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  • Page 1 ™ My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge User Manual...

  • Page 2: Wd ® Service And Support

    Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at http://register.wdc.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Recording Your WD Product Information ........

  • 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 AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Recording Your Wd Product 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.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the My Net™ AC Wi-Fi Bridge. This user manual provides step- by-step instructions for installing and using your new bridge. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

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

  • Page 8: Components

    Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug. Refer to the illustrations below. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Installing Removing Removing Components Front Panel Power LED Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) LED Internet LED Internet LED Wireless LED MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Side Panel

    Internet Lit when Internet connection is active. Wireless Lit when wireless connection is active. Side Panel Power button WPS button Ethernet ports Port LEDs Power port MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10 To reset the bridge to factory default settings, press the button for at least 8 seconds and release. The power LED flashes on the bridge, indicating a reset/reboot. This LED is solid when the reset/reboot has been completed. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    2. Connect the Wi-Fi bridge to a power source and press the Power button. The power LED on the front of the bridge blinks during boot-up and becomes solid once the process is complete. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12 “Connecting to the Router Using the Has a WPS or button, WPS Button” on page 10. “Connecting to the Router Does not have a WPS or button or Manually” on page 10 WPS is disabled MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Router Using The Wps Button

    There are cases requiring you to set up the bridge 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 AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14 3. On the Welcome screen, select a language from the Language drop-down list (upper right of screen). The language defaults to Auto, the language setting on the browser. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15 Use another network field at the bottom of the screen and click Connect. The Secure Network Connection screen displays. Note: For an open (unsecured) system, this screen does not appear. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16 You have two options for configuring the Wi-Fi bridge’s security: Enter the router’s password and click Enter. Continue to step 10. Use WPS. Continue to step 8. 8. Click Use WPS to display the Secure Network Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen: MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17 Click Connect (to the right of the displayed PIN) on the Wi-Fi bridge’s screen. 10. Wait for the connection to be made. When a connection verification screen displays, click Next. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18 Bridge” on page 25. Configure the wireless bridge using the Click I’m done and continue with “Basic My Dashboard interface, Settings” on page 16. Start using the wireless bridge with no Close the window. further configuration, MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Basic Settings

    2. Enter the username (default value is admin) and password (default value is lowercase password) and click Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays: Note: The settings have values resulting from the initial setup. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Reviewing Current Settings

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

  • Page 21: Configuring Wireless Settings

    Ethernet cables. Configuring Wireless Settings 1. To reconfigure wireless settings, click the Set Up Wireless icon. 2. Follow the instructions starting with step 3 in “Connecting to the Router Manually” on page 10. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Advanced Settings

    The LAN icon enables you to view the current Internet connection information and change the LAN Connection Type. To change the LAN Connection Type: 1. On the Advanced Settings screen, click the LAN icon to display the LAN screen. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 Primary/Secondary DNS Server Your ISP configures and maintains the primary and secondary DNS Server addresses. You can find them on your main router or by contacting your ISP. 4. Click Save. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Configuring 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 AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25 1. On the Admin screen, click the Firmware Update tab on the left: To check for the latest firmware version: 1. Click Check Now. The Wi-Fi bridge searches the WD website for a new firmware file. If a new file exists, the latest firmware version and an Update Now button appear.
  • Page 26 You have two options for restoring factory defaults: through the user interface or through the Reset button on the back of the Wi-Fi bridge. WARNING! Do not reboot the Wi-Fi bridge while the reset is taking place. The Wi-Fi bridge reboots as part of the reset process. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 1. Press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of the Wi-Fi bridge for at least 8 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks. 2. Wait until the reset finishes before using the Wi-Fi bridge. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Logging Out

    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 AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 Note: Auto represents the language of the browser. 1. On the Admin screen, click Language on the left to display the Admin / Language screen: 2. Select a language from the Select language drop-down list. 3. Click Change. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    • If the router does not have a WPS button, or WPS is disabled, reset the Wi-Fi bridge to factory defaults and follow the steps in “Connecting to the Router Manually” on page 10. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31 UI. The web UI varies depending on the model of the router. 2. Locate the Wi-Fi bridge and its IP address on the table. If you continue to have the problem, contact Technical Support at http://support.wdc.com. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Regulatory And Warranty Information

    Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available for all US models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi products marketed in the US must be fixed to US operation channels only. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33 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 AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34 "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas aplicables y se encuentra archivada en Western Digital Europe. CE-märkningen innebär att detta system uppfyller Europeiska Unionens tillämpliga rådsdirektiv, inklusive EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC), lågspänningsdirektivet MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35 των οδηγιών περί ηλεκτρομαγνητικής συμβατότητας (2004/108/ΕΚ), (1999/5/ΕΚ), της οδηγίας περί χαμηλής τάσης (2006/95/ΕΚ) και της οδηγίας του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου (2005/32/ΕΚ). Έχει πραγματοποιηθεί μία «Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης», σύμφωνα με τις ισχύουσες οδηγίες και τηρείται στα αρχεία της Western Digital Ευρώπης. MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 36: 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.

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

    Australian Consumer Law. 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 specifications. The term of your warranty is 3 years in Australia and New Zealand, unless otherwise required by law.

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

    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.

  • Page 39: 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 Storage temperature: -40 C to 70 C (-40 F to 158 MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Index

    8 opening 16 software, GPL 35 obtaining service 33 technical specifications 36 obtaining service in Australia and New troubleshooting Zealand 34 All front panel LEDs flash continuously. opening and closing Advanced Settings MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USERS MANUAL...
  • Page 41 Wi-Fi bridge cannot connect to the router. 27 updating firmware 22 warranty 33 Wi-Fi bridge, components, views, LEDS 5 wireless settings 18 WPS button 7 WPS button connection method 10 WPS LED 6 MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USERS MANUAL...
  • Page 42 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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