Western Digital My Net AC Bridge User Manual
™
My Net
AC Wi-Fi Bridge
User Manual
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Table of Contents
WD® Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting up the Wi-Fi Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to the Router Using the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to the Router Manually
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Opening My Dashboard After Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reviewing Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Opening and Closing the Advanced Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuring LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuring Administrative Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7 Regulatory and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
Important User Information
Important Safety Instructions
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can
result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect
you if you observe the following instructions for installation, use, and servicing.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
(41°F–95°F).
Do not drop or shake the device.
Do not move the device when it is powered on.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon them or against them.
Do not overload wall outlets.
For additional safety information, refer to www
.wdc.com.
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
Recording Your WD Product Information
In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can
find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date
of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:
Registering Your WD Product
Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty
period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone
contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product online at
http://register.wdc.com.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the My Net™ AC Wi-Fi Bridge. This user manual provides stepby-step instructions for installing and using your new bridge. For the latest WD product
information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Features
Package Contents
Components
Introduction
The My Net™ AC Wi-Fi Bridge provides an Ethernet connection to remote devices via a
wireless connection at AC speeds.
Features
The table below displays the basic specifications:
Note: For more detailed technical specifications, see Appendix A.
Feature Description
Wireless link speed 5 GHz band: 1300 Mbps
Protocol(s) 802.11 ac, n, a
Ethernet ports (4) Gigabit Ethernet
Next generation Wi-Fi — Bring powerful, next generation AC Wi-Fi to your home network
and enjoy surfing, streaming, and sharing at a new level of Wi-Fi speed.
Simple push-button set up — Eas
free connection.
4 Gigabit ports — Convert up to four Ether
Blu-ray™ Disc players, game consoles, and more to wireless AC.
y to set up with a push of two buttons (WPS) for hassle-
net-enabled devices like smart TVs, DVRs,
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Package Contents
In addition to your My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge, the package contains:
Network (Ethernet) cable
AC power adapter
Quick Install Guide
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AC power adapter
Ethernet cable
Quick Install Guide
Accessories
For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your
My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge. For users outside the U.S., visit
http://support.wdc.com/.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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
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Power LED
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) LED
Internet LED
Internet LED
Wireless LED
5
Front LED indicators
LED Description
Power Steady when the bridge is powered on and operational; flashes
slowly during firmware upgrades.
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Wi-Fi
Protected
Setup (WPS)
When connecting the bridge to a wireless device (e.g., a router) on
your network, the LED indicates the status of WPS:
• When WPS is connecting a wireless device, the light blinks slowly.
• If an error occurs during setup, the light blinks quickly.
• After setup, the light is solid when WPS pairing is successful. A
few minutes later, the light turns off and remains off under normal
operation.
Internet Lit when Internet connection is active.
Wireless Lit when wireless connection is active.
Side Panel
Power button
WPS button
Port LEDs
Ethernet ports
Power port
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Side components
Component Description
Power button Press to turn the bridge on. Press again to turn it off.
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WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected
Setup) button
Ethernet (LAN)
port(s)
Power port Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to the power
Press this button to establish an initial connection between a WPSenabled router and the bridge.
Use Ethernet cables to connect these ports to wired network devices
to these ports.
source.
Port LED indicators
Component LED Description
Ethernet port Link LED (Green) Steady on when a cable connects the port to
another Ethernet port.
Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity of the
Ethernet port.
Back
Component Description
Reset button
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To reset the bridge to factory default settings, press the
least 8 seconds and release. The power LED flashes on the bridge, indicating
a reset/reboot. This LED is solid when the reset/reboot has been completed.
Reset button for at
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Getting Started
This chapter contains the following topics:
Setting up the Wi-Fi Bridge
Connecting to
Connecting to the Router Manually
the Router Using the WPS Button
GETTING STARTED
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Setting up the Wi-Fi Bridge
1. Make sure your router supports 5 GHz. It may also be referred to as a dual-band router
or concurrent dual-band router. The 5 GHz band helps ensure the highest speeds and
seamless entertainment traffic.
2. Connect the Wi-Fi bridge to a power source and press the Power button. The power
LED on the front of the bridge blinks during boot-up and becomes solid once the
process is complete.
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GETTING STARTED
3. Connect up to four entertainment and other wired network devices to the bridge.
4.
IF your router ... THEN continue with ...
Has a WPS or
button,
“Connecting to the Router Using the
WPS Button” on page 10.
Does not have a WPS or
WPS is disabled
button or
“Connecting to the Router
Manually” on page 10
.
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GETTING STARTED
Connecting to the Router Using the WPS Button
1. Press the router’s WPS button and the Wi-Fi bridge’s WPS button within a period of two
minutes.
The WPS LED blinks while the connection is being established.
When the wireless connection between the router and the bridge is established, the
wireless and Internet LEDs are solid.
The router and bridge are connected wirelessly.
2. Congratulations! You can start using the Wi-Fi bridge in conjunction with the router, or if
you want to configure the bridge’s settings, proceed to “Basic Settings” on page 16.
Connecting to the Router Manually
There are cases requiring you to set up the bridge manually, for example, when:
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is disabled.
The router does not support WPS.
Some interference is preventing WPS from working.
SSID broadcast is disabled.
WPA only is enabled.
WEP is enabled.
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