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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

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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.

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English/Spanish

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Europe 00 +80085584253

Finland

Middle East 0031.880062100 Africa 0031.880062100

South Africa

Go to http://support.wdc.com/contact for a list of additional phone support numbers by region.

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990/999 +80085584253

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USER MANUAL

ii MY NET N900 CENTRAL

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

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4 Basic Settings and Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Opening My Dashboard After Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Understanding My Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Configuring Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting Up Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adding a Wi-Fi Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting up Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Typical Advanced Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Advanced WAN (Internet) Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Advanced LAN Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Security Settings Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Remote Access Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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

Admin Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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6 Performing Advanced Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enabling Guest Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Changing the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive . . . . . . . . 65

Updating the Router’s Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Rebooting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using the Router as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Configuring UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Enabling Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Accessing My Net View (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7 Installing and Using WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Installing WD Print Share (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Installing WD Print Share (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Using the WD Print Share Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

9 Regulatory and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . 82

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) .86

Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Appendix: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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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

Ethernet ports (4) RJ-45

Internal storage

WMM QoS

FasTrack™ Plus

Note: For detailed technical specifications, see Appendix A.

1 TB or 2 TB built-in storage

450 Mbps +

450 Mbps

(1) USB 2.0

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

– Enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted video

streaming and online gaming.

Wired speed

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

your network.

Exclusive FasTrack Plus technology – Ins

tantly recognizes movies, videos, games, and voice-n-video chat sessions on your network and prioritizes them so you get a smooth, streaming experience. It automatically allocates more bandwidth for your entertainment, while providing efficient bandwidth to all the other things happening on the network. FasTrack Plus also preserves the quality of your entertainment streaming, giving you a brilliant HD viewing experience.

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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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: My Net N900 Central is compatible with Apple® Time Machine™ to back up

Mac

computers.

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

My Net N900 Central

Quick Install Guide

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

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http://support.wdc.com.

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

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.

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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:

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When WPS is connecting a network device, the light blinks slowly.

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If an error occurs during setup, the light blinks quickly.

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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

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

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Ethernet ports

Internet port

USB 2.0 port

another Ethernet port.

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

Ethernet port.

modem.

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

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Bottom (not shown)

Component Description

Reset button To reset your My Net N900 Central router to factory defaults, press and hold

the Reset button until the power LED begins blinking (about 10 seconds).

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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 EasySetup to display the Choose 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:

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. Continue to step 5.

4. If the connection to the network cannot be established:

a. Click Next and follow the wizard’s instructions for troubleshooting your Internet

connections. If your second attempt fails, the following screen displays:

b. You have two options:

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From the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, select the type of connection

you want and enter the required information. The default connection type is PPPoE. Click Next.

Note: See “Advanced WAN (Internet) Category” on page 38 for more information about connection types.

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To proceed without setting up your Internet connection, click Skip.

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GETTING STARTED

The Secure your wireless network screen displays.

5. Accept the current values or enter a new network name and password.

6. Click Print to make a hard copy of the Wireless network settings and/or click Next to save these router’s wireless settings. The Router Setup Complete screen displays.

7. On the Router Setup Complete screen, do one of the following:

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

the My Dashboard user interface at any time.

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 69 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.

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

a. Enter your name and email address, and click Register: b. (Optional) Select the Email me about product information, WD News, etc.

check box.

c. To configure additional router settings, select the Explore my router settings

when I click Finish check box and continue with “Basic Settings and Tasks” on page 21

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 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.

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” on page 15.

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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, http://wdrouter.local (for Mac computers), or http://192.168.1.1. The Welcome screen displays:

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

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

5. If both connections are confirmed, click Next. Continue to step 7.

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6. If the connections are not confirmed:

a. Click Next and follow the wizard’s instructions for troubleshooting your Internet

connection. If your second attempt fails, the following screen displays:

b. You have two options:

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To continue setting up an Internet connection, from the Internet Connection

Typ e drop-down list, select the type of connection you want to make and enter

the required information. The default connection type is PPPoE. Click Next and continue to step 7.

Note: See “Advanced WAN (Internet) Category” on page 38 for more information about connection types.

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To proceed without setting up your Internet connection, click Skip. The My

Dashboard home page displays.

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

21.

7. When the Set up Wireless screen displays, you can change the Network Name and Password for more protection. (See “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 26 for

more information.)

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8. Click Save. The Wireless Setting Changed screen displays.

Note: If you made changes, you will have to connect your computer or wireless

device to the new network.

9. Click OK. The My Dashboard home screen displays.

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

21.

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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 “Starting Easy Setup (Windows)” 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..

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

For information about... See...

WD Quick View “Using WD Quick View (Windows or Mac)” on page 65

WD Print Share “Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 77

My Net View “Accessing My Net View (Windows)” on page 76

WD SmartWare WD SmartWare online Help

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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.

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. You have the following 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 65. For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 77.

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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 Wi-Fi 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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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS

Understanding My Dashboard

Basic Dashboard Icons

The icons at the top of the screen open modules and wizards for performing important tasks. The red Alert icon at the upper right of the screen displays notices concerning the router.

Icon Name Actions See ...

My Dashboard Review and change current settings. “Basic Settings and

Tasks” on page 21

Connect to Internet

Set up Wireless Configure wireless settings such as

Set up Storage Follow the wizard guiding you through

Add a Wi-Fi Device

Set up 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.

Add a wireless device and configure its 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 24

“Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 26

“Setting Up Storage” on page 27

“Adding a Wi-Fi Device” on page 29

“Setting up Remote Access” on page 31

“Advanced Settings” on page 36

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.

Attached Storage Status of a storage device connected to the

router’s USB port.

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

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Setting Description

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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 59.

WD2go Remote Access Displays information about remote access

capability:

Status

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Ready - Remote access port enabled but not

connected yet

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Connected - Remote access port enabled

and connected

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Disabled - Remote access port disabled

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Failed - Connection failed

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Connecting - Attempting connection

Mobile Devices

Number of mobile devices set up for remote access Web Access Number of web accounts (email accounts) created for remote access

See “Setting up Remote Access” on page 31.

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.

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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. If a connection succeeds, a check mark displays above it:

a. Click Next to display the Internet connection successful screen. b. Click Next to display the My Dashboard home page again.

4. If the connection to the Internet fails

a. Click Next for more help. If the second attempt fails, the following screen displays:

b. You have two options:

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From the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, select the type of connection

you want to make and enter the required information.The default connection type is PPPoE. Click Next.

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To proceed without setting up your Internet connection, click Skip.

In either case, the My Dashboard home screen displays.

Note: If the Internet connection does not succeed, see “Advanced WAN

(Internet) Category” on page 38 for information about the Internet Setup screen.)

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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 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.

Setting Description

Network Name Name given to the wireless network.

Password Password for accessing the wireless network.

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 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. Enter a Workgroup Name to enable devices in the same workgroup to share resources.

7. 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.

8. Click Next to save your settings.

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

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

device.

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Click Finish. The My Dashboard home screen appears.

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Adding a Wi-Fi 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.

1. Click the Add a Wi-Fi Device

icon.

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

Connecting 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 three WPS methods:

Method 1: Push Button: 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 WPS button or click the virtual WPS button.

Method 2: Device PIN: Enter the wireless device’s WPS PIN code.

c. Method 3: Router PIN: If prompted by your wireless device, enter the WPS PIN

shown on the screen into your wireless device.

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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 WAN (Internet) Category” on page 38.) Once you change the PIN, the default value is invalid unless you reset the router to default values.

3. Click Next.

Connecting a Device That is Not WPS Enabled

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1. On the Add a Wi-Fi Device screen (above), click the Click here to connect by

entering network name and password link:

2. Using the values shown on the screen, enter the following into your wireless device’s Wi-Fi connection screen as prompted:

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

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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 to display the Step 1: Download App screen.

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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Finish.

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Adding Web Access

1. On the Set up WD 2go Remote Access screen (see page 31), 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 31).

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.

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For further information, please see the online FAQs.

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Advanced Settings

This chapter contains the following topics:

Introduction T

ypical Advanced Settings Screen Advanced WAN (Internet) Category Advanced WAN (Internet) Category Advanced LAN Category Security Settings Category Remote Access Category Remote Access Category Additional Features Category Admin Category

Introduction

Chapter Organization

ADVANCED SETTINGS

This chapter is organized by categories, represented by icons at the top of the My Dashboard screens. For each category, this chapter and an alphabetical list of screen settings. It defines settings only once within a category and omits settings that do not require definition.

includes descriptions of the screens

Accessing Advanced Settings Screens

The Advanced Settings icon on any basic My Dashboard screen takes you to icons and screens for specifying more detailed settings and 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, for example, on the My Dashboard 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:

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Typical Advanced Settings Screen

Advanced Settings Categories Close button

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

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

Internet Status Screen

Purpose: Displays current Internet connection details. Allows you to renew or release a DHCP

IP Address or to connect or disconnect a PPTP/PPPoE/L2TP connection.

Connection to Internet Indicates whether the router is connected to an

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Connection Type

Can be Static IP, Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPoE, LT2P, or PPTP (Username/Password).

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

has been active.

Default Gateway

The IP address of the device to which your router is connected.

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

Click the Renew button to renew the address or the

Releas

e button to return it to the pool for other

clients.

IP Address

The WAN/Internet IP address assigned to your router by the ISP.

MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a

device.

Physical Link to WAN

Primary DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server

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Indicates whether the router has established a physical link to the modem.

The primary and secondary DNS Server addresses are configured and maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this information.

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Subnet Mask The subnet mask controls which subnet the

computers connected to the router belong to. In most cases, the default value of 255.255.255.0 is sufficient as it allows up to 255 unique devices on the network.

Internet Setup Screen

Purpose: Configure your Internet connection type.

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

IP address.

DNS Mode Method by which names are associated with IP

addresses.

If Internet Connection Type is: PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP (Username/Password):

MAC Address Identification number assigned to the router by the

manufacturer.

Note: With some ISPs, you may have to set the MAC address to match the MAC address of your previous router.

Clone Your computer’s MAC Address button:

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

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

means the disconnection can last indefinitely.

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

be transmitted over the network. The default value is

1500.

Password/Verify Password Password for accessing the ISP.

Primary/Secondary DNS Server The primary DNS Server is the first DNS server you

want to use. For DHCP connections, this is optional. If you enter a primary DNS server when using DHCP, it will override your ISPs DNS server.

The secondary DNS Server is the one that will be used if the primary DNS server is not reachable. This entry is optional.

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Reconnect Mode Select one of the reconnect modes for your PPPoE,

PPTP, or L2TP 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.

Service Name Your ISP configures and maintains the Service Name.

Contact your ISP for this information.

Username Username for accessing the ISP.

IPv6 Status Screen

Purpose: View all Internet and network connection details related to the IPv6 Internet protocol.

IPv6 Address IPv6 address of your computer on the IPv6 network.

IPv6 Connection Type Can be Static IPv6, Auto (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE,

or Link-local Only connection type to connect to your ISP.

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 that is

assigned automatically.

Name (if any) Name of the computer associated with the IPv6

address.

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IPv6 Screen

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

Autoconfiguration Type From the drop-down list, select the type of auto

configuration. Options are SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, and Stateful DHCPv6.

Enable Automatic IPv6 address assignment

Tog gle to On to enable automatic IPv6 address assignment to the computers and devices on your network.

Enable DHCP-PD DHCP Prefix Delegation allows your router to

dynamically obtain an IPv6 prefix using DHCPv6. The same prefix is used for your local network devices.

IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the number of minutes an IP address should be

in effect.

IPv6 Address Range (Start and Finish) If automatic IPv6 address assignment is enabled, enter

the range of IPv6 addresses that can be assigned to the computers and devices on your network.

LAN IPv6 Address Initial network address of your router. If you change it

here, you may need to change PC network settings to access the network again.

Router Advertisement Lifetime Number of minutes an IP address can be advertised

(e.g., 30 minutes).

Dynamic DNS Screen

Purpose: Host a server (for example, an FTP 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, even if your ISP changes your router's WAN IP address.

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

addresses used to uniquely identify any device connected to the Internet. From the drop-down list, select DynDNS.org or TZO.

Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) Click On or Off to enable or disable dynamic DNS.

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

purchased from your DDNS service provider.

Password (Key)/Verify Password (Key) Password required for accessing your DDNS account.

For DynDNS.org, this is your account password. For TZO, this is your account key.

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Status Status of whether your router can successfully

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

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

account.

For DynDNS.org, this is the username

required to access your account. For TZO, this is the email address required to access your account.

Wireless Setup Screen

Purpose: Change wireless settings and turn SSID Broadcast and WMM QoS on or off.

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

drop-down list.

Channel Width The default setting of 20/40/80 MHz (Auto) for the 5

GHz network is recommended unless you are having connectivity issues. The default for the 2.4 GHz network is 20/40 MHz (Auto).

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+ac. Keep this setting for maximum client compatibility. The other network modes are

802.11a only, 802.11n, Mixed 802.11 a+n, and Mixed

802.11 n+ac only.

Network Name (SSID) Name given to the wireless network.

Password Password for accessing the wireless network.

For some Enterprise modes, additional fields display:

• Radius Server IP Address

•Port

• Shared Secret

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Security Mode Select the type of security to be applied to the wireless

network.

Options from strongest to weakest security include:

•WPA2-Personal

• WPA/WPA2-Personal

• WPA-Personal

• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

• WPA2-Enterprise

• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

• WPA-Enterprise

If 802.11n or 802.11ac is selected as the network mode, WEP is not available, but it is available to

802.11b-only, 802.11 g-only, 802.11 a-only, and a mix

of these.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 are security protocols that use a dynamically changing key. WPA2 is the second generation protocol that uses stronger AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption. The third option is None.

WPA/WPA2 mixed security mode provides better compatibility with legacy devices. However, for better performance and higher security, WPA2 security mode is highly recommended.

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

when the Network mode

set includes 802.11ac. If you select any mode not including 802.11n or 802.11ac, you have the option of turning WMM QoS Off.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Screen

Purpose: 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.

Device PIN Code Enter the wireless device’s WPS PIN code and click

Start.

Enable Router’s WPS PIN Personal identification number for WPS authentication.

Enable WPS Enable the router to establish a secure connection to

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

Push Button Method Click the blue WPS button on the screen to activate

the connection process.

Router PIN Code Enter the PIN shown on the screen into the wireless

device’s screen. The default PIN is printed on the bottom of the router.

Optionally, click the appropriate button to generate a new PIN or reset it to the default value.

Guest Access Screen

Purpose: Allow visitors access to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands. For information on

setting up guest access, see “Enabling Guest Access” on page 58.

Advanced LAN Category

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Host and LAN Settings Screen

Purpose: View and change host name, subnet mask, and LAN IP address, and enable

DNS (Domain Name System) proxy.

Host Name Name identifying the router on the network.

LAN IP address

IP address of the router on the network (when router is in router mode). This IP address determines which IP addresses are used by other devices on your local network.

Subnet Mask The subnet mask controls which subnet the computers

connected to the router belong to. In most cases, the default value of 255.255.255.0 is sufficient as it allows up to 255 unique devices on the network.

Enable DNS Proxy

Enable for LAN-side clients to use the router to relay DNS queries to the Internet.

Enable as the Local Master Browser

The local master browser works on a subnet providing a resource list of available clients.

DHCP Server Settings Screen

Purpose: Enable or disable DHCP server, which provides IP addresses to the LAN-side

computers dynamically (when your router is in router mode).

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

server.

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.

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

computers dynamically.

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

equests to avoid entering the complete address of commonly

r used Internet domains.

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Device and Client Tables Screen

Purpose: View the DHCP client table. This table shows all of the wired and wireless

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

Client Lease Time

Amount of time remaining on the client’s IP address lease.

Device Name Name of the device attached to your network.

IP Address

IP address of a device being added on your network.

MAC Address Unique identifier of the device being added.

Storage Screen

Purpose: You can update your user account and storage settings on this screen. (See

“Setting Up Storage” on page 27

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

device appears.

DLNA (Digital Living

twork Alliance)

Makes stored digital media contents available to networked media players.

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

the network.

iTunes

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

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

private share and FTP service.

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

shares/services. Selected by default.

Share Files sharing service among local network client devices using

the Samba protocol.

Storage

USB port on the router to which the storage device is connected.

Storage Port Click the Show button to display the number of the port (1 or

2) to which the storage device is attached.

User Account

Select to enable user account authentication access to the private share and FTP service.

Username To restrict access, enter the username of the person being

granted access to the private share and FTP service.

Workgroup A group of related computers on a LAN that share resources.

nfigure your router and local networking devices to the

Co same Workgroup name to share resources.

Safely Remove Screen

Purpose: Use this screen to safely remove USB storage devices connected to the router’s

USB port(s).

Eject button

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

le to safely detach the USB storage drive.

tab

Format Screen

Purpose:

Use this screen’s formatting and restoring commands to delete all data on the

internal storage drive.

WARNING! We strongly recommend that you back up important files to

another storage device before executing these commands.

Format the internal HDD

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

AFP (Apple Filing Protocol Screen)

Purpose: Enable the AFP server for sharing files using Mac operating systems.

Enable AFP Server To enable the AFP server, toggle to On. Required for Apple

Click Format to erase all content on the user partition of the internal storage drive.

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

Time Machine support.

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Firewall Screen

Purpose: Set up a firewall for this router to block specific incoming or outgoing traffic by

IP address and/or ports.

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

incoming and outgoing traffic.

Allow incoming WAN ping request

Select the checkbox to respond to ping requests from the WAN.

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

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

IPv4 SPI Firewall Toggle this button to On to enable the firewall.

Name Name to identify the firewall rule.

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

rule.

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

options are TCP, UDP, ICMP, and TCP+UDP.

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

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

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DMZ Screen

Purpose: Set up a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) to allow all incoming traffic to be forwarded to

a specific device (e.g., computer, phone, or game console) 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, 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.

DMZ IP Address If DMZ is enabled, select a device from the drop-down list and

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

Enable DMZ Toggle the button to On to enable DMZ.

MAC Filter Screen

Purpose: Control network access based on the MAC address of the client device.

Active Status of the MAC filtering entry.

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

the drop-down list, click the computer name to populate its MAC address.

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

router.

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

the double arrows to populate the MAC Address box.

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

MAC Filtering drop-down list

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

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Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to

access the network.

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Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to

access the network.

Parental Controls Screen

Purpose: Control Internet access to specific websites and access periods. (See “Setting

Up Parental Controls” on page 59.)

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Remote Access Category

ADVANCED SETTINGS

WD 2go Setup Screen

Purpose:

On this screen you can enable remote access and check remote

connections, firewall settings, and WD 2go Service.

Enable Remote Access

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

Toggle to On to enable remote access.

Note: It may take a few minutes for the service to start depending on your network configuration.

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.

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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.

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.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

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

corrupted, click Refresh to rebuild it.

Mobile Access Screen

Purpose:

Provides remote access to your media and data files in internal storage

using smartphones and tablets.

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.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Purpose: E

nables you to access your media and files stored in internal storage.

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.

Additional Features Category

Port Forwarding Screen

Purpose: Open a single port or a range of ports in your router and redirect data. Applies only

to traffic coming from the Internet. For information on port forwarding, see “Enabling Port Forwarding” on page 74.

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ALG (Application Level Gateway) Screen

Purpose: Enable or disable Application Level Gateway (ALG) configuration. Enabling allows

certain clients, such as PPTP, IPSec, or SIP, to communicate more reliably through a firewall by adjusting certain parameters in the message headers.

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

your corporate network via the Internet.

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)

Tur n On (default) PPTP ALG if you use a PPTP client to dial into 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

Purpose: Define static routes to specific destinations.

Active Select the check box to enable the routing entry.

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

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

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

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

Name Enter a name for the routing entry.

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

network.

FasTrack Plus QoS

Purpose: Configure FasTrack Plus QoS powered by WD FasTrack Plus QoS technology.

This technology improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your entertainment traffic is prioritized over other network traffic such as FTP or Web.

Enable FasTrack Plus QoS

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

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.

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

Priority When creating a rule, select the precedence 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.

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

applies to.

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

to.

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.

Enhanced WMM Screen (My Net N900 Router)

Purpose: Wi-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.

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

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

Network UPnP Screen

Purpose: Enable or disable peer-to-peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices.

Enable/Disable UPnP IGD (Internet Gateway Device)

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

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Administrator Screen

Purpose: The admin account manages the router interface. The admin has read/write access and

can create passwords.The default password is password. To keep your router secure, it is a best practice to create a new password. See “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 64

Enable HTTPS Server Click to enable or disable Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

(HTTPS), a 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 Remote

nagement

Click to allow managing the router from a remote location.

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

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

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

he router.

Time Settings Screen

Purpose: Configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the router manually or automatically

by NTP (Network Time Protocol).

Adding User Defined NTP Server

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Enter the name of NTP server of your choice and click Add.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Automatic Internet Time Synchronization

Automatically synchronizes your router's clock with an Internet time server.

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.

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.

Enable Daylight Saving Click to enable or disable Daylight Saving time.

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

used.

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

Time Zone Select the time zone in which the router is located.

Firmware Update Screen

Purpose: Check for router firmware updates and upload new firmware.

For information on performing updates, see “Updating the Router’s Firmware” on page 69.

System Screen

Purpose: Save configuration settings on your local hard drive, load configuration settings, restore

factory default settings, and log out.

For information on factory resets and rebooting, see “Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults” on page 70 and “Rebooting the Router” on page 70.

Logout Click Logout.

Restore Settings from a File To restore settings from a file, click Choose File and select it. Click

Restore Configuration.

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

downloaded to your computer.

Connection Check Screen

Purpose: Use ping tests to check connectivity between the router and network/Internet

hosts.

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

name or IP address.

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

locate on the network. Click Ping.

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Registration Screen

Purpose: 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 Screen

Purpose: Display and save logs generated by the router.

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

generate. Options are Debug, Notice, and Warning.

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

table.

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

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

Save Log File to Local Hard Drive

Click Save to copy the contents of the system log to a file on your computer.

Language Screen

Purpose: The language is normally auto-detected based on your web browser settings. If the

selected language is not the language you desire, you can manually choose another language.

Select language

From the drop-down list, select the language in which you want the user interface to display.

Device Mode Screen

Purpose: Configure your router to operate in either router mode or AP (access point) mode. When

the router is used as an access point, it disables certain services, such as DHCP and routing, to turn the router into a Wi-Fi access point, allowing you to expand your existing wireless network without replacing your router.

For information about changing to AP mode, see “Using the Router as an Access Point” on page

71.

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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. On the Advanced Se Wireless/Guest Access screen.

2. Click the Guest Access tab.

3. To turn on access to a wireless network (2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz band), toggle the On/

Off button to On.

ttings screen, click 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 / W PA2 - P e r sonal

•None

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. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Security icon to display the Security/Parental Controls screen.

2. Click the Parental Controls tab.

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

screen appears.

4. For Router 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.

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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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 61), 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 61), 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.

1. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Admin Admin/Administrator screen.

istrator icon to display the

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

click Save. The password may have a maximum of 15 characters.

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 18 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 27. 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

27. 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. On the Advanced Settings screen, click 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 reset the router on the user interface:

1. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Admin

istrator 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. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Admin

2. Click the System tab.

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

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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. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Admin icon.

Click the Device Mode tab.

The LAN Connection Type displays.

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3. From the Device Mode drop-down list, select ExtenderMode (wired AP). The LAN

Connection Type displays.

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 57 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. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the LAN icon.

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.

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

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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 e na bl e U PnP :

1. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Additional Featur

es 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. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Additional Settings icon.

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 of 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 19).

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.

A port number LED does not illuminate.

Computers are unable to access the Internet.

All front panel LEDs (

except the internal storage LED) flash continuously. G

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Ensure that the power cord is correctly connected to

the router.

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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.

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Ensure that you are using the AC adapter provided

with the router.

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Ensure that the connected device is powered on.

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Ensure that the Ethernet cable(s) are securely

connected to the ports on both the device and the router.

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To ensure that the cable between the router and the

electronic device is working properly, replace it with another cable.

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Ensure that the router is powered on. The power LED

should be solid and not flashing.

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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.

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Power off and power on your modem, router, and

computer.

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If all else fails, install My Net View from the product

CD or contact Technical Support at

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

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Relocate your router to a place that has good

ventilation.

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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.

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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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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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 Russia FAC DoC Only

Подтверждение соответствия Минк омс в яз и России: Декларация соответствия № Д-РД-1927 от 24.05.2012 года, действительна до

24.05.2018 года, зарегистрирована в Федеральном агентстве связи 09.06.2012 года.

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

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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 Dir

ectivas 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 ha r

ealizado 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 нах

одится в архиве её европейского подразделения.

Η σήμανση με το σύμβο

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: 949-672-7000 E-mail: support@wdc.com

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

I/O ports

USB ports

Internal storage

Supported operating sy

stems

Supported web br

owsers

Physical dimensions

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

(4) Ethernet (RJ-45) ports

(1) USB 2.0 port

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

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)

Power supply

Te mp e ra t ure

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

Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC

Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Output voltage: 12V DC, 3A

Power supply: 36W

Operating temperature: 5 to 35

C (41 to 95 oF)

Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65 oC (-4 to 149 oF)

Index

AC power adapters 6 access point, setting up accessing files remotely accessories

adding a wireless device additional software available administrator password administrator settings advanced settings chapter organization 36 advanced settings screens

accessing components

advanced storage screens advanced tasks

advanced WAN (Internet) screens advanced wireless screens attached storage, accessing files on

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

button

On/Off Reset WPS

7, 29

CD, getting started with 9 changing admin password closing an advanced settings screen connecting to the Internet connectivity check current settings

4, 28, 46

DLNA dual band speed dynamic DNS

Easy Setup

installation software using

environmental compliance (China) Ethernet ports external USB storage

27, 46

factory defaults, restoring 70 FasTrack Plus firmware updates front panel

56, 69

GPL software 88 guest access

4, 58

icons on dashboard 22 installing additional software

installing the router

using a browser

using Easy Setup (Windows only)

internal storage

4, 27, 65

Internet

connection connection status security setup

IPv6 screens

Kensington security slot 8

LEDs 7 logging out

INDEX

dashboard icons 22 device and client tables device mode

device not WPS enabled, connecting 30 DHCP

server setup settings

diagnosing network problems (Windows) 76

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29,

My Dashboard, current settings on 23 My Net Setup software for Mac computers 19 My Net View diagnostics (Windows)

network diagnostics 4

INDEX

obtaining service (Australia and New Zea-

land) obtaining service (except Australia and New Zealand) on-screen language, changing operating precautions

package contents 5 parental controls port forwarding

4, 59

52, 74

ports

Ethernet

USB power adapters problems

product

accessories

overview

recording information about

registration

safety information

warranty push button setup

rebooting 70 recording product information registering the router regulatory compliance

2, 57

remote access

adding mobile access

adding web access

options

screens

setup Reset button

restoring to factory defaults RoHS

router

as an access point

back panel

components, views

Ethernet and USB ports

front panel

installation

LEDs

safety instructions 1 screens

Administrator Advanced Wireless AFP (Apple Filing Protocol)

ALG (Application Level Gateway) 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 Setup Internet Status

IPv6 IPv6 Status Language

Log MAC Filter

Network UPnP Parental Controls Port Forwarding Registration

Remote Access Routing

Safely Remove Storage System

Time Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wireless Setup

security settings screens

service, all but Australia/New Zealand service, Australia/New Zealand

settings

advanced basic current storage

setup

CD options Windows Vista/Win7 Windows XP

wireless software on the setup CD software, GPL

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speed, wired and wireless 3 storage

attached USB drive capacity

internal drive settings

share types

system logs

system restore

tabs on advanced settings screens 37 tasks

advanced basic

troubleshooting

updating firmware 69

4, 74

UPnP USB port

3, 4

INDEX

warranty, all but Australia/New Zealand 86 warranty, Australia/New Zealand WD 2go

WD Print Share

description

4, 77

installing on a Mac computer installing on a Windows computer

using

WD Quick View

accessing stored files description

WD SmartWare

Wi-Fi Protected Security (WPS) wireless

adding devices settings

setup

WPS LED

WPS-enabled device, connecting

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Western Digital N900 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WD® Service and Support

Accessing Online Support

Contacting WD Technical Support

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

Recording Your WD Product Information

Registering Your WD Product

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Features

Package Contents

Accessories

AC Power Adapters

Components

Front Panel

Back Panel

Bottom (not shown)

Getting Started

Installing the Router on the Network

Using the Setup CD

Starting Easy Setup (Windows)

Setting up a New Router

Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac)

Connecting the Router Physically

Connecting to the Router Wirelessly

Configuring a New Router

Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)

BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS

Opening My Dashboard After Setup

Understanding My Dashboard

Basic Dashboard Icons

Connecting to the Internet

Configuring Wireless Settings

Setting Up Storage

Adding a Wi-Fi Device

Connecting a WPS-Enabled Device

Connecting a Device That is Not WPS Enabled

Setting up Remote Access

Adding Mobile Access

Adding Web Access

Introduction

Chapter Organization

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Accessing Advanced Settings Screens

Typical Advanced Settings Screen

Advanced WAN (Internet) Category

Advanced LAN Category

Security Settings Category

Remote Access Category

Additional Features Category

Admin Category

PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS

Enabling Guest Access

Setting Up Parental Controls

Registering Parental Controls

Managing Parental Controls

Changing Parental Control Settings Remotely

Changing the Administrator Password

Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive

Using WD Quick View (Windows or Mac)

Using a Browser (PC)

Setting up a Share (Mac)

Updating the Router’s Firmware

Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults

Rebooting the Router

Using the Router as an Access Point

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

Configuring UPnP

Enabling Port Forwarding

Accessing My Net View (Windows)

INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE

Installing WD Print Share (Windows)

Installing WD Print Share (Mac)

Using the WD Print Share Control Center

Opening the WD Print Share Control Center

Using an Auto-Connected Printer