User Manual

GETTING STARTED
10
MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 
Physically Connecting your Device
Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud device to a home or small office network.
Important: To 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: The provided shie
lded Ethernet cable must be used between the
unit and network connection to comply with FCC Part 15 Class B
and EN-55022/EN-55024 Class B.
1. Using the Ethernet cable, connect one end of the Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet port
located on the back of the device.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network switch
port.
3. Connect one end of the power adapter into the power supply 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: Wait for the 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 turns a solid blue
, continue to Getting Started
with My Cloud Online Setup.