User manual

GETTING STARTED

MY CLOUD MIRROR (GEN 2) CLOUD STORAGE

USER MANUAL

1. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable directly into a router or

network switch port.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port located on the back of

the My Cloud device.

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.

5. When the power LED on your device turns a solid blue, continue to the “Getting Started

Using Online Setup Software” section below.

Getting Started Using Online Setup Software

The online setup software walks you through the steps to easily connect your device to your

home or small office network. Use the following steps to run the online setup software,

discover the device, and get started using it.

Connecting to the Network and Creating a Personal Cloud

1. Open a web browser and type http://mycloud.com/setup to display the welcome page.

2. On the Welcome page, click Get Started.

The setup software begins searching for your My Cloud device. When your device is

found, a screen displays showing your device and IP and MAC addresses.

3. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup process and install WD Sync.

4. After setup is complete and WD Sync has been installed, a window displays the most

common folders on your computer. Select the folders on your computer that you want

to sync with your My Cloud device and click Next.

5. WD Sync setup is complete. Click Close to exit WD Sync setup.

Note: The WD Sync shortcut might be under Show Hidden Icons in your taskbar.

Important: Wait for the My Cloud Mirror device to finish powering up

(approximately three minutes) before configuring it. You will know

it is ready when the power LED stops flashing and turns blue.