Remote-access Guide

wd my book remote access

by Enoch Gaylord Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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  1. In order to access from other devices remotely to MyBookLive, first we need to allow remote access to our MyBookLive. ...
  2. From context menu that appear hover over MyBookLive and then click on Dashboard.
  3. When you web browser opens up, login into your WD MyBookLive.
  4. From left navigation choose Settings.
  5. Click on Remote Access tab.

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WD 2go web access provides free remote access to your My Book Live from most computers with an internet connection – from anywhere in the world. After logging in, WD 2go mounts your My Book Live on your computer like a local drive to make your remote folders available on your PC or Mac® computer.

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Is it possible to access files remotely using wd2go?

You cannot access your files remotely without other major changes to your network configuration. Just use WD 2Go if that’s all you’re trying to do. I don’t want to use WD2go, or any web-based managers. I want to be able to have it mapped as a network drive.

How can I access the MBL’s web interface remotely?

You cannot access the MBL’s Web interface from outside your local network without modifying the MBL’s security configuration files via SSH. … and even if you do that, that’s only accessing the Web UI. You cannot access your files remotely without other major changes to your network configuration. Just use WD 2Go if that’s all you’re trying to do.

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How do I access files on my WD My Book?

If you can access the Internet from a computer, you can securely access your media and files anywhere in the world at https://www.wd2go.com. WD 2go web access provides fee-free remote access to your My Book Live personal cloud storage.

How do I access my WD My Cloud remotely?

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

Can I use WD My Book as NAS?

WD My Book is a network-attached storage device that looks like a small vertical book that you can stand on your desk, and the app allows owners to access files and manage their devices remotely, even if the NAS is behind a firewall or router.

Can I connect WD My Book Live directly to computer?

It is possible to connect the MyBookLive to the computer directly and use it from the computer but you would not be able to see the unit from other computers on the networks because you would have to share the drive in a way that it is visible on other devices even when the unit its connected directly to your computer.

Can you access 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 find my WD MyCloud 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.

Can I still use My Book Live?

UPDATED 6/27/2021 The My Book Live device received its final firmware update in 2015. We understand that our customers' data is very important. At this time, we recommend you disconnect your My Book Live from the Internet to protect your data on the device.

Is WD My Book still supported?

Western Digital (WD) has announced that it is ending support for prior generations of My Cloud OS, including My Cloud OS 2 and 3. The company has also announced that devices compatible with My Cloud OS 5 will no longer support previous generations of My Cloud OS.

What is the difference between my cloud and my book?

The "My Cloud Home" can backup your PC and MAC. You would normally backup your phone to your mac or PC as that requires i-Tunes. As you say it does act as a basic NAS. The mybook is just an extermal (USB) drive that has no intelligence.

How do I access my book live locally?

How to connect My Book Live with WIndows 10Open your file browser.In the Network pane under Storage section, you should see your My Book Live device.RIGHT click that icon, select Open option.A file browser will appear, you now should have access to your My Book Live storage.

Can WD My Cloud home be connected 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 WD My Cloud via LAN?

You would connect the My Cloud to the computer using an Ethernet cable. Your computer must have an Ethernet port. If it does not then you would need to either buy a Ethernet PCI card (for desktop computers) or a USB to Etherent adapter.

How do I connect my book to my computer?

How to Use a My Book External Hard DriveInsert the My Book power adapter into the back of the hard drive, and plug the other end into a standard electrical outlet. ... Connect the My Book external hard drive to your PC computer using a USB cable.Open the "Start" menu and click on the "My Computer" icon.More items...

How do I connect my WD My Cloud to my computer via USB?

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Does Windows 10 work with book live?

My book live device is compatible to be used with Windows 10 system. You should not face any issues using it.

Can I connect WD My Book to router?

With the WD My Cloud, you can connect it to your router via Gigabit Ethernet instead of a USB port. When connected, you have remote access to your WD My Cloud Home through a browser or a mobile app.

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