Alpha Networks N 900 user manual
™
My Net
N900 Central Router
User Manual
WD® Service and Support
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Table of Contents
WD® Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using a Windows Computer with Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using a Mac Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
My Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Opening My Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Basic Settings and Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Reviewing Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Up and Managing External Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting up and Managing Internal Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adding a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Typical Advanced Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Advanced WAN (Internet) Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TABLE OF CONTENTS – 1
Advanced Wireless Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Advanced LAN Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Advanced Storage Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Security Settings Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Additional Features Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Admin Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Remotely Accessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6 Performing Advanced Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Enabling Guest Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Changing the Administrator's Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Updating the Router’s Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rebooting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the Router as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configuring UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Enabling Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7 Installing and Using WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Installing WD Print Share (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
9 Regulatory and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . 65
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) .69
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Appendix: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
My Net N900 Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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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 instructions 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 the My Net™ N900 Central. This user manual provides
step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new r
information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Features
Package Contents
Components
Getting St
arted
Features
The outstanding features of the My Net™ N900 Central are listed and described below.
Feature My Net N900 Central
outer. For the latest WD product
Wireless speed
Wired speed 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
USB ports (1) USB 2.0
Ethernet ports (4) R745
Interior storage Up to 2 TB built-in storage for wireless
WMM QoS Yes
FasTrack™ No
FasTrack Plus Yes
Note: For detailed technical specifications, see Appendix A.
1
450 Mbps +
450 Mbps
backup
Easy Setup (for Windows Computers) – Installation software that connects your router
and sets up Wi-Fi security, creating a secure wireless home network.
Simultaneous dual band speed
1
– Enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted video
streaming and online gaming.
Wired speed
– Connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices for Fast wired speed within
your network.
Exclusive FasTrack™ and FasTrack Plus technology –
Instantly detects entertainment
traffic and delivers smart real-time prioritization for smooth HD streaming to your smart TV,
tablet, smartphone, computers and other Wi-Fi connected devices. My Net N900 Central
auto-prioritizes an unlimited amount of entertainment services such as Netflix™, HuluPlus™,
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
Pandora™, CinemaNow™, YouTube™, Xbox LIVE™, Skype™ and more so your
entertainment is always in the fast lane.
Adds USB storage to your network – The USB port gives you the flexibility to add
storage and share files as well as to connect a printer and print from any computer within
your network. My Net N900 Central provides up to 2 TB of internal storage as well.
DLNA/UPnP media server – An external hard drive connected to a USB port on the
My Net Central 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.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) security – Use the one-touch WPS button on your router
to establish a secure connection between the My Net N900 Central and other WPS-enabled
Wi-Fi devices such as tablets and notebook computers.
Keep your network up and running – The included network diagnostics tool monitors
your network for you. It shows how many devices are on your network, continually analyzes
common network connectivity issues and helps correct them when they occur so you are
back up and running quickly.
Push button setup (WPS) - Easily connect new devices to your wireless network with the
push of a button.
Advanced settings – Users who want to customize and have control over their device can
use the Advanced Settings module on the My Dashboard user interface.
Additional software – The product CD provides additional software:
WD Quick View runs in the background in your computer and notifies you of
important warnings or events on the 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 My Net N900 Central, the package contains:
Network (Ethernet) cable
AC Power adapter
Setup CD containing setup software (Windows only), additional software, and
product documentation
Quick Install Guide on the CD cover
Warranty information
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My Net N900 Central
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick Install Guide
Warranty
Ethernet cable
AC power adapter
Setup CD
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
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Installing
Removing
5
Components
Front
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Power LED
Wireless LED
Internet LED
Internal Storage
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED
Front LED indicators
LED Description
Power Steady when the router is powered on and operational; flashes slowly
during bootup, firmware upgrades, and system self-tests.
(WPS) button
Wireless Lit when wireless connection is active.
Internet Lit when Internet connection is active.
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS)
Internal Storage Lit when active (reading or writing).
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 WPS is active.
Front button
Button Description
WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected
Setup) button
Enables you to configure Wi-Fi security on WPS-enabled devices.
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Back
Link LED (G
)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
My Net N900 Central
Activity LED (Yellow)
reen
Power port
Ethernet ports
Internet port
USB 2.0 portPower button
Port LEDS
Component LED Description
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.
Internet 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.
Bottom (not shown)
Component Description
Reset button To reset your My Net router to factory defaults, press and hold the reset button
for at least 10 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks.
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
This chapter contains the following topics:
Using a Windows Computer with Easy Setup
Using a Mac Computer
My D
ashboard
Opening My Dashboard
Using a Windows Computer 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 CD into 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 Computer and 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 9.
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” on page 9”.
EasySetup.exe to display the Choose your setup option screen.
Run EasySetup.exe.
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Choosing a Setup Option
Use this screen to set up a new router and install other WD software.
GETTING STARTED
Setting Up a New Router (Windows)
The Easy Setup wizard guides you through the process of installing 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 connected router appears:
Set up a new router. A screen
2. Confirm that your router is connected properly and click Confirm. (For more detailed
connection instructions, see “Installing the Router” on page 11).
3. Follow the instructions in the EasySetup wizard. SCREEN
4. On the final screen (Setup Complete), click Finish. Continue with “Installing Additional
WD Software” on page 10”.
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Installing Additional WD Software
Use Easy Setup to install additional WD software. Install software applications that are
applicable to your My Net router model. Unavailable applications are grayed out.
1. Start Easy Setup as described in “Using a Windows Computer with Easy Setup” on
page 8.
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 to install and click Next.
Note: For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using WD Print
Share” on page 62.
4. Complete the wizards for installing the software, and then click Finish.
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 router’s My Dashboard user
interface to configure settings.
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Installing the Router
1
2
3
1. Connect the power cable to the router’s DC connector and into an AC power outlet.
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.
2. Connect the included yellow Internet (Ethernet) cable to the router’s Internet port and the
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 and connect. By default there is
no password.
To .. . Go to ...
Complete basic router
setup
Access and use My
Dashboard
“Connecting to the Internet” on page 15 and
“Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 16
“Accessing My Dashboard” on page 11
“My Dashboard” on page 12
“Setting Up and Managing External Storage” on page
17
“Adding a Device” on page 20
Accessing My Dashboard
Mac users access My Dashboard to configure all router settings.
Note: You can set up your My Net router using a Windows computer the same
way, though you will not be able to take advantage of Easy Setup’s
shortcuts for setting up a wireless connection and configuring security.
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1. Open a browser. (See requirements “Getting Started” on page 8.)
2. In the address field, type http://WDRouter or http://192.168.1.1. The Welcome screen
displays:
3. Enter the router's username (admin) and password (lowercase password) and click
Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays. At this point, you can configure
basic settings such as wireless security, password, storage, and Internet connection.
Continue with “My Dashboard.”
My Dashboard
The My Dashboard home page is a simple snapshot of the router’s 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).
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Basic Dashboard Icons
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 Name Actions See ...
My Dashboard Review and change current settings. “Basic Settings and
Tasks” on page 14
Connect to
Internet
Set up Wireless Configure wireless settings such as
Set up Storage Follow the wizard guiding you through
Add a Device Add a wireless device and configure its
Advanced
Settings
Alert Click to display recent alerts about
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.
security settings.
Configure advanced settings for
Internet connections, wireless
connections, storage, devices, system
administration, security, and the local
network (LAN) settings.
new firmware and network issues and
shortcuts to important settings.
“Connecting to the
Internet” on page 15
“Configuring Wireless
Settings” on page 16
“Setting Up and Managing
External Storage” on page
17
“Adding a Device” on
page 20
“Advanced Settings” on
page 23
Opening My Dashboard
To open the My Net router after its initial configuration, enter http://WDRouter or
http://192.168.1.1 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
Configuring Wireless Settings
Setting Up and Managing External Storage
Adding a Device
Reviewing Current Settings
the Internet
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.
Setting Description
Network SSID (2.4 GHz) Unique identifier of the 2.4 GHz network.
Pass Key Password for accessing the 2.4 GHz network.
Device Name Name assigned to the router.
Internet Status Router is Connected to or Disconnected from
the Internet.
Number of Devices Connected Number of devices connected to the router.
Guest SSID To provide guests with limited access to the
Internet, you can create a guest network. The
guest network is disabled by default.
Guest Pass Key Password for accessing the guest network.
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Setting Description
Media Network SSID (5 GHz) Unique 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 accessing the 5 GHz network.
Attached Storage Status of a storage device connected to the
router’s USB port.
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 “Setting Up Parental Controls” on page 49.
2. To change a setting, click the arrow on 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.
2. Click
Next. A screen displays the status of the connections: from the computer to the
router and from the router to the Internet.
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3. When a connection succeeds, a check mark displays above it.
a. Click Next to display the Congratulations screen.
b. Click Finished 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.
To configure basic wireless settings:
1. Click the
Set Up Wireless icon at the top of the page. The Set Up Wireless screen
displays.
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2. View or modify the required wireless settings for the 2.4 GHz network and the 5 GHz
network.
Note: You can change some settings on this screen. See “Advanced Wireless
Category” on page 31 for additional wireless settings.
Setting Description
ON/OFF Wireless service is enabled by default. To disable, toggle to the
OFF setting.
Network Name
(SSID)
Security Mode Type of security being applied to the wireless network. The
Name given to the wireless network.
default is WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal.
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.
WPA/WPA2 mixed security mode provides better compatibility
with legacy devices. However, for better performance and
connectivity, WPA2 security mode is highly recommended.
Network Key Password for accessing the wireless network.
Channel Width The default setting is 20/40 MHz (Auto) for the 5 GHz band, This
setting is recommended unless you are having connectivity
issues. The other option is 20 MHz for the 5 GHz band.
The default setting is 20 MHz for the 2.4 GHz band. The other
option is 20/40 MHz (Auto) for the 2.4 GHz band.
Channel Accept the default (Auto) or select a channel from the drop-
down list.
Setting Up and Managing External Storage
You can modify storage settings such as network shares for storage device(s) attached to
the router.
Setting Up External Storage
1. If you are setting up an attached storage device, make sure it is properly connected to
the router’s USB port.
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2. Click the Set Up Storage icon to display the first screen of the storage wizard.
3. Click
Next to display a list of connected storage devices.
4. Select the drive to set up and click
Next to display Step 3 of the wizard.
5. In the table, select the check
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6. Create or change your user account by entering a 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.
Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive
To access files stored on an attached WD USB storage drive such as a WD Passport or My
Book, you have two options:
If you have installed WD Smart View, right-click the Smart View icon and select
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Use the address field of the browser, as described in the procedures below.
Using a Browser (PC)
To access the files stored on a USB drive connected to the router, make sure that the drive
was properly set up as described in
setup is complete, access it through the network as follows:
On Windows XP
1. Click Start > Run and type \\mynetn600 or \\mynetn750 depending on the router
model. If the router’s default name has been changed from the default host name,
substitute the new name. The folder that displays represents the external USB drive.
2. Double-click the folder to access the drive.
“Setting Up External Storage” on page 17. After the
On Windows Vista/Windows 7
1. Click > Start and in the Search programs and files box, type \\mynetn600 or
\\mynetn750 depending on the router model. If the router’s default host name has been
changed, substitute the new name. The folder that displays represents the external USB
drive.
2. Double-click the folder to access its contents.
Note: If a password was set on the router during storage setup, at the prompts,
enter the username and the password that you created.
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Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive (Mac)
To access the files stored on a USB drive connected to the router, make sure that the drive
was properly set up as described in “Setting Up External Storage” on page 17. After the
setup is complete, access it through the network by doing
the following:
1. Click Go > Connec
2. Type smb://mynetn600 or
router’s default name was not changed. The folder displayed is the external USB drive.
3. If you are prompted for a username and password, enter the username and password
that you created when you set up external storage. If a password was not created,
select or enter guest.
t to Server.
smb://mynetn750 depending on the router model, if the
Setting up and Managing Internal Storage
Adding a Device
To connect a WPS-enabled wireless device, press the WPS button on the front of the router
or enter a PIN on the device’s 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.
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