Should you encounter a 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
contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30-day
period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. E-mail support
is free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us
keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at
/register.wdc.com
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:
Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.
Registration - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers.
Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and
Data Recovery Information.
Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.
Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software.
WD Community – Share your thoughts and connect with other users.
http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please
http:/
.
Contacting WD Technical Support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and
system software versions available.
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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
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Environmental Compliance (China) 55
Russia FAC (DoC) 55
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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 manufacturer’s
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°C–35°C
(41°F–95°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.
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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.
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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
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:
CharacteristicMy Net N600My Net N750
Wireless speed
Wired speed10/100 Fast Ethernet10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
USB ports(1) USB 2.0 (2) USB 2.0
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300 Mbps + 300 Mbps 300 Mbps + 450 Mbps
This chapter contains the following topics:
Package Contents
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Requir
ements/Technical Specifications
. For the latest WD product
Features
Easy Setup (Windows PCs only) – Run the Easy Setup installation software, plug in your
router, connect your Wi-Fi
Simultaneous dual band speed1 – 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 – Connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices for Fast wired speed within
your network.
Adds USB storage to your network – 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 – An extern
Net router can be used to stream photos, video, and music to your media client.
Internet Security and Parental Controls – Use this feature to block web sites or
content based on your preferences.
Guest access – 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.
™
devices, and you have created a wireless home network.
al hard drive connected to a USB port on the My
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.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) security – 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 – 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 – 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) – 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
My Net Router
Warrant y
PLACEHOLDER
Setup CD
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Ethernet cable
AC power adapters
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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
Installing
EU/KO
US/JA/TW
Removing
EU/KO
Installing
Removing
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Front View
The front of the My Net N600 and the front of My Net N750 Routers are identical.
Power LED
Internet LED
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) button
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Wireless LED
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED
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Front LED indicators
LEDDescription
Power Steady when a successful connection exists; flashes slowly during
bootup, firmware upgrades, and system self-tests.
WirelessLit when wireless connection is active.
InternetLit 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
ButtonDescription
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)
Power button
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Power port
Ethernet ports
Internet port
USB 2.0 port
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Back view: My Net N750 router
Activity LED (Yellow) Link LED (Green)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Power buttonEthernet ports
Power port
Internet port
USB 2.0 ports
Components
ComponentDescription
On/Off switchPress to start the router. Press again to turn it off.
Power portUse the included AC power adapter to connect this port to the
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
ComponentLEDDescription
4 Ethernet portsLink LED (Green)On when a cable connects the router’s
Ethernet port to another Ethernet port.
My Net Router N750 LEDs
Component
4 Ethernet portsLink LED (Green) Steady on when a cable connects the
Internet portLink LED (Green)On when a cable connects the port to
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LEDDescription
port to another Ethernet port.
Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity of that
Ethernet port.
the modem.
Activity LED (Yellow)Blinks to indicate network activity on
that port.
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Bottom (not shown)
ComponentDescription
Reset buttonTo 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.
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Requirements/Technical Specifications
My Net N600
Ethernet10/100 Fast Ethernet10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
I/O portsEthernet (RJ-45) port
USB ports(1) USB 2.0(2) USB 2.0
Supported clients
Physical dimensions
Windows XP with Service Pack 3
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
Length: 8.26" (209.7 mm)
Width: 5.44" (138.2 mm)
Height: 1.37" (35 mm)
My Net N750
Power supply
Temperature
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Weight:
My Net N600: 315g (0.315 Kg)
My Net N750: 325g (0.325 Kg)
Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Output voltage: 12V DC, 2A
Power supply: 24W
Operating temperature: 5 to 35 oC (41 to 95 oF)
Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65
o
C (-4 to 149 oF)
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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
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
router’s My Dashboard user interface.
Windows XP
1. Insert the Setup CDinto your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is enabled, the Choose your setup option screen displays.
If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is disabled, click Start > My Computerand locate the My
Net router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage. Double-click the CD,
and then double-click
screen.
2. Continue to “Choosing a Setup Option” on page 10.
Dashboard
EasySetup.exe to display the Choose your setup option
Windows Vista/Windows 7
1. Insert the Setup CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
2. If a dialog box displays,click
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
Continue to “Choosing a Setup Option” below.
EasySetup.exe to display the Choose your setup option screen.
Run EasySetup.exe.
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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
showing a correctly connected router displays.
2. Confirm that your router is connected properly and click
3. . (For more detailed connection instructions, see “Installing the Router” 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 “My
Dashboard” on page 13.
Set up a new router. A screen
Confirm
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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 “Using a W
2. On the Choose your setup option screen, click
installation
. A list of available software applications displays:
indows PC with Easy Setup” on
Skip and go to software
3. Click the check boxes for the software you want and click
Note: For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using WD Print
Share” on page 49. For more information about My Net View,
page 9.
Next.
see ???
Using a Mac Computer
To get started with a router, physically connect the router as described in “Installing the
Router” below, and use an Internet browser to access the ro
interface to configure settings.
Installing the Router
1
2
3
1. Connect the power cable to the router’s DC connector and plug the opposite end into
an AC power outlet.
uter’s My Dashboard user
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GETTING STARTED
2. Connect one end of the included yellow Internet (Ethernet) cable to the router’s 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 router’s
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. SHOULDN’T 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 “Requirements/Technical Specifications” on page 8.)
2. In the address field, type http:/192.168.1.1 or http://WDRouter. The Welcome screen
displays:
3. Ty pe 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
“My Dashboard” on page 13.
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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.
IconNameActionsSee ...
My DashboardReview and change current settings.“Basic Settings and
Tasks” on page 15
Connect to
Internet
Set up WirelessConfigure wireless settings such as
Set up StorageFollow the wizard guiding you through
Connect the router to the Internet and
follow the wizard through the process
of setting up the Internet connection.
network name and security.
setting up a storage device connected
to the USB port of the router.
“Connecting to the
Internet” on page 16
“Configuring Wireless
Settings” on page 17
“Setting Up External
Storage” on page 19
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Add a DeviceAdd a wireless device and configure its
security settings.
“Adding a Device” on
page 21
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IconNameActionsSee ...
GETTING STARTED
Advanced
Settings
AlertClick to display recent alerts about
Configure advanced settings for
Internet connections, wireless
connections, storage, devices, system
administration, security, and the LAN.
new firmware and network issues and
shortcuts to important settings such
as guest wireless access.
“Advanced Settings” on
page 23
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
.
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Basic Settings and Tasks
This chapter contains the following topics:
Reviewing Current Settings
Connecting to the Intern
Configuring Wireless Settings
Setting Up External Storage
Adding a Device
Reviewing Current Settings
et
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS
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.
SettingDescription
Attached StorageStatus of a storage device connected to the
router’s USB port.
Device NameName assigned to the router.
Guest Pass KeyGuest network password.
Guest SSIDTo 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
Internet StatusRouter is Connected to or Disconnected from
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If status is Enabled, this feature controls access
to the Internet by restricting dangerous or
undesirable web access.Disabled by default.
See “Setting Up Parental Controls” on page 41.
the Internet.
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