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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 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.
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.
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. This chapter contains the following topics: Features Package Contents Components...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Pandora™, CinemaNow™, YouTube™, Xbox LIVE™, Skype™ and more so your entertainment is always in the fast lane. Adds USB storage to your network – The USB port gives you the flexibility to add storage and share files as well as to connect a printer and print from any computer within your network.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Quick Install Guide My Net N900 Central Setup CD Warranty Ethernet cable AC power adapter Accessories For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your .com. My Net router. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc AC Power Adapters The AC power adapter varies, depending on your location.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Components Front Power LED Internet LED Internal Storage Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button Wireless LED Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED Front LED indicators Description Power Steady when the router is powered on and operational; flashes slowly during bootup, firmware upgrades, and system self-tests. Wireless Lit when wireless connection is active.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Back My Net N900 Central Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Yellow) Power button Ethernet ports USB 2.0 port Internet port Power port Port LEDS Component Description Ethernet ports Link LED (Green) Steady on when a cable connects the port to another Ethernet port.
GETTING STARTED Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: Using a Windows Computer with Easy Setup Using a Mac Computer My Dashboard Opening My Dashboard Using a Windows Computer with Easy Setup Use the Easy Setup application on the product CD to quickly and easily discover and install the router on the network, set up wireless, download additional software, and access the router’s My Dashboard user interface.
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GETTING STARTED Choosing a Setup Option Use this screen to set up a new router and install other WD software. Setting Up a New Router (Windows) The Easy Setup wizard guides you through the process of installing the router in your home network, checks your connections, and prompts you to set up security.
GETTING STARTED Installing Additional WD Software Use Easy Setup to install additional WD software. Install software applications that are applicable to your My Net router model. Unavailable applications are grayed out. 1. Start Easy Setup as described in “Using a Windows Computer with Easy Setup” on page 8.
GETTING STARTED Installing the Router 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 the router light up one by one as it boots up.
GETTING STARTED 1. Open a browser. (See requirements “Getting Started” on page 8.) 2. In the address field, type http://WDRouter or http://192.168.1.1. The Welcome screen displays: 3. Enter the router's username (admin) and password (lowercase password) and click Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays. At this point, you can configure basic settings such as wireless security, password, storage, and Internet connection.
GETTING STARTED 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 ...
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Basic Settings and Tasks This chapter contains the following topics: Reviewing Current Settings Connecting to the Internet Configuring Wireless Settings Setting Up and Managing External Storage Adding a Device Reviewing Current Settings 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.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Description Media Network SSID (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. Media Pass Key Password for accessing the 5 GHz network.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 3. When a connection succeeds, a check mark displays above it. Next a. Click to display the Congratulations screen. b. Click Finished to display the My Dashboard home page again. 4. If the connection to the Internet fails: a.
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 2. View or modify the required wireless settings for the 2.4 GHz network and the 5 GHz network. Note: You can change some settings on this screen. See “Advanced Wireless Category” on page 31 for additional wireless settings. Setting Description ON/OFF...
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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 2. Click the Set Up Storage icon to display the first screen of the storage wizard. Next 3. Click to display a list of connected storage devices. Next 4. Select the drive to set up and click to display Step 3 of the wizard.
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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 6. Create or change your user account by entering a user name and password for accessing the share. 7. Click Next to display the Setup Complete screen. Finish 8. Click . The My Dashboard home screen appears. Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive To access files stored on an attached WD USB storage drive such as a WD Passport or My Book, you have two options:...
BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive (Mac) To access the files stored on a USB drive connected to the router, make sure that the drive was properly set up as described in “Setting Up External Storage” on page 17. After the setup is complete, access it through the network by doing the following: 1.
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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS To connect a WPS-enabled device: Click here to connect using WPS 1. Click the link to display the screen shown below: 2. Select one of the two WPS methods: a. Method 1: Press the WPS button on the front of the router or click the virtual button on this screen.
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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 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 band you want to use. The password for the wireless network you selected. 3.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Settings Advanced Settings icon leads you to additional screens and icons for entering detailed settings for the basic functions discussed in the previous chapter and more. Note: Another way to access the Advanced Settings screen is to click the arrow to the right of the setting on the basic screen.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Typical Advanced Settings Screen Advanced Settings Categories Close button Tabs Close Note: To close an Advanced Settings screen, click the button at the top of the screen. The My Dashboard home screen displays. s settings and security settings. The screens in the set are listed on the left of the screen and referred to as tabs.
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 –...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Internet Status Screen Connection Type Can be Static IP, Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPoE (Username/Password), or PPTP (Username/Password). Physical Link to WAN Indicates whether the router has established a physical link to the WAN. Connection to Internet Indicates whether the router is connected to an Internet Service Provider.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) Size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit that can be transmitted over the network. MAC Address 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.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Reconnect Mode Select one of the reconnect modes for your PPPoE 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.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Reconnect Mode Select one of the reconnect modes for your PPPT connection: • Always On –Your Internet connection remains connected and reconnects if the router disconnects from the server. • On Demand –Your Internet connection disconnects after the Idle time has passed. The connection automatically reconnects when a client attempts to access the Internet.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Name (if any) Name of the computer associated with the IPV6 address. IPv6 Screen My IPv6 Connection Type Click to select Static IPv6, Auto (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE or Link-local Only connection used to connect to your ISP. Check with your ISP for this information. LAN IPv6 Address Setting LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Local IPv6 IP address that has been automatically...
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 –...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Wireless Setup Screen Wireless 2.4Ghz and Wireless 5Ghz Network Name (SSID) Name given to the wireless network. Security Mode Type of security being applied to the wireless network. Options include WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Personal (default), WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and WPA/ WPA2-Enterprise.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Guest Access Screen Wireless 2.4Ghz and Wireless 5Ghz Guest Network SSID Accept the default value or enter another name for the wireless bands. Security Mode The default value is None. To restrict guess access, select the type of security needed from the drop-down list: •...
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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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Device Name Name assigned to the device being added to your network. Advanced Storage Category Screen Descriptions Storage – (See “Setting Up and Managing External Storage” on page 17.) You can update your user account and storage settings using this screen. Safely Remove –...
ADVANCED SETTINGS Safely Remove Screen Storage Port Number of the port to which the storage device is attached. My Net N600 has one USB port and My Net N750 has two. Device name Name of the storage device. Eject button Press to safely detach the USB storage drive.
ADVANCED SETTINGS MAC Filter – Control network access based on the MAC address of the client device. The MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer. Parental Controls – Control Internet access to specific websites and access periods. See “Setting Up Parental Controls”...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Computer Name Name assigned to the computer for easier identification. Click the computer name to populate its MAC address. Internet Security & Parental Controls Screen Parental Controls Enable parental control Toggle the button to On. Device location From the drop-down list, select the region where the router is located: •...
ADVANCED SETTINGS Screen Descriptions Port Forwarding – Open multiple ports 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 Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration Screen PPTP (Point-to-Point Turn ON (default) PPTP ALG if you use a PPTP client to dial into Tunneling Protocol) your corporate network via the Internet. IPSec (VPN) Turn ON (default) IPSec ALG if you use a IPSec client to dial into your corporate network via the Internet.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Type From the drop-down list, select the option that specifies whether the rule applies to a connected device or to an application. Detail • For Device rules, specify the LAN IP and/or Remote IP addresses, and protocol(s) for the rule. •...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS 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's Password”...
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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 Type the same new password for each. Password Administration 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 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 Click Update Now to update your router's firmware to the Latest Firmware Version version displayed.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Registration Screen First Name, Last Name, Enter your first and last name and email address. Click Register. Email Address Log Screen Save Log File Save Log File to Local Hard After generating a log file, click Save. Drive Log Level Log Level From the drop-down list, select the alert level of the log you want to...
ADVANCED SETTINGS Default Gateway IP address of the router to which this router is connected while configured as an extender. Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP. This can be found on your main router or contact your ISP for this information.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Performing Advanced Tasks This chapter describes the most important tasks the administrator performs in setting up and maintaining the My Net router. It includes the following topics: Enabling Guest Access Setting Up Parental Controls Changing the Administrator's Password Updating the Router’s Firmware Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults Rebooting the Router...
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 3. For the wireless 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz band, toggle the On/Off button to turn access 4. Specify the following: Setting Description Guest Network SSID Accept the default value or enter another name for the wireless bands.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 3. Toggle the Enable parental control button to On. The Security/Parental Controls screen appears. 4. For Device location, select USA or 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.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 7. On the Policy Management screen, enter your password and click Login. 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.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Managing Parental Controls The Device List View screen enables you to manage parental controls on a master, device, and time range level. User Information On the Device List View screen, click UserInfo to display the User Information Setting screen.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 1. On the Device List View screen (see page 52), 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 (12AM - 12AM);...
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Changing Parental Control Settings Remotely 1. To access the WD Internet Security and Parental Control Policy Management utility remotely: 2. Type www.wdinternetsecurity.com in your browser’s address field. 3. Log in using your parental control username (email) and password. Changing the Administrator's Password It is a good practice to change the administrator’s password for accessing and managing the router.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS To check for the latest firmware version: 1. Click Check Now. The router searches the WD website for a new firmware file. 2. If a new file exists, the latest firmware version and an Update Now button appear. 3.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 4. When a confirmation message displays, click OK. 5. Wait until the router reboots before using it. To reset the router manually: Press the reset button on the bottom of the router for at least 10 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS To convert the router to extender mode: 1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Admin icon. 2. Click the Device Mode tab. The LAN Connection Type displays. 3. From the Device drop-down list, select ExtenderMode (wired AP). The LAN Mode Connection Type displays.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 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.
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 3. To update a device, select it in the table and click the Edit icon. Edit the information and click Add/Update. 4. To delete a device, disconnect it, select it in the table and click the Delete (trash can) icon.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 2. Click the Port Forwarding tab. 3. Enter the following for each port forwarding rule you create: Setting Description Enabled Selecting the check box enables the port forwarding rule. IP Address IP address of the device on your local network. This field can be populated by selecting a Computer Name from the drop down list.
INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE Installing and Using WD Print Share 1 3 4 4 5 7 Your My Net router can share a printer, a multi-function printer, or a scanner with computers on your network. Just connect the printer/scanner to an available USB port on the router, install the printer/scanner manufacturer’s software, and then install WD Print Share software on each computer that will share the printer/scanner.
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INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 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.
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Direttive EMC (2004/108/CE), (1999/5/CE), la Direttiva Bassa 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. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER...
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(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...
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Environmental Compliance (China) 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 WD’s specification therefor. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased.
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.
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.
APPENDIX: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix: Technical Specifications My Net N900 Central 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 2.5" HDD with SATA interface (1TB or 2TB) Supported operating Windows XP with Service Pack 3 systems Windows Vista with Service Pack 2...
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INDEX Index front of router 6 GPL software 71 AC power adapters 5 guest access 4 access point 57 accessing external USB storage 19 icons, dashboard 13 accessories 5 installing the router adding a wireless device 20 using a Mac 11 Additional Features screens 39 with Easy Setup (Windows PC) 8 additional software 4...
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INDEX warranty 69 Port Forwarding 40 Registration 43 Routing 40 rebooting 57 System 43 recording product information 2 Time Settings 43 registering the router 2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 32 regulatory compliance 65 Wireless Setup 32 requirements 8 service 69 Reset button 7 service (Australia /New Zealand) 70 reset button 7...
INDEX WPS-enabled device, connecting 20 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USERS MANUAL...
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