Western Digital WD ShareSpace User Manual

WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 9

WD SHARESPACE

USER MANUAL

Follow the steps below to connect the WD ShareSpace to a small 
home/office network. 

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port located on the back 

of the device.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network 

switch port.

3. Connect the end of the adapter into the DC power supply socket located on the 

back of the device.

4. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. The unit powers up automatically after 

approximately 30 seconds indicated by a steady green LED illuminated on the 
power button

.

Wait for the WD ShareSpace to finish powering up (approximately three 

minutes) before configuring the device.

To power down the device, press and hold down the power button down for at 
least four seconds.