™ My Net N900 Central Router User Manual
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Table of Contents WD® Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced WAN (Internet) Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Advanced Wireless Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Advanced LAN Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Security Settings Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Additional Features Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Admin Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the following instructions for installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the My Net™ N900 Central. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new router. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com. This chapter contains the following topics: Features Package Contents Components Getting Started Features The outstanding features of the My Net™ N900 Central router are listed and described below.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW WD SmartWare configures data backup of the Windows computers on your network to the router's internal hard drive. Note: Use Apple Time Machine to back up Mac® computers. Your router is compatible with Apple Time Machine.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC Power Adapters The AC power adapter varies, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug. Refer to the illustrations below.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front LED indicators LED Description Power Steady when the router is powered on and operational; flashes slowly during firmware upgrades and system self-tests. Wireless Lit when wireless connection is active. Internet Lit when Internet connection is active. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) When connecting the router and a wireless device (e.g.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Kensington Security Slot For router security, the router is equipped with a security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable. For more information on the Kensington security slot and available products, visit www.kensington.com. Bottom (not shown) 1 Component Description Reset button To reset your My Net N900 Central router to factory defaults, press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks.
GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: Installing the Router on the Network Using the Setup CD Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac) Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional) Installing the Router on the Network Two methods install the My Net N900 Central router on your network: Setup CD – The Easy Setup utility for Windows discovers and installs the router on the network.
GETTING STARTED 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.
GETTING STARTED 2. Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm: 3. The utility checks your connection to the router and the Internet. When both connections are confirmed, click Next. 4. Follow the instructions in the Easy Setup wizard for configuring the router’s wireless settings: 5. Click Print to make a hard copy of the Wireless network settings.
GETTING STARTED 6. Click Next to complete the router's wireless settings. 7. On the Setup Complete screen, do one of the following: a. Check online for the latest firmware for your router or go to the software installation menu and select the appropriate check box(es). Note: For more information on these processes, see “Updating the Router’s Firmware” on page 72 and “Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)” on page 17. b.
GETTING STARTED Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac) To connect a Mac computer to a My Net N900 Central router you must use a browser. Note: Windows users can set up the router using a browser instead of Easy Setup. The initial physical connection may be wired, as described in “Connecting the Router Physically” below, or wireless, as described in “Connecting to the Router Wirelessly” on page 14.
GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Router Wirelessly If you are using a desktop computer with a wireless card or a laptop computer with wireless capability, you can connect wirelessly to the router immediately. The same is true of mobile wireless devices with Wi-Fi enabled. 1. Make sure your computer's Wi-Fi is turned on. 2. From the list of wireless networks on the computer’s or device’s screen, select the WesternDigital network and connect. By default there is no password.
GETTING STARTED 4. Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm. 5. When both connections are confirmed, click Next. 6. Follow the installation wizard’s instructions. 7. When the Set up Wireless screen displays, you can change the Network Name and Security Mode for more protection. (See “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 24 for more information.) Note: If you do so, you will have to connect your computer or wireless device to the new Network Name. 8. Click Save. 9.
GETTING STARTED 10. Click Finish. The My Dashboard home screen displays. Note: To configure your router, continue with “Basic Settings and Tasks” on page 20.
GETTING STARTED 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. 3 1. Start Easy Setup as described in “This chapter contains the following topics:” on page 9. 2. On the Choose your setup option screen, click Skip and go to software installation. A list of available software applications displays: 3. Click the check boxes for the software you want to install and click Next.
GETTING STARTED 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, which provides several options: To change the location of the applications, click Change Install Location.
GETTING STARTED 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 68. For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 80.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 4 Basic Settings and Tasks This chapter contains the following topics: Opening My Dashboard After Setup Understanding My Dashboard Opening My Dashboard After Setup Connecting to the Internet Configuring Wireless Settings Setting Up Storage Adding a Device Setting up Remote Access Opening My Dashboard After Setup To open the My Net N900 Central router dashboard after initial configuration: 1. Enter http://wdrouter or http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of your browser.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Understanding My Dashboard Basic Dashboard Icons The icons at the top of the screen open modules and wizards for performing important tasks. The red Alert icon at the upper right of the screen displays notices concerning the router. Icon Name Actions See ... My Dashboard Review and change current settings.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Reviewing Current Settings The My Dashboard’s home screen is a simple snapshot of the router’s configuration with the most essential information in one screen. It includes summary information for wireless settings, Internet status, guest network, parental control, and storage. 1. Review the following settings on the My Dashboard home page. If you used Easy Setup, you may have changed the settings from the defaults already. If not, you can change them here.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Description Attached Storage Status of a storage device connected to the router’s USB port. Internal Hard Drive Status of the router’s internal drive. Internet Security and Parental Control status If status is Enabled, this feature controls access to the Internet by restricting dangerous or undesirable web access. Disabled by default. See “Setting Up Parental Controls” on page 62. 2.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 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.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Description On/Off Wireless service is enabled by default. To disable, toggle to the Off setting. Network Name Name given to the wireless network. Security Mode Type of security applied to the wireless network. The default is WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal. 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.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Up Storage You can set up your router’s internal hard drive or an attached USB storage device as a network share. Note: If you are setting up a USB storage device, make sure it is properly connected to the router’s USB port. 1. Click the Set Up Storage icon to display the first screen of the storage wizard. 2. Click Next to display a list of connected storage devices and the internal hard drive.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 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 the 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.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Adding a Device To connect a WPS-enabled wireless device, press the WPS button on the front of the router or enter a PIN on the device’s Wi-Fi connection page. If the device is not capable of WPS, you can still connect to the router using a network name and password. To display the Add a Device screen: 1. Click the Add a Device icon. 2. Select one of the two listed options and follow the appropriate procedure below. To connect a WPS-enabled device: 1.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS To connect a device that is not WPS enabled: 1. On the Add a Device screen, click the Click here to connect by entering network name and password: 2. Using the values shown on the screen, enter the following into your wireless device’s Wi-Fi connection screen as prompted: The Wi-Fi network SSID for the wireless network you want to use The password for the wireless network you selected Note: By default there is no password.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting up Remote Access Remote Access enables you to access your files from wherever you are as long as you have an Internet connection. You can access photos and files stored in the router’s internal hard drive using the WD Photos and WD 2go mobile apps and set up remote and secure web access to stored files by means of the WD2go.com website. 1. Click the Remote Access icon. The Set up WD 2go Remote Access screen displays: Adding Mobile Access 1. Click Add Mobile Access. 2.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 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.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Adding Web Access 1. On the Set up WD 2go Remote Access screen (see page 30), 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.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 5. In a browser, sign in to https://www.wd2go.com/ using the associated email address and password (see page 30). 6. Click Submit to display the My WD Devices screen. 7. Click View Shares to display the router’s share(s).
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 5 Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings icon takes you to screens and icons for entering more detailed settings and configuring more 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. When a “basic” icon has a small Advanced Settings icon to its upper left, you are configuring that function’s advanced settings.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced WAN (Internet) Category Screen Descriptions Internet Status – View current Internet connection details. Allows you to renew or release a DHCP IP Address or to connect or disconnect a PPTP/PPPoE connection. Internet Setup – Configure your Internet connection type. IPv6 Status – View all Internet and network connection details related to the IPv6 Internet protocol. IPv6 – Configure the IPv6 connection type and internal network settings of your router.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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. Connection Up Time Days, hours, minutes, and seconds the connection has been active. MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a device. IP Address The WAN/Internet IP address assigned to your router by the ISP. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask is configured and maintained by your ISP.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Internet Connection Type: Dynamic IP (DHCP) Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this information. Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this information. MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit that can be transmitted over the network.
ADVANCED SETTINGS MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit that can be transmitted over the network. MAC Address Unique identification number assigned to the router by the manufacturer. Clone Your computer’s MAC Address button: Copies the MAC address of the computer that are you currently using into the MAC address field. This allows the router to present your computer's MAC address to your ISP.
ADVANCED SETTINGS IPv6 Status Screen IPv6 Connection Information IPv6 Connection Type Click to select Static IPv6, Auto (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE , or Link-local Only connection type to connect to your ISP. Check with your ISP for this information. IPv6 Default Gateway The IPv6 address of the gateway device to which your router is connected. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address The LAN link-local IPv6 address of your router. LAN IPv6 Computers IPv6 Address IPv6 address of the computer on the IPv6.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Wireless Category Screen Descriptions Wireless Setup – Change wireless settings and turn SSID Broadcast and WMM QoS On or Off. Wi-Fi Protected Setup – 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. Guest Access – Allow visitors access to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands. Wireless Setup Screen Wireless 2.4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz Network Name Name given to the wireless network.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Password Password for accessing the wireless network. For some Enterprise modes, additional fields display: • Radius Server IP Address • Port • Shared Secret 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Guest Access Screen Wireless 2.4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz Guest Network Name Accept the default value or enter another name for the wireless network. Security Mode The default value is None. If you toggle the Security Mode button to Off, from the drop-down list, select the type of security needed to restrict guest access: • WPA/WPA2 - Personal • WPA - Personal • WPA2 - Personal Password Password for accessing the wireless network.
ADVANCED SETTINGS . Host and LAN Settings Screen Host Name Host name Name identifying the router on the network. IP Address LAN IP address IP address of the router on the network (when router is in router mode). Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used to control how many subnetworks exist in your local network. The more subnetworks there are, the fewer the hosts you can have per subnet. Enable DNS Relay LAN-side clients use the router to relay DNS queries to the Internet.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Storage Category Screen Descriptions Storage – You can update your user account and storage settings on this screen. (See “Setting Up Storage” on page 26.) Safely Remove – Use this screen to safely remove USB storage devices connected to the router’s USB port. Format – Use this screen to format or restore the internal hard drive. AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) Server – On this screen, you can enable the AFP Server for sharing files using Mac operating systems.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Storage Screen Share function for storage Storage Internal drive or USB port connecting an external device to the My Net N900 Central router. Share Files sharing service among local network client devices using the SAMBA protocol. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Makes stored digital media contents available to networked media players. iTunes Allows streaming of music to other devices in the network that have iTunes.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Format Screen The formatting and restoring commands delete all data on the internal storage drive. We strongly recommend that you back up important files to another storage device before executing these commands. Format 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Screen Descriptions Firewall – Set up a firewall for this router to block specific incoming or outgoing traffic by IP address and/or ports. DMZ – Set up a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) to allow all incoming traffic to be forwarded to a specific computer 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, it we recommend using port forwarding as an alternative.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Port Range Network traffic port range that will be applied in the firewall rule. DMZ Screen DMZ Host Enable DMZ Toggle the button to On to enable DMZ. DMZ IP Address If DMZ is enabled, select a computer from the list and click the double arrows to populate the IP address, or manually enter the computer’s IP address. MAC Filter Screen MAC Filtering Rules MAC Filtering drop-down list The default setting is Turn MAC Filtering OFF.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Password Password to be used for accessing your Parental Control settings. Device Information Active Select to activate parental controls on the associated computer or device. Device name Name assigned to the computer or device on the network. MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a device. Screen Descriptions WD 2go Setup – On this screen you can enable remote access and check remote connections, firewall settings, and WD 2go Service.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Firewall Settings Click one of the following: Automatic – Establishes a direct connection between your device and the router. If the connection cannot open the ports on the router, a relay connection is established. XP Compatibility – Establishes a connection through ports 80 and 443. If these ports are unavailable, a relay connection is established. This option is required if you are using your Web Access account on a Windows XP OS.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Additional Features Category Screen Descriptions Port Forwarding – Open a single port or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single computer on your network. Applies only to an Internet session. ALG – Enable or disable Application Level Gateway (ALG) configuration. This allows certain clients, such as PPTP, IPSec or SIP, to have temporary firewall rules created automatically when detected by the firewall.
ADVANCED SETTINGS . Port Forwarding Screen Port Forwarding Rules Enabled Select to enable the port forwarding rule. Clear the check box to disable. Application Name From the drop-down list, select the application whose data you want to forward to the client on your local network. Click the double arrows to populate the Name, Internal Port, External Port, and Protocol fields. External Port Range Enter the port(s) you want to forward from the WAN interface (Internet).
ADVANCED SETTINGS Netmask Enter a Netmask for the Destination IP to define the destination network. Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address through which this router can be reached. The Gateway IP should be reachable from your router. FasTrack Plus QoS Enable FasTrack Plus QoS Enable FasTrack Plus QoS Enable or disable the QoS application to prioritize different client applications/traffic types over the Internet.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Enhanced WMM Screen Enhanced WMM Setup Enable Enhanced WMM Enhanced WMM is enabled by default. This feature prioritizes the traffic of various wireless (WI-Fi) applications. Classification Rules Name Name given to the service/client for the classification entry. Priority When creating a rule, select the order in which the application or device sends data over the network compared to other applications or devices. The default value is 1-Highest.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Admin Category Screen Descriptions Administrator – 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 67. Time Settings – Configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the router manually or automatically by NTP (Network Time Protocol).
ADVANCED SETTINGS Administrator Screen Admin Password Original Password Enter the existing password for the admin (administrator) account. The default is password (all lower case). New Password/Verify New Password Type the same new password for each. Administration Enable HTTPS Server Enable or disable Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), a combination of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with SSL/TLS protocol.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Firmware Update Screen Firmware Information Current Firmware Version Version of the router’s current firmware. Current Firmware Date Date of current firmware. Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version Click Update Now to update your router's firmware to the version displayed. Firmware Upgrade from a File Select a File to Upgrade Note: It is a best practice to update the firmware file when the router has a wired connection to your computer. You have two options: 1.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Registration Screen Registration First Name, Last Name, Email Address Enter your first and last name and email address. Click Register. Log Screen Save Log File Save Log File to Local Hard Drive After generating a system log file, click Save. Log Level Log Level From the drop-down list, select the alert level of the log you want to generate. Options are Debug, Notice, and Warning. System Log Status Log Type From the drop-down list, select the type of log you want to generate.
ADVANCED SETTINGS LAN IP address IP address of the device that is being configured as an Extender. The IP address should be on the same network as your existing router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used to control how many subnetworks can exist in your local network. The more subnetworks there are, the fewer the hosts you can have per subnet. Default Gateway IP address of the router to which this device is connected while configured as an extender.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 6 Performing Advanced Tasks This chapter describes the most important tasks the administrator performs in setting up and maintaining the My Net N900 Central router.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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 Password Create a password for the guest user to prevent an unauthorized user from accessing your guest network. 5. Click Save.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 3. Enter the new administrator password in the Password and Verify Password fields and click Save. Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive To access files stored on the internal drive or on an attached WD USB storage drive such as a WD Passport or My Book, you have two options: Note: For information on installation, see “Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)” on page 17 or “Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac)” on page 13.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Mac 1. Click the WD Quick View icon in the menu bar to display a menu, and move the pointer over the name of your My Net N900 Central router to display a submenu. 2. Select Open. 3. If you are prompted for a username and password, enter the username and password that you created when you set up external storage. If a password was not created, select or enter guest. Click Connect. 4. Select the volume(s) to mount and click OK.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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 26.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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 26. After the setup is complete, access it through the network by doing the following: 1. Click Finder and then on the menu bar, click Go > Connect to Server. 2. Type smb://mynetn900c. If the router’s default host name was changed during setup, substitute the new name.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Updating the Router’s Firmware Note: For best results, upload the firmware using a wired connection. 1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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 use the user interface: 1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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 network’s wireless coverage. Note: To use the router in extender mode, the router must be connected by wire to your computer. To convert the router to extender mode: 1.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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 59 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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. To manually assign a device a DHCP IP address: 1. In the Manual Added Device section of the screen, enter the device’s IP address, MAC address, and device name. 2. Click Add/Update. The device information populates the device table below. 3.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Additional Features icon. 2. Click the Network UPnP tab. 3.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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 page displays. on your Desktop. The My Net View Welcome 2. Click Diagnose, and use the online Help (?) to guide you through the diagnostic procedures.
INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE 4 3 1 7 5 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.
INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE Installing WD Print Share (Mac) Before installing WD Print Share software, make sure the manufacturer’s printer/scanner driver and software are installed in your computer. 1. If you have not already done so, use My Net Setup on the Setup CD to install WD Printshare Installer on a Mac computer (see “My Net™ Setup (Mac)” on page 17). 2. In Finder, double-click WD Print Share under Devices: 3. Follow the installation wizard to install WD Print Share. 4.
INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE 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.
INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE Using the Connect Button With a Scanner 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the scanner from the list on the WD Print Share Control Center. Click Connect. The status changes to Connected. Launch the software that came with your scanner. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The power LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the power cord is correctly connected to the router. 2. 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. 3. Ensure that you are using the AC adapter provided with the router. A port number LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the connected device is powered on. 2.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 9 Regulatory and Warranty Information This chapter contains the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) GNU General Public License (“GPL”) Regulatory Compliance Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 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.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 以下警語適用台灣地區 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即 停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通 信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 For Mexico Only La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 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).
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REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 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.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION addition to other rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com. Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
APPENDIX: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix: Technical Specifications Specification Value Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet I/O ports (4) Ethernet (RJ-45) ports USB ports (1) USB 2.0 port Internal storage 2.
INDEX Index F A AC power adapters 6 access point setup 74 accessing files remotely 4 accessing internal drive and external USB storage 68 accessories 5 adding a wireless device 28 Additional Features screens 48 additional software 4 Admin screens 56 administrator password 67 Advanced LAN screens 43 Advanced Settings screens 35 advanced tasks 61 Advanced WAN (Internet) screens 36 Advanced Wireless screens 41 attached storage, accessing files on 68 B back panel of router 7 basic wireless settings 24 botto
INDEX recording information registration 2 safety information 1 warranty 89 2 Network UPnP 55 Parental Controls 49 Port Forwarding 53 Registration 59 Routing 53 System 58 Time Settings 57 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 42 Wireless Setup 41 service 89 service (Australia /New Zealand) 90 settings advanced 35 basic 20 storage 26 settup PC) 10 setup options 10 Windows Vista/Win7 9 Windows XP 9 sharing a printer on the network 80 software, GPL 91 speed, wired 3 storage attached USB drive 68 capacity 4 internal d
INDEX WD Smartware 5 Wi-Fi Protected Security(WPS) 4 wireless adding devices 28 settings 24 speed, simultaneous dual band 3 WPS LED 7 WPS-enabled device, connecting 28 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USERS MANUAL 95
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