Updating with Available Firmware
Note:
To look for available updates,
the drive must be connected to the Internet
via a home network or hotspot connection. You can check for available
updates at any time in the Available Updates area.
1. On the Dashboard, click
Firmware
on the Navigation bar.
2. In the Available Updates area, click
Check for Update
.
3. Review the Update Firmware screen.
4. If an update is available, click
Install and Reboot
.
When the update is complete, your drive automatically reboots.
5. Refresh your browser to view the updated Dashboard.
Performing a Manual Update
1. Go to
http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp
to locate an available
firmware
update
file
to your computer, or click the
Online location of the WD My
Passport Wireless Pro/My Passport Wireless SSD
firmware
link at the bottom of the
screen.
2. Download the latest
firmware
file.
3. Connect to the drive’s Wi-Fi network (direct connection).
4. In the Manual Update section, click
Update from File
.
5. Navigate to the
firmware
update
file
and click
Open
.
6. Review the
confirmation
message and click
Install and Reboot
. The update takes
about
five
minutes to install on your drive. It is critical to leave the device on
until the installation is complete.
When the update is complete, your drive reboots.
7. Reconnect the wireless link from your computer directly to the drive.
8. Refresh your browser to view the updated Dashboard.
Updating Firmware
My Passport Wireless Pro/My Passport Wireless SSD
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