
CONFIGURING SETTINGS
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WD MY CLOUD EX2 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE
USER MANUAL
System Configuration
The system configuration area allows you to save a configuration file or import an existing
configuration file. This is useful if you perform a system restore and want to maintain your
current configurations.
Saving a Configuration File
Use the following steps to save a configuration file.
1. In the System Configuration area, click
Save Config File
.
2. The configuration file saves to your desktop.
Importing a Configuration File
Use the following steps to save a configuration file.
1. In the System Configuration area, click
Import File
.
2. Navigate to the location of your saved configuration file and select it. The configuration
file is loaded. The device will reboot. Don’t unplug the device during this rebooting
process. Once the reboot is complete, launch the dashboard.
Device Maintenance
The Device Maintenance area allows you to shut down and reboot your WD My Cloud EX2
device. This area also displays the amount of time the device has been up and running.
Shutting down the Device
Use the following steps to safely shut down your WD My Cloud EX2 device.
1. In the Device Maintenance area, click
Shutdown
.
2. Review the confirmation message, and then click
OK
. Your WD My Cloud EX2 safely
shuts down.
Rebooting the Device
1. In the Device Maintenance area, click
Reboot
.
2. Review the confirmation message, and then click
OK
. Your WD My Cloud EX2 safely
reboots.