WD Livewire ™ Powerline AV Network Kit User Manual
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Table of Contents 1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Recording your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Registering your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 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 procedures for installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 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.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new WD Livewire devices. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Expand your home network instantly without running wires – Create high-speed Internet connections anywhere in your home without running wires between rooms.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 3 Features and Functions Sharing Internet Access on the Livewire Network To share Internet access over the powerline network, connect your router to a WD Livewire device using an Ethernet cable and plug the device directly into an electrical outlet. The connections between the Internet, modem, and router remain the same. In the example below, a WD TV® device and laptop computer are connected to a WD Livewire device using Ethernet cables.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Sample Livewire Home Network This diagram below shows a WD Livewire network in a two-story house. The router upstairs (which has a desktop computer and network storage drive attached) is connected to a WD Livewire device, which is plugged into an electrical outlet in one room. Downstairs, a network-attached media player and gaming console share a device.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Connections 1 3 2 4 5 Item Component Description 1 Ethernet ports (1-4) Supports connection of computers, removable storage devices, gaming consoles, and other network-connectable devices 2 Sync button Press the Sync button on all WD Livewire devices in your powerline network within two minutes to create a private network. 3 Reset button (bottom of device) Resets the device. See “Firmware Upgrade” on page 17.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD Livewire devices AC power adapters Ethernet cables Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD Minimum Installation Requirements An available electrical outlet in two separate locations in your home or office At least two network-capable devices with an Ethernet connection GETTING STARTED – 7
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Installation Procedures Important: Plug the devices directly into a wall socket. Do not plug the devices into a power strip, surge protector, or similar power extension. Connect the Network Devices and Computers 1. Connect the power cables to the power jacks on each device, then plug the opposite ends into AC power outlets in separate locations (one location must be close to your modem or router). 2.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Create a Private Network Note: You may want to create a private network if you live in an apartment building or other dwelling where the electrical system is not exclusive to your living space. To create a private network, press the Sync button on the back of each WD Livewire device in the network for less than three seconds within a span of two minutes.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 5 4 WD Livewire Utility Use the WD Livewire Utility to manage your powerline device network. Note: The WD Livewire devices are plug and play and can be used without having to install any software. For advanced functions such as diagnostics, firmware upgrades, and creating a private network without using the Sync button, install the WD Livewire Utility.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 5. Click I Agree in the License Agreement screen. 6. Accept the default install location or click Browse to select a different destination folder. Click Install. 7. WD Livewire Utility installation is complete. Click Finish to close the Wizard.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Using the WD Livewire Utility Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. For Windows Vista and Windows XP, click Start>Programs>Western Digital>WD Livewire Utility or double-click the WD Livewire Utility icon on your desktop. For Windows 7, click the Windows icon and then All Programs>Western Digital>WD Livewire Utility or double-click the WD Livewire Utility icon on your desktop.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to “Firmware Upgrade” on page 17 for instructions. Rename To assign a new name to a remote powerline device, select it, then click Rename. Enter the new name, and then press Enter on your keyboard. Note: The new device name only appears on the computer running the WD Livewire Utility used to assign the new name. If the WD Livewire Utility is installed on a different computer, the default name for the device displays.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Scan Click Scan to update the status information of the remote powerline adapters. Privacy Create a private network that provides you with extra security using the Privacy tab. Private Network Name The default Private Network Name, HomePlugAV, displays. To change the Private Network Name, all devices in the network must have their device passwords entered (see “Device Password” on page 13). Enter a new name in the Private Network Name field.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab provides detailed information about the powerline adapters in your WD Livewire network. System Information The following information about the powerline adapter connected to your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL About The About screen displays information about the WD Livewire Utility. Version number, copyright info, release date, and a link to the WD website display under the WD logo. Note: You must have an active Internet connection to use the WD link.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 6 8 WD Livewire Network Maintenance The firmware for your WD Livewire network can be upgraded to the latest release, which includes product fixes and enhancements. To ensure you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at http://register.wdc.com. This chapter describes how to upgrade firmware and perform simple troubleshooting.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 4. Click Browse and select the new .PIB and .NVM firmware files that you downloaded in step 1. Click OK. 5. Click OK to confirm you have selected the correct firmware upgrade files. 6. Wait until the power LED and PLC-Link LED blink twice (about 65 seconds), then use a paperclip to press the reset button on the bottom of device for 2 seconds. 7. Repeat steps 2-6 above for all the WD Livewire devices in your network.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Troubleshooting Problem Solution The power LED does not illuminate after installing the WD Livewire device. Make sure the power switch on the device is set to ON. If this does not solve the problem, do the following: 1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the WD Livewire device. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the WD Livewire device. 3. Wait five seconds. 4. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the WD Livewire device. 5.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information 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.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Le symbole CE indique que ce système est conforme aux directives du Conseil de l'Union Européenne, notamment à la Directive CEM (2004/108/CE) et la Directive Basse tension (2006/95/CE). Une " déclaration de conformité " aux directives applicables a été déposée auprès de Western Digital Europe.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert. Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service.
WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL GNU General Public License (“GPL”) Firmware incorporated into this product may include third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL or Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, “GPL Software”) and not Western Digital’s End User License Agreement. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http://support.wdc.
