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Log into the device as root through ssh and change the default password. Paul hudson, linux format, october 2005 the authors manage to convey what ssh is all about as a concept and how to use it in the real world with equal aplomb, and highly technical configuration details are explained with clarity. I run fedora arm on my raspberry pi, and i can access the control panel remotely by pointing my pis web browser to port 9090. Ssh secure shell book using secure shell buy ssh book you can buy ssh secure shell book using secure shell bu. Feb 18, 2009 while some nas devices can get a bit unwieldy or unsightly, that is thankfully not the case with western digitals new my book world edition, which keeps things clean and simple without skimping.
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From there, you will be able to update to the current available 02. We have also written oreillys linux security cookbook. Restore the software on a mybook world edition hard drive. My book world edition ii not responding to web browser, wd. I needed to set it up to allow the backup scripts ssh access.
This updated book thoroughly covers the latest ssh2 protocol for system administrators and end users interested in using this increasingly popular tcpipbased solution. When i disconnect the network cable and reconnect it, i get the notification emails. I suspect, and if i recall correctly, the new firmware was to allow the use of gpt drives instead of mbr, among other enhancements. Few things are more upsetting than having a piece of hardware that doesnt work. Fine tuning user permission in wd mybook live tech. Hello, i have two my book world edition white light network hdds from wd and theyve worked fine. I will be getting a replacement drive since i cannot access dashboard or even wd quick view frequently. Setting up ssh on western digital my book world devices. It isnt anywhere near what the nslu2 had i was planning to purchase an nslu2 and found out they were no longer in production but it. Apr 14, 2017 good day, i have a my book world edition ii white lights that has stopped responding to the web browser access. Wd wdh1nc0n 1tb my book world edition network hard drive. The default user name is admin and the default password is 123456.
Everything goes fine through to stage 3 but at the line. Enabling ssh access on mybook world edition the whole process doesnt require hard drive disassembly. How to fix bricked wd my book world edition white light or. Enabling ssh access on mybook world edition telenet. I needed to set it up to allow the backup scripts ssh access without a password. Login to the mbwes network storage manager by typing the units ip address into a web browser and then authenticating with a valid username and password. You will then be able to manage your mybook as a real linux box, via a command line interface.
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How to create a personal file server with ssh on linux. I just read the instructions on resetting hte admin password. I unpacked it, plugged it into my linux box via ethernet, reformatted it, and im now using it as an extension drive. Upgrading hdds in my wd my world book ii white light.
I have a wd my book world edition 1tb of which ethernet connection point is not working so is there any way i can. Good day, i have a my book world edition ii white lights that has stopped responding to the web browser access. If your product is not listed above, please visit the product page. For mac, go to the apple menu and select software update if your device is currently running firmware version 02. The first edition was published in february of 2001, by dan barrett and richard silverman. Bestinclass performance my book world edition uses cuttingedge technologies to deliver high performance read and write speeds ideal for the most demanding users. I created a new keypair and downloaded it to my mac, then set up a new amazon linux ami server with that keypair and my security group. Transfer a file to your instance using the instances public dns name.
Good day, i have a my book world edition ii white lights that has. Stream digital media anywhere in your home builtin media server for streaming music, photos and movies to any dlna certified multimedia device such as playstation 3, xbox. Upgrading hdds in my wd my world book ii white light edition. If possible please share your hints, tips and tricks with me. Ssh secure shell book using secure shell buy ssh book. The western digital my book world edition runs on a cut down version of linux and as such can be accessed via ssh. While it doesnt solve every privacy and security problem, ssh eliminates several of them very effectively. How to access wd my book ii world edition, without mionet. Sep 21, 20 page 1 of 2 my book world edition white light not responding posted in external hardware. On my home network, the raspberry pis ip address is 10. Still the best ssh book out there by a long shot, but too much on tectia and not enough on openssh 4. Openssh was first released towards the end of 1999. Using ssh on wd my book world edition whitelight launchpad. However, the ssh command has been removed from crosh, so you now have to install the secure shell extension for chrome.
Not that it was so bad butafter three years it was very old kernel 2. Wd my book world edition usb connection july 2011 forums. Wd my book world edition usb connection by rachit20012 jun 22, 2010 10. Just setting up a my book world edition 1tb, wdh1nc0 and would recommend the following steps after purchase for ssh access. My book world edition white light not responding external. Western digital sells a number of external drives under the mybook world edition brand. While i see you have confirmed that it will not erase data, or change nay of the shares or volumes, will it leave all the other user configuration in place. The definitive guide kindle edition by barrett, daniel j. My book live is powered by linux and anyone with some linux experience can install additional applications for this device. Searching, i see that i must use the browser to access mybookliveuissh within dashboard. My book live is a relatively inexpensive network attached storage nas device from western digital. Its a white book, western digital my book world device.
Setting up ssh on western digital my book world devices rants. Are you saying that if it had been a world edition which i assume it isnt i wouldnt have been able to do that. Enabling ssh access on mybook world edition martin hinner. The model i have is my book world edition 2t white light. Jun 29, 20 hi there, some days ago i bought a very kind nas for myself after the terrible adventure with wd my book world edition ii. Inside are a couple of drives set up in a mirrored raid configuration, as well as an embedded computer running linux. What are the steps to enable ssh my book live wd community. On your local machine, invoke the sshagent program, which runs in the background. I did a bit of research and found out that it ran linux and also had a pretty decent community following. This updated book thoroughly covers the latest ssh2 protocol for system administrators and end users interested in using this. I used this which i see now says you can use 4tb drives which is basically the exact same procedure you are thinking of.
While some nas devices can get a bit unwieldy or unsightly, that is thankfully not the case with western digitals new my book world edition, which keeps things clean and simple without skimping. This procedure will allow connect to your mybook via the putty tool and ssh protocol. Hi, in order to run an automated rsync backup script, i have been trying to access my mybook world edition 1 tb nas white light through ssh. The version i have has a gb ethernet network connection. But the thing is that the post has to do with local network access. It does not even require physical access to the drive. In the links page there is a site run by martin hinner with a script page that enables ssh remotely and allows you into the shell without having to do anything complicated, however, the contents of the script have not been revealed yet so use this at your own risk i have used it and not noticed anything untoward however. Essential edition, home edition, office edition, mirror edition, studio edition, premium edition, elite edition, pro edition, av dvr live edition, and the world edition. Hacking the wd my book word edition ii nas hardforum. I am looking for internet access, like the one mionet provides. To do this, go to file sharing user management and create a new user for the sake. It is the latest step in a very long and useful history of networked computing, remote access, and telecommuting. These enable your ssh clients ssh, scp to access your remote accounts. Everything you want to know about ssh is in our second edition of ssh, the secure shell.
It works fine on every wd mybook we models both i and ii, capacities from 320gb to 2tb. I bought a 500gb wd mybook world edition with the intention of using it to backup various servers on my network. I bought brand new wd caviar green hard disks and put them into my book world edition ii white light case but surprisingly it doesnt work or even start. It responds to pings, it appears in the arp table of my computer.
If the url is to be used in the browser, cant it be done from the browser if one knows what the ipaddr is. Book world edition ii not responding to web browser, wd discovery, ssh. Lets say if i am not at the office, and need to access the wd to get what i need. Sometimes, you just want a solution that works off the shelf. Load the keys into the agent with the sshadd program. Hi there, some days ago i bought a very kind nas for myself after the terrible adventure with wd my book world edition ii. Click on the advanced link in the upper right to enable more selections 1. Searching, i see that i must use the browser to access mybookliveui ssh within dashboard. I would like to access it from linux but so far have had only limited success. Need to ssh or telnet my book live to change twonky media server settings. The unit has 2 x 1tb drives and, apart from the inability to access, its lights seem to indicate that it is operating normally.
This requires knowledge of each keys secret passphrase. Mar 22, 2007 not everyone has the inclination to install their own hard drives into a box. Breaking into and setting up the iphone the iphone is a closed device. The whole process doesnt require hard drive disassembly.
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