default web browser on your remote computer and enter the external IP address of your router. When prompted, enter the router’s credentials in the given field and click the OK button. Once you have signed in, you can access your WD Cloud remotely.

  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.

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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 connect WD MyCloud to network?

To get started, follow the steps below:

  1. Sign in to your My Cloud account at mycloud.com
  2. Head to the user's section
  3. Click on the add user icon (This is a figure with a plus (+) sign located next to it.
  4. Fill out the user details as listed below: First name Last name Email Password (What they'll be required to enter to gain access to my cloud network remotely Confirm ...

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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 do I Reset my WD cloud password?

Resetting with Power On If you have set a password or a static IP address on the WD My Cloud dashboard and have forgotten it, pressing the reset button while the device is powered up resets the password to the default value of none and to default IP settings. The default IP setting is DHCP. Resetting does not erase your files.

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Can I access WD My Cloud from anywhere?

With the My Cloud Home app, you can access, upload and share your content from anywhere with an internet connection.

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 access WD My Cloud on my network?

Connect your My Cloud HomePlace the WD My Cloud Home near your router.Connect the power adapter to the My Cloud Home and to a free power outlet.Connect the network cable to your WD My Cloud Home and your router or modem.Wait until the white light comes on.

How do I access My Cloud home from my TV?

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Can I use WD My Cloud without Internet?

The device must be connected to the Internet to work. That may sound reasonable - but there is no way to use it locally without internet access. I understand it is a "Cloud" device.

Is WD My Cloud discontinued?

On April 15, 2022, support for prior generations of My Cloud OS, including My Cloud OS 3, will end. If your device isn't compatible with My Cloud OS 5, you will lose remote access and will only be able to access it locally. Devices on these older firmware versions will not receive security fixes or technical support.

How do I access my WD NAS remotely?

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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.

Why can'ti see WD My Cloud on network?

Go to Control Panel > Credential Manager > Windows Credentials, and click Add a Windows credential on 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 cannot access is solved.

Can I connect WD My Cloud directly to TV?

The Mycloud does not have a video-out interface, nor a USB port that could be used (it has one, but is for an external HDD only). However, if your TV has a network interface (RJ-45, not WiFi) AND the TV is capable of playing the movie file format you have, then you can stream directly to the TV over Ethernet.

Can I connect WD My Cloud home directly to computer?

Is it possible to connect My Cloud directly to a PC without a router? Yes, just connect the Ethernet wire from the My Cloud to the computer's networking port.

How do I access my cloud pr2100?

Open a web browser and type http://mycloud.com/setup to display the welcome page. 2. On the Welcome page, click Get Started.

What is my WD My Cloud IP address?

1.1 or 192.168. 0.1 by default on most routers. 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 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.

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:

What is WD My Cloud Security Exploits?

The technical press (like Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/05/wd-my-cloud-security-exploits/ ) is publishing info about a vulnerability that impacts WD Networked devices that have cloud access enabled. That’s great, but they aren’t providing info for non technical users on how to check their settings and turn off this access is needed. So here is that information:

How to open my cloud?

To open your My Cloud Dashboard: Windows: Open a web browser and type in // devicename/ (or device IP address) to the browser address bar. If your device is named WDMyCloud, you’d type in //WDMyCloud/ and hit enter. The web page should open. You may need to login (hopefully you’ve password protected your device)

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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