Configure your IDrive Wi-Fi Device

With the IDrive Wi-Fi device, you don’t have to compromise on your internet connectivity while performing your local backup. The device can be setup in a 'pass-through' mode, so that you can connect to Wi-Fi storage device as well as the internet.

Switch on the IDrive Wi-Fi device - plug in using the AC adapter, press and hold the power button for a few seconds, until the 'Wi-Fi' symbol lights up.

There are two different ways you can initiate Internet access ('pass-through'), via IDrive Wi-Fi

Method 1:

Using LAN based internet connection. Connect IDrive Wi-Fi device to the network using LAN cable, or better yet, for best results, connect the IDrive Wi-Fi device to the back of the router for optimal pass through internet connection.

To connect to IDrive Wi-Fi, use default network password '11111111'.

Method 2:

Using Wi-Fi based internet connection

  1. Open a web browser and go to http://10.10.10.254.
  2. Click/tap the Login button (no password required by default).
  3. Click/tap the Settings button.
  4. Click/tap the Network button.
  5. Select Internet from the menu options.
  6. From the available SSIDs, select the SSID of the wireless network that provides Internet connectivity.
  7. Enter your network password (if required).
  8. Click/tap the Save button.

To connect to IDrive Wi-Fi, use default network password '11111111'.