How do i switch our my book lives over to smb2 or above. My book live is a relatively inexpensive network attached storage nas device from western digital. Running the firmware update utility should take just a couple of minutes, but make sure not to shut off. My book duo western digital speichern western digital store. These devices can include everything from bluray players to your car stereo. We have a buffalo drive which is just a simple click on the dashboard to smb2 and i believe my cloud nas drives are the same but have no idea how. From there, you will be able to update to the current available 02. Wd my book world ii nas is very outdated hardware and western digitial may never release update for it. Because of this, firmware updates are occasionally needed to make sure the device operates the way it should, as bugs are fixed and programs are altered for consumer benefits. The fuguhub my book live edition is designed exclusively for this device and will not operate on any other my book devices such as my book world edition. How to increase upgrade wd my book world edition white light capacity to 3tb4tb mbwe i or 6tb8tb mbwe ii. How to manually upgrade firmware for an asus router or.
Automatic twonkyserver 7 upgrade on my book world edition ii. It works fine on every wd mybook we models both i and ii, capacities from 320gb to 2tb. How to reinstall firmware on wd mybookworld after disk change. Turn on your my book world, and access the network storage manager from a web.
In computing and consumer electronics an upgrade is generally a replacement of hardware, software or firmware with a newer or better version, in order to bring the system up to date or to improve its characteristics. My book live is powered by linux and anyone with some linux experience can install additional applications for this device. However the my book world can still be used and accessed with the file manager. Sep 29, 2017 use the same uefi utility to select the new firmware image you saved on the flash drive. Surface pro 4 and surface book get second firmware updates users report the upgrades fix some problems, while others remain. Wait for 3 minutes until the firmware file is uploaded to your device.
This firmware upgrade installs debian lenny on a 1st generation mbwe only i. Upgrade hdd in white light my book world edition hacking. I wish to upgrade my twonkymedia server in mybook world edition white light to the latest version 6. After you install new firmware, make sure that antivirus and attack definitions are up to date.
Do not disconnect the ethernet cable or turn off the modem router. Whether the hard drive died or you hacked it and made a mistake or you just want to restore the drive, this guide should turn your expensive paperweight back into a f. Theres also a registry tweak available to improve wifi speed. My company is changing over to windows 10, meaning we will be losing smb1, which in turn means losing our mybook live nas drives.
I recommend you check firmware updates general setup upgrade the system firmware. I am sorry, but the my book world edition ii is a legacy product as well as the software. Please wait for a few minutes until the upload is completed. Drivers for wd my book world edition ii in windows 10. The my book world edition firmware contains a twonkymedia server version 5.
In this tutorial i will show you how safely you can update your mybooklive firmware directly from your web. This solution can only serve as a clue how to do it. Es gibt auch eine deutsche version dieses artikels. Plugged it into a switch and its not being recognised at all, even downloaded the wd cd with the drivers and the detection tool doesnt see it either.
Sep 27, 2017 my company is changing over to windows 10, meaning we will be losing smb1, which in turn means losing our mybook live nas drives. Western digital releases new firmware that makes the devices web interface more responsive and intuitive but doesnt do much to improve the remote. My book world edition ii upgrade hard drive spiceworks. Zip file format the file above to a location you will remeber. How to update the firmware of your router to the latest. Wait 30 seconds for wd mybook world initialize and shutdown itself all 8 front led go off. I would like to replace upgrade the hds in this model. How to clean personal data completely erase to the factory defaults wd my book world edition white light in purpose of sale. Before you begin, ensure you have a tftp server running and accessible to the fortigate unit. Windows 10 wd mybookworld driver issue microsoft community.
The main reason why you should update your mybooklive firmware is because it will fix existing bugs or add new features to the device. Western digital wd20000h2nc world edition ii manuals. Forum forum my book world edition white light complete guide to upgrade to twonky 78 version my book world edition white light i or ii only. Upon rebooting, log in to your device again and check that the latest firmware version has been successfully installed. We have 3 western digital wd20000h2nc world edition ii manuals available for free pdf download. Automatic twonkyserver 7 upgrade on my book world edition. How to downgrade wd my book world edition white light firmware version. Devices that run firmware should always be updated. How to increaseupgrade wd my book world edition white light capacity to 3tb mbwe i or 6tb mbwe ii. Switch to advanced mode by clicking on the advanced mode link in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Ive been storing my photos on single external hard drives so far, but data loss has always been a concern with that approach. Ive checked the firmware updates and nothing pops up.
Enabling ssh access on mybook world edition hinner. I tried to download this version from the website but i. Before updating to the latest firmware, it is recommended that youve installed the latest updates and service pack on your computer. Turn on your my book world, and access the network storage manager from a. How to clean personal data completely erase to the factory defaults wd. Wd my book world edition white solved windows 10 forums. We also provide refurbished macs, external storage, docks, accessories, and more. Looks like a driver issue and the microsoft community says wd has no plans to update the drivers. After startup is complete, go to web interface and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. If the upgrade still cannot be restarted, reboot the modem router. I tried to download this version from the website but i keep getting a corrupt file that wont unzip. Oct 18, 2012 how to increase upgrade wd my book world edition white light capacity to 3tb mbwe i or 6tb mbwe ii.
Sep 14, 20 9connect wd mybook world to the power outlet and switch it on, dont forget to connect lan cable from wd mybook to router. Im trying to revive a 500 mb my book that i bricked trying to do a firmware upgrade should have left well enough alone. I need to make a manual firmware upgrade to fix my problem. The following precautions should be taken before installing the firmware update. It has different firmware which needs to be reverseengineered to create similar solution. For more information, please refer to answer id 3304. Performing a workaround on windows 10 is not an option. My book world edition that is the device i have and i want to connect it with a usb cable instead through a router, is it possible.
The firmware handbook provides a comprehensive reference for firmware developers looking to increase their skills and productivity. Complete guide to upgrade to twonky 78 version my book world edition white light i or ii only started by. Use the same uefi utility to select the new firmware image you saved on the flash drive. Tutorial how to update your wd mybooklive firmware the. My book world hi i was just wondering if anyone knows if my book world external 1 tb device can be used as a external hard drive with a usb connection and not an internet one. Wd my book world edition white after building a pc with win 10, ive not had my wd my book world edition used for a good while, decided to plug it in and install the drivers etc. In this tutorial i will show you how safely you can update your mybooklive firmware directly from your web browser. Aug 16, 2015 wd backup is gone after windows 10 upgrade.
My book live is a relatively inexpensive network attached storage nas device. Dec 24, 2012 because of this, firmware updates are occasionally needed to make sure the device operates the way it should, as bugs are fixed and programs are altered for consumer benefits. The firmware handbook embedded technology jack ganssle on. How to fix bricked wd my book world edition white light or. How to recover or rebuild firmware of bricked wd my book world edition white light or installreplace brand new hard. How to fix bricked wd my book world edition white light or install. Upgrade the ram and storage of nearly any apple computer at. I wrote a script that can automatically download and install the current twonkyserver 7 software on a my book. Enabling ssh access on mybook world edition the whole process doesnt require hard drive disassembly. Complete guide to upgrade to twonky 78 version my book. Once the upgrade process has begun, do not refresh or close the browser. I would like to replaceupgrade the hds in this model. For mac, go to the apple menu and select software update. If the xo is faulty, firmware upgrade may not begin.
Are you saying that wd have updates for our my book world edition. Forum forum my book world edition white light manual firmware upgrade. Hi all i have the wd my book world edition ii, however it doesnt seem to want to play with windows 10. Choose the firmware file you want to upload and click open button to upload firmware. Restore the software on a mybook world edition hard drive. It does not even require physical access to the drive. Recover from a failed mybook and mybook ii firmware. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. Surface pro 4 and surface book get second firmware updates.
For windows, go to the start menu and select windows update for mac, go to the apple menu and select software update if your device is currently running firmware version 02. Smbv1 wd myworldbook is inaccessible through my current windows 10 build. For windows, go to the start menu and select windows update. Installing firmware replaces your current antivirus and attack definitions, along with the definitions included with the firmware release you are installing.
How to check or update the firmware on a wd my book world edition i and ii white light drives. I found some help about how to do this but a it was spread across many different sources and b wasnt always accurate, so i decided to post my own howto and how not to. I dont have any access to the web interface but i have access through winscp or. Product firmware product filter by product my passport wireless my passport wireless pro my passport wireless ssd my cloud home my cloud home duo my cloud my cloud ex4 my cloud ex2 my cloud mirror my cloud mirror gen2 my cloud ex2 ultra my cloud ex2100 my cloud ex4100 my cloud dl2100 my cloud dl4100 my cloud pr2100 my cloud pr4100. Here is a complete list of links to hacks and howtos for the western digital my book world edition. If you bought your wd mybooklive few months ago there is a big possibility that newer version of firmware is already available for your mybooklive. I was looking to purchase the wd my book world edition ii myself. Owc chris s every once in a while, a blip on the radar comes up, letting us know that theres something not quite right in our little corner of the mac universe. You can configure all security and other settings online, using the site manager. How do i update my firmware and why is it important. Information on new firmware update for the my book world edition i and my book world edition ii drives is available at. I wrote a script that can automatically download and install the current twonkyserver 7 software on a my book world edition ii nas. List of all wd firmware and software available for download.
This video shows you how to reinstall the firmware after you change the disk drive in the western digital mybookworld edition nas. After the firmware update is completed, press the onoff button on your device to reboot it manually. Find administration in advanced settings click on firmware upgrade click upload. Please be patient as this may take anywhere from 510 seconds to complete. Complete guide to upgrade to twonky 78 version my book world edition white light i or ii only forum. It shows up in devices, but in device manager it has a yellow triangle with an exclamation on it. Upgrading is the process of replacing a product with a newer version of the same product. Western digital releases new firmware that makes the devices web interface more responsive. Apr, 2009 my book world edition nas server gets update. You can back up your data manually by dragging and dropping it into the my book world folder. Oct 21, 2012 if you bought your wd mybooklive few months ago there is a big possibility that newer version of firmware is already available for your mybooklive. This time around, it came in the form of tweets directed to us, as well as in posting in popular mac forums. Western digital universal firmware update utility 3.
The upgrade is made online, very easy with just one click. Hello, recently i found an old nas wd mbwe 2 in basement and i wanted to repair it. When you hit the submit button below, our servers will build your personal firmware upgrade on demand based on the settings data provided in the request file. Wd my book world edition white light 3 tb upgrade nas. Jul 19, 20 wd my book world edition i and ii firmware 01. Turn on your my book world, and access the network storage manager from a web browser. Few things are more upsetting than having a piece of hardware that doesnt work. After looking around for a storage solution to house my growing collection of photographs, i found the western digital my book world edition ii. Smbv1 wd myworldbook is inaccessible through my current.