The Wd My Cloud Ex4100 Setup With The Complete Instructions

Unpack the drive

Check if the following items are included in the box.

Ethernet cable

AC power adapter

Quick Install Guide

Before beginning the WD MY Cloud EX4100 set up process, check if your system meets the minimum requirements given here.

Operating System:

Web browsers:

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the WD My Cloud EX4100 drive’s rear port.
Plug the Ethernet cable’s other end to your router’s LAN port.
Connect the AC power adapter’s one end to the drive’s power supply socket.

Plug the AC adapter’s other end to a power outlet.
Now, the drive turns on automatically.
Once the Power LED on the drive turns blue, you can proceed further with the WD My Cloud EX4100 setup.

Launch your computer’s web browser.
Type the drive’s URL in the address bar.
Press the Enter key on the keyboard.
When you see the login page on the screen, enter your user name and click the Login button.
Note: You do not want to provide a password because you have not set up the drive yet.
Select your setup language from the Choose your language drop-down menu.
To review the WD software’s EULA, click the WD End User License Agreement link.
Return to the previous page.
Select the checkbox beside the I agree to the WD End User License Agreement option while the Wd my cloud Ex4100 setup.
Click the Continue button.
In the Getting Started window, create your password in the Password field.
Retype the password in the Confirm Password field.
Note: If you do not wish to create a password, you can leave both the Password and Confirm Password fields empty.

Click the Next button to continue.
Now, provide your first name, last name, and email address in the appropriate fields.
Note: If you want to create a WD account with remote access capability, your email address is mandatory.
Click the Save option.
Once you click Next, the final Getting Setting window opens.
You will see the Upload Content, Backup PC/MAC, and Accessing Mobile options on the screen. You can perform any of these steps as you require.
(Optional)
To update the drive’s firmware automatically, select the checkbox beside the Automatically update device firmware when available option.
If you want to register your drive, select the Register the WD My Cloud device to receive continuous product support checkbox.
Select the Participate in Product improvement Program option if you wish to participate in the product improvement program.
To finish the WD My EX4100 setup, click the Finish option.
Now, you can see the drive’s dashboard on the screen.
Finally, complete the Wd my cloud Ex4100 setup.