CyberTAN Technology EWW501A1 User Manual

My Net™ AC1300 Router
User Manual

WD® Service and Support

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
http://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

Contacting WD Technical Support

When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available.
United States/North America
English/Spanish
Asia Pacific 00 +80085584253
Australia Hong Kong/Singapore/Thailand Japan
Europe 00 +80085584253
Finland
Middle East 0031.880062100 Africa 0031.880062100
South Africa
Go to http://support.wdc.com/contact for a list of additional phone support numbers by region.
855.842.5370
0011 +80085584253 001 +80085584253 001/0033/0061 +80085584253
990/999 +80085584253
09 +80085584253
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
Installing the Router on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting up a New Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Basic Settings and Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Opening My Dashboard After Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Understanding My Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting up External Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adding a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Advanced WAN (Internet) Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced Wireless Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Advanced LAN Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Advanced Storage Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Security Settings Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Additional Features Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Admin Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6 Performing Advanced Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Enabling Guest Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Changing the Administrator's Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Updating the Router’s Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rebooting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
i
Using the Router as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Enabling Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7 Installing and Using Additional WD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
My Net View (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9 Regulatory and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Appendix: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
ii
1

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

Important User Information

Important Safety 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.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
1
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 AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
2
2

Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing the My Net™ router. 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
outer. For the latest WD product
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
My Net AC1300 Router is a high performance AC WiFi dual-band router that enables
you to transfer information across a network at extremely high rates, with 5 Gigabit ports to match the top performing AC platform.
Feature Description
1
Wireless link speed
Protocol(s) 2.4 GHz band: 802.11 n, g, b
Wired speed
Ethernet ports (1) WAN, (4) LAN RJ45
USB ports
WMM QoS
FasTrack™
2.4 GHz band: 450 Mbps 5 GHz band: 1300 Mbps
5 GHz band: 802.11 ac, n, a
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
(2) USB 2.0
3
3

Features

Note: For detailed technical specifications, see “Appendix: Technical
Specifications” on page 69.
Browser setup – From any device’s browser, quickly install and set up your router, creating a secure wireless home network. No computer is required. For Windows computers, you have
the option of using the EasySetup utility on the Setup and Resource
CD to start the installation.
1
Simultaneous dual band speed
– Enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted video
streaming and online gaming.
Wired speed
– Connect wireless and up to four Ethernet-enabled devices for fast Gigabit
speed within your network.
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 AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
3
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Exclusive FasTrack™ technology – Instantly detects entertainment traffic and deliver smart real-time prioritization for smooth HD streaming to your smart TV, tablet, smartphone, computers, and other Wi-Fi connected devices.
Plug USB storage, printers, and scanners into your router – Gives you the flexibility to add storage and share files as well as to connect a printer or scanner and print from any computer within your network.
DLNA/UPnP media server – An external hard drive connected to a USB port on the My Net router can be used to stream photos, video, and music to any media client on the network.
Parental Controls – Use this feature to block web sites or content based on your preferences.
Guest accessSet 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 printers.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) security – Use the one-touch WPS button on your router to establish a secure connection between the router and other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices such as tablets, notebook computers, printers, extenders, and bridges.
Additional software – The following applications are available at http://support.wdc.com/ and on the Setup and Resource CD:
WD Print Share enables users to share a printer or scanner connected to a USB port on the My Net router.
My Net View (Windows only) monitors your network. It shows how many devices are on your network, analyzes common network connectivity issues, and helps correct them when they occur so you are back up and running quickly. WD Customer Service also uses this software to get necessary information to support customers with network issues.

Package Contents

In addition to your router, the package contains:
Network (Ethernet) cable
AC Power adapter
Setup & Resource CD containing setup and additional WD software
Quick Install Guide
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
AC power adapter
My Net AC1300 Router
Ethernet cable
Setup & Resource CD
Quick Install Guide

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. Refer to the illustrations below. Some locations do not require a power plug clip; units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug.
EU/KO
US/JA/TW
US/JA/TW
EU/KO
Installing
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
Removing
US/JA/TW
US/JA/TW
Installing
EU/KO
EU/KO
Removing
5

Components

Front Panel

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Power LED
Wireless LED
Internet LED
WPS button
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED
Front panel LED indicators
LED Description
Power Steady when the router is powered on and operational; flashes slowly
during 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 WPS is active.
Front button
Button Description
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
Enables you to securely connect WPS-enabled wireless clients.
6

Back Panel

Link LED (Green)
Activity LED (Yellow)
Reset button
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Power button
Ethernet ports
Internet port USB 2.0 ports
Power port
Components
Component How to use
(4) Ethernet (LAN) ports Use Ethernet (network) cables to connect wired network devices
to these ports.
Internet (WAN) port Use an Ethernet (network) cable to connect this port to a modem.
(2) USB 2.0 port(s) Connect storage devices such as the WD Passport or a printer to
your network so you can share files and resources.
Reset button To reset your My Net router to factory defaults, press and hold the
Reset button until the power LED begins blinking (about ten seconds).
Power port Use the AC power adapter included in the box to connect the
power source to this port.
Power button Press to turn on the router. Press again to turn off the router.
Port LEDS
Component LED Description
Ethernet ports Link LED (Green) Steady on when a cable connects the
port to a network device’s Ethernet port.
Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity on
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.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
7
3

GETTING STARTED

Getting Started
This chapter contains the following topics:
Installing the Router on the Network Setting up a New

Installing the Router on the Network

After physically connecting the My Net AC1300 Router, you configure the router on your network using a browser. Windows users have the option of launching the browser setup using the Easy Setup utility on the Setup and Resources CD.
The initial physical connection may be wired, as described in “Connecting the Router Physically” below, or wireless, as described in “Connecting the Router Wirelessly” on page
9.

Connecting the Router Physically

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 power LED flashes slowly, and the four LEDs on the front panel of 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
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. Using Ethernet cables, connect network devices or computers to the router’s unused
Ethernet ports.
4. Continue to “Setting up a New Router” on page 10.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
8
GETTING STARTED

Connecting the Router Wirelessly

If you are using a desktop computer with a wireless card or a laptop computer with wireless capability, you can connect wirelessly to the router immediately. The same is true of mobile wireless devices with Wi-Fi enabled.
1. Make sure your computer's Wi-Fi is turned on.
Select the MyNetAC1300 network from the list of wireless networks on the computer’s
2.
or device’s screen and connect. By default there is no password.
3. If the following screen displays, click Connect to the network without setting it up.
4. Continue to “Setting up a New Router” on page 10.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
9
GETTING STARTED

Setting up a New Router

Starting with a Browser

1. Open a browser. (See requirements in “Appendix: Technical Specifications” on page 69.)
2. If you do not see a welcome screen, in the address field, type http://wdrouter,
http://wdrouter.local (for Mac computers), or http://192.168.1.1. The WD Setup Wizard Welcome screen displays.
3. Continue with “Completing the WD Setup Wizard” on page 12.

Starting with Easy Setup on the CD (Windows)

Windows XP
1. Insert the Setup & Resource CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is enabled, the Welcome to the WD Setup Wizard 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 Wizard screen.
2. Continue to “Completing the WD Setup Wizard” on page 12.
EasySetup to display the Welcome to the WD Setup
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
10
GETTING STARTED
Windows Vista/Windows 7
1. Insert the Setup & Resource CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
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.
2. When the Welcome to the WD Setup Wizard screen appears, continue with “Completing
the WD Setup Wizard” on page 12.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
11
GETTING STARTED

Completing the WD Setup Wizard

1. On the Welcome to the WD Setup Wizard screen, click Continue to display a connection diagram.
2. Click Next to check your connections.
3. When both connections are confirmed, click Next.
Note: The screen asks additional questions if the system is not able to auto detect
the Internet settings
4. Continue through the installation wizard.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
12
3
GETTING STARTED
5. When the Secure your wireless screen displays, you can change the Network Name
(SSID) and Security Mode for more protection. See “Configuring Basic Wireless Settings” on page 19 for more information.)
Note: If you change Network Name and Security Mode, you will have to connect
your computer or wireless device to the new name.
6. Click Save. The Router Setup screen displays.
7. Two checkboxes are enabled by default:
The first checks for updates for the router.
The second opens a link to install WD Print Share and My Net View.
Note: For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using
Additional WD Software” on page 56. For information about My Net View, see “Installing and Using Additional WD Software” on page 56.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
13
GETTING STARTED
8. To continue configuration, click Next. The Registration screen displays.
9. Complete the registration information and optionally select the check boxes. Click Finish. If
you selected the Explore my router settings when I click Finish, the My Dashboard home page displays.
Note: To optionally configure other router settings, continue with “Basic Settings
and Tasks” on page 15.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
14
4

Basic Settings and Tasks

This chapter contains the following topics:
Opening My Dashboard After Setup Understanding My Connecting to the Internet Configuring Basic Wireless Settings Setting up External StorageAdding a Device

Opening My Dashboard After Setup

To open the My Net router dashboard after initial setup:
1. Open a web browser. The login page displays.
Dashboard
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS
Important: If the login page does not display, type http://wdrouter, http://
wdrouter.local (for Mac computers), or http://192.168.1.1 in your
browser’s address field.
2.
Enter the router’s username (default value is admin) and password (default value is
lowercase password) and click Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays:
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
15
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS

Understanding My Dashboard

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 15
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 and
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 a 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.
messages about new firmware, network issues, and shortcuts to important settings.
“Connecting to the Internet” on page 18
“Configuring Basic Wireless Settings” on page 19
“Setting up External Storage” on page 21
“Adding a Device” on page 23
“Advanced Settings” on page 25
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
16
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS
Reviewing Current Settings
The My Dashboard’s home screen 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).
1. Review the following settings on the My Dashboard home page. You may have changed some of the values during setup, and you can change them here as well.
Setting Description
Network Name (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Unique identifiers of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
networks.
The 5 GHz network is generally used for media and smart devices because it avoids interference that might interrupt media streaming.
Password Password(s) for accessing the 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz networks.
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 Network Name To provide guests with limited access to the
Internet, you can create a guest network. The guest network is disabled by default.
Guest Password Password for accessing the guest network.
Attached Storage Storage device(s) connected to the router’s USB
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
port(s).
17
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS
Setting Description
Parental Controls status If the status is Enabled, this feature controls
access to the Internet by restricting dangerous or undesirable web access. Disabled by default.
2. To change a setting, click the arrow on the right of the setting to display another screen
or a list of options.

Connecting to the Internet

To check or troubleshoot your Internet connection:
1. Click the Connect to Internet icon to access Step 1 of the Connect to Internet wizard. Check the cable connections screen. Make sure your router cables are connected correctly.
2. Click Next. Step 2 displays the status of the connections: from the computer to the
router and from the router to the Internet.
When a connection succeeds, a check mark displays above it.
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
18
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS
a. Click Next to display the final connection screen.
b. Click Finished to display the My Dashboard home page again.
3. 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.
Note: For more tips on connecting the router to the Internet, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 61.

Configuring Basic 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 AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
19
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS
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 2.4 GHz network and the 5 GHz
network and then click Save.
Note: You can change some settings on this screen. See “Advanced WAN
(Internet) Category” on page 27 for additional wireless settings.
Setting Description
On/Off Wireless service is enabled by default. To disable it, toggle to the
Off setting.
Network Name
Name given to the wireless network.
(SSID)
Security Mode Select the type of security to be applied to the wireless network.
Options from strongest to weakest security include:
• WPA2-Personal
• WPA/WPA2-Personal
•WPA-Personal
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If 802.11n or 802.11ac is selected as the network mode, WEP
is not available, but it is available to 802.11b-only, 802.11 g-only,
802.11 a-only, and a mix of these.
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.
Password
MY NET AC1300 ROUTER USER MANUAL
WPA/WPA2 mixed security mode provides better compatibility with legacy devices. However, for better performance and higher security, WPA2 security mode is highly recommended.
Password for accessing the wireless network.
20
Loading...
+ 53 hidden pages