My Net™
N900 Central
HD Dual-Band Storage Router
User Manual
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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
TABLE OF CONTENTS – iii
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS – iv
1 Important User Information
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the following instructions for installation, use, and servicing.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C (41°F–95°F).
Do not drop or shake the device.
Do not move the device when it is powered on.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them.
Do not overload wall outlets.
For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com.
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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:
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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2 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 router. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Package Contents
Components
Getting Started
Features
The outstanding features of the My Net™ N900 Central router are listed and described below.
Features
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Easy Setup (for Windows® Computers) – Installation software that connects your router and sets up Wi-Fi security, creating a secure wireless home network.
Simultaneous dual band speed1 – Enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted video streaming and online gaming.
Wired speed – Connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices for fast wired speed within your network.
Exclusive FasTrack Plus technology – Instantly 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:.
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.
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.
Open and view presentations and documents, stream media, and show off photos stored on your My Net N900 Central router.
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:
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.
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. 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.
In addition to your My Net N900 Central, the package contains:
Network (Ethernet) cable AC Power adapter
Setup CD containing setup software (Windows only), additional software, and product documentation
Quick Install Guide on the CD cover
Quick Install Guide
My Net N900 Central
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For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your My Net N900 Central router. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com.
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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.
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US/JA/TW EU/KO
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Power LED Internet LED Internal Storage
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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Ethernet ports |
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3 Getting Started
This chapter contains the following topics:
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:
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.
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
Windows XP
1. Insert the Setup CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is enabled, the Choose your setup option screen displays. If AutoRun (AutoPlay) is disabled, click Start > My Computer and locate the My Net 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.
1.On the Choose your setup option screen, click Set up a new router. A screen showing a connected router appears:
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2. Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm:
3.The utility checks your connection to the router and the Internet. When both connections are confirmed, click Next. 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:
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.
To proceed without setting up your Internet connection, click Skip.
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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
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.
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.
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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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:
To continue setting up an Internet connection, 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 and continue to step 7.
Note: See “Advanced WAN (Internet) Category” on page 38 for more information about connection types.
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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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.
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WD Quick View |
“Using WD Quick View (Windows or Mac)” on page 65 |
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WD Print Share |
“Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 77 |
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My Net View |
“Accessing My Net View (Windows)” on page 76 |
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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:
To change the location of the applications, click Change Install Location.
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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4 Basic Settings and Tasks
This chapter contains the following topics:
Understanding My Dashboard
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:
1.Enter http://wdrouter or http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of your browser. The Welcome screen displays:
2.Enter the router’s username (default value is admin) and password (default value is lowercase password) and click Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays:
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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.
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My Dashboard |
Review and change current settings. |
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Tasks” on page 21 |
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Connect to |
Connect the router to the Internet and |
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follow the wizard through the process |
Internet” on page 24 |
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Set up Wireless |
Configure wireless settings such as |
“Configuring Wireless |
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network name and security. |
Settings” on page 26 |
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Set up Storage |
Follow the wizard guiding you through |
“Setting Up Storage” on |
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setting up internal storage or a storage |
page 27 |
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device connected to the router’s USB |
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Add a Wi-Fi |
Add a wireless device and configure its |
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security settings. |
on page 29 |
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Set up Remote |
Access the content of your internal |
“Setting up Remote |
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storage from a computer or device |
Access” on page 31 |
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on the Internet. |
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Advanced |
Configure advanced settings for |
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Internet connections, wireless |
page 36 |
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connections, storage, devices, system |
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administration, security, and the local |
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Alert |
Click to display recent alerts about |
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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.
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Network Name (2.4 GHz) |
Unique identifier of the 2.4 GHz network. |
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Password |
Password for accessing the 2.4 GHz network. |
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Device Name |
Name assigned to the router. |
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Internet Status |
Router is Connected to or Disconnected from |
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the Internet. |
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Number of Devices Connected |
Number of devices connected to the router. |
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Guest Network Name |
To provide guests with limited access to the |
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Internet, you can create a guest network. The |
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Guest Password |
Password for accessing the guest network. |
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Network Name (5 GHz) |
Unique identifier of the 5 GHz network. This |
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Password |
Password for accessing the 5 GHz network. |
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Attached Storage |
Status of a storage device connected to the |
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router’s USB port. |
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Internal Hard Drive |
Status of the router’s internal drive. |
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If status is Enabled, this feature controls access |
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WD2go Remote Access |
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2.To change a setting, click the arrow to the right of the setting to display another screen or a list of options.
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:
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.
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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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.
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Network Name |
Name given to the wireless network. |
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Password |
Password for accessing the wireless network. |
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3. Click Save.
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