MyBook World Edition UserGuide

Single and Dual-drive Remote Access Storage Systems
™
World Edition
User Manual
My Book
Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
My Book World Edition in Your Network—The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 About Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Updating Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registering Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Free Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Format and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
My Book World Edition Front and Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power/Activity LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Capacity Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear View Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Hardware Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5 WD Anywhere Access Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
6 Using WD Anywhere Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Signing In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inviting Others to Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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7 Replacing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
9 Appendix A - Shared Storage Manager. . . . . . . . . .24

Accessing Shared Storage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shared Storage Manager Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
File Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Drive Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10 Appendix B - Regulatory and Warranty . . . . . . . . . .43

Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
GNU General Public License (“GPL”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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MY BOOK WORLD EDITION
USER MANUAL
Introduction
1 My Book World Edition in Your Network—The Basics
Congratulations on purchasing a My Book World Edition remote access storage
system. Designed for home users, creative professionals, workgroups, small offices,
and anyone looking for shared storage, WD’s My Book World Edition offers a
surprisingly simple and secure way to access and share data, photos, and music at
home, in the office, and anywhere in the world—even when your local computer is
turned off.*
Follow the steps in this manual to set up centralized storage and make it available to
local and remote computers.
Connect My Book Locate My Book World Act as administrator to

1 World Edition to your 2 Edition on your 3 assign security
hub or router. computer using settings and set up,
WD Anywhere Access™ create, and manage
powered by MioNet. shared folders
accessible from
anywhere in the world.
Note: The dual-drive My Book World Edition II is preformatted for maximum capacity
as a large, spanned single volume. To change the format to RAID 1 for additional
protection, see “Drive Management” on page 42. If WD Anywhere Access is not
currently installed, you must first run the Initial Setup wizard (see “Appendix A -
Shared Storage Manager” on page 25) before you can access Drive Management.
Once configuration is complete, you can start saving files to the device, or return to
the beginning of this manual for instructions on setting up the device with
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.
INTRODUCTION – 1
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About Your WD Product

2 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 Quick Install Guide
AC Adapter
Software CD
Ethernet Cable
Optional Accessories
For more information on optional accessories for this product, visit store.wdc.com
(U.S. only). Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com.
System Requirements
• Available 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router,
switch, or hub port)
• 500 MB of available local hard drive space
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• 512 MB of RAM
• Pentium® III class, 500 MHz or newer
• Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
• Web browser (Mozilla™ Firefox™ 1.0.3, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later)
• Broadband internet connection
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and
operating system.
Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you

install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to the Start menu and select
Windows Update.
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Updating Your Operating System

Go to the Start menu and click Windows Update. For more information regarding
updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
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. Also, record the account information you
used when setting up WD Anywhere Access.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:
WD Anywhere Access account info:

User name:
Password:
E-mail:
Storage device name:
Registering Your Product

Registering your My Book device enables access to WD services such as news
about your product, tips, and updates. Registration is quick and easy. Go to
register.wdc.com and follow the instructions as prompted.
Free Technical Support

Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable
warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your
first telephone contact with WD technical support.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during
unpacking and installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or
vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your
external storage product:
• Do not drop or jolt the device.
• Do not move the device during activity.
• Do not use My Book as a portable device.
• Do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure.
• Do not stack any objects on top of the device.
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Getting Started
3 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 42.
My Book World Edition Front and Rear View

A Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) D USB Port (for drive expansion only)
B Power Button E Ethernet Port
C Power/Activity LED (outer ring) F Power Port
G Recovery Button
H Kensington Security Slot
A
B
B D
C
E
F
G
H
Power Button
The power button turns the device on or off. To turn on the device, press the power
button and hold down until the LED flashes once, then release. The LEDs will remain
off (up to 30 seconds) as the device powers up. Holding the button down for four
seconds powers off the device.
Important: The device powers on automatically upon initial connection to power,

which may take up to three minutes.
LED Indicators
The Power/Activity and Capacity Gauge LEDs are two concentric rings on the front
panel of the drive. The outer ring is the Power/Activity LED and the inner ring is the
Capacity Gauge LED.
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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.
Rotating inner LED ring which increments as the RAID rebuild mode
rebuild percentage increases
Simultaneous flashing of both inner and outer LED Device is overheating.
rings Shut down the My Book
device.
Capacity Gauge
The Capacity Gauge (inner LED) consists of six sections which illuminate in a
clockwise direction to indicate space used on the drive. Each section represents
approximately 1/6 (one sixth) of disk space. Because this drive is preformatted and
contains software and utilities, the first section is illuminated upon installation.
Rear View Ports

• Ethernet port—Connects to an open router, hub, or network switch port using an
Ethernet cable.
• USB 2.0 port—Connects an external USB hard drive.
• Power port—Connects to the supplied power adapter and cable.
Recovery Button
Pressing the recovery button while powering up the device resets the admin user
name and password to default without erasing shared folders or volumes. The
recovery button also resets network configuration to DHCP (obtain an IP address
automatically). Follow the instructions below to reset the device using the recovery
button.
1. Turn off the device and disconnect all cables from the unit.
2. Insert a paperclip or narrow tipped pen into the recovery slot on the back of the
unit. Press and hold down the recovery button.
3. While continuing to hold down the recovery button, connect the power cable to
the back of the unit.
4. Hold the recovery button down until 10 seconds after the power/activity LED
lights on the front of the device, then release the button. The unit may take up to
three minutes to boot up completely.
Note: The default user name is admin and the default password is 123456.
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Kensington Security Slot

®
For drive security, this My Book device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot,
which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more
information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit
www.kensington.com.
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Hardware Setup
4 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back
of the unit.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network
switch port.
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
4. Connect the other end of the adapter into the DC power supply socket located on
the back of the unit. 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
AC adapter
Ethernet Cable
Power Port
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WD Anywhere Access Setup

5 This section contains instructions to get your My Book World Edition quickly set up
and running. 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. A software license key is not needed to install WD Anywhere
Access.
1. Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The program autoruns and
displays the My Book World Edition main menu. In Step 1, click Install.
If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you must install utilities manually. Click
the Start button and point to My Computer. Double-click the WD Installer icon,
the WDAnywhereAccess folder, and Setup.exe.
2. Read the license agreement. Click the I agree with the above terms and
conditions check box, then click Next.
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3. Click Finish. WD Anywhere Access (powered by MioNet) is initialized.
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.

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5. If creating a new account, fill out all fields then click Next.
Note: The user name and password you enter here changes the admin user name
and password of the 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.
Note: The Storage Device Name field is prepopulated with ‘MyBookWorld’ as the
recommended default name. If you need to change this field, note that the
Storage Device Name is limited to 15 alphanumeric characters. Spaces and
special characters are not supported.

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7. WD Anywhere Access account setup is complete. Click Finish.
8. You may now install WD Anywhere Backup Software from the WD Installer
screen (click More info under the bottom Install button for further details about
this software). Click Install next to the WD logo in Step 2.
For more information on WD Anywhere Backup, visit support.wdc.com.
9. Return to the WD Installer screen and click Exit in the lower right corner.

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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.

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Using WD Anywhere Access

6 Signing In
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.
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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.
Note: You can add up to five computers to a single WD Anywhere Access
account using the same username and password. They will appear in your “My
Resources” view.
2. Once the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, the program autoruns. When
prompted, accept the license terms and conditions by clicking the checkbox and
then click Next.
Note: If AutoPlay is disabled on your computer, you must install utilities manually.
Go to the desktop. Double-click My Computer, the WD Installer icon, the
WDAnywhereAccess folder, and Setup.exe.

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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.

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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.

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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.
3. Enter this person’s email address when prompted.
4. If your designated person already has a WD Anywhere Access account, click

Invite Mionet user for the software to locate this person’s information. Once
located, click OK.

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5. From the Select Permissions screen, set the permission level for this user and
click OK.
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.

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Replacing a Drive
7 Note: This section applies only to the dual-drive My Book World Edition II.
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
at support.wdc.com and search for our knowledge base article 8 for detailed
instructions on obtaining a replacement drive. When contacting Technical Support,
have the following items ready: My Book serial number, date of purchase, and the
serial number of the internal hard drive(s) which require replacement. Once you have
the replacement drive(s), follow the steps below to service My Book.
Important: To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis
of the computer before handling the device. Because articles of clothing generate
static electricity, do not allow clothing to come in direct contact with the hard drive
or circuit board components.
Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all of its cables.
1. On a clean and stable surface, gently turn the unit, power button face down.
2. Using a cross-tip (Phillips) screwdriver, remove all four screws from the unit and
set aside.
3. Lift up the cover to remove it, then set it aside.
4. Gently turn the unit upside down (WD logo upside down).
5. Loosen the screw that secures the drive cage cap.

6. Slide the cage cap away from the screw, lift up to remove, and set aside.
7. Gently pull the connector of the drive interface/power cable until it is
disconnected from the drive and gently push it out of the way.
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8. Pull the drive bracket tabs towards each other and gently slide the bracket and
drive assembly up and out of the unit.
Note: Each drive is designated A or B by a color coded decal. The components

(bracket assembly, cables, connectors) for each drive match the color of the
decal.
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. Replace the cage cap and tighten the screw.
12. Carefully replace the cover by gently sliding it into place and securing it with the
four screws.
CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten the screws. The threaded inserts could be
stripped if overtightened.
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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.
Return the entire assembly intact to WD.
15. Go to “Appendix A - Shared Storage Manager” on page 25 for instructions on

setting up the new drive(s).
For information on rebuilding a mirrored RAID array, search for our knowledge
base article 1496 from support.wdc.com.
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Troubleshooting
8 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:
• Check power LED—ensure that the My Book World Edition is powered on and
that the power LED (outer ring) illuminates blue steadily.
• Check connections—make sure you have connected an Ethernet cable from the
My Book World Edition Ethernet port to a network switch or an open port on your
router.
• Check the IP address and your router settings—make sure that your computer
and the My Book World Edition IP addresses are listed in the same subnet.
Q: Why does the device not power up?
A: Make sure the power cord and power supply are connected correctly and
securely. After connecting the power cord, the device takes approximately 30
seconds to spin and power up. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue
when the drive is ready.
If using a power strip or a UPS (uninterruptible power supply), unplug the My
Book World Edition power cord and connect it directly to a power outlet.
Q: Why is the device not recognized under “My Computer” or on the

computer desktop?
A: Make sure WD Anywhere Access is installed and running.
Q: What if I have forgotten or misplaced my password?

A: For the My Book World Edition, use the recover button to revert to the default
password. See “Recovery Button” on page 5. For WD Anywhere Access, click
the Forgot username and password link in the sign in screen (see “Signing In”
on page 13) and follow the instructions as prompted.
Q: Why does the interface report “failed drive” even after the bad drive is
already replaced?
A: The system detects the new drive in the device as failed until the new drive is
formatted. Refer to “Format New Internal Drive” on page 43 for instructions.
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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. To connect to a shared folder on the My Book World Edition, right-click on the My

Network Places or Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop, then click Map
Network Drive... Type in the name of the My Book World Edition shared folder
(e.g., \\mybook world\public).
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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. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the available USB port on the
My Book World Edition.
4. My Book automatically detects the external USB drive. Information about the USB
drive is displayed under System Summary in the Shared Storage Manager. See
“Safely Remove the Device” on page 43 for instructions on how to safely remove
the external drive.
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Appendix A - Shared Storage Manager

9 CAUTION: Shared Storage Manager is a web interface for configuring
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.
Accessing Shared Storage Manager

WD Anywhere Access Installed
1. Open your browser and enter the Storage Device Name you selected in section 5.
Click Go.
2. The Shared Storage Manager screen appears, displaying the device name,
firmware version, drive status, and user name in the upper right corner. The
System Summary box in the right section of the screen displays storage (internal
and external drives) and network information.
3. The Enter Network Password screen will appear when you click on any of the
configuration tabs. Enter the user name and password you created in section 5 of
this manual, then click OK.
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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.
4. The End User License Agreement displays. Scroll to the bottom of the page and
click I Accept.

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5. The Initial User & Password Setup screen displays. Click in the Admin username
and 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” on page 3.
6. The Initial Date & Time Setup screen displays. 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 Next.

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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.

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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.
3. Click the General Setup tab to return to the configuration menu.

4. The Enter Network Password screen appears. Enter your new username and
password, then click OK.

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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.
Update Device/Workgroup Names

CAUTION: The Device Name and Workgroup Name determine how the My
Book World Edition is identified on the network. Changing these settings is
recommended only for advanced users, requiring a custom network
configuration.
1. Click Update Device/Workgroup Names.

2. Click in the Device Name and Workgroup Name fields to type in the new
names. Click Update when finished.

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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.
Obtain a Network Address Automatically

1. Click Configure the Network Settings.
2. Click Begin Wizard.
3. Click Automatic in the Obtain Network Address list, then click Next.
4. Click Finish.
5. Reboot your computer to update the network settings.

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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. If you know how to manually configure a network, click Begin Wizard.
3. Step 1-Network Address Wizard. To change TCP/IP address information, click
Manual in the Obtain Network Address list, then click Next.
CAUTION: The Obtain Network Address wizard allows you to change the
My Book World Edition network settings to a specific configuration. If you are
unsure about manually configuring a network, cancel this wizard.
4. Step 2 - Network Address and Subnet Settings. Set a static IP address (an
address other than the one assigned to the computers on the network switch or
hub) in this screen by typing in changes to the settings in the Network Address
and Subnet fields. Click Proceed to Gateway Page.

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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.

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Upgrade the System Firmware

1. Click Upgrade the System Firmware.
2. If new firmware is available, click Click to download and install.
CAUTION: Upgrading the firmware takes approximately 30 minutes and

must not be interrupted in any way. During this time, DO NOT perform any
browser operations or power off the device. Interruption to the firmware
upgrade process will result in complete and irrecoverable data loss and a
damaged My Book World Edition.
3. After approximately 30 minutes, the device will automatically log off and reboot.
When all LEDs on the device are illuminated, close the open browser. Your
updated 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.

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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.
Change a User Password

1. Click User Management.
2. Click a user name in the Username list, then enter the new password in the New
Password and Confirm Password fields.
3. Click Change Password.
Create a New User

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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. Set share permissions for the new user by clicking Full, Read Only, or None next
to each share name.
5. Click Create User.
Delete a User
2. Click Delete next to the user name you want to delete.
3. Click Delete this user.

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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. Step 2-Select Volume. Click Main in the Volume list. Click Next.
Note: The shared folder will be created in the volume that you select.

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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. Submit Setting. Click Create Share Folder. The new share name appears on
the File Sharing main page.

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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. In the New Share Name field, type in the new name of the shared folder. Click
Rename Shared Folder.
4. The File Sharing main page displays, listing the renamed shared folder.
Note: Renaming a shared folder erases the drive mappings. You will need to
remap the drive after renaming it.

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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.
1. Click Remove a Shared Folder.

Note: A shared folder cannot be removed if it or any of its files are currently open.
2. In the Select Shared Folder To Delete list, click the shared folder to be
removed. Click Remove Shared Folder Now.
CAUTION: This permanently deletes the shared folder and cannot be

recovered.
3. Click OK. The File Sharing configuration screen no longer displays the shared
folder.

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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.
4. Click Update.

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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. Click Change drive type.

2. Click Secure volume, then Change Drive Type.
3. Click Yes, I’m sure if you want to reformat the device. All data will be lost.
CAUTION: All folders and files in My Book will be deleted when changing
the drive type.
Note: Rebuilding the RAID 1 configuration may take up to several hours, but you can
begin using the device as soon as the interface is enabled and allows you to start
using it (approximately 30 minutes).

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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 19. Then, select this option to format the new drive.
1. Click Format New Internal Drive.

2. The replacement drive is detected by Shared Storage Manager. Click Format
New Internal Drive.
3. Once format is complete, device status should indicate "OK." The device status is
located in the upper right corner of the screen.
Safely Remove the Device

1. Click Safely Remove USB Drive.
2. You may now safely disconnect the external USB drive.

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Appendix B - Regulatory and Warranty

10 Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Information
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception. 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.
The following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, may be

helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4 available from the US Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.
CSA Notice
Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B préscrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1.
Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements (File
E101559).
This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power source, double

insulated, or direct plug-in power unit marked "NEC” or “Class 2."
CE Compliance for Europe

Verified to comply with EN55022 for RF Emissions and EN50082-1 for Generic
Immunity, as applicable.
APPENDIX B - REGULATORY AND WARRANTY – 44

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Warranty Information
Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service.
If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you
originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at
support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material
Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be
given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return
(i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at
your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container,
prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your return paperwork. Your original
box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product.
To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial
number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data
regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product
placed in its possession.
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.
WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product
was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot
reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the
Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including
removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless
the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific
alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as found at
support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other
than WD. Subject to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty
shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WD’s option, the repair
or replacement of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired
or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty
or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product,
whichever is longer.
The foregoing limited warranty is WD’s sole warranty and is applicable only to
products sold as new. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other
remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not
limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not
limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost
profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use,
or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of
incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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; 2) you may re-use, re-distribute and
modify the GPL Software; 3) with respect solely to the GPL Software, it is provided
“as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, to the extent permitted by applicable law; and 4) a copy of the GPL is
included on the enclosed CD, may be obtained at www.gnu.org, and may also be
found at support.wdc.com/download/gpl.

USER MANUAL
WD Service and Support

If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this
product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from
these topics:
• Warranty Services — Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended

warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging
information.
• Downloads Library — Download installation software and drivers.
• Technical Information — Access product specifications, technical tips, and the
online forum.
• Knowledge Base — Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked
Questions.
• Service Partners — Find available WD-approved service and support in your
region.
• Contact Support — Contact a support representative by e-mail.
• Rebates — Check the status of rebate submissions.
• Localized Support — Display service and support information in various
languages.
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system
hardware, and system software versions available.
support.wdc.com
www.westerndigital.com
800.ASK.4WDC North America

949.672.7199 Spanish
+800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific
+31.20.4467651 EMEA
Western Digital
20511 Lake Forest Drive
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. WD reserves the right to change specifications at
any time without notice.
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and MioNet are registered trademarks; and My Book, World Edition, and
WD Anywhere Access are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that
belong to other companies.
© 2007 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
2779-701026-A02 Sep 2007

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Index
A H
Adding a shared folder 36 Handling precautions 3
Hardware setup 6
C
Capacity gauge 5 K
CE compliance 43 Kensington security slot 5
Change current date and time 29 Kit contents 2
Compliance, regulatory 43
Connections 6 L
CSA Notice 43 LED indicators 4
capacity gauge 5
D Limited warranty 44
Date and time 29
Device connections 6 M
Drive Macintosh software update 3
configuration 4 My Book World Edition
format 4 basics 1
replacing 18 connecting a USB external drive 23
Drive management 41 connecting the device 6
change drive type 41 front and rear view 4
safely remove USB drive 42 software setup 7
E N
Europe, CE compliance 43 Network settings
External drive obtain a network address
safe removal 42 automatically 30
obtain a network address manually 31
F
FAQs 21 O
FCC Class B information 43 Obtain a network address
File sharing 34 automatic 30
inviting others to share 16 manual 31
remote access 13 Obtaining service 44
user management 34 Operating system, updating 3
Firmware upgrade 33
Format and configuration 4 P
Frequently asked questions 21 Password update 28
Ports
G rear 5
General setup 27 Power button 4
file sharing 34 Product registration 3
update date/time settings 29
update device/workgroup names 29 R
update user name and password 28 RAID settings 41
upgrade firmware 33 Rear view ports 5
GNU general public license 45 Recovery button 5
GPL software 45 Registration, product 3
Regulatory compliance 43
INDEX – 48
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Remove a shared folder 39 Warranty, limited 44

Rename a shared folder 38 WD
Replacing a drive 18 service 46
support 46
S WD Anywhere Access
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
Shared Storage Manager 24
drive management 41
file sharing 34
general setup 27
setup 25
Software
WD Anywhere Access 7
WD Anywhere Access settings 33
Software, GPL 45
Support, WD 46
System requirements 2
T
Technical support 3
Troubleshooting 21
U
UL 43
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 43
Update
username and password 28
Update date/time settings 29
Update device/workgroup names 29
Update security settings 40
Update user name and password 28
Updating, operating system 3
Upgrade firmware 33
Upgrade the system firmware 33
USB external drive connections 23
User management
change a user password 34
create a new user 35
delete a user 35
Username update 28
W
Warranty 44
INDEX – 49

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2 About Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

5 WD Anywhere Access Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

6 Using WD Anywhere Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

9 Appendix A - Shared Storage Manager. . . . . . . . . .24

10 Appendix B - Regulatory and Warranty . . . . . . . . . .43

Connect My Book Locate My Book World Act as administrator to

About Your WD Product

Remote Access Storage System Quick Install Guide

Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you

ABOUT YOUR WD PRODUCT – 2

Updating Your Operating System

Recording Your WD Product Information

WD Anywhere Access account info:

Registering Your Product

Free Technical Support

ABOUT YOUR WD PRODUCT – 3

My Book World Edition Front and Rear View

Important: The device powers on automatically upon initial connection to power,

Rear View Ports

Kensington Security Slot

WD Anywhere Access Setup

WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP – 8

3. Click Finish. WD Anywhere Access (powered by MioNet) is initialized.

4. The WD Anywhere Access Registration Wizard starts. Click I am creating my

WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP – 9

6. Enter easy-to-remember names in the Computer Name (name by which

WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP – 10

7. WD Anywhere Access account setup is complete. Click Finish.

WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP – 11

10. Click Restart Now.

Congratulations! My Book World Edition is now installed and mapped as a drive

WD ANYWHERE ACCESS SETUP – 12

Using WD Anywhere Access

3. Click OK to the e-mail verification request.

USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 13

USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 14

4. Click I am adding this computer to my existing WD Anywhere Access

USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 15

5. Enter a name for this new computer.

6. A screen appears to confirm the added computer. Click Finish.

USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 16

Inviting Others to Share

3. Enter this person’s email address when prompted.

4. If your designated person already has a WD Anywhere Access account, click

USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 17

7. After successful setup, the existing Mionet user receives an alert.

USING WD ANYWHERE ACCESS – 18

My Book World Edition II is a limited user-serviceable product which allows for

5. Loosen the screw that secures the drive cage cap.

Note: Each drive is designated A or B by a color coded decal. The components

10. Reconnect the drive interface/power cable.

13. Reconnect the cables and power on the unit.

15. Go to “Appendix A - Shared Storage Manager” on page 25 for instructions on

Q: Why can't WD Anywhere Access find My Book World Edition?

Q: Why is the device not recognized under “My Computer” or on the

Q: What if I have forgotten or misplaced my password?

Q: My router, hub, or switch has failed or is not available. How do I access

2. To connect to a shared folder on the My Book World Edition, right-click on the My

Q: How do I connect a USB external drive to the device?