Alpha Networks E2F MY NET N750 User Manual MyNet UM
Alpha Networks Inc. MY NET N750 MyNet UM
User Manual
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Setting up the DHCP Server on the My Net Router . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Configuring UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Enabling Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 TABLE OF CONTENTS â iii 7 Installing and Using WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Installing WD Print Share (Windows PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using an Auto-Connected Printer 49 Using the Connect Button 50 Using the Scan Button 50 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Regulatory and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . 52 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 52 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15 52 Regulatory Information/Disclaimers 52 Industry Canada (IC) 53 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 53 Safety Compliance 53 CE Compliance for Europe 54 GNU General Public License (âGPLâ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Environmental Compliance (China) 55 Russia FAC (DoC) 55 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) . 56 Limited Warranty 56 Obtaining Service 56 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Warranty 56 Obtaining Service 57 10 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 TABLE OF CONTENTS â iv IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.  Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.  Heed all warnings.  Follow all instructions.  Do not use this apparatus near water.  Clean only with dry cloth.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturerâs instructions.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.  Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°Câ35°C (41°Fâ95°F).  Do not drop or shake the device.  Do not move the device when it is powered on.  Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them.  Do not overload wall outlets. For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com.  MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product online at http://register.wdc.com. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Overview Thank you for purchasing a My Net⢠router. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new router. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com. My Net N600 and the My Net N750 dual band routers look similar, have the same user interface, and work the same way, but differ in the following: Characteristic My Net N600 My Net N750 Wireless speed1 300 Mbps + 300 Mbps 300 Mbps + 450 Mbps Wired speed 10/100 Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet USB ports (1) USB 2.0 (2) USB 2.0 This chapter contains the following topics: Package Contents Views Requirements/Technical Specifications Features Easy Setup (Windows PCs only) â Run the Easy Setup installation software, plug in your router, connect your Wi-Fi⢠devices, and you have created a wireless home network. Simultaneous dual band speed1 â Enjoy smooth, uninterrupted video streaming and online gaming.   My Net N600 router provides simultaneous dual band 300Mbps + 300 Mbps speed My Net N750 router provides simultaneous dual band 300 Mbps + 450 Mbps speed Wired speed â Connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices for Fast wired speed within your network. Adds USB storage to your network â Gives you the flexibility to add storage and share files within your network and to connect a printer and print from any computer within your network. My Net N600 has one USB 2.0 port and My Net N750 has two. DLNA/UPnP media server â An external hard drive connected to a USB port on the My Net router can be used to stream photos, video, and music to your media client. Internet Security and Parental Controls â Use this feature to block web sites or content based on your preferences. Guest access â Set up guest access to allow others to use your Internet connection without joining your personal network. While guests will have access to the Internet, they will not have access to your personal files or local resources such as a printer. 1. Maximum wireless performance rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage may vary based on wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on factors including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, configuration of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setupâ˘) security â Use the one-touch WPS button on your router to establish a secure connection between the My Net router and other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices such as printers and computers. Advanced settings â Users who want to customize and have control over their router can use the Advanced Settings module on the My Dashboard user interface. Wall mountable â In addition to its small footprint, My Net router is wall mountable, making it easy to integrate into your home network. Additional software (Windows PCs Only) â You can install additional software from the product CD: Note: The following applications will support Mac computers in the near future.    My Net View diagnoses and detects any issue within the network and recommends ways to address the issue. WD Customer Service also uses this software to get necessary information to support customers with network issues. WD Quick View runs in the background in your PC computer and notifies you of important warnings or events on network. For example, it notifies you of new firmware availability, shows network attached storage status, and opens the router's My Dashboard user interface. WD Print Share enables users to share a printer connected to a USB port on the My Net router. Package Contents In addition to your router, the package contains:      Network (Ethernet) cable AC Power adapter Setup CD containing setup software (for Windows only), additional software, and product documentation Quick Install Guide on the CD cover Warranty information Quick Install Guide PLACEHOLDER My Net Router Warranty Setup CD Ethernet cable AC power adapters MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Accessories For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your My Net router. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com. AC Power Adapters The AC power adapter varies, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations will have a fixed power plug. Refer to the illustrations below. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Installing Removing Removing Views Front View The front of the My Net N600 and the front of My Net N750 Routers are identical. Power LED Internet LED Wireless LED MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front LED indicators LED Description Power Steady when a successful connection exists; flashes slowly during bootup, firmware upgrades, and system self-tests. Wireless Lit when wireless connection is active. Internet Lit when Internet connection is active. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) When connecting the router and a wireless device (e.g., a printer) that you want to add to the network, the LED indicates the status of WPS: ⢠When WPS is connecting a network device, the light blinks slowly. ⢠If an error occurs during setup, the light blinks quickly. ⢠After setup, light is solid when the connection is active. Front button Button Description WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button Button enabling you to configure Wi-Fi security on WPS-enabled devices. Back Views The backs of the My Net N600 and the My Net N750 router are the same except that the My Net N750 has two USB ports instead of one. Back view: My Net N600 router Link LED (Green) Ethernet ports Power button Power port MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL USB 2.0 port Internet port PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back view: My Net N750 router Activity LED (Yellow) Link LED (Green) Power button Ethernet ports Power port Internet port USB 2.0 ports Components Component Description On/Off switch Press to start the router. Press again to turn it off. Power port Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to the power source. 4 Ethernet (LAN) ports Use Ethernet (network) cables to connect wired network devices to these ports. Internet (WAN) port (yellow) Use an Ethernet (network) cable to connect this port to a modem. USB port(s) Connect storage devices such as the WD Passport or a printer to your network so you can share files and resources. My Net Router N600 LEDs Component LED Description 4 Ethernet ports Link LED (Green) On when a cable connects the routerâs Ethernet port to another Ethernet port. My Net Router N750 LEDs Component LED Description 4 Ethernet ports Link LED (Green) Steady on when a cable connects the port to another Ethernet port. Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity of that Ethernet port. Link LED (Green) On when a cable connects the port to the modem. Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity on that port. Internet port MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Bottom (not shown) Component Description Reset button To reset your My Net router to factory defaults, press and hold the reset button with pointed object for at least 10 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks. Requirements/Technical Specifications My Net N600 My Net N750 Ethernet 10/100 Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet I/O ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB ports (1) USB 2.0 Supported clients Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (2) USB 2.0 Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 Mac OS X Leopard Mac OS X Snow Leopard Mac OS X Lion Physical dimensions Length: 8.26" (209.7 mm) Width: 5.44" (138.2 mm) Height: 1.37" (35 mm) Weight: My Net N600: 315g (0.315 Kg) My Net N750: 325g (0.325 Kg) Power supply Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Output voltage: 12V DC, 2A Power supply: 24W Temperature Operating temperature: 5 to 35 oC (41 to 95 oF) Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65 oC (-4 to 149 oF) MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: Using a Windows PC with Easy Setup Using a Mac Computer My Dashboard Opening the Dashboard Using a Windows PC with Easy Setup Use the Easy Setup application on the product CD to quickly and easily discover and install the router on the network, set up wireless. download additional software and access the routerâs My Dashboard user interface. Windows XP 1. Insert the Setup CD into your computerâs CD/DVD drive.  If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is enabled, the Choose your setup option screen displays.  If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is disabled, click Start > My Computer and locate the My Net router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage. Double-click the CD, and then double-click EasySetup.exe to display the Choose your setup option screen. 2. Continue to âChoosing a Setup Optionâ on page 10. Windows Vista/Windows 7 1. Insert the Setup CD into your computerâs CD/DVD drive. 2. If a dialog box displays, click Run EasySetup.exe. If a dialog box does not display, click Start or > Computer and locate the My Net Router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage. Double-click the CD, and then double-click EasySetup.exe to display the Choose your setup option screen. Continue to âChoosing a Setup Optionâ below. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Choosing a Setup Option Use this screen to set up a new router and install other WD software.NEED NEW SCREEN Setting Up a New Router (PC) The Easy Setup wizard shows how to install the router in your home network, checks your connections, and prompts you to set up security. 1. On the Choose your setup option screen, click Set up a new router. A screen showing a correctly connected router displays. 2. Confirm that your router is connected properly and click Confirm 3. . (For more detailed connection instructions, see âInstalling the Routerâ on page 11). 4. Follow the instructions in the Easy Setup wizard. On the final screen (Setup Complete), you have two options:  To leave the setup application, click Quit. You can now use the router without further configuration.  To view the router settings and configure them to meet your needs, click the View My Settings link. The My Dashboard home screen appears. Continue with âMy Dashboardâ on page 13. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 10 GETTING STARTED Installing Additional WD Software Use Easy Setup to install additional WD software. The software applications available depend on the My Net Router model. Unavailable applications are grayed out. 1. Start Easy Setup as described in âUsing a Windows PC with Easy Setupâ on page 9. 2. On the Choose your setup option screen, click Skip and go to software installation. A list of available software applications displays: 3. Click the check boxes for the software you want and click Next. Note: For information about WD Print Share, see âInstalling and Using WD Print Shareâ on page 49. For more information about My Net View, see ??? Using a Mac Computer To get started with a router, physically connect the router as described in âInstalling the Routerâ below, and use an Internet browser to access the routerâs My Dashboard user interface to configure settings. Installing the Router 1. Connect the power cable to the routerâs DC connector and plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 11 GETTING STARTED 2. Connect one end of the included yellow Internet (Ethernet) cable to the routerâs Internet port and the other end to the modem. Note: One Ethernet (network) cable is included in the product package. You can purchase additional cables from the WD Store or another source. 3. Do one of the following:  Using Ethernet cables, connect network devices or computers to the routerâs unused Ethernet ports.  If you do not have another Ethernet cable, use a wireless connection to set up the router. Make sure your Mac computer's Wi-Fi is turned on, and select the network WesternDigital from the list of wireless networks (WHERE is the list? Screen shot?) and connect. By default there is no password? 4. Press the On/Off button on the back of the router once to turn it on. The four LEDs on the front the router light up one by one as it boots up. SHOULDNâT YOU HAVE DONE THIS EARLIER, AT LEAST FOR A WIRELESS CONNECTION? 5. Go to the next section, Accessing My Dashboard, to configure your router's settings. Accessing My Dashboard Mac users access My Dashboard to configure all router settings. Note: You can set up the router using a Windows PC the same way, though you will not be able to take advantage of Easy Setup features such as setting up a wireless connection or security. 1. Open a browser. (See requirements âRequirements/Technical Specificationsâ on page 8.) 2. In the address field, type http:/192.168.1.1 or http://WDRouter. The Welcome screen displays: 3. Type password in the Password field OR LEAVE IT BLANK? and click Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays. At this point, you can configure basic settings such as wireless security, password, storage, and the Internet connection. Continue with âMy Dashboardâ on page 13. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 12 GETTING STARTED My Dashboard The My Dashboard home page is a simple snapshot of the router configuration with the most essential information in one screen. It includes summary information for wireless settings, Internet status, guest network, parental control, and attached hard drive(s). Dashboard Icons NEED ICONS WITHOUT BLACK BACKGROUND The icons at the top of the screen open modules and wizards for performing important tasks. The red Alert icon at the upper right of the screen displays notices concerning the router. Icon MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL Name Actions See ... My Dashboard Review and change current settings. âBasic Settings and Tasksâ on page 15 Connect to Internet Connect the router to the Internet and follow the wizard through the process of setting up the Internet connection. âConnecting to the Internetâ on page 16 Set up Wireless Configure wireless settings such as network name and security. âConfiguring Wireless Settingsâ on page 17 Set up Storage Follow the wizard guiding you through setting up a storage device connected to the USB port of the router. âSetting Up External Storageâ on page 19 Add a Device Add a wireless device and configure its security settings. âAdding a Deviceâ on page 21 13 GETTING STARTED Icon Name Actions See ... Advanced Settings Configure advanced settings for Internet connections, wireless connections, storage, devices, system administration, security, and the LAN. âAdvanced Settingsâ on page 23 Alert Click to display recent alerts about new firmware and network issues and shortcuts to important settings such as guest wireless access. Opening the Dashboard To open the My Net Router after its initial configuration, enter http:// followed by its IP address or name in the address field of your browser. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 14 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Basic Settings and Tasks This chapter contains the following topics: Reviewing Current Settings Connecting to the Internet Configuring Wireless Settings Setting Up External Storage Adding a Device Reviewing Current Settings 1. Review the following settings on the My Dashboard home page. If you used Easy Setup, you may have changed the settings from the defaults already. If not, you can change them here. Setting Description Attached Storage Status of a storage device connected to the routerâs USB port. Device Name Name assigned to the router. Guest Pass Key Guest network password. Guest SSID To provide guests with limited access to the Internet and resources such as printers on your local network, you can create a guest network. The guest network is enabled by default. Internet Security and Parental Control status If status is Enabled, this feature controls access to the Internet by restricting dangerous or undesirable web access. Disabled by default. See âSetting Up Parental Controlsâ on page 41. Internet Status Router is Connected to or Disconnected from the Internet. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 15 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Description Media Network SSID (5 GHz) Identifier of the 5 GHz network. This network is generally used for media and smart devices because it minimizes interference that might interrupt media streaming. Media Pass Key Password for the 5 GHz network Network SSID (2.4 GHz) Unique identifier of the 2.4 GHz network. Number of Devices Connected Number of devices connected to the router. Pass Key Password for accessing the 2.4 GHz network. 2. To change a setting, click the arrow to its right to display a screen on which you can make the change. Note: Another way to change these screens is to click the Advanced Settings icon at the top of the screen Connecting to the Internet To check or troubleshoot your Internet connection: 1. Click the Connect to Internet icon to display a diagram showing you how to connect the router cables. GET NEW DIAGRAM FROM DAN?? MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 16 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 2. Click Next. A screen displays the status of the connections: from the computer to the router and from the router to the Internet. GET NEW DIAGRAM 3. When a connection succeeds, a check mark displays above it. a. Click Next to display the Congratulations screen. b. Click Next to display the My Dashboard home page again. 4. If the connection to the Internet fails: a. Click Next and enter your Internet service provider account PPPoE Username and Password. b. Click Next to display the My Dashboard home page again. Configuring Wireless Settings Once you configure wireless settings on the router, you can easily connect wireless devices such as notebooks, laptops, tablets, PDAs, or smart phones to the Internet and to other devices on the network. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 17 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS To configure basic wireless settings: 1. Click the Set Up Wireless icon at the top of the page. The Set Up Wireless screen displays. 2. View or modify the required wireless settings for the Wireless 2.4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz bands: Note: You can change some settings on this screen. See âAdvanced Wireless Settingsâ on page 27 for additional wireless settings. Setting Description ON/OFF Wireless service is enabled by default. To disable, toggle to the OFF setting. Network Name (SSID) Name given to the wireless band. Security Mode Type of security being applied to the wireless band. The default is WPA/WPA2. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 are security protocols that use a dynamically changing key. WPA2 is the second generation protocol that uses stronger AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption. The third option is None. Network Key Password for accessing the wireless band. Channel Width The default setting is 20/40 MHz (Auto), which is recommended unless you are having connectivity issues. The other option is 20 MHz. Channel Accept the default (Auto) or select a channel from the dropdown list. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 18 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Up External Storage You can modify storage settings such as network shares for storage device(s) attached to the router. 1. If you are setting up an attached storage device, make sure it is properly connected to the routerâs USB port. 2. Click the Set Up Storage icon to display the first screen of the storage wizard.GRAPHIC 3. Click Next to display a list of connected storage devices. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 19 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 4. Click Next to display Step 3 of the wizard. 5. In the table, select the check box for the Share function of the storage.???DOES THIS MAKE SENSE? 6. Create or change your user account by entering your user name and password for accessing the share. 7. Click Next to display the Setup Complete screen. 8. Click Finish. The My Dashboard home screen appears. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 20 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Adding a Device To connect a WPS-enabled wireless device, push the WPS button on the front of the router or enter a PIN on the deviceâs Wi-Fi connection page. If the device is not capable of WPS, you can still connect to the router using a network name and password. To connect a WPS-enabled device: 1. Click the Click here to connect using WPS link to display the screen shown below: 2. Select one of the two WPS methods: a. To use Method 1, press the WPS button on the front of the router or click the virtual button on this screen. On your wireless device, press the physical or click the virtual WPS button. b. To use Method 2, if prompted by your wireless device, enter the routerâs WPS PIN shown on the screen into your wireless device. Note: You can change the PIN on the Advanced Wireless / Wi-Fi Protected screen. See âAdvanced Wireless Settingsâ on page 27. 3. Click Next. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 21 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS To connect a device that is not WPS enabled: 1. On the Add a Device screen, click the Click here to connect by entering network name and password link. 2. Using the values shown on the screen, enter the following into your wireless deviceâs Wi-Fi connection screen as prompted:  The Wi-Fi network SSID for the wireless band you want to use.  The password for the wireless network you selected. 3. Save the values in your device and on the router screen. 4. Click Close. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 22 ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings icon leads you to additional screens and icons for entering detailed settings for the basic functions discussed in the previous chapter and more. Note: Another way to access Advanced Settings screens is to click the arrow to the right of the setting on the basic screen. When a âbasicâ icon has a small Advanced Settings icon to its upper left, you are configuring that functionâs advanced settings. For example, the icon for Internet Settings looks like this: Following is an overview of the activities you can perform using the Advanced Settings screens and a glossary of the terms you will encounter on the screens. This chapter contains the following topics: Typical Advanced Screen WAN (Internet) Settings Advanced Wireless Settings LAN SettingsNEED NEW SCREEN SHOT Storage Settings Security Settings Additional Features Settings Administrative Settings MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 23 ADVANCED SETTINGS Typical Advanced Screen Advanced icons Close button Tabs advanced settings icon navigates to a set of screens related to a particular sotware function, for example advanced wireless settings and security settings. The screens in the set are listed on the left of the screen and referred to as tabs. When you click a tab, it becomes an arrow and the screen displays. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 24 ADVANCED SETTINGS WAN (Internet) Settings Screens Internet Status â View current Internet connection details. Allows you to renew or release DHCP IP Address. Internet Setup â Configure your Internet connection type. IPv6 Status â View all Internet and network connection details related to the IPv6 Internet protocol. IPv6 â Configure the IPv6 connection type and internal network settings of your router. Dynamic DNS (DDNS) â Host a server (for example, Web, FTP, Game Server) using a domain name purchased with your dynamically assigned IP address from a DDNS service provider. This enables others using a DDNS service provider to enter your host name to connect to your server even if your IP address changes. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 25 ADVANCED SETTINGS Glossary Setting Description Connection to Broadband Indicates whether the router is connected to broadband (high speed Internet) service. Connection Type Can be Static or Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPoE (Username / Password), and PPTP (Username / Password). Connection Up Time Days, hours, minutes, and seconds the connection has been steady. Default Gateway The IP address of the device which your router is connected to. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) IP Address IP address automatically assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This IP address may change periodically or each time your router is disconnected and reconnected to the ISP. DNS (Domain Name Service) Server System that translates text host names into numeric IP addresses used to uniquely identify any device connected to the Internet. Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Status of the Dynamic Domain Name System, a system that keeps a domain name linked to a changing IP address. Dynamic DNS Status Status of whether you router can successfully connect and update your IP address to the DDNS service. Host name The host name you configured/purchased from your DDNS service provider. WHAT IS THE HOST? YOUR COMPUTER? IP Address The WAN/Internet IP address assigned to your router by the ISP. IPv6 Connection Type Click to select Static IPv6, Auto (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE or Link-local Only connection used to connect to your ISP. Check with your ISP for this information. IPv6 Default Gateway The IPv6 address of the device that your router is connected to. LAN IPv6 Computers Computers connected to your local network with an IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address The LAN link-local IPv6 address of your router.???? MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a device. MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit that can be transmitted over the network. Network connection to ISP Indicates whether the router is connected to an Internet Service Provider. Password (Key) Password required for accessing the network. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 26 ADVANCED SETTINGS Setting Description Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP. Check with your ISP for this information. Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP. Check with your ISP for this information. Subnet Mask Tells your computer or router which IP addresses are local to your network and which are remote. The subnet mask tells your router where data is coming from and to which computer data should go. Username (Email) Username (Email) required to access your DDNS account. Advanced Wireless Settings Screens Wireless Setup â Change wireless settings and turn SSID Broadcast and WMM QoS on or off. Wi-Fi Protected Setup â Add a new wireless device into this network using the WPS push button or PIN; generate a new PIN or set it to the default value. Guest Access â Allow visitors access to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands. CAN YOU ACCESS PRINTERS AS A GUEST? MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 27 ADVANCED SETTINGS Glossary Setting Description Channel Accept the default (Auto) or select a channel from the dropdown list. Channel Width The default setting is 20/40 MHz (Auto), which is recommended unless you are having connectivity issues. The other option is 20 MHz. Guess Access Security Mode Options include WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Personal, and None. Default is None. Guest Network SSID The default guest network name displays. Network Key Password for accessing the wireless band. Network Mode For the 2.4GHz band, the default network mode is Mixed 802.11 b+g+n. Keep this setting for maximum client compatibility. The other network modes are 802.11b only, 802.11g only, 802.11n only, Mixed 802.11 b+g and Mixed 802.11 g+n. For the 5GHz band, the default network mode is Mixed 802.11 a+n. Keep this setting for maximum client compatibility. The other network modes are 802.11a only and 802.11n only. Network Name Name given to the wireless band. Router/Access Point PIN Code Automatically or manually generated private identification number for accessing the wireless device on the wireless network. Security Mode Options include: WPA2, WPA, WPA/WPA2 (default), WPAEnterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise SSID Broadcast Your wireless clients identify and connect to your router with the network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID broadcast is ON by default. For additional security, you can turn SSID broadcast to OFF. WMM QoS WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is a standard that defines quality of service (QoS) in Wi-Fi networks, prioritizes capability, and optimizes performance when multiple applications compete for network resources. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 28 ADVANCED SETTINGS LAN Settings NEED NEW SCREEN SHOT Screens Host and Lan Settings â View and change host name, IP address, and LAN IP address, and enable DNS (Domain Name System) relay. DHCP Server Settings â Enable or disable DHCP server, which provides the IP address to the LAN-side computers dynamically, when your router is working in router mode Device and Client Tables â View the DHCP client table of wired and wireless devices. Manually add a device to the table. Glossary Setting Description Device name Name assigned to a computer or device on the network. DHCP Client Table Table of DHCP wired and wireless clients on the network. DHCP IP Address Range Range of IP addresses that can be assigned by the DHCP server. DHCP Lease Time Amount of time the device or computer leases the DHCP address for. If the client does not renew the lease before it expires, the IP address is returned to the pool for other clients. DHCP Server Provides an IP address to the LAN-side computers dynamically, when your router is working in router mode. Enable DNS Relay LAN-side clients use the router to relay DNS queries to the Internet. Host name Name identifying the router on the network. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 29 ADVANCED SETTINGS Setting Description IP Address IP address settings of the LAN. LAN IP address IP address of the router on the network (when router is in router mode). Local Domain Name You can append a local domain name to your (THE ROUTERâS?) clientâs (clientsâ?) to avoid entering the complete address of commonly used Internet domains. For example, when setting the local domain name wdc.com, entering store in a client's web browser results i a request for store.wdc.com. MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a device. Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used to control how many subnetworks can exist in your local network. The more subnetworks there are, the fewer the hosts you can have per subnet. Storage Settings The Advanced Set Up Storage screen is the same as the Basic Step 3 Storage screen. See âSetting Up External Storageâ on page 19. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 30 ADVANCED SETTINGS Security Settings MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 31 ADVANCED SETTINGS Screens Firewall â Set up a firewall for this router to block specific incoming or outgoing traffic by the IP address and/or ports. DMZ â Set up a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) to allow computers behind the router firewall to be accessible to Internet traffic. Typically, your DMZ would contain Web servers and FTP servers. You can set up a single computer on your network outside of the router. If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications successfully from behind the router, you can place the computer into the DMZ for unrestricted Internet access. Because of security concerns, use this option only as a last resort. MAC Filter â Control network access based on the MAC address of the client device. The MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer. Parental Controls â Control Internet access to specific websites and access periods. See âSetting Up Parental Controlsâ on page 41. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 32 ADVANCED SETTINGS Glossary Setting Description Action Set to Allow or Deny traffic matching the IP address and/or ports configured. Active Status of MAC filtering. Computer Name Name assigned to the computer for easier identification. Select the computer name to set it for DMZ access. Destination Destination IP Address on the local network (LAN) or Internet (WAN). Destination IP Range Range of IP addresses where the traffic is sent. Device location From the drop-down list, select the region where the router is located: ⢠USA ⢠EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) ⢠APAC (Asia Pacific) Device name Name assigned to the computer or device on the network. DHCP Client List Computers and devices that are currently connected to your router. DMZ IP Address If DMZ is enabled, select the IP address of the computer in the DMZ. Enable DMZ Toggle the button to On to enable DMZ. Gateway Combined hardware and software that connect two or more networks, converting protocols as necessary. Interface MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a device. MAC Filtering Rules From the drop-down list, select the rule to apply to the filter, which should allow or deny network/Internet access. Name Name to identify the firewall rule. Netmask Internet protocol that filters certain values to distinguish between the subnetwork address and the host address so a router forwards packets correctly in a network. Port Range Network traffic port range that will be applied in the firewall rule. Protocol Protocol that will be applied in the firewall rule. Available options are All, TCP, UDP and ICMP???. Schedule Source Source IP Address on the local network (LAN) or Internet (WAN). Source IP Range Range of IP addresses where the traffic is initiated. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 33 ADVANCED SETTINGS NEED NEW SCREEN SHOT Additional Features Settings Screens Port Forwarding â Open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single computer on your network. Applies only to an Internet session. ALG â Enable or disable Application Level Gateway (ALG) configuration. WHAT IS THIS? Routing â Defines static routes to specific destinations. FasTrack QoS â Configure QoS Engine powered by QoS Engine technology. This engine improves your media applications and online game experience by prioritizing your game traffic over other network traffic, such as Web traffic. Use QoS rules to set the priority of your applications. Network UPnP â Enables or disables peer-to-peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 34 ADVANCED SETTINGS Glossary Setting Description Port Forwarding Rules Application Name From the drop-down list, select the application whose data you want to forward to the client on your local network. Computer Name IP address of the device on your local network the rule will apply to. Enabled Select to enable the port forwarding rule. Clear the check box to disable. IP Address Populated by your selection from the Computer Name dropdown list. IPSec (VPN) Turn ON (default) IPSec ALG if you use a IPSec client to dial into your corporate network via the Internet. Name Select an application from the drop-down list or enter a name for a custom application. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Turn ON (default) PPTP ALG if you use a PPTP client to dial into your corporate network via the Internet. SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) A signaling protocol for Internet Telephony. Turn ON (default) SIP ALG if you use VoIP telephone service over your Internet connection. External Port Enter the port(s) you want to forward from the WAN interface (Internet). The port is automatically populated if you pick an application from the drop-down list. Internal Port Enter the port(s) you want to forward to on the LAN client. The port is automatically populated if you pick an application from the drop-down list. Protocol Select the protocol that you wish to port forward. The options are All, TCP, and UDP. The protocol will be automatically be selected if you pick an application from the drop-down list. Routing Active Select the check box to enable the routing entry. Destination IP IP address/network to which the data is sent. Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address through which this router can be reached. The Gateway IP should be reachable from your router. Name Enter a name for the routing entry. Netmask Enter a Netmask for the Destination IP to define the destination network. FasTrack QoS Enable QoS MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL Enable or disable the QoS application to prioritize different client applications/traffic types over the Internet. 35 ADVANCED SETTINGS Setting Description QoS (Quality of Service) Settings Enable or disable the QoS (Quality of Service) application to prioritize different client applications/traffic types over the Internet. QoS is the standard defining quality of service in Wi-Fi networks. QoS Setup Uplink Speed The uplink speed (in Kbps) at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP. The Auto (default) setting can automatically detect the uplink speed, or you can select other values from the drop-down list or enter your own. QoS prioritizes all Internet traffic based on this setting. FasTrack Click Restore Default to display the default names and priorities. Classification Rules Delete icon Click to delete the row. Detail For Device rules, specify the LAN, Remote IP addresses, and protocol for the rule. For Application rules, specify the Start and End ports as well as the protocol for the rule. The protocols available are TCP, UDP, and Both. Name Name given to the service/client for the classification entry. Priority Priority in which your applications can send and receive data over the network. Type Specify whether the rule applies to a device or an application? Network UPnP Enable UPnP IGD MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL Enables or disables peer-to-peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices. 36 ADVANCED SETTINGS Administrative Settings Screens Administrator â The admin account manages the router interface and can enable remote access. The admin has read/write access and can create passwords. The default password is password. To keep your router secure, it is a best practice to create a new one. See âChanging the Administrator's Passwordâ on page 44. Time Settings â Configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the router manually or automatically by NTP (Network Time Protocol). System â Check for router firmware updates and upload new firmware. Save configuration settings on your local hard drive, load configuration settings, or restore factory default settings. Connection Check â Use ping tests to check connectivity between the router and network/Internet hosts. Registration â Register your router if you have not already done so. Registering enables WD to notify you of updates to the firmware and send you important information. Log â Display and save logs generated by the router. Language â Change language settings. Device Mode â Configure your router to operate in router mode or extender mode. When the router is used as an access point, extender mode adds wireless capability to your existing network, expanding Internet access to all the computers in your home. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 37 ADVANCED SETTINGS Glossary Setting Description Admin Password Configure a password for the âadminâ account. Original Password Enter in your existing password to change your password. The default is password. New Password/Verify New Password Type the same password in each. Administration HTTPS Server Click to enable or disable Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), a combination of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with SSL/TLS protocol. It provides encrypted communication and secure identification of a network web server. COPIED Remote Management Click to enable the user to manage the router from a remote location. Remote Admin Port The port that will be used for remote management connections. Use HTTPS Click to enable or disable use of HTTPS for remote management of the router. Time Current date and time at the routerâs location. Time Zone Select the region in which the router is located. Enable Daylight Saving Click to enable or disable Daylight Saving time. Daylight Saving Offset If you select Daylight Saving time, from the drop-down list, select the daylight saving offset. The offset is a formula that combines a time of day with the time zone and is based on a 24-hour clock. Daylight Saving Dates If you select Daylight Saving time, from the drop down lists select the month, week, day of the week, and time of the start and end of Daylight Saving time in your time zone. Automatic Time and Date Configuration: Network Time Protocol Function Click to enable use of Network Time Protocol (NTP). Adding User Defined NTP Server Add alternate NTP servers to be used. NTP Server Used From the drop-down list, select the name of the NTP server you will use. Firmware Information: Current Firmware Version Version of the routerâs current firmware. Current Firmware Date Date of current firmware. Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version Click Check Now to find newer firmware, if available. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 38 ADVANCED SETTINGS Setting Description Firmware Upgrade from a File: Click Choose a File and browse to the latest firmware file. Select a File to Upgrade If you locate firmware that is more recent than your current firmware, select the file and save it. Click Upload to upgrade the router firmware. Save Settings to a File Click Save Configuration. The routerâs current configuration is downloaded to your computer. Restore Settings from a File To restore settings from a file, click Choose File and select it. Click Restore Configuration. Reset to Factory Default Settings To reset the router to its original settings, click Reset. Reboot the router Click Reboot. Ping Test Host Name or IP Address Enter the host name or IP address of a computer you want to locate on the network and click Ping. Ping Result If the computer is in the network, the router will locate it. First Name, Last Name, Email Address Enter your first and last name and email address to register your router. Save Log File to Local Hard After generating a log file, click Save. Drive: Log Level From the drop-down list, select the alert level of the log you want to generate. Log Type From the drop-down list, select the type of log you want to generate. Log Table: Click the tabs to reveal the log pages you want to view or to clear or refresh the table. Select Language From the drop-down list, select the language of the UI and report text. Mode From the drop-down list, select whether the router should be in Router Mode or Extender Mode. When this device is set to Extender Mode, it adds/extends wireless capability to your existing network. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 39 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Performing Advanced Tasks This chapter describes the most important tasks the administrator performs in setting up and maintaining the My Net router. It includes the following topics: Enabling Guest Access Setting Up Parental Controls Changing the Administrator's Password Upgrading the Routerâs Firmware Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults Rebooting the Router Using the Router as an Access Point? Setting up the DHCP Server on the My Net Router Configuring UPnP Enabling Port Forwarding Enabling Guest Access To enable guest access to your network: 1. Click the Advanced icon and then the Wireless icon to display the Wireless/Guest Access screen. 2. Click the Guest Access tab. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 40 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 3. For the wireless 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz band, toggle the On/Off button to turn access on. 4. Specify the following: Setting Description Guest Network SSID Accept the default value or enter another name for the wireless bands. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands have the same name. Security Mode The default value is None. To restrict guess access, select the type of security needed from the drop-down list: ⢠WPA/WPA2 Personal ⢠WPA2 Personal ⢠WPA Personal Network Key Create a password for the guest user to prevent an unauthorized user from accessing your network. 5. Click Save. Setting Up Parental Controls Register Your Router Set up your router with parental controls that restrict the websites and content it allows a user to access on the Internet. You may have enabled parental controls on the basic Wireless screen (see âConfiguring Wireless Settingsâ on page 17). Here on the Advanced Wireless screen, you can be more specific. To set up parental controls: 1. Click the Advanced icon and then the Security icon to display the Security / Parental controls screen. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 41 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 2. Click the Parental Controls tab. 3. Toggle the Enabled parental control button to ON. 4. For Device location, select the location of the router or the wireless/wired device? 5. Click Apply. The screen expands to enable you to register the router and devices using the router. 6. Enter your username and password and click Register Router. After registration takes place, open the confirmation that was sent to your email address. Follow the instructions in the email to confirm your registration of Parental Controls. Parental Controls will be activated five minutes after you confirm your registration. 7. Enter its MAC address (does this auto populate somehow?). 8. Click Register Device. Managing Parental Controls Once you register, you will be able to log in to the WD Internet Security and Parental Control Policy Management page using your login name (email) and password. The WD Internet Security and Parental Control Policy Management page has three features: User Info â Enables you to:   Reset/change your Parental Controls login password. Define the password reset question and its answer in case you lose the password and need to retrieve it later. Safe / Block â Enables you to define and set your safe or block list by entering up to 60 URLs. Time Block â Enables you to block as follows:   Time block allows you to set the web filtering level by time range. Web filtering level: - All â Blocks all web access regardless of category MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 42 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS - Maximum â Protects against social networks, video, etc. Includes all lower level blocks - High â Protects against dating and all adult-related contents. Includes all lower level blocks - Medium â Protects against gambling, alcohol, and tobacco. Includes all lower level blocks - Moderate â Protects against occult, illegal acts, etc. Includes all lower level blocks? - Low â Protects against pornography and hard core adult contents - None â Does not provide blocking; allows all web access NEED SCREEN SHOT MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 43 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Changing the Administrator's Password It is a good practice to change the administratorâs user name and password for accessing and managing the router. To change the adminâs password: 1. Click the Advanced icon and then the Administrator icon to display the Admin / Administrator screen. 2. Enter your new password in the Password and Verify Password fields and click Save. Upgrading the Routerâs Firmware Note: For best results, upload the firmware using a wired connection. 1. Click the Advanced icon and then the Administrator icon. 2. Click the System tab. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 44 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS NEED BETTER GRAPHIC To check for the latest firmware version: 1. Click Check Now. The router searches the WD website for a new firmware file. 2. If a new file exists, the latest firmware version and an Update Now button appear. 3. Click Update Now to begin the firmware update. A message informs you of how long the upload will take. Please wait while the firmware update is taking place. To upgrade from a file: 1. Locate the upgrade file on the WD Support site at http://support.wdc.com and download it to your computer. 2. On the router screen, browse to the upgrade file you saved and click Open. The file name displays in the browser field on the router screen. 3. Click Upload. A message says how long the upload will take. Please wait while the firmware update is taking place. Important: Do not disconnect or turn off the router while the upload is taking place. Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults You may want to reset the router to how it was when you bought it. You have two options for restoring factory defaults: through the user interface or through the reset button on the bottom of the router. To use the user interface: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the Advanced icon and then the Administrator icon Click the System tab. Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings. When a confirmation message displays, click OK. Wait until the router reboots before using it. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 45 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS To reset the router manually:NEED GRAPHIC? Using a sharp object, push the reset button for at least 10 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks. Rebooting the Router You can reboot the router using two methods. If you are physically close to it, just push the On/Off button on the router. If you cannot easily push the button: 1. Click the Advanced icon and then the Administrator icon. 2. Click the System tab. 3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Reboot. Using the Router as an Access Point? CHHAY AND ROBERT Setting up the DHCP Server on the My Net Router You can use your router as a DHCP server that assigns IP addresses to other components of your network. To set up a DHCP Server on My Net Router: 1. Click the Advanced icon and then the LAN icon. 2. Click the Host and LAN settings???? Note: With a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, you can have max number of 254 client devices in your network. HOW DO YOU GET A SUBNET MASK OF 255.255.255.0? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SUBNET AND A SUBNET MASK? 3. Click the DHCP Server Settings tab. 4. Enable DHCP server (ON by default) and click Save. 5. Configure DHCP IP Address Range with starting IP addresses 192.168.1.100 to ending IP addresses 192.168.1.149. 6. (Optional) Set a Local Domain Name. See pg. 30 for explanation of the Local Domain Name field. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 46 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 7. Set the DHCP Lease Time (hours) and click Save. 8. Connect all the client devices. 9. Click the Device and Client Table tab.NEED SCREEN SHOT The DHCP Client Table populates (OR IS POPULATED BY?) all the client (wired/wireless) devices and displays the number of devices connected along with IP address and MAC address of each device. Configuring UPnP UPnP enables networked devices to discover each other and start working together on a network. To enable UPnP: 1. Click the Advanced icon and then the Additional Features icon. 2. Click the Network UPNP tab. 3. To enable UPnP, toggle the UPnP IGD button to On. (UPnP is enabled by default.) 4. Click Save. Enabling Port Forwarding On a private network, port forwarding maps Internet traffic coming into a specific port to a specific device on your LAN like a web server. Port forwarding is useful, for example, when you host a game to which others want to connect. Instead of their being blocked because of the router's network address translation (NAT), port forwarding allows their information to come through. To create port forwarding rules: 1. Click the Advanced icon and then the Additional Settings icon. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 47 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 2. Click the Port Forwarding tab. NEED BETTER GRAPHIC 3. Enter the following for each port forwarding rule you create: Setting Description Enabled Selecting the check box enables the port forwarding rule. IP Address IP address of the device on your local network. This field can be populated by selecting a Computer Name from the drop down list. Application Name From the drop-down list, select the application whose information will pass through the specified port? Click the double arrow button to the left to populate the name field. External Port Enter the port(s) you wish to forward from the WAN interface (Internet). The port is automatically populated if you pick an application from the drop-down list. Internal Port Enter the port(s) you wish to forward to on the LAN client. The port is automatically populated if you pick an application from the drop-down list. Protocol Select the protocol which you wish to port forward. The options are All, TCP or UDP. The protocol is automatically selected if you pick an application from the drop-down list. Computer Name From the drop-down list, select the computer that will receive the information? Click the double arrows to the left to populate the IP address field. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) Protocol for transmitting data over a network. When data is sent, the recipient does not acknowledge receiving it. 4. Click Save at the top or bottom of the page. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 48 INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE Installing and Using WD Print Share DEREK Your My Net router can share a printer, a multi-function printer, or a scanner with computers on your network. Just connect the printer/scanner to an available USB port on the router, install the printer/scanner manufacturerâs software, and then install WD Print Share software on each computer that will share the printer/scanner. This chapter contains the following topics: Installing WD Print Share (Windows PC) Using WD Print Share Installing WD Print Share (Windows PC) Before installing WD Print Share software, make sure the manufacturerâs printer/scanner driver and software are installed in your PC. 1. Connect the USB printer/scanner to any available USB port on the back your router. 2. Insert the Setup & Resource (NEW NAME OF THE CD?) into your computerâs CD drive. If the setup screen doesnât start automatically, open the CD and double-click EasySetup.exe. 3. If you have already set up your router, click Skip and go to software installation. DO THEY HAVE TO HAVE SET UP THE ROUTER FIRST TOO? 4. Select WD Print Share and click Next to start installation. 5. When the installation is done, the WD Print Share Control Center appears with the printer/scanner listed under Device .NEED GRAPHIC WITH AUTO-CONNECTED 6. Make sure the status is Auto-Connected or Connected. WOULDNâT BE CONNECTED UNLESS YOU CLICKED THE BUTTON? You are now ready to print. Using WD Print Share Using an Auto-Connected Printer By default, the printer is in Auto-Connected mode, which allows the computer to be connected to the printer only when you send a print job to the printer. Another user in the network can use the printer while you are disconnected. IS THIS ONLY FOR PRINTERS? MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 49 INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE Using the Connect Button Connected mode is for both printing and scanning. Selecting the printer or scanner and clicking Connect manually connects the device to your computer for the timeout duration you have set in Tool > Set Timeout in the menu. Using the Connect Button With a Scanner 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the scanner from the list on the WD Print Share Control Center. Click Connect. The status changes to Connected. Launch the software that came with your scanner. After the scanning job is done, disconnect by clicking Disconnect or let the scanner disconnect automatically in the predefined time set in Tool > Set Timeout in the menu. DEFAULT? Using the Scan Button You can also use the Scan button on the WD Print Share Control Center to activate scanning with the industry standard TWAIN or WIA interface. 1. Select the scanner from the list on the WD Print Share Control Center 2. Click Scan. You are prompted to select a scanner interface. A scanner user interface appears on the screen. 3. Choose options and click Scan to scan your picture or document. 4. After scanning is done, click Close. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting OTHER TOPICS: Internet LED does not illuminate? Internet connection failed? SETH ASKING ALPHA ABOUT HARDWARE Problem Solution The power LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the power cord is correctly connected to the switch. 2. Ensure that the electrical outlet is working properly. Plug a different electronic device into the outlet and try to power it on. 3. Ensure that you are using the AC adapter provided with the switch. A port number LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the Ethernet cable(s) are correctly connected to the ports on both the device and the router. 2. Ensure that the connected device is powered on. Reasons for needing reset To reset your My Net router to factory defaults, press and hold the reset button with a sharp, pointed object like the end of a paper clip for at least 10 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks. Connectivity Channel width options? MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 51 REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Regulatory and Warranty Information This chapter contains the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) Environmental Compliance (China) Regulatory Compliance Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:     Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the userâs authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CAUTION: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available for all US models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi products marketed in the US must be fixed to US operation channels only. Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme Ă la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prĂŠjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indĂŠsirable. CAUTION! The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. AVERTISSEMENT! Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont rĂŠservĂŠs uniquement pour une utilisation Ă lâintĂŠrieur afin de rĂŠduire les risques de brouillage prĂŠjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mĂŞmes canaux. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. DĂŠclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet ĂŠquipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC ĂŠtablies pour un environnement non contrĂ´lĂŠ. Cet ĂŠquipement doit ĂŞtre installĂŠ et utilisĂŠ avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement Cet appareil numĂŠrique de la classe B est conforme Ă la norme ICES-003 du Canada. This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B. This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in power unit marked âClass 2.â Safety Compliance Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Safety of Information Technology Equipment. ApprouvĂŠ pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: SĂťretĂŠ d'ĂŠquipement de technologie de l'information. This device is only for use with the compatible UL Listed AC adapter. Cet appareil n'est destinĂŠ qu'a` des adaptateur compatibles marquĂŠs "UL Listed". 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Die Kennzeichnung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses System die anwendbaren Richtlinien der Europäischen Union erfĂźllt, einschlieĂlich der EMV-Richtlinien (2004/108/EG), (1999/5/EG), der Niederspannungsrichtlinie (2006/95/EG) und der Richtlinie (2005/32/EG) des Europäischen Parlaments. Eine âKonformitätserklärungâ gemäà den anwendbaren Richtlinien wurde abgegeben und kann bei Western Digital Europe eingesehen werden. Le symbole CE sur l'appareil indique la conformitĂŠ de cet appareil avec les directives applicables du Conseil de l'Union EuropĂŠenne, dont les directives EMC (2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC), la directive sur les limites de tension (2006/95/EC) et la directive EuP (2005/32/ EC), si applicable. Une ÂŤ dĂŠclaration de conformitĂŠ Âť conforme aux directives applicables a ĂŠtĂŠ effectuĂŠe et est consultable chez Western Digital Europe. Il marchio CE indica la conformitĂ del sistema alle direttive applicabili del Consiglio dell'Unione europea, tra cui le Direttive EMC (2004/108/CE), (1999/5/CE), la Direttiva Bassa Tensione (2006/95/CE ), e la Direttiva EuP (2005/32/CE). Una âDichiarazione di conformitĂ â redatta in base alle direttive vigenti è disponibile presso Western Digital Europe. La marca con el sĂmbolo CE indica el cumplimiento de este sistema de las Directivas del Consejo de la UniĂłn Europea correspondientes, incluidas las directivas EMC (2004/108/EC) y (1999/5/EC), la Directiva de bajo voltaje (2006/95/CE) y la Directiva EuP (2005/32/EC). Se ha realizado una "DeclaraciĂłn de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas aplicables y se encuentra archivada en Western Digital Europe. CE-märkningen innebär att detta system uppfyller Europeiska Unionens tillämpliga rĂĽdsdirektiv, inklusive EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC), lĂĽgspänningsdirektivet (2006/95/EC) och EuP-direktivet (2005/32/EC). En "Konformitetsdeklaration" i enlighet med gällande direktiv har gjorts och finns arkiverad hos Western Digital Europe. Merking med CE-symbolet indikerer at dette systemet samsvarer med gjeldende direktiver (council directives) for EU, inkludert EMC-direktiv (2004/108/EF), (1999/5/EF), Lavspenningsdirektiv (2006/95/EF) og EuP-direktiv (2005/32/EF). En "SamsvarserklĂŚring" i henhold til gjeldende direktiver har blitt opprettet og er i Western Digital Europas arkiver. CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan yhteisĂśn neuvoston direktiivien kanssa, mukaan lukien EMC-direktiivi (2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC), alijännitedirektiivi (2006/95/EC) sekä EuP-direktiivi MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION (2005/32/EC). "Noudattamisjulistus" on jätetty asiaankuuluvien direktiivien mukaisesti, ja se on tallessa Western Digital Europessa. MĂŚrkning med CE-symbolet angiver at systemet overholder Europaparlamentets og RĂĽdets direktiver, herunder EMC-direktiverne (elektromagnetisk kompatibilitet) (2004/108/EC), (1999/ 5/EC) og lavspĂŚndingsdirektivet (2006/95/EC) og EuP-direktivet 2005/32/EC. En âDeclaration of Conformityâ (overensstemmelsesattestering) i henhold til gĂŚldende direktiver er afgivet og opbevares hos Western Digital Europe. CE , ! (2004/108/EC, 1999/5/EC), (2006/95/EC) , ! ! (2005/32/EC). " Western Digital, , . # $ %&'*+%- '7 :; %<'=;>; CE ?@;A7BF+<7B G:B :; %<%:-'* *?:G %?'';HIJ+7:*B '7 :BK B%L<;?%7K ;A-MN7K :;? O?'=;?>N;? :-K P?HQ@*RF&K S+Q%-K, %?'@7HB>*'=*+;'T+Q+ :Q+ ;A-MBJ+ @7HN ->7F:H;'*M+-:BF&K %?'=*:G:-:*K (2004/108/PU), (1999/5/PU), :-K ;A-MN*K @7HN L*'->&K :V%-K (2006/95/PU) F*B :-K ;A-MN*K :;? P?HQ@*RF;< U;B+;=;?>N;? (2005/32/PU). SL7B @H*M'*:;@;B-X7N 'N* ÂŤY&>Q%- %?''GHIQ%-KÂť, %<'IQ+* '7 :BK B%L<;?%7K ;A-MN7K F*B :-H7N:*B %:* *HL7N* :-K Western Digital P?HJ@-K. Environmental Compliance (China) ŃťŕŞĐáłâŚáłáâ ˝äźáŞâŤÜâŹă´âąŕ§ĄâżŕŚŕ§żäŁ äźÓ৥⿠á´ŕťá´ă âŹäáľăŕ§áľŕ¤ľ âŹâ¤ŕŚŹŕĽŕ°źâŹâ¤ŐŻá¨ŕ°ź áłâŚáłáâ ˝äźáŞâŤÜâŹă´ äŞ â˛ äŹ ÝÓäŤ ; ; ; 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ໮âă¨ăŁ ໮âŃ ăŁäŽ 2 2 2 2 2 2 2ҡ㸟â¸âžĄäźÓâąá áłŕ´äźá´¤áĐá ৿âąäšâžĄáłâŚáłáâ ˝äźŕ´Ô˘Ń˘ĐढŇâĽÝ ੠ŕłÖľáѝώäźá äšáâąÇâŹá¤ ÖľáŃťŕŞĐáłâŚáłáâ ˝äźâąä°¤äŁă˝âÇ 6-7 ăžá Žâąä°¤äŁÇ ;ҡ㸟â¸âžĄäźÓá ⍟âąŕ´äźá´¤áĐăáĽáłĎăá´¤áÝá ৿âąáłâŚáłáâ ˝äźĺŹŃ˘ĐढŇâĽÝ ੠ŕłÖľáѝώäźá äšáâąÇâŹá¤ÖľáŃťŕŞĐáłâŚáłáâ ˝äźâąä°¤äŁă˝âÇ 6-7 ăžá Žâąä°¤äŁ 䰸䴲ѝŕŞĎ঺áłáˇäËá áłâŤÝâŹä°ŃťŕŞŕŚÝäźÓâąĂžâŚÖąŐ⍟ᳳ䰤ÿŕ´âŹ â¸á°âźâąăşŕ§ă¸źâźÇ⸠âŚÖąŐ⫼ᳳ䰤াä⍟ѢѝŕŞá âŤÝ âŹĐá ăžá ŽâąŐ⍟ᴾÓÇ ŕłźâ¸ă¸źĐËÓĎŽŕ§ăäłă˝á¸áĽá ˛ä°áâŤŢâŹááˇäÄ;ÄâąäšâłäŻă¸ äŻĎâšâąáĄá´áťăžˇäÇ Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WDâs specification therefor. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased. The term of your limited warranty is for MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 year in the North, South and Central America region, 2 years in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, and 3 years in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by law. The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt. WD may at its discretion make extended warranties available for purchase. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as found at http://support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. Subject to the limitations specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WDâs option, the repair or replacement of the Product with an equivalent or better Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. The foregoing limited warranty is WDâs sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your return paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession. Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) For consumers purchasing products in Australia and New Zealand, please refer to this warranty information. Nothing in this warranty modifies or excludes your legal rights under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. This warranty identifies WD's preferred approach to resolving warranty claims which is likely to be quick and simple for all parties. No other warranties either express or implied by law, including but not limited to those contained in the Sale of Goods Act, are made with respect to the Product. If you purchased your Product in New Zealand for the purposes of a business, you acknowledge and agree that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act does not apply. In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. What constitutes a major failure is set out in the Australian Consumer Law. Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WDâs specifications. The term of your warranty is 3 years in Australia and New Zealand, unless otherwise required by law. The term of your warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller. Proof of purchase shall be required to be eligible for this warranty and to establish the commencement date of this warranty. Warranty service will not be provided unless the Product is returned to an authorized distributor, authorized reseller or regional WD return center where the Product was first shipped by WD. WD may at its discretion make extended warranties available for purchase. WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was (i) not purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller, (ii) not used in accordance with WD specifications and instructions, (iii) not used for its intended function, or (iv) stolen from WD, or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, including the mounting frame, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as found at http://support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. PRODUCTS ARE COMPLEX AND FRAGILE ITEMS THAT MAY OCCASSIONALY FAIL DUE TO (A) EXTERNAL CAUSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MISHANDLING, EXPOSURE TO HEAT, COLD, AND HUMIDITY, AND POWER FAILURES, OR (B) INTERNAL FAULTS. SUCH FAILURES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA. NOTE THAT YOU SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA HOWSOEVER CAUSED, AND FOR BACKING UP AND PROTECTING DATA AGAINST LOSS, CORRUPTION, DELETION OR ALTERATION. YOU AGREE TO CONTINUALLY BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT, AND TO COMPLETE A BACKUP PRIOR TO SEEKING ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD. In Australia, if the Product is not of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, provided it is fair and reasonable to do so, WD limits its liability to replacement of the Product or supply of equivalent or better Product. This warranty shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. This warranty is WDâs sole manufacturer's warranty and is applicable only to Products sold as new. Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this Product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the applicable telephone number shown in the front of this document. If you wish to make a claim, you should initially contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product. If you are unable to contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product, please visit our product support Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided with your RMA number. If following receipt of a qualifying claim under this warranty, WD or the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product determines that your claim is valid, WD or such dealer shall, at its discretion, either repair or replace the Product with an equivalent or better Product or refund the cost of the Product to you. You are responsible for any expenses associated with a claim under this warranty. The benefits provided to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com. Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Phone: 949-672-7000 E-mail: support@wdc.com GNU General Public License (âGPLâ) Firmware incorporated into this product may include third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL or Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, âGPL Softwareâ) and not Western Digitalâs End User License Agreement. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or obtained on CD for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within three years of the date of purchase; 2) you may re-use, re-distribute, and modify the GPL Software; 3) with respect solely to the GPL Software, no warranty is provided, to the extent permitted by applicable law; and 4) a copy of the GPL is included herewith, may be obtained at http://www.gnu.org, and may also be found at http://support.wdc.com/ download/gpl. Modification of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to any Open Source Software, is solely at your own risk. Western Digital is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. Western Digital will not support any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital. MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL INDEX Index guest access 3, 40 AC power adapters 5 access point 46 accessories 3, 5 adding a wireless device 21 administrator password 44 advanced settings 23 administrator 37 changing admin password 44 guest access 40 Internet connection 24 parental controls 41 rebooting 46 restoring to factory defaults 45 security 34 setting up the DHCP Server 46 upgrading firmware 44 UPnP 47 using the router as an access point 46 wireless setup 27 back view My Net N600 router My Net N750 router bottom view 8 box contents 4 icons, dashboard 13 installing the router using a Mac 11 with Easy Setup (Windows PC) installing WD software 11 Internet connection 16 security 3 LEDs My Net N600 7 My Net Router N750 My Dashboard accessing 12 home page 13 My Net N600 6 back 6 front 5 LEDs 6 My Net N750 back 6 front 5 LEDs 6 My Net View 4 obtaining service 56 obtaining service (Australia and New Zealand) 57 operating precautions 1 CD, getting started with 9 connecting to the Internet 16 dashboard icons 13 DHCP server setup 46 dual band speed 3 Easy Setup 9 environmental compliance (China) 55 factory defaults, restoring to features 3 front view My Net N600 5 My Net N750 5 45 getting started on Windows with CD GPL software 55 MY NET ROUTERS USERS MANUAL package contents 4 parental controls 3, 41 performing advanced tasks 40 print share 49 product accessories 5 obtaining service 56 overview 3 recording information 2 registration 2 regulatory compliance 52 safety information 1 warranty 56 58 INDEX rebooting 46 registering the router 2 regulatory compliance 52 requirements 8 reset button 8 restoring to factory defaults RoHS 55 router components 7 firmware upgrades 44 router installation with a Mac 11 with Easy Setup 10 Windows, getting started with CD 9 wireless adding devices 21 speed, simultaneous dual band 3 WPS button 6 45 safety instructions 1 scanner, connecting to 50 service 56 service (Australia /New Zealand) 57 setting up a new router (PC) 10 settings advanced 23 basic 15 storage 19 wireless 16 setup Mac computer 11 Windows Vista/Win7 9 Windows XP 9 setup options 10 sharing a printer on the network 49 software, GPL 55 speed, wired 3 storage settings 19 USB 3 technical specifications troubleshooting 51 upgrading router firmware UPnP, configuring 47 USB storage 3 44 warranty 56 WD Easy Setup wizard for the PC 10 WD software installation 11 Wi-Fi Protected Security(WPS) 4 MY NET ROUTERS USERS MANUAL 59 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital, WD and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; My Net is a registered trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Reader and the included Adobe Reader logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Š 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 U.S.A. 4779-705072-P5 XXX 2012 MY NET ROUTERS USER MANUAL 60
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