User manual

GETTING STARTED
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WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 
Physically Connecting your Device
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Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to a
home or small office network.
Important: T
o avoid overheating, make sure the device is upright as shown in
the illustration above and nothing is blocking or covering the slots
and openings on the top and bottom of the device. In the event of
overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting
all processes currently being performed. If this occurs, data may
be lost.
Important: W
e recommend that you use the enclosed Ethernet cable for
optimal performance.
1. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the
Ether
net port located on the back of the device.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable dir
ectly into a router or network switch
port.
3. Connect one end of the power adapter into the power supp
ly socket on the back of
the device.
4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power
outlet. The unit powers up
automatically.
Important: W
ait for the WD My Cloud device to finish powering up
(approximately three minutes) before configuring it. You will know
it is ready when the power LED stops blinking and turns a solid
blue.
5. When the power LED on your device tur
ns a solid blue, continue to “Setting Up your
Device” on page 11.