Can not access my contents if I am not on my local WiFi. It says that the drive is offline. My local access has already been enabled.
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To access the disk externally necessary wd2go.com enter the page and enter your user data.
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You need to setup remote access in order to access the drive as a cloud device connect to the device by typing the ip address in your browser http://192.168.1.##/UI/. This should bring you to the User interface for your cloud, log in if you have already set up an account. click on manage cloud access and follow the instructions for setting up cloud access. Once you have done that you will also need to load either the windows, iPhone, or Android "WD My Cloud" There is also a photo app for your iPhone or Android. It can be set to work with either via your carrier or you may restrict photo uploads to only happen while you are connecte to wifi (save on your data plan) I hope this helps. You need to setup remote access in order to access the drive as a cloud device connect to the device by typing the ip address in your browser http://192.168.1.##/UI/. This should bring you to the User interface for your cloud, log in if you have already set up an account. click on manage cloud access and follow the instructions for setting up cloud access. Once you have done that you will also need to load either the windows, iPhone, or Android "WD My Cloud" There is also a photo app for your iPhone or Android. It can be set to work with either via your carrier or you may restrict... » Read More You need to setup remote access in order to access the drive as a cloud device connect to the device by typing the ip address in your browser http://192.168.1.##/UI/. This should bring you to the User interface for your cloud, log in if you have already set up an account. click on manage cloud access and follow the instructions for setting up cloud access. Once you have done that you will also need to load either the windows, iPhone, or Android "WD My Cloud" There is also a photo app for your iPhone or Android. It can be set to work with either via your carrier or you may restrict photo uploads to only happen while you are connecte to wifi (save on your data plan) I hope this helps. « Show Less
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You need to setup remote access in order to access the drive as a cloud device connect to the device by typing the ip address in your browser http://192.168.1.##/UI/. This should bring you to the User interface for your cloud, log in if you have already set up an account. click on manage cloud access and follow the instructions for setting up cloud access. Once you have done that you will also need to load either the windows, iPhone, or Android "WD My Cloud" There is also a photo app for your iPhone or Android. It can be set to work with either via your carrier or you may restrict photo uploads to only happen while you are connecte to wifi (save on your data plan) I hope this helps.
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The harddrive has its on wifi capabilities with dhcp built in. It has inbuilt WIFI and a webserver which you can access even on the plane via a laptop or a phone or ipad. There is free app which you can use instead of the browser and streamlines access.
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I haven't tried that. what exactly are you trying to do? I'm connecting a flash drive to watch movies from it and also access my documents.
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Kind of. The way it would work is you would connect to the Wi-Drive with WiFi (the drive itself is a WiFi base station) and then you can access files stored on it. You can not access the drive from your device without having WiFi turned on and being connected to the drive. If you then want to connect to another WiFi spot, while maintaining access to the drive, the drive itself can be connected to the internet over WiFi and provide said access to your device while your device is connected to it.
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I have not done this BUT, according to the setup manual:"...You will be able to access files from a USB externalhard drive or thumb drive that is plugged into the router from your local network or from the Internet using either a webbrowser or an app for your smartphone or tablet..." so I don't why the other two respondeers said no to you.
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Dear DM, Thank you for reaching out about this product. After doing some research, you should be able to use drive apps offline. Everything you mentioned such as writing, editing, saving documents, and pdf's is possible. I hope this helps and have a great evening! Sincerely, Andy King
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The unit itself is plugged directly into the router via an ethernet cable. Other computers on your network can access the files via wifi also over the internet.
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As I answer, remember... my hard drive got wiped. Make certain you switch your hard drive to "slave" status if you haven't already. Otherwise, you should be OK.
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Hi, unless you connect the drive using a usb cable you will need wifi connection to use the drive. The drive itself provides wifi connection as it is a router. You of course will not have Internet access but will be able to transfer files and play media unless and existing Internet connection is active to a. ccess both the drive and Internet
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Yes but only if there is a second WIFI signal that has the internet. What happens is you connect to the drives WIFI and then you can tell the drive to connect to the Second WIFI that has the internet. The drive then acts a bridge between the two WIFI networks and allows you to browse and stream your media as well as surf the web.
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Hi There. I am afraid I do not have the drive with me as I installed in to a server. Sorry. :(
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The drive doesn't haves wifi card, so it needs a wired connection to your router/switch. It can then be accessed wirelessly through your router.
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Depends on what makes the drive not accessible. If the drive is not accessible (not booting up) because of bad Windows files, then perhaps you can access other files that may be alright... If the drive has internal hardware or sector damage then probably not...
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I actually don't even have Windows 8 on it anymore. One day it randomly crashed, then wouldn't let me play any videos. Then after that it stops letting me connect to wifi at all. Then it pretty much wouldn't let me load anything. I formatted my drive completely, reinstalled Windows 8 and it was still doing it. I ended up just putting Ubuntu on it.
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The wi-drive generates a wifi hotspot you can hookup to your device through a wi-drive app and see its hard drive. There is a wi-drive app (Kindle Edition) that you can add to your device for this. Here is the URL for the manual http://media.kingston.com/support/downloads/WiDrive_KF_UserManual.pdf and it explains what's needed.
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First id see if you can download the wi-drive app. And open it up before going and investing in it. If it opens up and it is trying to search for the wi-drive the app should be working just fine. Also u need to download the files via the USB cord that comes with it from you're computer to the drive. Then you can see pictures or documents on your kindle. And from what I've noticed since I own it there's a separate name for it under the wifi setting so you have to switch from the wifi for you internet to the one for the drive in order to see what's on the drive. The plus is that It can be password protected so not just anyway can see what's on it. First id see if you can download the wi-drive app. And open it up before going and investing in it. If it opens up and it is trying to search for the wi-drive the app should be working just fine. Also u need to download the files via the USB cord that comes with it from you're computer to the drive. Then you can see pictures or documents on your kindle. And from what I've noticed since I own it there's a separate name for it under the wifi setting so you have to switch from the wifi for you internet to the one for the drive in order to see what's on the drive. The plus is that It can be... » Read More First id see if you can download the wi-drive app. And open it up before going and investing in it. If it opens up and it is trying to search for the wi-drive the app should be working just fine. Also u need to download the files via the USB cord that comes with it from you're computer to the drive. Then you can see pictures or documents on your kindle. And from what I've noticed since I own it there's a separate name for it under the wifi setting so you have to switch from the wifi for you internet to the one for the drive in order to see what's on the drive. The plus is that It can be password protected so not just anyway can see what's on it. « Show Less
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You may not have accessed an unsecured site that doesn't allow data transfer even if the computer says it's connected. If you don't have wireless at home, go to a friend's house, hotel advertising wifi or Starbucks and see if it works there