How do I connect my WD My Cloud to Internet?

How do I connect my WD My Cloud to Internet?

Connect your My Cloud Home

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

Why can’t I connect to WD My Cloud?

Sometimes one has to cycle the Cloud Access > Remote Access option under Dashboard > Settings to fix certain remote access issues. Sometimes if the local network router the My Cloud is connected to is rebooted the My Cloud may loose remote access until the Cloud Access option is cycled off then on.

Does WD My Cloud work with Windows 10?

Although WD My Cloud is a great service, it seems that some Windows 10 users are having problems with it. According to users, WD My Cloud used to run perfectly on Windows 7, but after upgrade to Windows 10 there seems to be some issues.

What is the USB port for on WD My Cloud?

USB 2.0 port Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage. This port is only available on 4-bay My Cloud devices. USB 3.0 port Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage. Reset button ( ) Restores settings such as the Admin user name and password for the device.

How do I access my USB connected to my cloud?

Just attach the external USB hard drive to the USB port on the back of the My Cloud. The USB drive will be mounted/seen as a Share. You can then configure that Share through the Dashboard.

How do I use WD My Cloud without Internet?

internet connection is required for account authentication. You can install WD Discovery and it will mount the private user space as a drive on the computer. You can then drag and drop files to the my cloud home and if you are on the same network the transfer will be via your LAN.

What’s the difference between my cloud and My Cloud home?

Differences Between My Cloud and My Cloud Home MyCloud Home has 1GB of RAM (instead of 256 MB in MyCloud) MyCloud Home has quad-core processor (instead of dual-core in MyCloud) MyCloud Home use 1.4 GHz processor (instead of 650 MHz in MyCloud) My Cloud Home uses only HTTPS for access.

Can I access NAS without Internet?

The home network does not need internet to work internally. No access from the internet will be possible. This includes phones not connected to the internal WiFi. NAS means Network Attached Storage, which means, that the device is, in it’s essence, a small computer with a connected hard drive.

Does my cloud have to be connected to router?

You must connect the My Cloud using the Ethernet port to the local network WiFi Router or local network switch/hub that has a WiFi router connected to it in order for any WiFi device or computer to access the My Cloud. The My Cloud DOES NOT have WiFi capability. You can only connect to it using wired Ethernet.

How do I transfer files from WD My Cloud to my computer?

How to copy files from WD My Cloud to USB drive

1. Step 1: Create a My Cloud Account. Go to MyCloud.com and setup an account.
2. Step 2: Make sure your My Cloud hard drive has Remote access enabled.
3. Step 3: Go to the Cloud to start the transfer.
4. Step 4: Transfer Files.

How do I connect my NAS to my router?

Connecting a Network Attached Storage to your router

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your NAS to any of the numbered ports at the back of the router.
2. Ensure that the power adapter for the storage link device is properly and securely plugged in.

Should I connect NAS to router or switch?

1. Connecting the NAS to the AP directly, instead of the switch, could improve the transfer speed upstairs, since there is one device less in between.
2. Connecting the NAS to the router downstairs, which is the first/last device between that and the outside word, would improve the outbound upload speed.

How do I access Synology NAS locally?

Fire up your web browser and enter find.synology.com or diskstation:5000….

1. Head to the Synology website.
2. Choose your NAS model.
3. Download Synology Assistant.
4. Install the software.
5. Run Synology Assistant.
6. Allow the suite to search your network.
7. Right-click your NAS and choose Connect.

How can I access my NAS from my computer?

How to Map a NAS Storage Drive on PC

1. From your desktop, click on the start menu and search for This PC.
2. From the This PC window, right click on This PC and select Map Network Drive.
3. The Map Network Drive window will appear.

How do I access my Synology NAS from my computer?

On your computer Find and select your Synology NAS. Click Map Drive. Enter your username and password and click Next. Select the shared folder you want to connect to and click Next.

How do I connect to Synology remotely?

Overview

1. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect.
2. Check the Enable QuickConnect box.
3. If you do not have a Synology Account, click Log in to or register a Synology Account.
4. Create your own QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field.
5. If you do not see the QuickConnect DSM link, click Advanced and make sure DSM is enabled.

Can I access Synology from Internet?

You need to enable a DDNS service to access your Synology box from a remote location using the internet. A DDNS is a service that allows you to connect to your NAS via a third-party DNS service when you don’t have a static IP address from your service provider.

How do I access Synology NAS remotely without QuickConnect?

A Synology DDNS can be used without using QuickConnect. You need to forward some ports in your router. hi, you can either connect via your external IP or DDNS.

How do I find my Discstation?

Web Assistant: Enter find.synology.com in the address bar of your web browser. Synology Assistant: Open Synology Assistant desktop utility. If Synology Assistant is not installed yet, go to Download Center > Desktop Utilities to download and install it on your computer first.

What is the default IP address for Synology NAS?

192.168.1.1

How do I change my Synology IP address?

Go to Control Panel/Network and select Network Interface in the top menu. Then click LAN, click the Edit button at the top, select manual configuration, and enter the correct IP Address.

What is the default password for Synology NAS?

Double-click on your Synology device. Enter the system’s default username, admin, and leave the password field blank.