Western Digital Network Router Western Digital My Net N900 Central User Manual

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION  
Important User Information  
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Important Safety Instructions  
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can  
result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect  
you if you observe the following instructions for installation, use, and servicing.  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers  
instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.  
Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C  
(41°F–95°F).  
Do not drop or shake the device.  
Do not move the device when it is powered on.  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or  
pinched by items placed upon them or against them.  
Do not overload wall outlets.  
For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com.  
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Recording Your WD Product Information  
In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can  
find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date  
of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support.  
Serial Number:  
Model Number:  
Purchase Date:  
System and Software Notes:  
Registering Your WD Product  
Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty  
period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone  
contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product online at  
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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 router. For the latest WD product  
information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com.  
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This chapter contains the following topics:  
Features  
The outstanding features of the My Net™ N900 Central router are listed and described  
below.  
Features  
Wireless speed1  
450 Mbps +  
450 Mbps  
Wired speed  
USB ports  
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet  
(1) USB 2.0  
Ethernet ports  
Internal storage  
WMM QoS  
(4) RJ-45  
1 TB or 2 TB built-in storage  
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FasTrackPlus  
Note: For detailed technical specifications, see Appendix A.  
Easy Setup (for Windows® Computers) – Installation software that connects your router  
and sets up Wi-Fi security, creating a secure wireless home network.  
Simultaneous dual band 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 routers 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  
routers 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.  
Package Contents  
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  
AC power adapter  
Setup CD  
Ethernet cable  
Accessories  
For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your  
My Net N900 Central router. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com.  
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AC Power Adapters  
The AC power adapter varies, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a  
power plug clip. Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug. Refer to the  
illustrations below.  
Installing  
Removing  
Installing  
Removing  
Components  
Front Panel  
Power LED Internet LED Internal Storage  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup  
(WPS) button  
Wireless LED  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED  
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Front LED Indicators  
LED  
Description  
Steady when the router is powered on and operational; flashes slowly  
Power  
during firmware upgrades and system self-tests.  
Lit when wireless connection is active.  
Lit when Internet connection is active.  
Wireless  
Internet  
Wi-Fi Protected When connecting the router and a wireless device (e.g., a printer) that  
Setup (WPS)  
you want to add to the network, the LED indicates the status of  
WPS:  
When WPS is connecting a network device, the light blinks slowly.  
If an error occurs during setup, the light blinks quickly.  
After setup, light is solid when WPS is active.  
Internal Storage Lit when active (reading or writing).  
Front Button  
Button  
Description  
WPS (Wi-Fi  
Protected  
Enables you to configure Wi-Fi security on WPS-enabled devices.  
Setup) button  
Back Panel  
Activity LED (Yellow)  
Link LED (Green)  
Kensington security slot  
Power button  
Ethernet ports  
USB 2.0 port  
Internet port  
Power port  
Port LED Indicators  
Component  
LED  
Description  
Ethernet ports Link LED (Green)  
Steady on when a cable connects the port to  
another Ethernet port.  
Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity of that  
Ethernet port.  
Internet port  
Link LED (Green)  
On when a cable connects the port to the  
modem.  
Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity on that port.  
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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:  
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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  
Starting Easy Setup (Windows)  
Windows XP  
1. Insert the Setup CD into your computers 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.  
Windows Vista/Windows 7  
1. Insert the Setup CD into your computers 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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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 wizards 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.  
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 routers 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  
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  
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  
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 routers 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 routers 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 routers unused  
Ethernet ports.  
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 computers or devices screen, select the  
WesternDigital network and connect. By default there is no password. Continue to  
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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),  
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 wizards 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.  
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  
more information.)  
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8. Click Save. The Wireless Setting Changed screen displays.  
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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.  
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...  
WD Quick View  
WD Print Share  
My Net View  
See...  
WD SmartWare online Help  
WD SmartWare  
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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  
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Basic Settings and Tasks  
This chapter contains the following topics:  
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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 routers username (default value is admin) and password (default value is  
lowercase password) and click Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays:  
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Understanding My Dashboard  
Basic Dashboard Icons  
The icons at the top of the screen open modules and wizards for performing important  
tasks. The red Alert icon at the upper right of the screen displays notices concerning the  
router.  
Icon  
Name  
Actions  
See ...  
My Dashboard  
Review and change current settings.  
Connect to  
Internet  
Connect the router to the Internet and  
follow the wizard through the process  
of setting up the Internet connection.  
Set up Wireless  
Set up Storage  
Configure wireless settings such as  
network name and security.  
Follow the wizard guiding you through  
setting up internal storage or a storage  
device connected to the routers USB  
port.  
Add a Wi-Fi  
Device  
Add a wireless device and configure its  
security settings.  
Set up Remote  
Access  
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).  
Alert  
Click to display recent alerts about  
new firmware and network issues and  
shortcuts to important settings.  
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Reviewing Current Settings  
The My Dashboards home screen is a simple snapshot of the routers 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)  
Password  
Unique identifier of the 2.4 GHz network.  
Password for accessing the 2.4 GHz network.  
Name assigned to the router.  
Device Name  
Internet Status  
Router is Connected to or Disconnected from  
the Internet.  
Number of Devices Connected  
Guest Network Name  
Number of devices connected to the router.  
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  
routers USB port.  
Internal Hard Drive  
Status of the routers internal drive.  
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Setting  
Description  
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.  
WD2go Remote Access  
Displays information about remote access  
capability:  
Status  
Ready - Remote access port enabled but not  
connected yet  
Connected - Remote access port enabled  
and connected  
Disabled - Remote access port disabled  
Failed - Connection failed  
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  
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:  
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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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  
Password  
Name given to the wireless network.  
Password for accessing the wireless network.  
3. Click Save.  
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Setting Up Storage  
You can set up your routers 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:  
Click Back to select another storage device from the list. Repeat steps 3-8 for each  
device.  
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 devices 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:  
a. 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.  
b. Method 2: Device PIN: Enter the wireless devices 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  
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 devices  
Wi-Fi connection screen as prompted:  
The Wi-Fi network SSID of the wireless network you want to use  
The password for the wireless network you selected  
Note: By default there is no password. If a password was configured during  
setup, that password displays in the Password field.  
3. Click Close.  
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Setting up Remote Access  
Remote Access enables you to access your files from wherever you are as long as you have  
an Internet connection. You can access photos and files stored in the routers 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 screen displays:  
Adding Mobile Access  
1. Click Add Mobile Access to display the Step 1: Download App screen.  
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 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 routers 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.  
For further information, please see the online FAQs.  
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Advanced Settings  
5
This chapter contains the following topics:  
Introduction  
Chapter Organization  
This chapter is organized by categories, represented by icons at the top of the  
My Dashboard screens. For each category, this chapter includes descriptions of the screens  
and an alphabetical list of screen settings. It defines settings only once within a category and  
omits settings that do not require definition.  
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  
Tabs  
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 WAN (Internet) Category  
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  
Default Gateway  
Days, hours, minutes, and seconds the connection  
has been active.  
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  
Release 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  
Indicates whether the router has established a physical  
link to the modem.  
Primary DNS Server/Secondary DNS  
Server  
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  
Username  
Your ISP configures and maintains the Service Name.  
Contact your ISP for this information.  
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  
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address  
Name (if any)  
The IPv6 address of the gateway device to which your  
router is connected.  
The LAN link-local IPv6 address of your router that is  
assigned automatically.  
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  
Toggle 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)  
Password  
Name given to the wireless network.  
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  
WMM QoS  
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 (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  
Enable Routers WPS PIN  
Enable WPS  
Enter the wireless devices WPS PIN code and click  
Start.  
Personal identification number for WPS authentication.  
Enable the router to establish a secure connection to  
other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices. Enabled by default.  
Push Button Method  
Router PIN Code  
Click the blue WPS button on the screen to activate  
the connection process.  
Enter the PIN shown on the screen into the wireless  
devices 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  
DHCP Lease Time  
Range of IP addresses that can be assigned by the DHCP  
server.  
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  
Local Domain Name  
Enable the server that provides an IP address to the LAN-side  
computers dynamically.  
You can append a local domain name to your clients' Internet  
requests to avoid entering the complete address of commonly  
used Internet domains.  
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Advanced Storage Category  
Device and Client Tables Screen  
Client Lease Time  
Device Name  
IP Address  
Amount of time remaining on the clients IP address lease.  
Name of the device attached to your network.  
IP address of a device being added on your network.  
Unique identifier of the device being added.  
MAC Address  
Storage Screen  
Purpose: You can update your user account and storage settings on this screen. (See  
Device name  
When you click the Show button, the name of the storage  
device appears.  
DLNA (Digital Living  
Network 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  
Password  
Allows streaming of music to other devices in the network that  
have iTunes.  
Enter the password of the person being granted access to the  
private share and FTP service.  
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Public Share  
Share  
Select to enable public access (no authentication) to the  
shares/services. Selected by default.  
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  
User Account  
Username  
Workgroup  
Click the Show button to display the number of the port (1 or  
2) to which the storage device is attached.  
Select to enable user account authentication access to the  
private share and FTP service.  
To restrict access, enter the username of the person being  
granted access to the private share and FTP service.  
A group of related computers on a LAN that share resources.  
Configure your router and local networking devices to the  
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  
Format Screen  
Purpose: Use this screens 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  
Click Format to erase all content on the user partition of the  
internal storage drive.  
Restore the internal HDD  
Click Restore to restore the internal drive to its original  
factory configuration. It is best to use Restore only if you  
suspect the system file is corrupted.  
AFP (Apple Filing Protocol Screen)  
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  
Time Machine support.  
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Security Settings Category  
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 Select the checkbox to respond to ping requests from the  
request  
WAN.  
Destination  
Destination IP Range  
IPv4 SPI Firewall  
Name  
Local network (LAN) or Internet (WAN).  
Range of IP addresses where the traffic is destined.  
Toggle this button to On to enable the firewall.  
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 computers 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  
Double arrows  
MAC Address  
Computers and devices that are currently connected to your  
router.  
After selecting a computer from the DHCP Client List, click  
the double arrows to populate the MAC Address box.  
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:  
Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to  
access the network.  
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  
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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  
Toggle to On to enable remote access.  
Note: It may take a few minutes for the service to start  
depending on your network configuration.  
Connection Status  
Indicates the status of the connection, for example:  
Disable – User has not selected the Enable Remote  
Access check box and no mobile device has been added  
yet.  
Connecting – Router is trying to connect to a mobile  
device or a registered web access account. Please wait.  
Connected – Connection is now established to a  
registered mobile device or a registered web access  
account.  
Failed – Router could not establish a remote access  
connection with the mobile device or web access  
account. Check your Internet connection.  
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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 port-  
forwarded 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.  
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 routers 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  
Trash can icon  
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.  
To remove mobile access for the device, click the icon to its  
right.  
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Web Access Screen  
Purpose: Enables 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  
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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)  
Turn 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)  
Turn On (default) PPTP ALG if you use a PPTP client to dial into  
your corporate network via the Internet.  
SIP (Session Initiation  
Protocol)  
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  
Gateway  
IP address/network to which the data is sent.  
Enter the gateway IP address through which this router can be  
reached. The gateway IP should be reachable from your router.  
Interface  
Name  
Select the interface (WAN or LAN) for the routing entry.  
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  
Set Uplink Speed at  
Remote port range of the service on the Internet the rule applies  
to.  
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 Toggle to enable or disable Universal Plug and Play functionality  
(Internet Gateway Device) 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  
Enable Remote  
Management  
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  
the 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  
Enter the name of NTP server of your choice and click Add.  
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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  
NTP Server Used  
Click to enable or disable Daylight Saving time.  
From the drop-down list, select the name of the NTP server to be  
used.  
Time  
Current date and time at the routers 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 Routers 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  
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 routers 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  
Host Name or IP Address  
The result of whether your router can reach the specified 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  
Log Table  
Log Type  
From the drop-down list, select the alert level of the log you want to  
generate. Options are Debug, Notice, and Warning.  
Click the tabs to reveal the log pages to view, clear, or refresh the  
table.  
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.  
From the drop-down list, select the language in which you want the  
user interface to display.  
Select language  
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:  
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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 Settings screen, click the Wireless icon to display the  
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.  
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4. Specify the following:  
Setting  
Description  
Guest Network Name  
Accept the default value or enter another name for the wireless  
network.  
Security Mode  
The default value is None. To restrict guest access, select the  
type of security needed from the drop-down list:  
• WPA - Personal  
• WPA2 - Personal  
• WPA/WPA2 - Personal  
• 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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8. The main Parental Controls screen displays.  
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, Password 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, click  
Safe/Block. The Safe/Block List displays.  
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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:  
All – Blocks all web access regardless of category.  
Maximum – Protects against social networks, video, and games. Includes all lower  
level blocks.  
High – Protects against dating and all adult-related content. Includes all lower level  
blocks.  
Medium – Protects against gambling, alcohol, and tobacco content. Includes all  
lower level blocks.  
Moderate – Protects against occult, illegal acts, and advocacy. Includes all lower  
level blocks.  
Low – Protects against pornography and hard core adult content.  
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 View.  
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 browsers 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 Administrator icon to display the  
Admin/Administrator screen.  
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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  
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.  
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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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 “Setting Up Storage” on  
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 routers 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  
routers 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.  
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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 “Setting Up Storage” on page  
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 routers default host name was changed during setup,  
substitute the new name. The screen that displays lists the shares that can be mounted.  
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 Check 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 Administrator icon.  
2. Click the System tab.  
3. Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings.  
4. When a confirmation message displays, click OK.  
5. Wait until the router reboots before using it.  
To reset the router manually:  
1. Press and hold the Reset button 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 Administrator icon.  
2. Click the System tab.  
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3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Reboot.  
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:  
Add wireless coverage to a home network without wireless coverage.  
Expand a home networks 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.  
2. 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.  
2. Click the DHCP Server Settings tab.  
3. Enable DHCP server (On by default) and click Save.  
4. Configure DHCP IP Address Range. By default the range is IP address 192.168.1.100  
to IP address 192.168.1.149.  
5. (Optional) Set a Local Domain Name.  
6. Set the DHCP Lease Time (hours) and click Save.  
7. Connect all the client devices.  
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 devices IP address, MAC  
address, and device name.  
2. Click Add/Update. The device information populates the device table below.  
3. To update a device, select it in the table and click the Edit icon. Edit the information and  
click Add/Update.  
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4. To delete a device, disconnect it, select it in the table, and click the Delete (trash can)  
icon.  
Note: For more information, search for refer to KBA Answer ID 9423 on the  
Support website at http://support.wdc.com.  
Configuring UPnP  
UPnP enables networked devices to discover each other and start working together on a  
network.  
To enable UPnP:  
1. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Additional Features icon.  
2. Click the Network UPnP tab.  
3. To enable UPnP, make sure the UPnP IGD button is set to On. (UPnP is enabled by  
default.)  
4. Click Save.  
Enabling Port Forwarding  
On a private network, port forwarding maps Internet traffic coming into a specific port to a  
specific device on your LAN like a web server. Port forwarding is useful, for example, when  
you host a game to which others want to connect. Instead of their being blocked because of  
the router's network address translation (NAT), port forwarding allows their information to  
come through.  
To create port forwarding rules:  
1. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the Additional Settings icon.  
2. Click the Port Forwarding tab.  
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3. Enter the following information for each port forwarding rule you create:  
Port Forwarding Rules  
Enabled  
Select the check box to enable the port forwarding rule. Clear  
the check box to disable.  
Application Name  
From the drop-down list, select the application whose data you  
want to forward to the client on your local network. Click the  
double arrows to populate the Name, Internal Port, External  
Port and Protocol fields.  
External Port Range  
Protocol  
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.  
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  
Internal Port Range  
Device on your local network to which the rule will be applied.  
Click the double arrows to populate the IP Address field.  
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  
Your My Net N900 Central router can share a printer, a multi-function printer, or a scanner  
with computers on your network.  
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This chapter contains the following topics:  
Installing WD Print Share (Windows)  
Before installing WD Print Share software, make sure the manufacturers printer/scanner  
driver and software are installed in your computer.  
1. Connect the USB printer/scanner to the USB port on the back of your router.  
2. Insert the Setup & Resource CD into your computers 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 Install to start installation.  
5. When the installation is done, click the WD Print Share icon on the desktop to display  
the Print Share Control Center.  
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Installing WD Print Share (Mac)  
Before installing WD Print Share software, make sure the manufacturers 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  
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Problem  
Solution  
The power LED does not illuminate.  
Ensure that the power cord is correctly connected to  
the router.  
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.  
Ensure that you are using the AC adapter provided  
with the router.  
Ensure that the connected device is powered on.  
Ensure that the Ethernet cable(s) are securely  
connected to the ports on both the device and the  
router.  
To ensure that the cable between the router and the  
electronic device is working properly, replace it with  
another cable.  
Computers are unable to access the  
Internet.  
Ensure that the router is powered on. The power LED  
should be solid and not flashing.  
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.  
Power off and power on your modem, router, and  
computer.  
If all else fails, install My Net View from the product  
CD or contact Technical Support at  
Relocate your router to a place that has good  
ventilation.  
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.  
If the problem persists, contact Technical Support at  
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Regulatory and Warranty Information  
This chapter contains the following topics:  
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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:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers  
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the  
instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or  
modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved  
by the manufacturer may void the users 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 restricted to indoor environment.  
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經許可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 Минкомсвязи 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 Directivas del  
Consejo de la Unión Europea correspondientes, incluidas las directivas EMC (2004/108/EC)  
y (1999/5/EC), la Directiva de bajo voltaje (2006/95/CE) y la Directiva EuP (2005/32/EC). Se  
ha realizado una "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas aplicables y se  
encuentra archivada en Western Digital Europe.  
CE-märkningen innebär att detta system uppfyller Europeiska Unionens tillämpliga  
rådsdirektiv, inklusive EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC), lågspänningsdirektivet  
(2006/95/EC) och EuP-direktivet (2005/32/EC). En "Konformitetsdeklaration" i enlighet med  
gällande direktiv har gjorts och finns arkiverad hos Western Digital Europe.  
Merking med CE-symbolet indikerer at dette systemet samsvarer med gjeldende direktiver  
(council 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 yhdenmukaisuuden 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 direktiivien mukaisesti, ja se  
on tallessa Western Digital Europessa.  
Mærkning med CE-symbolet angiver at systemet overholder 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 символом 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  
положениям применимых директив, сделанное компанией Western Digital,  
находится в архиве её европейского подразделения.  
Η σήμανση με το σύμβολο 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 και 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 WDs 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 WDs 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 WDs 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 WDs 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 WDs 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  
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  
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.  
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.  
3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100  
Phone: 949-672-7000  
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 Digitals End User License  
Agreement. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be  
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  
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  
Ethernet  
Value  
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet  
(4) Ethernet (RJ-45) ports  
(1) USB 2.0 port  
I/O ports  
USB ports  
Internal storage  
2.5" HDD with SATA interface (1TB or 2TB)  
Supported operating Windows XP with Service Pack 3  
systems  
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  
Supported web  
browsers  
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)  
Physical dimensions  
Weight:  
1 TB: 1.34 lb (0.61 Kg)  
2 TB: 1.41 lb (0.64 Kg)  
Power supply  
Temperature  
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 oC (41 to 95 oF)  
Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65 oC (-4 to 149 oF)  
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DLNA 4, 28, 46  
dual band speed 3  
dynamic DNS 41  
Index  
A
AC power adapters 6  
access point, setting up 71  
accessing files remotely 4  
accessories 5  
E
Easy Setup  
installation software 3  
using 9  
adding a wireless device 29  
additional software available 4  
administrator password 64  
administrator settings 55  
advanced settings chapter organization  
environmental compliance (China) 86  
Ethernet ports 3  
external USB storage 27, 46  
F
factory defaults, restoring 70  
FasTrack Plus 3  
firmware updates 56, 69  
front panel 7  
advanced settings screens  
accessing 36  
components 37  
advanced storage screens 46  
advanced tasks 58  
advanced WAN (Internet) screens 38  
advanced wireless screens 38  
attached storage, accessing files on 65  
G
GPL software 88  
guest access 4, 58  
I
icons on dashboard 22  
installing additional software 18  
installing the router  
using a browser 13  
using Easy Setup (Windows only) 9  
internal storage 4, 27, 65  
Internet  
B
back panel of router 7  
basic wireless settings 26  
bottom of router 8  
box contents 5  
button  
Close 37  
On/Off 14  
Reset 8  
WPS 7, 29  
connection 24  
connection status 38  
security 4  
setup 39  
IPv6 screens 41  
C
CD, getting started with 9  
changing admin password 64  
closing an advanced settings screen 37  
connecting to the Internet 24  
connectivity check 56  
current settings 21  
K
Kensington security slot 8  
L
LEDs 7  
logging out 56  
M
D
My Dashboard, current settings on 23  
My Net Setup software for Mac computers  
dashboard icons 22  
device and client tables 46  
device mode 57  
device not WPS enabled, connecting 29,  
My Net View diagnostics (Windows)  
DHCP  
N
server setup 72  
network diagnostics 4  
settings 45  
diagnosing network problems (Windows)  
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Administrator 55  
O
Advanced Wireless 38  
AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) 47  
obtaining service (Australia and New Zea-  
land) 87  
ALG (Application Level Gateway) 53  
Connection Check 56  
Device and Client Tables 46  
Device Mode 57  
DHCP Server Settings 45  
DMZ 49  
Dynamic DNS 41  
Enhanced WMM (My Net N900) 54  
FasTrack Plus QoS 53  
Firewall 48  
Firmware Update 56  
Guest Access 44  
Host and LAN Settings 45  
Internet Setup 39  
Internet Status 38  
IPv6 41  
IPv6 Status 41  
Language 57  
Log 57  
MAC Filter 49  
Network UPnP 54  
Parental Controls 49  
Port Forwarding 52  
Registration 57  
Remote Access 50  
Routing 53  
Safely Remove 47  
Storage 46  
System 56  
obtaining service (except Australia and  
New Zealand) 86  
on-screen language, changing 57  
operating precautions 1  
P
package contents 5  
parental controls 4, 59  
port forwarding 52, 74  
ports  
Ethernet 3  
USB 4  
power adapters 6  
problems 81  
product  
accessories 5  
overview 3  
recording information about 2  
registration 2  
safety information 1  
warranty 86  
push button setup 4  
R
rebooting 70  
recording product information 2  
registering the router 2, 57  
regulatory compliance 82  
remote access  
adding mobile access 31  
adding web access 33  
options 4  
screens 50  
setup 31  
Time Settings 55  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 44  
Wireless Setup 42  
security settings screens 48  
service, all but Australia/New Zealand 86  
service, Australia/New Zealand 87  
settings  
Reset button 8  
restoring to factory defaults 70  
RoHS 86  
advanced 36  
basic 21  
current 21  
storage 27  
router  
as an access point 71  
back panel 7  
components, views 6  
Ethernet and USB ports 3  
front panel 6  
setup  
CD 9  
options 10  
Windows Vista/Win7 9  
Windows XP 9  
wireless 14  
installation 10  
LEDs 7  
S
safety instructions 1  
screens  
software on the setup CD 18  
software, GPL 88  
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speed, wired and wireless 3  
storage  
attached USB drive 65  
capacity 4  
internal drive 65  
settings 27  
share types 46  
system logs 57  
system restore 56  
T
tabs on advanced settings screens 37  
tasks  
advanced 58  
basic 21  
troubleshooting 81  
U
updating firmware 69  
UPnP 4, 74  
USB port 3,  
W
warranty, all but Australia/New Zealand  
warranty, Australia/New Zealand 87  
WD 2go 33  
WD Print Share  
description 4, 77  
installing on a Mac computer 78  
installing on a Windows computer 77  
using 79  
WD Quick View  
accessing stored files 65  
description 4  
WD SmartWare 5  
Wi-Fi Protected Security (WPS) 4  
wireless  
adding devices 29  
settings 26  
setup 14  
WPS LED 7  
WPS-enabled device, connecting 29  
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use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is  
granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. WD reserves the right to change  
specifications at any time without notice.  
Western Digital, WD and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; My Net is a registered  
trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Reader and the included Adobe Reader logo are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.  
Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.  
© 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Western Digital  
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Irvine, California 92612 U.S.A.  
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