WD My Book World (White Light): Pin Reset

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IMPORTANT: The User Manual for the My Book World (White Light) incorrectly states that you need to hold down the reset button for only 4 seconds to reset the device. The correct information (20 seconds) is in the article below.

If you have forgotten your password, or if the network is misconfigured, pressing the reset button while the device is powered up resets the admin user name, password and IP settings to the default values without erasing shared folders or volumes.

Follow the instructions below to reset the device using the recovery button.

1. With the device powered on, insert a paperclip or narrow tipped pen into the reset button slot on the back of the unit.
2. Press and hold down the reset button for at least to 20 seconds. The device will reboot (this may take up to three minutes).

The default user name and password is admin.