WD N900, My Net User Manual

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My Net

N900 Central 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:

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Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.

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Registration - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers.

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Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and

Data Recovery Information.

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Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.

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Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software.

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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.

North America Asia Pacific

English 855-842-5370 Australia 1 800 42 9861

China 800 820 6682/[phone]

Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong [phone]

India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)

Europe (toll free)* 00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia [phone]

(00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442

Korea 02 703 6550

Europe [phone] Malaysia [phone]/1 800 88 1908/[phone]
Middle East [phone] Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
Africa [phone] Singapore [phone]/[phone]/[phone]

Tai wan [phone]/[phone]

* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

011 26384700 (Pilot Line)

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Router on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the Setup CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 Basic Settings and Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Opening My Dashboard After Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Understanding My Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Configuring Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting Up Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adding a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting up Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Typical Advanced Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Advanced WAN (Internet) Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Advanced Wireless Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Advanced LAN Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Security Settings Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Additional Features Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Admin Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

6 Performing Advanced Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Enabling Guest Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Setting Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Changing the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive . . . . . . . . 68

Updating the Router’s Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Rebooting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Using the Router as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Configuring UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Enabling Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Accessing My Net View (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

7 Installing and Using WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Installing WD Print Share (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Installing WD Print Share (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Using the WD Print Share Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

9 Regulatory and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . 85

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) .89

Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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Appendix: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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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.

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Read these instructions.

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Keep these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

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Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

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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.

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Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.

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Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
(41°F–95°F).

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Do not drop or shake the device.

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Do not move the device when it is powered on.

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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.

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Do not overload wall outlets.

For additional safety information, refer to www

.wdc.com.

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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 router are listed and described
below.

Features

outer. For the latest WD product

Wireless speed

Wired speed 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

USB ports (1) USB 2.0

Ethernet ports (4) RJ-45

Internal storage 1 TB or 2 TB built-in storage

WMM QoS

FasTrack Plus

Note: For detailed technical specifications, see Appendix A.

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

streaming and online gaming.

Wired speed

your network.

– Connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices for fast wired speed within

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– Enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted video

450 Mbps +

450 Mbps

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Exclusive FasTrack™ Plus technology –
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 auto­prioritizes entertainment services such as Netflix™, HuluPlus™, Pandora™, CinemaNow™,
YouTube™, Skype™ and more so your entertainment is always in the fast lane.

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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Instantly detects entertainment traffic and

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USB port – Gives you the flexibility to add storage devices and share files with other

computers or mobile devices. Enables you to connect a printer to a USB port and print from
any computer within your network.

Internal storage – The My Net N900 Central router models provide 1 TB or 2 TB of internal
storage.

DLNA/UPnP media server – The internal drive and an external hard drive connected to a
USB port on the My Net N900 Central 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.

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.

Remote access – Your My Net N900 Central router keeps your files safe at home and
always with you. You can access your files, music and photos with your mobile devices
using WD 2go™ and WD Photos™ mobile apps and WD 2go web access:.

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WD 2go mobile app lets you access your files, music, and photos stored on your My
Net N900 Central router using your tablet or smartphone.

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WD Photos lets you take a photo or video clip with your tablet or smartphone and
upload it directly to your My Net N900 Central router’s internal storage.

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Open and view presentations and documents, stream media, and show off photos
stored on your My Net N900 Central router.

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WD 2go for the web gives you access to all the files in your My Net N900 Central
router’s internal storage no matter where you are as long as you have access to the
Internet from a computer.

Additional software – The product CD provides additional software:

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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.

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WD Print Share enables users to share a printer connected to the USB port on the
My Net N900 Central router.

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My Net™ View (Windows only) 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.

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WD SmartWare configures data backup of the Windows computers on your
network to the router's internal hard drive.

Note: Use Apple Time Machine to back up Mac® computers. Your router is

compatible with Apple Time Machine.

Package Contents

In addition to your My Net N900 Central, the package contains:

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Network (Ethernet) cable

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AC Power adapter

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Setup CD containing setup software (Windows only), additional software, and
product documentation

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Quick Install Guide on the CD cover

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Quick Install Guide

My Net N900 Central

AC power adapter

Ethernet cable

Setup CD

Accessories

For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your
My Net N900 Central router. For users outside the U.S., visit

http://support.wdc.com.

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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 have a fixed power plug. Refer to the
illustrations below.

US/JA/TW

EU/KO

Installing

Components

Front Panel

Removing

US/JA/TW

Installing

EU/KO

Removing

Power LED

Wireless LED

Internet LED

Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED

Internal Storage

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

(WPS) button

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Front 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.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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.

Internal Storage Lit when active (reading or writing).

Front button

Button Description

WPS (Wi-Fi

Enables you to configure Wi-Fi security on WPS-enabled devices.
Protected
Setup) button

Back Panel

Link LED (Green)

Activity LED (Yellow)

Kensington security slot

Power button

Power port

Port LED indicators

Component LED Description

Ethernet ports Link LED (Green) Steady on when a cable connects the port to

Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity of that

Internet port Link LED (Green) On when a cable connects the port to the

Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity on that port.

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Ethernet ports

another Ethernet port.

Ethernet port.

modem.

Internet port

USB 2.0 port

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Kensington Security Slot

For router security, the router is equipped with a security slot, which supports a standard
Kensington security cable. For more information on the Kensington security slot and
available products, visit www.kensington.com.

Bottom (not shown)

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Component Description

Reset button To reset your My Net N900 Central 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

This chapter contains the following topics:

Installing the Router on the Network
Usin

g the Setup CD
Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac)
Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)

Installing the Router on the Network

Two methods install the My Net N900 Central router on your network:

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Setup CD – The Easy Setup utility for Windows discovers and installs the router on
the network. Use this utility to configure the Internet connection and wireless
network, and to install additional WD software.

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Browser – Mac users must use a web browser to set up the router. Windows users
may also use a web browser to set up the router.

Using the Setup CD

GETTING STARTED

Starting Easy Setup (Windows)

Windows XP

1. Insert the Setup CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.

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If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is enabled, the Choose your setup option screen displays.

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If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is disabled, click Start > My Computer and locate the
My Net N900 Central router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage.
Double-click the CD, and then double-click
your setup option screen.

2. Continue to “Setting up a New Router” on page 10.

Windows Vista/Windows 7

1. Insert the Setup CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.

2. If a dialog box displays, click

Run EasySetup.exe:

EasySetup.exe to display the Choose

3. If a dialog box does not display, click Start or > Computer and locate the
My Net N900 Central router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage.

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4. Double-click the CD, and then double-click EasySetup.exe to display the Choose
your setup option screen.

5. Continue to “Setting up a New Router” below.

Setting up a New Router

1. On the Choose your setup option screen, click Set up a new router. A screen

showing a connected router appears:

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GETTING STARTED

2. Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm:

3. The utility checks your connection to the router and the Internet. When both
connections are confirmed, click Next.

4. Follow the instructions in the Easy Setup wizard for configuring the router’s wireless
settings:

5. Click Print to make a hard copy of the Wireless network settings.

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6. Click Next to complete the router's wireless settings.

7. On the Setup Complete screen, do one of the following:
a. Check online for the latest firmware for your router or go to the software installation

menu and select the appropriate check box(es).

Note: For more information on these processes, see “Updating the Router’s

Firmware” on page 72 and “Installing WD Software from the CD
(Optional)” on page 17.

b. To use or configure the router without selecting the other options, clear the check boxes and

Next.

click

Note: You can install the software from the Setup CD and update the firmware

from the My Dashboard user interface at any time.

8. Register your router to receive software notifications and customer support. Enter your

name and email address, and click Register:

9. To configure additional router settings, continue with “Basic Settings and Tasks” on

page 20.

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GETTING STARTED

Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac)

To connect a Mac computer to a My Net N900 Central router you must use a browser.

Note: Windows users can set up the router using a browser instead of Easy

Setup.

The initial physical connection may be wired, as described in “Connecting the Router
Physically” below, or wireless, as described in “Connecting to the Router Wirelessly” on
page 14.

Connecting the Router Physically

While the installation wizards for the router lead you through the steps for physically
connecting the router, this section is for users who want more specific information and for
those who simply want to connect the router and start using it.

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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 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

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 “Configuring a New Router” on page 14.

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GETTING STARTED

Connecting to 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.

2. From the list of wireless networks on the computer’s or device’s screen, select the

WesternDigital network and connect. By default there is no password. Continue to
Configuring a New Router, below.

Configuring a New Router

1. Open a browser. (See requirements in “Appendix: Technical Specifications” on page 85.)

2. In the address field, type http://wdrouter or http://192.168.1.1. The Welcome screen

displays:

3. Click Continue to display the first Connect to Internet screen.

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4. Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm.

5. When both connections are confirmed, click Next.

6. Follow the installation wizard’s instructions.

7. When the Set up Wireless screen displays, you can change the Network Name and

Security Mode for more protection. (See “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 24
for more information.)

Note: If you do so, you will have to connect your computer or wireless device to

the new

Network Name.

8. Click Save.

9. Complete the installation wizard, including installing WD Software (optional).

information, see “Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)” on page 17.

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For more

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10. Click Finish. The My Dashboard home screen displays.

Note: To configure your router, continue with “Basic Settings and Tasks” on page

20.

GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)

Easy Setup (Windows)

Use Easy Setup to install additional WD software on a Windows computer at any time.

1. Start Easy Setup as described in “This chapter contains the following topics:” 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 to install and click Next.

Note: For information about WD Quick View, see “Using WD Quick View

(Windows or Mac)” on page 68. For information about WD Print Share, see
“Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 80. For information about
My Net View, see “Accessing My Net View (Windows)” on page 79. For
information about WD SmartWare, see its online Help.

4. Complete the wizards to install the software, and then click Finish.

My Net™ Setup (Mac)

Use My Net Setup on the Setup CD to install WD Print Share and WD Quick View on a Mac
computer.

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GETTING STARTED

1. Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive of your Mac computer to display the Welcome to
the My Net Setup Installer screen.

Note: As you follow the steps in the installation wizard, they appear in bold

letters in the list on the left

2. Click Continue to display the Standard Install on “Macintosh HD” screen, which

provides several options:

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To change the location of the applications, click Change Install Location.

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To customize the installation, click Customize and select the applications you want
to install.

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To perform a standard installation of WD Quick View and WD Print Share, click
Install.

Note: For information about WD Quick View, see “Using WD Quick View

(Windows or Mac)” on page 68. For information about WD Print Share, see
“Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 80.

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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS

Basic Settings and Tasks

This chapter contains the following topics:

Opening My Dashboard After Setup
Understanding My
Opening My Dashboard After Setup
Connecting to the Internet
Configuring Wireless Settings
Setting Up Storage
Adding a Device
Setting up Remote Access

Opening My Dashboard After Setup

To open the My Net N900 Central router dashboard after initial configuration:

Dashboard

1. Enter http://wdr
Welcome screen displays:

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:

outer or http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of your browser. The

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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 20

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

Remote Access

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 internal storage or a storage
device connected to the router’s USB
port.

security settings.

Access the content of your internal
storage from a computer or device
on the Internet.

Advanced
Settings

Configure advanced settings for
Internet connections, wireless
connections, storage, devices, system
administration, security, and the local
network (LAN).

“Connecting to the
Internet” on page 23

“Configuring Wireless
Settings” on page 24

“Setting Up Storage” on
page 26

“Adding a Device” on
page 28

“Setting up Remote
Access” on page 30

“Advanced Settings” on
page 35

Alert Click to display recent alerts about

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new firmware and network issues and
shortcuts to important settings.

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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 storage.

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 Name (2.4 GHz) Unique identifier of the 2.4 GHz network.

Password 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 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.

Network Name (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.

Password Password for accessing the 5 GHz network.

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Setting Description

Attached Storage Status of a storage device connected to the

router’s USB port.

Internal Hard Drive Status of the router’s internal drive.

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 62.

2. To change a setting, click the arrow to 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 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.

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

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Configuring Wireless Settings

Once you configure wireless settings on the router, you can easily connect wireless devices
such as notebooks, laptops, tablets, PDAs, or smartphones to the Internet and to other
devices on the network.

To configure basic wireless settings:

1. Click the
displays.

Set Up Wireless icon at the top of the page. The Set Up Wireless screen

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 41 for additional wireless settings.

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Setting Description

On/Off Wireless service is enabled by default. To disable, toggle to the

Off setting.

Network Name Name given to the wireless network.

Security Mode Type of security applied to the wireless network. The 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.

Password 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 have 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.

3. Click Save.

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Setting Up Storage

You can set up your router’s internal hard drive or an attached USB storage device as a
network share.

Note: If you are setting up a USB storage device, make sure it is properly

connected to the router’s USB port.

1. Click the Set Up Storage icon to display the first screen of the storage wizard.

2. Click

Next to display a list of connected storage devices and the internal hard drive.

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3. Select the device you want to set up and click Next to display the Step 3. Share

function for storage screen.

4. If you select the internal hard drive storage, the following screen displays:

Note: If the storage device is locked, enter the device’s password as prompted.

5. In the table, select the check box(es) for the desired services. The services allow you to

serve the contents stored on the internal hard drive or a connected USB device using
Share (SMB), DLNA, iTunes, and FTP.

6. Create or change your user account by entering a user name and password for

accessing content on the internal hard drive or a connected USB device (e.g., SAMBA
share or FTP access). The default value is Public Share.

7. Click Next to save your settings.

8. On the Step 4 screen, do one of the following:

a. Click Back to select another storage device from the list. Repeat steps 3-8 for each device.

b. Click

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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.

To display the Add a Device screen:

1. Click the Add a Device icon.

2.

Select one of the two listed options and follow the appropriate procedure below.

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. 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
button.

b. Method 2: If prompted by your wireless device, enter the router’s WPS PIN shown on the

screen into your wireless device.

Note: The label on the bottom of the router displays the default PIN. You can

change the PIN on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (See “Advanced
Wireless Category” on page 41.) Once you change the PIN, the default
value is invalid unless you reset the router to default values.

WPS button or click the virtual WPS

3. Click Next.

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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:

2. Using the values shown on the screen, enter the following into your wireless device’s

Wi-Fi connection screen as prompted:



The Wi-Fi network SSID for the wireless network you want to use



The password for the wireless network you selected

Note: By default there is no password. If a password was configured during

setup, that password displays in the password field.

3. Click Close.

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Setting up Remote Access

Remote Access enables you to access your files from wherever you are as long as you have
an Internet connection. You can access photos and files stored in the router’s internal hard
drive using the WD Photos and WD 2go mobile apps and set up remote and secure web
access to stored files by means of the WD2go.com website.

1. Click the Remote Access icon. The Set up WD 2go Remote Access scr

Adding Mobile Access

1. Click Add Mobile Access.

een displays:

2.

Download the WD Photos and/or WD 2go apps from your app store.

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3. Click Next to generate and display the activation code for your device:

4. Open the WD app on your mobile device:,

5. Select your router, and enter the activation code as prompted. Click Activate.

6. On the router My Dashboard screen that displays the activation code, click

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Adding Web Access

1. On the Set up WD 2go Remote Access screen (see page 30), click Add Web Access to
display the first step of the wizard.

2. Enter the email address and full name of the user for whom you are setting up an

account and click Next.

3. When the screen indicates that the email has been sent, click Finish.

4. Check your email for further instructions on accessing your stored files and data.

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5. In a browser, sign in to https://www.wd2go.com/ using the associated email address

and password (see page 30).

6. Click Submit to display the My WD Devices screen.

7. Click View Shares to display the router’s share(s).

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8. Click + Open in Explorer to view the content of the share

Note: Mac users follow a similar procedure in Finder.

BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS

For further information, please see the online FAQs.

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Advanced Settings

The Advanced Settings icon takes you to screens and icons for entering more detailed
settings and configuring more advanced functions than those discussed in the previous
chapter.

Note: Another way to access the Advanced Settings screen is to click the arrow

to the right of the setting on the basic screen. When a “basic” icon has a
small Advanced Settings icon to its upper left, you are configuring that
function’s advanced settings. For example, the icon for Internet Settings

looks like this:

This chapter contains the following topics:

Typical Advanced Settings Screen
Advanced W
Advanced Wireless Category
Advanced LAN Category
Remote Access CategorySecurity Settings Category
Remote Access Category
Additional Features Category
Admin Category

AN (Internet) Category

Typical Advanced Settings Screen

Advanced Settings Categories Close button

Ta bs

Note: To close an Advanced Settings screen, click the Close button at the top

of the screen. The My Dashboard home screen displays.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Screen Descriptions

Internet Status – View current Internet connection details. Allows you to renew or release a
DHCP IP Address or to connect or disconnect a PPTP/PPPoE connection.

Internet Setup

IPv6 Status – V

– Configure your Internet connection type.

iew all Internet and network connection details related to the IPv6 Internet

protocol.

IPv6 –

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) – Host a server (for example, an FTP

Configure the IPv6 connection type and internal network settings of your router.

or a Game server) using a
domain name purchased with your dynamically assigned IP address from a DDNS service
provider. Once you have DDNS set up, others can just enter your domain name into their
browser or FTP client, for example, and connect just as they would to any other site.

Internet Status Screen

Internet Status

Connection Type Can be Static IP, Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPoE

(Username/Password), or PPTP (Username/
Password).

Physical Link to WAN Indicates whether the router has established a physical

link to the WAN.

Connection to Internet Indicates whether the router is connected to an

Internet Service Provider.

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DHCP IP Address IP address assigned dynamically by a DHCP server.

Click the

Renew button to renew the address or the

Release button to return it to the pool for other

clients.

Connection Up Time Days, hours, minutes, and seconds the connection

has been active.

MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a

device.

IP Address The WAN/Internet IP address assigned to your router

by the ISP.

Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask is configured and maintained by

your ISP. Check with your ISP for this information.

Default Gateway The IP address of the device to which your router is

connected.

Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

Internet Connection Type: Static IP

IP Address The WAN/Internet IP address assigned to your router

by the ISP.

Subnet Mask The subnet mask is configured and maintained by your

ISP. Check with your ISP for this information.

Default Gateway The IP address of the device that your router is

connected to.

Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit that can

be transmitted over the network.

MAC Address Identification number assigned to the router by the

manufacturer.

Clone Your computer’s MAC Address button:

Copies the MAC address of the computer that are you
currently using into the MAC address field. This allows
the router to present your computer's MAC address to
your ISP.

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Internet Connection Type: Dynamic IP (DHCP)

Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit that can

be transmitted over the network.

MAC Address Identification number assigned to the router by the

manufacturer.

Clone Your computer’s MAC Address button:

Copies the MAC address of the computer that are you
currently using into the MAC address field. This allows
the router to present your computer's MAC address to
your ISP.

Internet Connection Type: PPPoE (Username/Password)

Address Mode Select to assign the router either a static or a dynamic

IP address.

Username Username for accessing the ISP.

Password and Verify Password Password for accessing the ISP.

Service Name Your ISP configures and maintains the Service Name.

Contact your ISP for this information.

Reconnect Mode Select one of the reconnect modes for your PPPoE

connection:

• Always On – Your Internet connection will remain
connected and reconnect if there is a
disconnection from the server.

• On Demand – Your Internet connection will
disconnect after the Idle time has passed. The
connection will automatically reconnect when a
client attempts to access the Internet.

• Manual – You can connect or disconnect the
Internet connection on the Internet Status page.

Maximum Idle Time Number of minutes the connection can be idle; 0 (zero)

means the disconnection can last indefinitely.

DNS Mode Method by which names are associated with

IP addresses.

Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

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MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit that can

be transmitted over the network.

MAC Address Unique identification number assigned to the router by

the manufacturer.

Clone Your computer’s MAC Address button:

Copies the MAC address of the computer that are you
currently using into the MAC address field. This allows
the router to present your computer's MAC address to
your ISP.

Internet Connection Type: PPTP (Username/Password)

Address Mode Server address can by dynamic or static.

PPTP Server IP Address IP address of the PPTP server.

Username Username for accessing the ISP.

Password and Verify Password Password for accessing the ISP.

Reconnect Mode Select one of the reconnect modes for your PPPT

connection:

• Always On –Your Internet connection remains
connected and reconnects if the router
disconnects from the server.

• On Demand –Your Internet connection
disconnects after the Idle time has passed. The
connection automatically reconnects when a client
attempts to access the Internet.

• Manual – You can connect or disconnect the
Internet connection on the Internet Status page.

Maximum Idle Time Number of minutes the connection can be idle; 0

means the disconnection can last indefinitely.

Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and

maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this
information.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit that can

be transmitted over the network.

MAC Address Unique identification number assigned to the router by

the manufacturer.
Clone Your computer’s MAC Address button:
Copies the MAC address of the computer that are you
currently using into the MAC address field. This allows
the router to present your computer's MAC address to
your ISP.

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IPv6 Status Screen

IPv6 Connection Information

IPv6 Connection Type Click to select Static IPv6, Auto (SLAAC/DHCPv6),

PPPoE , or Link-local Only connection type to connect
to your ISP. Check with your ISP for this information.

IPv6 Default Gateway The IPv6 address of the gateway device to which your

router is connected.

LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address The LAN link-local IPv6 address of your router.

LAN IPv6 Computers

IPv6 Address IPv6 address of the computer on the IPv6.

Name (if any) Name of the computer associated with the IPV6

address.

IPv6 Screen

My 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.

LAN IPv6 Address Setting

LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Local IPv6 IP address that has been assigned

automatically.

Dynamic DNS Screen

Dynamic DNS Settings

Dynamic DNS Click On or Off to enable or disable dynamic DNS.

DNS (Domain Name System) Server System that translates text host names into numeric IP

addresses used to uniquely identify any device
connected to the Internet.

Host Name The host name (domain name) you configured/

purchased from your DDNS service provider.

Username (Email) Username (email) required to access your DDNS

account.

Password and Verify Password Password required for accessing your DDNS account.

Status Indicates whether your router can successfully

connect to and update your IP address to the DDNS
service.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Screen Descriptions

Wireless Setup – Change wireless settings and turn SSID Broadcast and WMM QoS On or
Off.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup – 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 – Allow visitors access to the

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.

Wireless Setup Screen

Wireless 2.4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz

Network Name Name given to the wireless network.

Security Mode Type of security being applied to the wireless network.

Options include WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-Personal,
WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Personal
(default), WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise.

If 802.11n 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.

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Password Password for accessing the wireless network.

For some Enterprise modes, additional fields display:

• Radius Server IP Address

•Port

• Shared Secret

Network Mode For the 2.4 GHz 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 5 GHz 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.

Channel Width The default setting of 20/40 MHz (Auto) for the 5 GHz network

is recommended unless you are having connectivity issues.
The default for the 2.4 GHz network is 20 MHz.

Channel Accept the default (Auto) or select a channel from the drop-

down list.

SSID Broadcast Your wireless clients identify and connect to your router using

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 video and audio performance.

WMM QoS is forced to On (grayed out) when the Network
mode set includes 802.11n. If you select any mode not
including 802.11n, you have the option to turn WMM QoS Off.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Screen

Add new wireless device into this network

Router/Access Point: PIN
Code

Personal identification number for WPS authentication.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Enable WPS Enable the router to establish a secure connection to other

WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices. Enabled by default.

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Guest Access Screen

Wireless 2.4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz

Guest Network Name Accept the default value or enter another name for the

wireless network.

Security Mode The default value is None. If you toggle the Security Mode

button to Off, from the drop-down list, select the type of
security needed to restrict guest access:

• WPA/WPA2 - Perso n a l

•WPA - Personal

• WPA2 - Personal

Password Password for accessing the wireless network.

Advanced LAN Category

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Screen Descriptions

Host and LAN Settings – View and change host name, subnet mask, and LAN IP address,
and enable DNS (Domain Name System) relay.

DHCP Server Settings
the LAN-side computers dynamically when your router is working in router mode

Device and Client Tables

and wireless devices that are connected to the router. You can manually add a device to the
table.

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– Enable or disable DHCP server, which provides the IP address to

– View the DHCP client table. This table shows all of the wired

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Host and LAN Settings Screen

Host Name

Host name Name identifying the router on the network.

IP Address

LAN IP address IP address of the router on the network (when router is in

router mode).

Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used to control how many subnetworks

exist in your local network. The more subnetworks there are,
the fewer the hosts you can have per subnet.

Enable DNS Relay LAN-side clients use the router to relay DNS queries to the

Internet.

DHCP Server Settings Screen

DHCP Server

Enable DHCP Server Enable the server that provides an IP address to the LAN-side

computers dynamically when your router is working in router
mode.

DHCP IP Address Range Range of IP addresses that can be assigned by the DHCP

server.

Local Domain Name You can append a local domain name to your clients' Internet

requests 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 in a request for store.wdc.com.)

DHCP Lease Time Amount of time for which the device or computer leases the

DHCP address. If the client does not renew the lease before it
expires, the IP address returns to the pool for other clients.

Device and Client Tables Screen

DHCP Client Table

IP Address IP address of a device on your network.

MAC Address Unique identifier of the device being added.

Device Name Name of the device attached to your network.

Lease Time Amount of time remaining for the client’s IP address lease.

Manual Add Device

IP address IP address of the device being added on your network.

MAC Address Unique identifier of the device being added.

Device Name Name assigned to the device.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Screen Descriptions

Storage – You can update your user account and storage settings on this screen. (See
“Setting Up Storage” on page 26.)

Safely Remove
router’s USB port.

Format –

Use this screen to format or restore the internal hard drive.

AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) Server – On this scr
sharing files using Mac operating systems.

– Use this screen to safely remove USB storage devices connected to the

een, you can enable the AFP Server for

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Storage Screen

Share function for storage

Storage Internal drive or USB port connecting an external device to

the My Net N900 Central router.

Share Files sharing service among local network client devices using

the SAMBA protocol.

DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance)

iTunes Allows streaming of music to other devices in the network that

FTP Uses the File Transfer protocol (FTP) to exchange files over

Show/Hide

Storage Port Click the Show button to display the name of the internal

Device name When you click the Show button, the name of the storage

Set up access permission for storage

User Account Select to enable user account authentication access to the

Public Share Select to enable public access (no authentication) to the

Username To restrict public access, enter the username of the user

Makes stored digital media contents available to networked
media players.

have iTunes.

the network.

hard drive and or device connected to the router’s USB port.

device appears.

shares/services.

shares/services. Selected by default.

being granted access to the share.

Password Enter the password of the user being granted access to the

private share.

Safely Remove Screen

Remove the storage safely

Storage Port Number of the port to which the storage device is attached.

Device name Name of the storage device.

Eject button Click the button to the right of the USB device name on the

table to safely detach the USB storage drive.

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Format Screen

The formatting and restoring commands delete all data on
the internal storage drive. We strongly recommend that you
back up important files to another storage device before
executing these commands.

Format

Format the internal HDD Click Format to erase all content on the user partition of the

internal storage drive.

Restore the internal HDD Click Restore to restore the internal drive to its original

factory configuration. It is best to use Restore only if you
suspect the system file is corrupted.

AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) Screen

AFP Server Settings

Enable AFP Server To enable the AFP server for sharing files using Mac operating

systems, toggle to On. Required for Apple Time Machine
support.

Security Settings Category

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Screen Descriptions

Firewall – Set up a firewall for this router to block specific incoming or outgoing traffic by
IP address and/or ports.

DMZ – Set up a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) to allow all incoming traffic to be forwarded to a
specific computer as if it were connected outside of the router. If you are aware of the
specific TCP and UDP ports that a service is using, it we recommend using port forwarding
as an alternative.

Note: Firewall settings and Port Forwarding Rules supersede the configured

DMZ host.

Important: Because of serious security concerns, use this option only as a last

resort.

MAC Filter – 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 – Control Internet access to specific websites and access periods. See
“Setting Up Parental Controls” on page 62.

Remote Access Category

Firewall Screen

Create Firewall Rules

Name Name to identify the firewall rule.

Source Local network (LAN) or Internet (WAN).

Source IP Range Range of IP addresses where the traffic initiates.

Protocol Protocol that will be applied in the firewall rule. Available

options are All, TCP, UDP, and ICMP.

Action From the drop-down list, select whether to allow or deny

incoming and outgoing traffic.

Destination Local network (LAN) or Internet (WAN).

Destination IP Range Range of IP addresses where the traffic is destined.

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Port Range Network traffic port range that will be applied in the firewall

rule.

DMZ Screen

DMZ Host

Enable DMZ Toggle the button to On to enable DMZ.

DMZ IP Address If DMZ is enabled, select a computer from the list and click

the double arrows to populate the IP address, or manually
enter the computer’s IP address.

MAC Filter Screen

MAC Filtering Rules

MAC Filtering drop-down
list

Active Status of the MAC filtering entry.

MAC Address Unique identifier of your local network device being filtered.

Double arrows After selecting a computer from the DHCP Client List, click

DHCP Client List Computers and devices that are currently connected to your

Computer Name Name assigned to the computer for easier identification. Click

The default setting is Turn MAC Filtering OFF. Other options
are:

• Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to
access the network.

• Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to
access the network.

the double arrows to populate MAC Address.

router.

the computer name to populate its MAC address.

Internet Security & Parental Controls Screen

Parental Controls

Enable parental control Toggle the button to On.

Router location 1. From the drop-down list, select the region where the

router is located:

- USA

- EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

- APAC (Asia Pacific)

2. Click Apply.

Router Registration (Parental Controls)

Email address Email address to be used for accessing your Parental Control

settings.

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Password Password to be used for accessing your Parental Control

settings.

Device Information

Active Select to activate parental controls on the associated

computer or device.

Device name Name assigned to the computer or device on the network.

MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a device.

Screen Descriptions

WD 2go Setup – On this screen you can enable remote access and check remote
connections, firewall settings, and WD 2go Service.

Mobile Access – Provides remote access to your media and data files in internal storage
using smartphones and tablets.

Web Access – Enables you to access your media and files stored in internal storage.

WD 2go Setup Screen

Enable Remote Access Toggle to On to enable remote access.

Note: It may take a few minutes for the service to

start depending on your network
configuration.

Connection Status Indicates the status of the connection, for example:

Disable – User has not selected the Enable Remote Access
check box and no mobile device has been added yet.

Connecting – Router is trying to connect to a mobile device or a
registered web access account. Please wait.

Connected – Connection is now established to a registered
mobile device or a registered web access account.

Failed – Router could not establish a remote access connection
with the mobile device or web access account. Check your
Internet connection.

Connection Type Type of connection:

Ready – Remote Access is Off, or user has not added a mobile
device or registered a web access account yet while Remote
Access is On.

Port Forwarded – Direct peer-to-peer connection, the desired
state for better performance.

Relayed – Router attempts to configure the network to allow

direct connections whenever possible. In cases where this is not
possible, it uses a relay connection. This type of connection,
while fully functional, may be slightly slower since all data has to
be transferred through a central server that communicates
between your remote device and your router. In some cases,
your ISP may implement "double-NATing," which renders your
router's IP address unreachable for a direct connection. In this
situation, consult your ISP for alternatives to enable port­forwarded connections.

Unknown – Problem with your Internet connection.

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Firewall Settings Click one of the following:

Automatic – Establishes a direct connection between your
device and the router. If the connection cannot open the ports on
the router, a relay connection is established.

XP Compatibility – Establishes a connection through ports 80
and 443. If these ports are unavailable, a relay connection is
established. This option is required if you are using your Web
Access account on a Windows XP OS.

WD 2go Service If you suspect that your WD Media database has been

corrupted, click Refresh to rebuild it.

Mobile Access Screen

Add Mobile Access Click to allow a smartphone or tablet to access media and

files stored on the router’s internal hard drive. A wizard guides
you through downloading the WD2go or WD Photos app from
your mobile app store onto your mobile device.

Activate Displays the activation code for your mobile device. Codes

are valid for 48 hours from the time of request and can be
used one time only.

New Device Once you activate mobile access on your device, the name of

the device or associated email address displays along with
the mobile application being used.

Trash can icon To remove mobile access for the device, click the icon to its

right.

Web Access Screen

Add Web Access Click to allow remote access to your stored media and files

from any computer through the WD 2go web site.

URL for web access Click the https://www.wd2go.com link to display the WD 2go

sign in screen. For more information, see online FAQs in the
upper right corner of the screen.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Screen Descriptions

Port Forwarding – Open a single port 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 – Enable or disable Application Level Gateway
clients, such as PPTP, IPSec or SIP, to have temporary firewall rules created automatically
when detected by the firewall.

Routing – Define static r

FasTrack Plus QoS – Configu

outes to specific destinations.

re FasTrack Plus QoS powered by
WD FasTrack Plus QoS technology. This technology improves your online gaming
experience by ensuring

that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as

FTP or Web.

Enhanced WMM – W

i-Fi Multimedia (WMM) refers to QoS (Quality of Service) over Wi-Fi.
QoS enables Wi-Fi access points to prioritize traffic and optimizes how different applications
share network resources.

Network UPnP – Enable or disable peer

-to-peer Plug and Play functionality for network

devices.

(ALG) configuration. This allows certain

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.

Port Forwarding Screen

Port Forwarding Rules

Enabled Select to enable the port forwarding rule. Clear the check box

to disable.

Application Name From the drop-down list, select the application whose data you

want to forward to the client on your local network. Click the
double arrows to populate the Name, Internal Port, External
Port, and Protocol fields.

External Port Range Enter the port(s) you want to forward from the WAN interface

(Internet). The port is automatically populated when 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
selected if you pick an application from the drop-down list.

IP Address Can be manually entered or populated by your selection from

the Computer Name drop-down list.

Computer Name Device on your local network to which the rule will be applied.

Click the double arrows to populate the IP Address field.

Internal Port Range Enter the port(s) on the LAN client to which you want to forward

data. The port is automatically populated when you pick an
application from the drop-down list.

ALG Screen

Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration

PPTP (Point-to-Point
Tunneling Protocol)

IPSec (VPN) Turn On (default) IPSec ALG if you use a IPSec client to dial into

SIP (Session Initiation
Protocol)

Turn On (default) PPTP ALG if you use a PPTP client to dial into
your corporate network via the Internet.

your corporate network via the Internet.

A signaling protocol for Internet Telephony. Turn On (default) SIP
ALG if you use VoIP telephone service over your Internet
connection.

Routing Screen

Route List

Active Select the check box to enable the routing entry.

Name Enter a name for the routing entry.

Interface Select the interface (WAN or LAN) for the routing entry.

Destination IP IP address/network to which the data is sent.

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Netmask Enter a Netmask for the Destination IP to define the destination

network.

Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address through which this router can be

reached. The Gateway IP should be reachable from your router.

FasTrack Plus QoS

Enable FasTrack Plus QoS

Enable FasTrack Plus
QoS

Enable or disable the QoS application to prioritize different client
applications/traffic types over the Internet.

WAN Uplink Speed

Set Uplink Speed at The uplink speed (in Kbps) at which data can be transferred

from the router to your ISP. The Auto (default) setting
automatically detects the uplink speed. You can select other
values from the drop-down list or enter your own. QoS
prioritizes all Internet traffic based on this setting.

Automatic Prioritization

Enable Automatic
Prioritization

Turn ON Automatic Prioritization to enable Fast Track Plus QoS
predefined prioritization rules. Automatic Prioritization is ON by
default.

Prioritization Rules

Name Name given to the service/client for the classification entry.

Priority When creating a rule, select the order in which the application

or device sends data over the network compared to other
applications or devices. The default value is 1-Highest.

Protocol Internet protocol for transferring data. Select TCP or UDP.

Local IP Range IP address range of the device(s) on your local network the rule

applies to.

Local Port Range Port range of the application(s) on your local network the rule

applies to.

Remote IP Range Remote IP address range of the service on the Internet the rule

applies to.

Remote Port Range Remote port range of the service on the Internet the rule applies

to.

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Enhanced WMM Screen

Enhanced WMM Setup

Enable Enhanced WMM Enhanced WMM is enabled by default. This feature prioritizes

the traffic of various wireless (WI-Fi) applications.

Classification Rules

Name Name given to the service/client for the classification entry.

Priority When creating a rule, select the order in which the application

or device sends data over the network compared to other
applications or devices. The default value is 1-Highest.

Protocol Internet protocol for transferring data. Select TCP or UDP.

Local IP Range IP address range of the device(s) on your local network to which

the rule applies.

Local Port Range Port range of the application(s) on your local network to which

the rule applies to.

Remote IP Range Remote IP address range of the service on the Internet the rule

applies.

Remote Port Range Remote port range of the service on the Internet the rule applies

to.

Network UPnP Screen

UPnP

Enable/Disable UPnP IGD
(Internet Gateway Device)

Toggle to enable or disable Universal Plug and Play functionality
for network devices.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Screen Descriptions

Administrator – The admin account manages the router interface. The admin has
read/write access and can create passwords. The default password is pa
your router secure, it is a best practice to create a new password. See “Changing the
Administrator Password” on page 67.

Time Settings – Configur

e, update, and maintain the correct time on the router manually or

automatically by NTP (Network Time Protocol).

Firmware Update –

System

– Save configuration settings on your local hard drive, load configuration settings,

Check for router firmware updates and upload new firmware.

or restore factory default settings.

Connection Check

– Use ping tests to check connectivity between the router and

network/Internet hosts.

Registration –

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 – Display and save logs

Language – Change

language settings.

Device Mode – Configur

generated by the router.

e 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.

ssword; to keep

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Administrator Screen

Admin Password

Original Password Enter the existing password for the admin (administrator) account.

The default is

password (all lower case).

New Password/Verify New
Password

Administration

Enable HTTPS Server Enable or disable Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), a

Remote Management

Enable Remote
Management

Remote Admin Port Port that will be used for remote management connections. Default

Use HTTPS Click to enable or disable use of HTTPS for remote management of

Type the same new password for each.

combination of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with SSL/TLS
protocol. It provides encrypted communication and secure
identification of your web connections to your router.

Enable the user to manage the router from a remote location.

is 8080. The Remote Admin Port cannot be used in an external
port range of any port forwarding rules.

the router.

Time Settings Screen

Time and Date Configuration

Time Current date and time at the router’s location.

Time Zone Select the time zone 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

Adding User Defined NTP
Server

NTP Server Used From the drop-down list, select the name of the NTP server to be

Click to enable use of Network Time Protocol (NTP).

Add alternate NTP servers to be used.

used.

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Firmware Update Screen

Firmware Information

Current Firmware Version Version of the router’s current firmware.

Current Firmware Date Date of current firmware.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Check Online Now for
Latest Firmware Version

Firmware Upgrade from a File

Select a File to Upgrade

Click Update Now to update your router's firmware to the
version displayed.

Note: It is a best practice to update the firmware file when the router
has a wired connection to your computer.

You have two options:

1. Click Choose a File and browse to the firmware file.

2. If it is available, do one of the following:

- Update your current firmware by clicking Upload.

- Select the file, save it, and click Upload to upgrade the

router firmware.

Note: For assistance, contact Customer Support at

http://support.wdc.com.

System Screen

Save and Restore Settings

Save settings to a file Click Save Configuration. The router’s 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

Reboot the router Click Reboot.

Logout

Logout Click Logout.

To reset the router to its original settings, click Reset.

Connection Check Screen

Ping Test

Host Name or IP Address Enter the host name or IP address of a computer you want to

locate on the network. Click Ping.

Ping Result The result of whether your router can reach the specified host

name or IP address.

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Registration Screen

Registration

ADVANCED SETTINGS

First Name, Last Name,
Email Address

Enter your first and last name and email address. Click Register.

Log Screen

Save Log File

Save Log File to Local Hard
Drive

Log Level

Log Level From the drop-down list, select the alert level of the log you want to

System Log Status

Log Type From the drop-down list, select the type of log you want to

Log Table

Log Table Click the tabs to reveal the log pages you want to view, or to clear

After generating a system log file, click Save.

generate. Options are Debug, Notice, and Warning.

generate. Options are System, Attack, and Drop. The default is
system log.

or refresh the table.

Language Screen

Language

Select language From the drop-down list, select the language in which you want the

user interface to display.

Device Mode Screen

Device Mode

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.

LAN Connection Type If you select Extender Mode, this drop-down list displays. Select

Static IP or Dynamic IP (DHCP). If you select Static IP, additional
fields display.

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LAN IP address IP address of the device that is being configured as an Extender.

The IP address should be on the same network as your existing
router.

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.

Default Gateway IP address of the router to which this device is connected while

configured as an extender.

Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by

your ISP. This can be found on your main router or contact your ISP
for this information.

Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and maintained

by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this information.

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Performing Advanced Tasks

This chapter describes the most important tasks the administrator performs in setting up
and maintaining the My Net N900 Central router. It includes the following topics:

Enabling Guest Access
Set

ting Up Parental Controls
Changing the Administrator Password
Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive
Updating the Router’s Firmware
Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults
Rebooting the Router
Using the Router as an Access Point
Configuring UPnP
Enabling Port Forwarding
Accessing My Net View (Windows)

Enabling Guest Access

A guest network allows visitors to get Internet access without giving them access to your
home network.

To enable guest access:

1. Click the Advanced Settings
Wireless/Guest Access screen.

2. Click the Guest Access tab.

3. For the wireless 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz band, toggle the On/Off button to turn access

on.

icon and then the Wireless icon to display the

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4. Specify the following:

Setting Description

Guest Network Name Accept the default value or enter another name for the wireless

network.

Security Mode The default value is None. To restrict guest access, select the

type of security needed from the drop-down list:

•WPA - Personal

• WPA2 - Personal

• WPA/WPA2 - Perso n a l

Password Create a password for the guest user to prevent an

unauthorized user from accessing your guest network.

5. Click Save.

Setting Up Parental Controls

Registering Parental Controls

Set up your router with parental controls that restrict the websites, times, and content a user
can access on the Internet. You can set controls on a master level that apply to all devices
connected to the router or to individual devices. You need to register the router to activate
Parental Control service for your router.

To set up parental controls:

1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Security icon to display the
Security/Parental Controls screen.

2. Click the Parental Controls tab.

3. Toggle the Enable parental control button to On. The Security/Parental Controls

screen appears.

4. For Device location, select the region where the router is located.

5. Click Apply. The screen expands to enable you to register the router and the devices

using the router.

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6. In the Router Registration section, enter your email address 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 are activated about fifteen minutes after you confirm your
registration.

7. On the Policy Management screen, enter your password and click Login.

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8. The main Parental Controls screen displays.

PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS

9. In the Device Information table, select the devices you want to register for parental

controls.

10. Click Register Device (at bottom of screen).

11. Click the WD Internet Parental Controls Policy Management link in the middle of

the page to launch the Device List View screen.

Managing Parental Controls

The Device List View screen enables you to manage parental controls on a master, device,
and time range level.

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User Information

On the Device List View screen, click UserInfo to display the User Information Setting
screen

.

1. (Optional) Update the User name, Passwor

d and Password reset information.

2. Click Confirm to return to the Device List View screen.

Safe/Block List Setting

The Safe/Block List Setting enables you to enter up to 60 URLs and designate them as safe
or blocked. The safe/block list overrides any of the categories listed in the time block. These
are master settings, so they affect all devices on your network that have been registered for
parental controls.

1. On the Devices List View screen (see page 64), below Master Setting, cl
Safe/Block. The Safe/Block List displays.

ick

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2. Enter the URLs of sites to which you want to control access and select either Safe or

Block.

3. Click Save. The Device List view appears.

Time Block

The Time block enables you to filter web sites by time range. The web filtering levels include:

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All – Blocks all web access regardless of category.

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Maximum – Protects against social networks, video, and games. Includes all lower
level blocks.

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High – Protects against dating and all adult-related content. Includes all lower level
blocks.

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Medium – Protects against gambling, alcohol, and tobacco content. Includes all
lower level blocks.

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Moderate – Protects against occult, illegal acts, and advocacy. Includes all lower
level blocks.

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Low – Protects against pornography and hard core adult content.

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None – Does not provide blocking; allows all web access.

The default setting is Low.

1. On the Device List View screen (see page 64), below Master Setting, click Time Block
to display the Time Block Policy Setting screen.

2. Select the Time Range and the Filtering Level it should apply to. By default, the

screen shows a 24-hour range (12 A.M. - 12 A.M.); you can adjust the range to your
preferences. For example, you may want to block all web access from (8 A.M.- 5 P.M.).

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Note: Use the Update button to change the Filtering Level for the whole table.

For example, if you click Maximum and then Update, the Time Block
Policy table changes all times within the time range to Maximum. The
filtering level affects the whole table if you set the time range from
12 A.M. - 12 A.M.

3. Click Save.

Managing at the Device Level

If you prefer to apply controls to selected devices rather than at the Master level, you can do
that too.

1. On the Safe Block List Setting or the Time Block Policy Setting screen, click Back to

Device List V

iew.

2. Select a device in the Device Table and click the type of block (Safe/Block or

Time Block) you want to apply.

3. Follow the same steps as you do for applying a block on a master level.

4. Click Save.

Changing Parental Control Settings Remotely

To access the WD Internet Security and Parental Control Policy Management utility remotely:

1. Type www

.wdinternetsecurity.com in your browser’s address field.

2. Log in using your parental control username (email) and password.

Changing the Administrator Password

It is a good practice to change the administrator password for accessing and managing the
router.

To change the administrator password:

Click the Advanced Settings ic
Admin/Administrator screen.

on and then the Administrator icon to display the

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3. Enter the new administrator password in the Password and Verify Password fields

and click Save.

Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive

To access files stored on the internal drive or on an attached WD USB storage drive such as
a WD Passport or My Book, you have two options:

Note: For information on installation, see “Installing WD Software from the CD

(Optional)” on page 17 or “Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac)”
on page 13.

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If you installed WD Quick View on your computer during setup, use the
WD Quick View icon in the system tray of a Windows computer or in the Menu bar of
a Mac computer to select the storage device and display a menu of options.

Note: WD SmartWare provides online Help for its procedures.

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Use your browser.

Using WD Quick View (Windows or Mac)

Once you install WD Quick View, you can use a shortcut to access your files and folders on
an attached storage device.

Windows

1. Right-or left-click the WD Quick View icon in the system tray to display a menu.

2. Move the pointer over or click to select your My Net N900 Central router and display a

submenu.

The internal storage and USB shares display in Windows Explorer:

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Mac

1. Click the WD Quick View icon in the menu bar to display a menu, and move
the pointer over the name of your My Net N900 Central router to display a
submenu.

2. Select Open.

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. Click Connect.

4. Select the volume(s) to mount and click OK.

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5. In Finder, the My Net N900 Central router displays below Shared. The Public folder of

the internal storage and the name of your USB device display in the right pane:

6. To view the contents of the drives, double-click the Public folder or the name of

your storage device.

Using a Browser (PC)

To access the files stored on the internal drive or on a USB drive connected to the router,
make sure that the drive was properly set up as described in “
page 26. After the setup is complete, access it through the network as follows:

Windows XP

1. Click Start > Run and type \\mynetn900c. If the router’s default name was changed
from the default host name, substitute the new name. The folder that displays represents
the external USB drive. Double-click the folder to access the drive.

Windows Vista/Win7

1. Click > Start and in the Search programs and files box, type \\mynetn900c. If the
router’s default host name was changed during setup, 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.

Setting Up Storage” on

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Setting up a Share (Mac)

To access the files stored on the internal drive or on a USB drive connected to the router,
make sure that the drive was properly set up as described in

26. After the setup is complete, access it through the network by doing the following:

1. Click Finder and then on the menu bar, click Go > Connect to Server.

2. Type smb://mynetn900c. If the router’s default host name was changed during setup,

substitute the new name. The screen that displays lists the shares that can be mounted.

“Setting Up Storage” on page

3. Select the volume(s) to mount and click OK.

4. 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. Click Connect.

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Updating the Router’s Firmware

Note: For best results, upload the firmware using a wired connection.

1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Administrator icon.

2. Click the Firmware Update tab.

To check for the latest firmware version:

Important: Do not disconnect or turn off the router while the update is in

process.

1. Click Chec

k Now. The router searches the WD website for a new firmware file.

If a new file exists, the latest firmware version and an Update Now button appear.

2. 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 update from a file:

1. Locate the firmware 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 firmware 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.

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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. Click the Advanced Settings

icon and then the Administrator icon.

2. Click the System tab.

3. Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings.

4. When a confirmation message displays, click OK.

5. Wait until the router reboots before using it.

To reset the router manually:

1. Press and hold the Reset butt

on on the bottom of the router for at least 10 seconds.

When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks.

Important: Do not reboot the router or close the application while the update is

taking place.

Rebooting the Router

WARNING! To avoid data loss, before rebooting, stop all network and read/write

activities.

You can reboot the router two ways. If you are physically close to it, just press the On/Off
button on the router. If you cannot easily press the button:

1. Click the Advanced Settings

2. Click the System tab.

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3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Reboot.

PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS

Using the Router as an Access Point

You can use your My Net N900 Central router as an extender or access point (AP). Extender
mode can:

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Add wireless coverage to a home network without wireless coverage.

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Expand a home network’s wireless coverage.

Note: To use the router in extender mode, the router must be connected by wire

to your computer.

To convert the router to extender mode:

1. Click the Advanced Settings ic

2. Click the Device Mode tab.

on and then the Admin icon.

The LAN Connection Type displays.

3. From the Device

Mode drop-down list, select ExtenderMode (wired AP). The LAN

Connection Type displays.

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4. To configure LAN Connection Type, select Dynamic IP (DHCP) (default) or Static IP,

complete the required fields, and click Save. (See “Device Mode Screen” on page 59
for details.) The screen indicates how long the process will take. The router reboots, and
the login screen displays.

Note: The IP address of your extender is the static IP you assigned or the DHCP

IP address assigned by your main router.

Setting up the DHCP Server on the My Net N900 Central 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 N900 Central Router:

1. Click the Advanced Settings ic

on and then the LAN icon.

2. Click the DHCP Server Settings tab.

3. Enable DHCP server (On by default) and click Save.

4. Configure DHCP IP Address Range. By default the range is IP address 192.168.1.100

to IP address 192.168.1.149.

5. (Optional) Set a Local Domain Name.

6. Set the DHCP Lease Time (hours) and click Save.

7. Connect all the client devices.

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8. Click the Device and Client Table tab. The table lists all of the client devices (wired/

wireless) and displays the number of devices connected along with the IP address and
MAC address of each device.

To manually assign a device a DHCP IP address:

1. In the Manual Added Device section of the screen, enter the device’s IP address, MAC
address, and device name.

2. Click Add/Update. The device information populates the device table below.

3. To update a device, select it in the table and click the Edit icon. Edit the information and

click Add/Update.

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4. To delete a device, disconnect it, select it in the table, and click the Delete (trash can)

icon.

Note: For more information, search for refer to KBA Answer ID 9423 on the

Support website at http://support.wdc.com.

Configuring UPnP

UPnP enables networked devices to discover each other and start working together on a
network.

To enable UPnP:

1. Click the Advanced Settings

icon and then the Additional Features icon.

2. Click the Network UPnP tab.

3. To enable UPnP, make sure the UPnP IGD button is set 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 Settings ic

2. Click the Port Forwarding tab.

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3. Enter the following information for each port forwarding rule you create:

Port Forwarding Rules

Enabled Select the check box to enable the port forwarding rule. Clear

the check box to disable.

Application Name From the drop-down list, select the application whose data you

want to forward to the client on your local network. Click the
double arrows to populate the Name, Internal Port, External
Port and Protocol fields.

External Port Range Enter the port(s) you want to forward from the WAN interface

(Internet). The port is automatically populated when 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.

IP Address Can be manually entered or populated by your selection from

the Computer Name drop-down list.

Computer Name Device on your local network to which the rule will be applied.

Click the double arrows to populate the IP Address field.

Internal Port Range Enter the port(s) on the LAN client to which you want to forward

data. The port is automatically populated when you pick an
application from the drop-down list.

4. Click Save at the top or bottom of the page.

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Accessing My Net View (Windows)

Once you install My Net View on your computer, you can use it to diagnose network
problems.

To access My Net View:

1. Double-click the My Net View icon on your Desktop. The My Net View Welcome
page displays.

2. Click Diagnose, and use the online Help (?) to guide you through the diagnostic

procedures.

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INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE

Installing and Using WD Print Share

Your My Net N900 Central router can share a printer, a multi-function printer, or a scanner
with computers on your network.

This chapter contains the following topics:

Installing WD Print Share (Windows)
Installing WD Print Shar
Using the WD Print Share Control Center

Installing WD Print Share (Windows)

Before installing WD Print Share software, make sure the manufacturer’s printer/scanner
driver and software are installed in your computer.

e (Mac)

1. Connect the USB printer/scanner to the USB port on the back your r

2. Insert the Setup & Resource CD into your computer’s CD drive. If the setup screen

doesn’t 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.

4. Select WD Print Share and click

5. When the installation is done, click the WD Print Share icon on the desktop to display

the Print Share Control Center.

Install to start installation.

outer.

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Installing WD Print Share (Mac)

Before installing WD Print Share software, make sure the manufacturer’s printer/scanner
driver and software are installed in your computer.

1. If you have not already done so, use My Net Setup on the Setup CD to install WD
Printshare Installer on a Mac computer (see “My Net™ Setup (Mac)” on page 17).

2. In Finder, double-click WD Print Share under Devices:

3. Follow the installation wizard to install WD Print Share.

4. When the installation is done, click the WD Print Share icon on the desktop to display

the WD Print Share Control Center.

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Using the WD Print Share Control Center

Opening the WD Print Share Control Center

1. Double click the WD Print Share icon on the desktop or in the system tray to display
the WD Print Share Control Center.

2. Make sure the status is Auto-Connected or Connected. You are now ready to print.

Note: When you exit and log out of WD Print Share, the icon in the system tray

disappears, and you can no longer print using the USB port on router. But
the icon on the desktop is still there, and you can activate it again by
double-clicking it. Just exiting the WD Print Share does not log out the
print server; it still resides in the system tray ready for printing.

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 sending a print job to the printer. Another user in the
network can use the printer while you are disconnected.

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
set in Tool > Set Timeout in the menu.

Note: Only the connected computer will be able to print until the computer

releases the connection.

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Using the Connect Button With a Scanner

1. Select the scanner from the list on the WD Print Share Control Center.

2. Click Connect. The status changes to Connected.

3. Launch the software that came with your scanner.

4. 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.

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.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

The power LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the power cord is correctly connected

to the router.

2. Ensure that the electrical outlet is working properly.
To do this, 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 router.

A port number LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the connected device is powered on.

2. Ensure that the Ethernet cable(s) are securely
connected to the ports on both the device and the
router.

3. To ensure that the cable between the router and the
electronic device is working properly, replace it with
another cable.

Computers are unable to access the
Internet.

All front panel LEDs (except the internal
storage LED) flash continuously.

1. Ensure that the router is powered on. The power
LED should be solid and not flashing.

2. Check the cable connections between the modem,
router and computer. The Ethernet cable connected
to your modem should be connected to the Internet
port on the router. An Ethernet cable from your
computer should be connected to a LAN port on
the back of the router.

3. Power off and power on your modem, router, and
computer.

4. If all else fails, install My Net View from the product
CD or contact Technical Support at

http://support.wdc.com or your ISP.

1. Relocate your router to a place that has good
ventilation.

2. Turn off your router, and set it aside for 15 to 20
minutes until it cools down. Turn your router back on
to resume operation.

3. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support at

http://support.wdc.com.

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Regulatory and Warranty Information

This chapter contains the following topics:

Regulatory Compliance
W

arranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only)
GNU General Public License (“GPL”)

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:

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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 user’s 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 ~ 5.25 GHz frequency range, it is r
This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the
FCC Rules.

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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 à 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 préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter
tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable.

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
réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage
préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes 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.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet
équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.

ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à 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 “Class 2.”

Safety Compliance

Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Safety of
Information Technology Equipment.

Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1:
Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information.

This device is only for use with the compatible UL Listed AC adapter.

Cet appareil n'est destiné qu'a` des adaptateur compatibles marqués "UL Listed".

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以下警語適用台灣地區

經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、
加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即
停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通
信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

For Mexico Only

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que
este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo
debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no
deseada.

For Brazil Only

Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra
interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não causar interferência a
sistema operando em caráter primário.

CE Compliance for Europe

Operation of this device is subjected to the following National regulations and may be
prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied.

Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council
Directives of the European Union, including the EMC Directives (2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC),
the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), and EuP Directive (2005/32/EC). A “Declaration of
Conformity” in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at
Western Digital Europe.

Die Kennzeichnung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses System die anwendbaren
Richtlinien der Europäischen Union erfüllt, einschließlich der EMV-Richtlinien (2004/108/EG),
(1999/5/EG), der Niederspannungsrichtlinie (2006/95/EG) und der Richtlinie (2005/32/EG) des
Europäischen Parlaments. Eine „Konformitätserklärung“ gemäß den anwendbaren Richtlinien
wurde abgegeben und kann bei Western Digital Europe eingesehen werden.

Le symbole CE sur l'appareil indique la conformité de cet appareil avec les directives
applicables du Conseil de l'Union Européenne, 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 « déclaration de conformité » conforme aux directives applicables a
été effectuée et est consultable chez Western Digital Europe.

Il marchio CE indica la conformità 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 “Dichiarazione di conformità”
redatta in base alle direttive vigenti è disponibile presso Western Digital Europe.

La marca con el símbolo CE indica el cumplimiento de este sistema de las Directivas del
Consejo de la Unión 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

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ha realizado una "Declaración 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
rådsdirektiv, inklusive EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC), lågspänningsdirektivet
(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
(counci

l directives) for EU, inkludert EMC-direktiv (2004/108/EF), (1999/5/EF),
Lavspenningsdirektiv (2006/95/EF) og EuP-direktiv (2005/32/EF). En "Samsvarserklæring"
i henhold til gjeldende direktiver har blitt opprettet og er i Western Digital Europas arkiver.

CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuud

en sovellettavissa olevien
Euroopan yhteisön neuvoston direktiivien kanssa, mukaan lukien EMC-direktiivi
(2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC), alijännitedirektiivi (2006/95/EC) sekä EuP-direktiivi
(2005/32/EC). "Noudattamisjulistus" on jätetty asiaankuuluvien dir

ektiivien mukaisesti, ja se

on tallessa Western Digital Europessa.

Mærkning med CE-symbolet angiver at systemet ove

rholder Europaparlamentets og Rådets
direktiver, herunder EMC-direktiverne (elektromagnetisk kompatibilitet) (2004/108/EC), (1999/
5/EC) og lavspændingsdirektivet (2006/95/EC) og EuP-direktivet 2005/32/EC. En “Declaration
of Conformity” (overensstemmelsesattestering) i henhold til gældende direktiver er afgivet og
opbevares hos Western Digital Europe.

Маркировка симв

олом CE свидетельствует о соответствии настоящей системы
положениям применимых директив Совета Европейского Союза, в том числе
директив об электромагнитной совместимости (2004/108/EC, 1999/5/EC), директивы
о низковольтном оборудовании (2006/95/EC) и директивы об устройствах,
использующих электроэнергию (2005/32/EC). Заявление о соответствии

ложениям применимых директив, сделанное компанией Western Digital,

по

одится в архиве её европейского подразделения.

нах

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λο CE υποδεικνύει ότι το σύστημα αυτό συμμορφώνεται με τις
ισχύουσες οδηγίες του Συμβουλίου της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης, συμπεριλαμβανομένων
των οδηγιών περί ηλεκτρομαγνητικής συμβατότητας (2004/108/ΕΚ), (1999/5/ΕΚ), της
οδηγίας περί χαμηλής τάσης (2006/95/ΕΚ) και της οδηγίας του Ευρωπαϊκού
Κοινοβουλίου (2005/32/ΕΚ). Έχει πραγματοποιηθεί μία «Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης»,
σύμφωνα με τις ισχύουσες οδηγίες κα

ι τηρείται στα αρχεία της Western Digital Ευρώπης.

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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 WD’s 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
2 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 WD’s 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 WD’s 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.

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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 WD’s 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
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 WD’s 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

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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: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

GNU General Public License (“GPL”)

Firmware incorporated into this product may include third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL or
Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, “GPL Software”) and not Western Digital’s 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.

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APPENDIX: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Appendix: Technical Specifications

Specification Value

Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

I/O ports (4) Ethernet (RJ-45) ports

USB ports (1) USB 2.0 port

Internal storage 2.5" HDD with SATA interface (1TB or 2TB)

Supported operating
systems

Supported web
browsers

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

Internet Explorer 7 and later

Safari 2 and later

Firefox 2 and later

Chrome 7 and later

Length: 9.6" (244 mm)

Width: 6.7" (170 mm)

Height: 1.3" (32 mm)

Weight:
1 TB: 1.34 lb (0.61 Kg)
2 TB: 1.41 lb (0.64 Kg)

Power supply

Te mp e ra t ure

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Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Output voltage: 12V DC, 3A

Power supply: 36W

Operating temperature: 5 to 35

o

C (41 to 95 oF)

Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65

o

C (-4 to 149 oF)

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Index

A

AC power adapters 6
access point setup
accessing files remotely
accessing internal drive and external USB
storage
accessories

68

5

adding a wireless device
Additional Features screens
additional software
Admin screens
administrator password
Advanced LAN screens
Advanced Settings screens
advanced tasks
Advanced WAN (Internet) screens
Advanced Wireless screens
attached storage, accessing files on

B

back panel of router 7
basic wireless settings
bottom of router
box contents
button

35

Close
On/Off
Reset
WPS

13

8

7, 28

C

CD, getting started with 9
changing admin password
closing an Advanced Settings screen
connecting to the Internet
current settings

D

dashboard icons 21
device not WPS enabled, connecting
29
DHCP server setup
dual band speed

E

Easy Setup for Windows computers 9
environmental compliance (China)
external storage, setting up

74

4

28

48

4

56

67

43

35

61

36

41

68

24

8

5

67

35

23

20

28,

75

3

89

26

F

factory defaults, restoring 73
FasTrack Plus
firmware updates

3

72

front of routerl

LEDs

7

G

GPL software 91
guest access

4, 61

I

icons, dashboard 21
installing the router

using a browser
using Easy Setup (Windows PC)

13

9

internal drive storage, accessing files on
68
Internet

connection
security

23

4

Internet Security &Parental Controls
screen

49

K

Kensington security slot 8

L

LEDs

back of router
front panel

7

7

M

MAC Filter screen 49
My Dashboard

accessing during setup
current settings

22

My Net software for Mac computers
My Net View

4, 79

14

17

O

obtaining service 89
obtaining service (Australia and New Zea-

90

land)
operating precautions

1

P

package contents 5
parental controls
port forwarding
power adapters
product

accessories
overview

4, 62

77

6

5

3

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recording information 2
registration
safety information
warranty

2

1

89

R

rebooting 73
recording product information
registering the router
regulatory compliance
remote access

4

Remote Access screens
Reset button

8

restoring to factory defaults

89

RoHS

2

85

48

73

router

as an access point
back panel

7

74

components, views, LEDS
front LEDs
front panel
installation
port LEDs
USB ports
wired speed
wireless speed

7

6
10

7

3

3

3

S

safety instructions 1
screens

Admin
Administrator
Advanced lan
ALG
Connection Check
Device and Client Tables
Device Mode
DHCP Server Settings
DMZ
Dynamic DNS
Enhanced WMM (My Net N900)
FasTrack Plus QoS
Firewall
Firmware Update
Guest Access
Host and Lan Settings
Internet status
IPv6
IPv6 Status
Language
Log
MAC Filter

56

57

43

53

58

59

44

49

40

54

48

58

43

44

36

40

40

59

59

49

2

6

44

55

Network UPnP
Parental Controls
Port Forwarding
Registration
Routing
System

53

58

Time Settings

55

49

53

59

57

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wireless Setup

service

89

41

service (Australia /New Zealand)
settings

advanced
basic
storage

35

20

26

settup

10

PC)

setup

options
Windows Vista/Win7
Windows XP

10

9

9

sharing a printer on the network
software, GPL
speed, wired

91

3

storage

attached USB drive
capacity
internal drive
settings

4

68

26

68

T

tasks

advanced
basic

troubleshooting

61

20

84

U

updating firmware 72
UPnP configuration

77

W

warranty 89
warranty, Australia/New Zealand
WD Print Share
WD Print Share, installing

on a Mac

WD Print Share, installling

on a Windows computer
WD Print Share, using
WD Quick View

accessing stored filee

description

4, 80

81

80

82

68

4

42

90

80

90

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WD Smartware 5
Wi-Fi Protected Security(WPS)

4

wireless

adding devices
settings

24

28

speed, simultaneous dual band

WPS LED

7

WPS-enabled device, connecting

INDEX

3

28

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