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  • Page 1 Preliminary-Regulatory Only ™ My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender User Manual...

  • Page 2: Wd ® Service And Support

    Service and Support ® Should you encounter a problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail http://support.wdc.com support service at . If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index ........... . . 82 MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER...

  • Page 4: Important User Information

    Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them. Do not overload wall outlets. For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Recording Your Wd Product Information

    Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product online at http://register.wdc.com MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the My Net™Wi-Fi Range Extender. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new range extender. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com.
  • Page 7 For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your .com. My Net Wi-Fi Range extender. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc AC Power Adapters The AC power adapter varies, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a power plug clip.

  • Page 8: Components

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Components Front Panel Power LED Wireless Strength Indicator WPS LED Add labels and descriptions MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 18 blue lights flash when you first connect to indicate the strength of strength the wireless connection (signal). Helps you determine optimal placement. • Side Panel Power button WPS button Frequency switch Ethernet/Internet port Port LEDs Power port MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10 Blinks to indicate network activity on that port. Back (not shown) Component Description Reset button Press and release–Reboots the extender. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks. Press and hold for 5 seconds or longer–Resets to factory default settings. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    WPS) on your router and within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. Note: If your router does not support WPS, see “Setting up Your Extender Manually” on page 9. The wireless connection light is blue when the extender’s wireless connection is active. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Setting Up Your Extender Manually

    Connect the Extender and your PC, Mac computer, or laptop using an Ethernet cable, -OR- Connect a wireless-enabled PC, Mac, or laptop to Network Name: WDRangeExtender. Note: This is an open network without security. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13 Note: If the entries in the address field do not access the Welcome screen, enter the address of any website (e.g., Amazon.com) and the browser will redirect to the extender’s Dashboard. 3. Continue with “Configuring the Extender for the First Time” on page 11. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Extender For The First Time

    Mode displays range extender (the default value). 2. Click Next to display the Welcome screen. 3. Click Next to display the Select an available network screen. After a few minutes the screen displays a list of networks. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15 “Registering Your WD Product” on page 2 and “Adding a Wireless Device to Your Network” on page 20. 7. Continue with “Configuring the Extender for the First Time” on page 11. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Mode displays range extender (the default value). Click Next to display the Welcome screen. 2. Click Next to display the Select an available network screen. After a few minutes the screen displays a list of networks. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17 If your router has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect. b. Click WPS to display the progress of the connection. The Setup Complete page displays. The extender is now connected to the router MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18 Device to My Network link. See “Adding a Wireless Device to Your Network” on page 20. To configure more settings, or to begin using the I’m Done extender as is, click . See - MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Configuring Basic Settings

    Configuring Wireless Settings Adding a Wireless Device to Your Network Opening My Dashboard After Setup To open the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender dashboard after initial configuration: 1. Enter http://WDRangeextender in the address field of your browser. The login screen displays: 2.
  • Page 20 Configure advanced settings for “Configuring Advanced Settings system administration such as Settings” on page 23 firmware upgrades. Alert Click to display recent alerts about new firmware and network issues and shortcuts to important settings. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 2. To reconfigure wireless settings, click one of the Set up Wireless links on the screen or the Set up Wireless icon in the icon bar. Continue with “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 19. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Configuring Wireless Settings

    WPA/WPA2 mixed security mode provides better compatibility with legacy devices. However, for better performance and connectivity, WPA2 security mode is highly recommended. Mode Wireless Range extender (the default value). Note: If you select AP, continue to “Troubleshooting” on page MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Adding A Wireless Device To Your Network

    To connect a WPS-enabled wireless device, you either press the WPS button on the front of the extender 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 extender using a network name and password. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 Setup 1: Press the WPS button on the front of the extender or click the virtual button on this screen. On your wireless device, press the physical button or click the virtual button. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25 6. To confirm that the device has been added, click Confirm. 7. The Confirmation screen displays the attached devices in the Client Table. 8. Click OK to return to the My Dashboard home screen. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Configuring Advanced Settings

    1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Administrator tab (link) on the left to display the Admin/Administrator screen. 2. Enter the existing administrator password in Original Password and the new administrator password in the Password and Verify Password fields. Click Save. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Resetting And Rebooting The Extender

    You can reboot the extender two ways. If you are physically close to it, just press the On/Off button on the extender. If you cannot easily press the button: 1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the System tab (link). 2. Click Reboot. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Updating The Extender's Firmware

    2. On the extender screen, browse to the firmware file you saved and click Open. The file name displays in the browser field on the extender screen. 3. Click Upload. A message says how long the upload will take. Please wait while the firmware update is taking place. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Extender In Ap Mode

    1. Launch a web browser, and type WDRangeextender in the address field. 2. Do one of the following: If the Welcome page displays, set to AP and click Mode Next The My Dashboard Home page displays the mode as Wireless range extender: MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 4. Click I’m Done. The Dashboard Home screen displays. 5. Disconnect the extender from the computer and connect it directly to the router using a network cable. The Access Point is ready for use. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    3. Power off and power on your modem, extender, and computer. 4. If all else fails, install My Net View from the product CD or contact Technical Support at http://support.wdc.com or your ISP.

  • Page 32: Regulatory And Warranty Information

    For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être exploités. Sélection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Safety Compliance

    Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. This device is only for use with the compatible UL Listed AC adapter. Cet appareil n'est destiné qu'a` des adaptateur compatibles marqués "UL Listed". MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34 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)
  • Page 35 (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...

  • Page 36: Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)

    In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand Only)

    (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. This warranty is WD’s sole manufacturer's warranty and is applicable only to Products sold as new. MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")

    Modification of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to any Open Source Software, is solely at your own risk. Western Digital is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. Western Digital will not support any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital.

  • Page 39: Appendix: Technical Specifications

    Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Output voltage: 12V DC, 3A Power supply: 36W Temperature Operating temperature: ? to ? C (? to ? Non-operating temperature: -? to ? C (-? to ? MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Index

    CD, getting started with 9 accessing during setup 14 changing admin password 67 current settings 22 closing an Advanced Settings screen 35 My Net software for Mac computers 17 connecting to the Internet 23 My Net View 4 current settings 20 obtaining service 88...
  • Page 41 Device Mode 59 DHCP Server Settings 44 updating firmware 72 DMZ 49 UPnP configuration 77 Dynamic DNS 40 Enhanced WMM (My Net N900) 55 warranty 88 FasTrack Plus QoS 54 warranty, Australia/New Zealand 89 Firewall 48 WD Print Share 4...
  • Page 42 Opening My Dashboard After Setup16 Configuring Wireless Settings 19 Adding a Wireless Device to Your Network 20 Configuring Advanced Settings Changing the Administrator Password23 Resetting and Rebooting the Extender24 Updating the Extender’s Firmware25 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USERS MANUAL...

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