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  • Page 1 ™ 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 ........... . . 42 MY NET WI-FI RANGE 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 RANGE 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 RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Features Package Contents Components and LEDs Introduction My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender expands Wi-Fi coverage in your home by extending your existing Wi-Fi router’s wireless signal. Features The outstanding features of the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender are described below.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Package Contents In addition to your My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender, the package contains: Network (Ethernet) cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Ethernet cable Accessories For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com...

  • Page 8: Components And Leds

    • It is solid once the wireless connection is enabled. Signal Strength Blue LEDs (displayed as 3 sets of LEDs) indicate the strength of the wireless connection (signal) to the router. The indicator helps you determine optimal placement. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 Description Ethernet port Link LED (Green) Steady on when a cable connects the port to another Ethernet port or a router. Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity of the Ethernet port. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10 To reset the extender to factory default settings, press and release the button. The power and wireless LEDs flash, indicating a reset/ reboot. These LEDs are solid when the reset/reboot has been completed. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    2. Connect the extender to a power source and press the Power button. The power LED on the front of the extender blinks during boot-up and goes solid once the process is complete. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12 There are cases requiring you to set up the extender manually, for example, when: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is disabled. The router does not support WPS. Some interference is preventing WPS from working. SSID broadcast is disabled. WPA only is enabled. WEP is enabled. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13 Connect a wireless-enabled device (for example, an iPad or computer) to network name wdrangeextender. Note: This is an open network without security. Continue to “Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup” on page 11. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup

    , the Dashboard home screen displays. Continue with “Reviewing Current Settings” on page 17. 3. Click Next to display the Select an available network screen. After a few seconds, the screen displays a list of networks. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15 6. If the router supports WPS, the following screen displays: You have two options for configuring the extender’s security: Enter the router’s password and click Enter. Continue to step 9. Use WPS. Continue to step 7. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Click Connect (to the right of the displayed PIN) on the extender’s screen. 9. Wait for the connection to be made. When a connection verification screen displays, Next click MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Tuning For Distance And Coverage

    If only a few signal strength LEDs are lit, browsing will still work, but for streaming movies and video, move the extender to an outlet closer to the router. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18 If only one set of LEDs are lit—Good for browsing. If all LED's are lit—Great for streaming. Note: If no LEDs are lit, the extender could be out of range or not configured for your router. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Performing Basic Tasks

    Adding a New 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 or http://wdrangeextender.local in the address field of your browser. The login screen displays: 2.

  • Page 20: Reviewing Current Settings

    Reviewing Current Settings The My Dashboard’s home screen is a simple snapshot of the extender’s configuration with the most essential information in one screen. It includes summary information for wireless settings and status. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Adding A New Wireless Device To Your Network

    WPS, you can still connect to the extender using a network name and password. Note: In most cases, previously connected devices connect automatically. 1. On the Dashboard, click the Add a Device icon to display the Add a Device Screen. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 3. If the new device does not support WPS, on the Add a Device screen: a. Click to display the Click here to connect by entering network name and password following Add a Device screen: MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 When the extender is in AP mode, the device can have its own password. c. Click to display the My Dashboard home screen, which now lists an additional Close device connected. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Configuring Advanced Settings

    2. To add a suffix to the extender’s network name for ease of identification, click the Add Extension to Network Name check box. For example. if a router’s name is 123, when this option is checked, it becomes 123_EXT. 3. Click Save. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Configuring Advanced Administrative Settings

    1. Click the Admin icon to display the Admin/Administrator screen. 2. Enter the existing administrator password in the Current Password field and the new administrator password in the New Password and Verify Password fields. 3. Click Save. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26 3. Click Open. The file name displays in the browser field on the extender screen. 4. Click Upload. A message says how long the upload will take. Please wait while the firmware update is taking place. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 1. On the Admin screen, click the System tab on the left of the screen to display the Admin / System screen: 2. Click Save Configuration. 3. Name and save the configuration file. To restore your extender’s settings: 1. Browse to locate the saved configuration file. 2. Click Restore Configuration. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 1. On the Admin screen, click the System tab on the left to display the Admin / System screen: 2. Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings. 3. When a confirmation message displays, click OK. 4. Wait until the extender reboots before using it. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 Register your router to receive software notifications and customer support. 1. On the Admin screen, click the Registration tab on the left of the screen to display the Admin / Registration screen. 2. Enter your name and email address, and click Register. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 By default, the signal strength LEDs are always on. 2. If you prefer to have the LEDs display for just the first two minutes during the wireless connection process, toggle the Enable Always On indicator to Off and click Save. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Setting Up Your Extender In Ap Mode

    1. On the Admin screen, click Device Mode on the left to display the Device Mode screen. 2. For Mode, select AP (Access Point) Mode. 3. Click Save. The system saves the settings, reboots, and then redisplays the Device Mode screen. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32 1. To use the extender in AP mode, connect it directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. 2. Launch a web browser, and type http://wdrangeextender in the address field. The My Dashboard home screen displays. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33 • WPA-Personal • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)-Personal If 802.11n 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. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34 802.11n, you have the option to turn WMM QoS to Off. Connection Type Can be Static IP or Dynamic IP (DHCP). 5. Click Save. Save Note: The button becomes available if you change a setting. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    For example, if you are trying to connect a smart phone which supports only 2.4 Ghz, but the extender is in 5 Ghz mode, the smart phone will not be able to see the extender. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36 UI. The web UI varies depending on the model of the router. 2. Locate the WDRangeExtender and its IP address on the table. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support at http://support.wdc.com. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Regulatory And Warranty Information

    For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38 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 RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39 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 40 (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 41: Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)

    (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 42: Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand Only)

    Product or refund the cost of the Product to you. You are responsible for any expenses associated with a claim under this warranty. The benefits provided to you under this warranty are in MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Appendix: Technical Specifications

    Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Output voltage: 12V DC, 1.5A Power supply: 18W Temperature Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 to 104 Non-operating temperature: -40 C to 70 C (-40 F to 158 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Index

    3 limited warranty 38 factory defaults, resetting to 25 overview 3 features 3 recording information 2 firmware update 23 registration 2 frequency switch 6 safety information 1 GNU general public license 40 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USERS MANUAL...
  • Page 46 Extender has a weak signal. 32 How do I reset the extender? 33 Power led does not illuminate. 32 What is the IP address of the extender after it is configured? 33 tuning 14 updating firmware 23 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USERS MANUAL...
  • Page 47 Western Digital, WD and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; My Net is a registered trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Reader and the included Adobe Reader logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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