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Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro - User Manual

Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro
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My Passport
®
Wireless Pro
Wi-Fi Hard Drive
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

1 About Your WD Storage Device

My Passport Wireless Pro (Top View)

Diagram and labels for the top view of the My Passport Wireless Pro device.

My Passport Wireless Pro (Back View)

Diagram and labels for the back view of the My Passport Wireless Pro device.

2 Understanding the LEDs and Buttons

3 Setting up the Wireless Drive

Setting up the Drive for the First Time

Instructions for initial wireless setup using a computer or mobile app.

5 Connecting the Drive

Connections Overview

Describes the three methods to connect your My Passport Wireless Pro drive.

Making a Direct Wireless Connection

Steps to establish a direct wireless link between your device and the drive.

Connecting to a Home Wi-Fi Network and the Internet

How to connect the drive to your home Wi-Fi for internet access.

6 Loading Content on Your Drive

Loading Content using a USB Connection

Instructions for transferring files to the drive via a USB connection.

Loading Content using a Wi-Fi Connection

Steps to transfer data wirelessly to your My Passport Wireless Pro.

Backing up a Computer to the Drive

Overview of using the drive as a backup destination for your computer.

7 Using an SD Card with the Drive

8 Playing;Streaming Videos, Photos

Using the Drive as a Media Server

How to use the drive as a Plex or DLNA media server for streaming.

9 Using the Battery

Improving Battery Life or Performance

Options to optimize battery performance or extend battery life.

Charging the Battery

Instructions for connecting the drive to a power source to charge the battery.

10 Performing Administrative Functions

Changing the Password and Device Name

How to set or change the drive's password and network name.

11 Resetting Your Drive and Password

Manually Resetting the Drive

Procedure for a manual system reset of the drive.

Restoring Factory Settings Using the Dashboard

How to restore factory settings via the Admin page.

12 Updating Firmware

Viewing the Firmware Version

How to check the current firmware version installed on the drive.

Updating with Available Firmware

Steps to automatically check for and install firmware updates.

14 Problems and Solutions

Password

Solutions for forgotten Wi-Fi passwords and drive access issues.

Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHDD
HDD size2.5 \
HDD speed- RPM
HDD capacity2000 GB
Plug and PlayYes
Product colorBlack
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connectorMicro-USB B
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Thunderbolt technologyNo
Compatible memory cardsSD
Maximum data transfer rate800 Mbit/s
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C
Cables includedUSB
Bus power5 V
Battery capacity6400 mAh
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth24 mm
Width126 mm
Weight450 g

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