™ My Net N900 Central HD Dual-Band Storage Router User Manual
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Table of Contents WD® Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii 1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Performing Advanced Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Enabling Guest Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Setting Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Changing the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive . . . . . . . . 65 Updating the Router’s Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the following instructions for installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
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 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.
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 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).
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. Continue to step 5. 4. If the connection to the network cannot be established: a. Click Next and follow the wizard’s instructions for troubleshooting your Internet connections. If your second attempt fails, the following screen displays: b.
GETTING STARTED The Secure your wireless network screen displays. 5. Accept the current values or enter a new network name and password. 6. Click Print to make a hard copy of the Wireless network settings and/or click Next to save these router’s wireless settings. The Router Setup Complete screen displays. 7. On the Router Setup Complete screen, do one of the following: Note: You can install software from the Setup CD and update the firmware from the My Dashboard user interface at any time. a.
GETTING STARTED 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.
GETTING STARTED 1 2 3 1. Connect the power cable to the router’s DC connector and into an AC power outlet. Press the On/Off button on the back of the router once to turn it on. The four LEDs on the front panel of the router light up one by one as it boots up. 2. Connect the included yellow Internet (Ethernet) cable to the router’s Internet port and the modem. Note: One Ethernet (network) cable is included in the product package. You can purchase additional cables from the WD Store or another source. 3.
GETTING STARTED Configuring a New Router 1. Open a browser. (See requirements in “Appendix: Technical Specifications” on page 85.) 2. In the address field, type http://wdrouter, http://wdrouter.local (for Mac computers), or http://192.168.1.1. The Welcome screen displays: 3. Click Continue to display the first Connect to Internet screen. 4. Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm. 5. If both connections are confirmed, click Next. Continue to step 7.
GETTING STARTED 6. If the connections are not confirmed: a. Click Next and follow the wizard’s instructions for troubleshooting your Internet connection. If your second attempt fails, the following screen displays: b. You have two options: To continue setting up an Internet connection, from the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, select the type of connection you want to make and enter the required information. The default connection type is PPPoE. Click Next and continue to step 7.
GETTING STARTED 8. Click Save. The Wireless Setting Changed screen displays. 3 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.
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. 1. Start Easy Setup as described in “Starting Easy Setup (Windows)” on page 9. 2. On the Choose your setup option screen, click Skip and go to software installation. A list of available software applications displays: 3. Click the check boxes for the software you want to install and click Next.. 4.
GETTING STARTED 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.
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 65. For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 77.
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 Wi-Fi Device Setting up Remote Access Opening My Dashboard After Setup To open the My Net N900 Central router dashboard after initial configuration: 1. Enter http://wdrouter or http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of your browser.
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 Internet Security and Parental Control status If status is Enabled, this feature controls access to the Internet by restricting dangerous or undesirable web access. Disabled by default. See “Setting Up Parental Controls” on page 59.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 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.
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 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 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 Wi-Fi Device To connect a WPS-enabled wireless device, press the WPS button on the front of the router or enter a PIN on the device’s Wi-Fi connection page. If the device is not capable of WPS, you can still connect to the router using a network name and password. 1. Click the Add a Wi-Fi Device icon. 2. Select one of the two listed options and follow the appropriate procedure below. Connecting a WPS-Enabled Device 1.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 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.
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.
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 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.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 5. In a browser, sign in to https://www.wd2go.com/ using the associated email address and password (see page 31). 6. Click Submit to display the My WD Devices screen. 7. Click View Shares to display the router’s share(s).
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 This chapter contains the following topics: Introduction Typical Advanced Settings Screen Advanced WAN (Internet) Category Advanced WAN (Internet) Category Advanced LAN Category Security Settings Category Remote Access Category Remote Access Category Additional Features Category Admin Category Introduction Chapter Organization This chapter is organized by categories, represented by icons at the top of the My Dashboard screens.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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).
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Screen Purpose: Add a new wireless device into this network using the WPS push button or PIN; generate a new PIN or set it to the default value. Device PIN Code Enter the wireless device’s WPS PIN code and click Start. Enable Router’s WPS PIN Personal identification number for WPS authentication. Enable WPS Enable the router to establish a secure connection to other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices. Enabled by default.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Storage Category Device and Client Tables Screen Purpose: View the DHCP client table. This table shows all of the wired and wireless devices that are connected to the router. You can manually add a device to the table. Client Lease Time Amount of time remaining on the client’s IP address lease. Device Name Name of the device attached to your network. IP Address IP address of a device being added on your network. MAC Address Unique identifier of the device being added.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Public Share Select to enable public access (no authentication) to the shares/services. Selected by default. Share Files sharing service among local network client devices using the Samba protocol. Storage USB port on the router to which the storage device is connected. Storage Port Click the Show button to display the number of the port (1 or 2) to which the storage device is attached.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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 request Select the checkbox to respond to ping requests from the WAN. Destination Local network (LAN) or Internet (WAN). Destination IP Range Range of IP addresses where the traffic is destined.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Remote Access Category 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Remote Port Range Remote port range of the service on the Internet the rule applies to. Set Uplink Speed at The uplink speed (in Kbps) at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP. The Auto (default) setting automatically detects the uplink speed. You can select other values from the drop-down list or enter your own. QoS prioritizes all Internet traffic based on this setting.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Admin Category Administrator Screen Purpose: The admin account manages the router interface. The admin has read/write access and can create passwords.The default password is password. To keep your router secure, it is a best practice to create a new password. See “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 64. Enable HTTPS Server Click to enable or disable Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), a combination of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with SSL/TLS protocol.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Automatic Internet Time Synchronization Automatically synchronizes your router's clock with an Internet time server. Daylight Saving Dates If you select Daylight Saving time, from the drop down lists, select the month, week, day of the week, and time of the start and end of Daylight Saving time in your time zone. Daylight Saving Offset If you select Daylight Saving time, from the drop-down list, select the daylight saving offset.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Registration Screen Purpose: Register your router if you have not already done so. Registering enables WD to notify you of updates to the firmware and send you important information. Log Screen Purpose: Display and save logs generated by the router. Log Level From the drop-down list, select the alert level of the log you want to generate. Options are Debug, Notice, and Warning. Log Table Click the tabs to reveal the log pages to view, clear, or refresh the table.
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 • None Password Create a password for the guest user to prevent an unauthorized user from accessing your guest network. 5. Click Save.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
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 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.
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 27.
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 27. After the setup is complete, access it through the network by doing the following: 1. Click Finder and then on the menu bar, click Go > Connect to Server. 2. Type smb://mynetn900c. If the router’s default host name was changed during setup, substitute the new name.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
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 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.
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 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS To manually assign a device a DHCP IP address: 1. In the Manual Added Device section of the screen, enter the device’s IP address, MAC address, and device name. 2. Click Add/Update. The device information populates the device table below. 3. To update a device, select it in the table and click the Edit icon. Edit the information and click Add/Update.
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. On the Advanced Settings screen, click 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 19). 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. 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. A port number LED does not illuminate. Ensure that the connected device is powered on.
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 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).
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Environmental Compliance (China) ѻકЁ᳝↦᳝ᆇ⠽䋼ܗ㋴ⱘৡ⿄ঞ䞣 䚼ӊৡ⿄ ᴎ ᴎㆅ ⬉䏃ᵓ㒘ড় ᵓव ⬉⑤বय़఼ ⬉⑤կᑨ఼ ⹀Ⲹ ᳝↦᳝ᆇ⠽䋼ܗ㋴ 䪙 ∲ 䬝 ݁Ӌ䫀 ; ; ; ; 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ⒈㘨㣃 ⒈Ѡ㣃䝮 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ҷ㸼ℸ⾡䚼ӊⱘ᠔᳝ഛ䋼ᴤ᭭Ё᠔ⱘ䆹⾡᳝↦᳝ᆇ⠽䋼ഛԢѢЁढҎ⇥ֵ݅ᙃѻϮ䚼᠔乕Ꮧⱘlj⬉ᄤ ֵᙃѻકЁ᳝↦᳝ᆇ⠽䋼ⱘ䰤䞣㽕∖NJ 6- 7 㾘ᅮⱘ䰤䞣DŽ ; ҷ㸼ℸ⾡䚼ӊ᠔⫼ⱘഛ䋼ᴤ᭭Ё 㟇ᇥ᳝ϔ㉏ᴤ᭭݊᠔ⱘ᳝↦᳝ᆇ⠽䋼催ѢЁढҎ⇥ֵ݅ᙃѻϮ䚼᠔ 乕Ꮧⱘlj⬉ᄤֵᙃѻકЁ᳝↦᳝ᆇ⠽䋼ⱘ䰤䞣㽕∖NJ 6- 7 㾘ᅮⱘ䰤䞣 䰸䴲ѻકϞ᳝ᷛ䆄ˈ᠔᳝ݙ䰘ѻકঞ݊䚼ӊⱘþ⦃ֱՓ⫼ᳳ䰤
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 DLNA 4, 28, 46 dual band speed 3 dynamic DNS 41 A AC power adapters 6 access point, setting up 71 accessing files remotely 4 accessories 5 adding a wireless device 29 additional software available 4 administrator password 64 administrator settings 55 advanced settings chapter organization 36 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
INDEX O obtaining service (Australia and New Zealand) 87 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 registration 2 safety information 1 warranty 86 push button setup 4 R rebooting 70 recording product information 2 registering the router 2, 57 regulatory comp
INDEX 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 tasks advanced 58 basic 21 troubleshooting 81 37 U updating firmware UPnP 4, 74 USB port 3, 4 69 W warranty, all but Australia/New Zealand 86 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 access
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