WD My Cloud EX2100 NAS Firmware 2.21.111 Download

Posted at December 25, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

WD My Cloud EX2100 NAS Firmware 2.21.111 Description

What's new:

- Enhanced USB devices support with devices formatted with exFAT filesystem
- Improved overall Onboarding experience on Dashboard
- Resolved issue where administrator device username is not displayed on dashboard login
- Resolved multiple security vulnerabilities in image decoder (CVE-2016-3714)
- Resolved Twonky Security Vulnerability (CVE-2015-6505) - Failure to verify HTTP parameter allows writing of arbitrary files on host running Twonky Server
- Resolved GHOST Security Vulnerability (CVE-2015-0235).
- Improved USB detection performance
- Improved automatic firmware update process
- Improved overall localization support on Dashboard
- Improved localization support for Online Help
- Resolved issue where alert icon on dashboard does not turn Red or Yellow when system has critical/warning alerts
- Resolved issue of files missing when copied to NTFS USB drive via AFP on OSX
- Resolve issue where NFS clients would disconnect with "Stale NFS file handle" when copying files to NTFS USB drive
- Added analytics for active directory configuration
- Resolved multiple issues where analytics logs were not updated as expected
- Resolved issue where MyCloud cannot connect to iSCSI target
- Resolved issue where encrypted USB dongle can't be recognized
- Resolved issue where Acronis True Image 2016 backup would fail over SMB share
- Resolved issue where System Only Restore creates “.twonkymedia” share
- Resolved issue App installer framework where certain apps would fail to install
- Resolved issue where MyCloud does not wake up if scheduled to power off for a whole day
- Resolved issue where MyCloud does not sync time with Active Directory server
- Resolved issue where MyCloud cannot auto connect to Active Directory after reboot
- Resolved issue where device activity does show any information when RAID rebuilding
- Resolved issue where a USB backup will not start when the USB source is set to Private
- Resolved issue where system logs display Mov instead of Nov for (November)
- Resolved issue where Elephant drive registration failed if email is already in MyCloud
- Resolved issue where alert message is incorrect when app is manually installed twice
- Resolved issue of wrong time zone for Moscow
- Resolved issue where blank dashboard is displayed when Active Directory domain username with "%" character logs in

Manually Updating the firmware on your NAS:

- Important: Make sure you stop all processes and save all your data before performing the firmware update.
- Note: My Cloud devices require a hard drive inserted into the bay and a volume must be created to perform the firmware update.
- Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process. Doing so may cause the device to malfunction or unable to boot. 
- If you are using the manual update method, do not rename the firmware file. Doing so will cause the manual update to fail and can corrupt the system.

Updating the firmware on your NAS:

- Download the firmware to your desktop.
- Unzip the file and you will find the actual firmware.
- Save this to your desktop.
- Open the My Cloud Dashboard UI.
- Go to Settings >> Firmware Update.
- Under the section Manual Update, click the Update From File button and a window will open.
- Browse to where you saved the unzipped file and select it.
- You will see a pop up confirming to upgrade your firmware, click Ok.

About HDD Firmware:

Updating the HDD’s (Hard Disk Drive) firmware version can fix various problems that might occur, enhance some of the features available or add support for new ones, and improve the unit’s overall performance.

However, as this task can be very risky, applying a different firmware is recommended only when the newer version specifically resolves an issue that bothers you, or brings about changes that you can make full use of.

In addition to that, make sure you perform this task only in a steady power environment (such as the one ensured by a UPS unit).

As for the update process, due to the wide variety of HDDs and various methods provided by each manufacturer for installing a new firmware, it would be best if you carefully read and understand the installation steps.

That being said, if you consider updating the HDD to this firmware version, click the download button, and make sure you read the installation guide before initiating the upgrade. Moreover, constantly check with our website to stay up to date with the latest releases. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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