Western Digital N750 User Manual

My Net™

N600, N750, and N900 Routers

User Manual

WD® Service and Support

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Accessing Online Support

Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:

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

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Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information.

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

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

WD Community – Share your thoughts and connect with other users.

Contacting WD Technical Support

When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available.

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Spanish	800.832.4778	Hong Kong	+800	6008	6008
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* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the Router on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the Setup CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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 External Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adding a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Typical Advanced Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Advanced WAN (Internet) Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Advanced Wireless Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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	Advanced LAN Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
	Security Settings Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
	Additional Features Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
	Admin Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
6	Performing Advanced Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
	Enabling Guest Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
	Setting Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
	Changing the Administrator's Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
	Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
	Updating the Router’s Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
	Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
	Rebooting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
	Using the Router as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68
	Configuring UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71
	Enabling Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71
	Accessing My Net View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	73
7	Installing and Using WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Installing WD Print Share (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Using WD Print Share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
8	Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76
9	Regulatory and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . .	77
	Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	77
	Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand). 82
	Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . .	82
	GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	84

Appendix: Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . .85

My Net N600/N750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

My Net N900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

1 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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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

2 Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing the My Net™ router. This user manual provides

step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new router. 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

Getting Started

Features

The WD My Net dual band routers (My Net N600, N750, and N900 Pro) look similar, their user interfaces are similar, and they work in much the same way. The table below summarizes the features that are different are different.

Feature	My Net N600	My Net N750	My Net N900
Wireless speed1	300 Mbps +	300 Mbps +	450 Mbps +
	300 Mbps	450 Mbps	450 Mbps
Wired speed	10/100 Fast Ethernet	10/100/1000 Gigabit	10/100/1000 Gigabit
		Ethernet	Ethernet
USB ports	(1) USB 2.0	(2) USB 2.0	(2) USB 2.0
Ethernet ports	(4) RJ45	(4) RJ45	(7) RJ45
WMM QoS	3	3	3
FasTrack™	3	3	X
FasTrack Plus	X	X	3

Note: For detailed technical specifications, see “Appendix: Technical

Specifications” on page 85.

The following features are common to all of the routers unless specified otherwise.

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 speed1 – Enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted video streaming and online gaming.

Wired speed – For My Net N600 and N750 routers, connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices for fast wired speed within your network. For My Net N900 routers, connect up to seven such devices.

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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Exclusive FasTrack™ and FasTrack Plus technology – Instantly detect entertainment traffic and deliver smart real-time prioritization for smooth HD streaming to your smart TV, tablet, smartphone, computers, and other Wi-Fi connected devices.

Plug USB storage and printers into your router – Gives you the flexibility to add storage and share files as well as to connect a printer and print from any computer within your network.

DLNA/UPnP media server – An external hard drive connected to a USB port on the My Net router can be used to stream photos, video, and music to any media client on the network.

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 printers.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) security – Use the one-touch WPS button on your router to establish a secure connection between the My Net router and other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices such as 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.

Advanced settings – Users who want to customize and have control over their router can use the Advanced Settings module on the router’s internal My Dashboard user interface.

Additional software – The product CD provides additional software:

WD Quick View runs in the background on your computer and notifies you of important warnings or events on the network. For example, it opens the

My Dashboard interface, shows network attached storage status, and opens the public share of an attached USB storage device.

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

My Net View diagnoses and detects any issue within the network and recommends ways to address the issue. WD Customer Service also uses this software to get necessary information to support customers with network issues.

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Package Contents

In addition to your router, the package contains:

Network (Ethernet) cable

AC Power adapter

Setup CD containing setup software, additional software, and product documentation

Quick Install Guide on the CD cover

Quick Install Guide

My Net Router

Setup CD

AC power adapter

Ethernet cable

Accessories

For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your My Net router. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com.

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

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Installing

Removing

Installing

Removing

Components

Front Panel

The front panels of the My Net N600, My Net N750, and My Net N900 routers are identical.

	Power LED Internet LED			Wi-Fi Protected Setup
				(WPS) button

Wireless LED Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED

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Front panel LED indicators
	LED	Description
	Power	Steady when the router is powered on and operational; flashes slowly
		during bootup, firmware upgrades, and system self-tests.
	Wireless	Lit when wireless connection is active.
	Internet	Lit when Internet connection is active.
	Wi-Fi Protected	When connecting the router and a wireless device (e.g., a printer) that
	Setup (WPS)	you want to add to the network, the LED indicates the status of
		WPS:
		• When WPS is connecting a network device, the light blinks slowly.
		• If an error occurs during setup, the light blinks quickly.
		• After setup, light is solid when WPS is active.
Front button
	Button	Description
	WPS (Wi-Fi	Enables you to configure Wi-Fi security on WPS-enabled devices.
	Protected
	Setup) button

Back Panel

The back panels of the three My Net router models are similar except for the number of USB and Ethernet ports.

My Net N600 router

Link LED (Green)

Power button				Ethernet ports					USB 2.0 port
		Power port				Internet port

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My Net N750 router

Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Yellow)

Power button			Ethernet ports		Internet port			USB 2.0 ports
	Power port

My Net N900 router

Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Yellow)

Power button		USB 2.0 ports				Ethernet ports		Internet port

Power port

Component	How to use
Internet (WAN) port (yellow)	Use an Ethernet (network) cable to connect this port to a modem.
Ethernet (LAN) ports	Use Ethernet (network) cables to connect wired network devices
	to these ports.
Power port	Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to the
	power source.
Power button	Press to turn on the router. Press again to turn off the router.
USB 2.0 port(s)	Connect storage devices such as the WD Passport or a printer to
	your network so you can share files and resources.

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Port LEDS
	Component		LED	Description
	Ethernet ports		Link LED (Green)	Steady on when a cable connects the
				port to a network device’s Ethernet port.
			Activity LED (Yellow)	Blinks to indicate network activity on
				that Ethernet port.
	Internet port		Link LED (Green)	On when a cable connects the port to
				the modem.
			Activity LED (Yellow)	Blinks to indicate network activity on
				that port.
Bottom (not shown)
	Component		Description
	Reset button		To reset your My Net router to factory defaults, press and hold the
			Reset button for at least 10 seconds. When the reset starts, the
			Power LED blinks.

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GETTING STARTED

3 Getting Started

This chapter contains the following topics:

Installing the Router on the Network

Using 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 router on your network:

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

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

Starting Easy Setup (Windows)

Windows XP

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

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

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

2.Continue to “Setting up a New Router” on page 11.

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:

3.If a dialog box does not display, click Start or > Computer and locate the My Net 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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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 66 and “Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)” on page 18.

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

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, email address, and click Register:

9.To configure additional router settings, continue with “Basic Settings and Tasks” on page 20.

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Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac)

To connect a Mac computer to a My Net 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 (WD SSID)” on page 15.

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 15.

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Connecting to the Router Wirelessly (WD SSID)

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.Select the network WesternDigital from the list of wireless networks on the computer’s or device’s screen, 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.

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7.When the Set up Wireless screen displays, you can change the Network Name (SSID) 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 SSID.

8.Click Save.

9.Complete the installation wizard, including installing WD Software (optional). For more information, see “Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)” on page 18.

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

Note: To configure your router, continue with “Basic Settings and Tasks” on page 20.

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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 “Using the Setup CD” on page 10.

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 63. For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 74. For information about My Net View, see “Accessing My Net View” on page 73.

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

My Net Software (Mac)

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

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 wizard, they appear in bold letters in the list on the left

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

To change the where the applications should be installed, click Change Install Location.

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

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 63. For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 74.

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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS

4 Basic Settings and Tasks

This chapter contains the following topics:

Opening My Dashboard After Setup

Understanding My Dashboard

Opening My Dashboard After Setup

Connecting to the Internet

Configuring Wireless Settings

Setting Up External Storage

Adding a Device

Opening My Dashboard After Setup

To open the My Net router dashboard after initial configuration:

1.Enter http://wdrouter or http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of your browser. The 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:

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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	Connect the router to the Internet and	“Connecting to the
	Internet	follow the wizard through the process	Internet” on page 23
		of setting up the Internet connection.
	Set up Wireless	Configure wireless settings such as	“Configuring Wireless
		network name and security.	Settings” on page 24
	Set up Storage	Follow the wizard guiding you through	“Setting Up External
		setting up a storage device connected	Storage” on page 25
		to the USB port of the router.
	Add a Device	Add a wireless device and configure its	“Adding a Device” on
		security settings.	page 27
	Advanced	Configure advanced settings for	“Advanced Settings” on
	Settings	Internet connections, wireless	page 30
		connections, storage, devices, system
		administration, security, and the local
		network (LAN) settings.
	Alert	Click to display recent alerts about
		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 attached hard drive(s).

1.Review the following settings on the My Dashboard home page. If you used

Easy Setup, you may have changed the settings from the defaults already. If not, you can change them here.

Setting	Description
Network SSID (2.4 GHz)	Unique identifier of the 2.4 GHz network.
Pass Key	Password for accessing the 2.4 GHz network.
Device Name	Name assigned to the router.
Internet Status	Router is Connected to or Disconnected from
	the Internet.
Number of Devices Connected	Number of devices connected to the router.
Guest SSID	To provide guests with limited access to the
	Internet, you can create a guest network. The
	guest network is disabled by default.
Guest Pass Key	Password for accessing the guest network.
Media Network SSID (5 GHz)	Unique identifier of the 5 GHz network. This
	network is generally used for media and smart
	devices because it minimizes interference that
	might interrupt media streaming.
Media Pass Key	Password for accessing the 5 GHz network.

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Setting	Description
Attached Storage	Status of a storage device connected to the
	router’s USB port.
Internet Security and Parental Control	If status is Enabled, this feature controls access
status	to the Internet by restricting dangerous or
	undesirable web access. Disabled by default.
	See “Setting Up Parental Controls” on page 56.

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 to display the My Dashboard home page again.

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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 smart phones to the Internet and to other devices on the network.

To configure basic wireless settings:

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

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 36 for additional wireless settings.

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.
(SSID)

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