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Western Digital WDH2Q40000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 My Book ™ ™ World Edition User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Updating Your Operating System ......3 Recording Your WD Product Information ..... . . 3 Registering Your Product .
  • Page 3 WD Service and Support ........46...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    WD Anywhere Access for remote file sharing and management. Some file formats may be copy protected and cannot be shared by WD Anywhere Access. For a list of these file types, search for knowledge base article 1495 at support.wdc.com.

  • Page 5: About Your Wd Product

    USER MANUAL About Your WD Product This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents Remote Access Storage System...

  • Page 6: Updating Your Operating System

    Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the large label on the back panel of the device. This information is necessary for setup and technical support.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Getting Started Format and Configuration My Book World Edition is preformatted as a Linux file system. The dual-drive model My Book World Edition II is pre-configured for maximum capacity as a large single spanned volume. For more information, see “Drive Management” on page 41. My Book World Edition Front and Rear View Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) USB Port (for drive expansion only)

  • Page 8: Power/Activity Led

    MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Power/Activity LED Appearance Description Steady Power-on state or power- save mode Outer LED ring rotating clockwise Device in use Alternate flashing between inner and outer LED rings RAID degraded mode. See section 7 for drive replacement instructions.

  • Page 9: Hardware Setup

    The unit powers up automatically after approximately 30 seconds indicated by an LED illuminated on the outer ring. Important: Wait for the drive to finish powering up (approximately three minutes) before installing WD Anywhere Access. Router Port Ethernet port...

  • Page 10: Wd Anywhere Access Setup

    To use My Book World Edition, installing WD Anywhere Access is required. Note: WD Anywhere Access is a custom version of MioNet. If the regular version of MioNet is already installed in your system, you must uninstall it before installing WD Anywhere Access.
  • Page 11 4. The WD Anywhere Access Registration Wizard starts. Click I am creating my new WD Anywhere Access account if new to MioNet, then click Next. If adding the computer to your existing account, click I am adding this computer to my existing WD Anywhere Access account , enter your user name and password in the next screen, click Next , and proceed to step 6.
  • Page 12 My Book World Edition device. 6. Enter easy-to-remember names in the Computer Name (name by which WD Anywhere Access references your computer) and Storage Device Name (name of the My Book World Edition device) fields, then click Next .
  • Page 13 Click Install next to the EMC logo in Step 2. For more information on EMC Retrospect Express including user documentation, visit www.emcinsignia.com/supportupdates. 9. Return to the WD Installer screen and click Exit in the lower right corner. WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP – 10...
  • Page 14 10. Click Restart Now . Congratulations! My Book World Edition is now installed and mapped as a drive letter on your system. Continue to section 6 to install remote access and share My Book World Edition. WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP – 11...

  • Page 15: Using Wd Anywhere Access

    1. After restarting or when starting up your computer, the WD Anywhere Access welcome screen displays. Click Sign In Now . 2. Enter the WD Anywhere Access password you created in section 5 and click OK . 3. Click OK to the e-mail verification request.

  • Page 16: Remote Access

    4. The WD Anywhere Access screen displays all connected systems and folders accessible for storage and sharing. Remote Access 1. To remotely access files in the My Book device from another location, install a WD Anywhere Access client from the software CD on the computer that you are using.
  • Page 17 3. Enter the same username and password you assigned when you first set up and installed your My Book device. 4. Click I am adding this computer to my existing WD Anywhere Access account . USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 14...
  • Page 18 5. Enter a name for this new computer. 6. A screen appears to confirm the added computer. Click Finish . 7. The main WD Anywhere Access screen appears with the newly added systems and folders that you can access. USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 15...

  • Page 19: Inviting Others To Share

    1. From the WD Anywhere Access main screen, select the tab Shared with Others and click the Share with button. 2. If your person with whom you wish to share files does not currently have a WD Anywhere Access account, click Invite new person .
  • Page 20 6. A screen displays the name of the designated person including the shared file folder name and device. 7. After successful setup, the existing Mionet user receives an alert. The person without a Mionet account receives an email with a link to your share. USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 17...

  • Page 21: Replacing A Drive

    My Book World Edition II is a limited user-serviceable product which allows for servicing of one or both internal hard drives in the enclosure. In the event a fault occurs and you would like to service the device yourself, visit WD Technical Support support.wdc.com and search for our knowledge base article 8 for detailed instructions on obtaining a replacement drive.
  • Page 22 9. Gently slide the replacement drive assembly into the unit, decal side up, until the brackets click into place. Important: Do not disassemble the drive and slider bracket assembly components. Return the entire assembly intact to WD. 10. Reconnect the drive interface/power cable. 9 10 11.
  • Page 23 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 13. Reconnect the cables and power on the unit. 14. Return the replacement drive following the instructions provided in the WD knowledge base article 8. Important: Do not disassemble the drive and slider bracket assembly components.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    USER MANUAL Troubleshooting To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to view a complete list of FAQs for your product, visit our support Web site at support.wdc.com. Q: Why can't WD Anywhere Access find My Book World Edition? A: If you encounter one of the screens above, do one or more of the following: •...
  • Page 25 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Q: My router, hub, or switch has failed or is not available. How do I access my data in the My Book World Edition? A: Do the following: 1. Connect the My Book World Edition directly to the computer’s Ethernet port. 2.
  • Page 26 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Q: How do I connect a USB external drive to the device? A: Do the following: 1. Connect and power on the USB external drive. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the external drive. 3.

  • Page 27: Appendix A - Shared Storage Manager

    My World Book Edition and is recommended only for advanced users. Shared Storage Manager is a LAN access only application used for configurating this product as well as managing local files and data. For most users, WD Anywhere Access is the recommended application for sharing files.

  • Page 28: Shared Storage Manager Setup

    MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Shared Storage Manager Setup (WD Anywhere Access Not Installed) 1. Open your browser and enter ‘mybookworld’ in the Address field. Click Go . 2. The Initial Setup wizard displays. Click Next . 3. Enter the default user name (admin) and password (123456) and click OK.
  • Page 29 Password fields to type in the new user name and password. Type in the password again in the Confirm Password field, then click Next . Important: WD recommends setting the user name and password fields to protect unauthorized access to the Shared Storage Manager. Once set, record them in “Recording Your WD Product Information”...

  • Page 30: General Setup

    MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 7. The Initial Setup Wizard Finished screen displays and shows a summary of settings. Click Update Settings to begin using Shared Storage Manager. General Setup 1. Click the General Setup tab. The General Setup screen appears, displaying the following options.
  • Page 31 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Update Admin Username and Password 1. Click Update Admin Username and Password . 2. Click in the Admin username and Password fields to type in the new user name and password. Confirm the password in the Confirm Password field, then click Update .
  • Page 32 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Change Current Date and Time 1. Click Change Current Date and Time . 2. Click in the lists next to the New Date, New Time, and Time Zone fields to select the correct date and time. Confirm that the date/time settings are correct, then click Update .
  • Page 33 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Configure the Network Settings This section is intended only for advanced users who require specific My Book settings. If you are not familiar with this field or are unsure about editing it, cancel the wizard.
  • Page 34 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Manual Network Address Configuration My Book provides automatic assignment of TCP/IP addresses through Dynamic host configuration protocol client (DHCP). You can change these assignments manually using the Obtain Network Address wizard. 1. Click Configure the Network Settings . 2.
  • Page 35 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. Step 3-Gateway . The gateway address is the location of your router. Only change this value if it is not the address of your router. Click Next. 6. Click Finish . 7. Reboot your computer to update the network settings. APPENDIX A - SHARED STORAGE MANAGER –...
  • Page 36 My Book World Edition is now ready to use. WD Anywhere Access Settings 1. Click WD Anywhere Access settings . 2. Click Start, Stop, or Reset. MioNet status displays after each selection. APPENDIX A - SHARED STORAGE MANAGER – 33...

  • Page 37: File Sharing

    MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL File Sharing 1. Click File Sharing . The File Sharing screen appears, listing the shared folders accessible through the network. User Management The User Management option allows you to add or delete users of the device. It also allows the changing of user passwords.
  • Page 38 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Create a New User 1. Click User Management. 2. Click Create User. 3. Enter the new user name in the New User Name field, then enter the new password in the Password and Confirm Password fields. 4.
  • Page 39 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Add a Shared Folder 1. Click Add a Shared Folder. 2. Click Begin Wizard . 3. Step 1-Create Shared Folder Name . Type in the name of the shared folder in the Shared Folder Name field, then click Next . 4.
  • Page 40 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL 5. Step 3-Access Setting . A CIF share type is created. Click Next . 6. CIF: Step 4-Security Setting . Set share permissions for each user by clicking Full , Read Only , or None next to each user name. Click Next . 7.
  • Page 41 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Rename a Shared Folder Note: Renaming a shared folder erases the drive mappings. You will need to remap the drive after renaming it. 1. Click Rename a Shared Folder. 2. In the Existing Share Name list, click the shared folder to be renamed. 3.
  • Page 42 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Remove a Shared Folder This section is intended only for advanced users who require specific My Book World Edition settings. If you are not familiar with this field or are unsure about editing it, cancel the wizard.
  • Page 43 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Update Security Settings 1. Click Update Security Settings. 2. Pick a share from the list, then click Next . 3. Reset share permissions by clicking Full Access , Read Only , or None next to each user name.

  • Page 44: Drive Management

    MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Drive Management 1. Click Drive Management . The Drive Management screen appears, displaying the following options. Change Drive Type Use this option to change the drive from the pre-configured, default large single spanned volume for maximum capacity to a secure volume for data protection. 1.
  • Page 45 MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Format New Internal Drive If the Drive Status message in the upper right corner of Shared Storage Manager indicates that one of the drives in the device has failed, follow the instructions in “Replacing a Drive” on page 18. Then, select this option to format the new drive. 1.

  • Page 46: Appendix B - Regulatory And Warranty

    However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 47: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years, unless otherwise required by law, and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt.

  • Page 48: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")

    MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL GNU General Public License (“GPL”) Firmware incorporated into WD's My Book World Edition ™ Network Hard Drive includes third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL (“GPL Software”). In accordance with the GPL: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be obtained at support.wdc.com/download/gpl;...

  • Page 49: Wd Service And Support

    Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD.

  • Page 50: Index

    MY BOOK WORLD EDITION USER MANUAL Index Adding a shared folder 36 Handling precautions 3 Hardware setup 6 Capacity gauge 5 CE compliance 43 Kensington security slot 5 Change current date and time 29 Kit contents 2 Compliance, regulatory 43 Connections 6 CSA Notice 43 LED indicators 4...
  • Page 51 Security settings inviting others to share 16 updating 40 remote access 13 Service packs 3 signing in 12 Service, WD 44, 46 WD Anywhere Access settings 33 Setup 7 Windows, updating 3 Shared folder adding 36 removing 39 renaming 38...

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