Setting to connect MyCloud Home locally only

[quint2]

I know this question has been asked in previous posts, but before many of the changes WD made to MyCloud. I can’t find answers in the current manual, or online in other forums.

Is there a way, from MyCloud Home’s settings, to connect MyCloud Home to my local home network, but block it from the internet? I want access to my files only when I’m at home, and don’t want any possibility that people can access files remotely.

If this is not possible through MyCloud settings/dashboard, can someone walk me through how to do this from my router (I have a TP-Link Deco)? I am not very technical.

[cat0w]

@quint2

Are you sure you own a My Cloud Home?

user-manual-my-cloud-home.pdf (SECURED)

This is shown in Chapter 1 Page 3

Internet Connectivity My Cloud Home devices must be connected to the Internet. They should be connected to an available router through the included Ethernet connection. (This is not a Wi-Fi® device.) Gigabit capability for the router or switch is recommended to maximize performance. The router requires a Broadband (WAN) Internet connection with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for initial setup, software downloads and for accessing the device.

[Bennor]

@quint2

Is there a way, from MyCloud Home’s settings,

Do you have a My Cloud OR a My Cloud Home? They are NOT the same.

This is a My Cloud:

This is a My Cloud Home:

This subforum discusses the single bay/single drive My Cloud. For My Cloud Home questions or discussions see the appropriate subforum for that device:

My Cloud Home Single Bay

If you really have a My Cloud Home device, it requires internet access.

[quint2]

Thanks - I have a MyCloud Home (I miscategorized the post, sorry about that).

And thanks for the clear response: it requires internet access. Seems like I’d need to find a workaround if I want it only to connect locally.