Looking to purchase a new NAS and WD is my preferred. The latest version MyCloud Home had my eye due to the mobile and web apps, but I have one concern. The requirement that all usernames and password be stored or managed through WD servers!
I can see where this would be great for most novice users, but only if it is an option. I want hosting and managing users to be on the NAS itself…
Straight me out and tell me that I am wrong about WD managing user accounts. No one ever breaks into large corporate servers these days!
My Cloud Home requires an active internet connection through MyCloud.com to setup and access the features of the device. It does not have local “NAS-like” local LAN user shares and permissions. IE: No local device accounts
My Cloud only requires MyCloud.com for remote access. It has the ability to manage local user shares and accounts like a traditional NAS. Remote Access can be disabled.
Thank you SBrown, that clearly explains the difference between the two platforms. I am sure that support or mainly development of applications will be heavy on the newer Home side.
If the Cloud is serving the request directly, why is authorization or access controlled through WD? Is this a DNS function and if so could that setting be changed? How security is this connection and what safe guards are in place?
If there are no local accounts for the Home version, does this mean I cannot access the files with a LAN device if I lose my internet connection?
