Thanks Ichigo,
Connection source doesn’t help; both drives simply shut down 20 seconds after being powered up regardless of whether they are connected or disconnected from any ethernet source.
The reset button does does not reset the factory settings or indeed seem to have any effect on the drives. I have tried pressing it for the 4 seconds indicated in the user manual. I have also tried using it for 20 seconds as indicated in the item below from the WD knowledge base.
How to reset the WD ShareSpace or the WD My Book World (White Light) drive
Answer ID 2683 | Last Updated 03/22/2012
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Note: 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.
To reset only the Device name, IP Settings, and Administrator Password to factory default, use the reset button. To use this function, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the device (next to power interface) for at least 20 seconds.
