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...
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 N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 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 chapter contains the following topics: Features Package Contents Components Getting Started Features The outstanding features of the My Net™ N900 Central router are listed and described below. Features 450 Mbps + Wireless speed 450 Mbps Wired speed...
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Enables you to connect a printer to a USB port and print from any computer within your network. Internal storage – The My Net N900 Central router models provide 1 TB or 2 TB of internal storage.
Note: Use Apple Time Machine to back up Mac computers. Your router is compatible with Apple Time Machine. Package Contents In addition to your My Net N900 Central, the package contains: Network (Ethernet) cable AC Power adapter Setup CD containing setup software (Windows only), additional software, and...
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 Internet LED Internal Storage Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button Wireless LED Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Blinks to indicate network activity of that Ethernet port. Internet port Link LED (Green) On when a cable connects the port to the modem. Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity on that port. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Bottom (not shown) Component Description Reset button To reset your My Net N900 Central router to factory defaults, press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER...
Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional) Installing the Router on the Network Two methods install the My Net N900 Central router on your network: Setup CD – The Easy Setup utility for Windows discovers and installs the router on the network.
5. Continue to “Setting up a New Router” below. Setting up a New Router Set up a new router 1. On the Choose your setup option screen, click . A screen showing a connected router appears: MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Next. 4. Follow the instructions in the Easy Setup wizard for configuring the router’s wireless settings: 5. Click Print to make a hard copy of the Wireless network settings. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Note: For more information on these processes, see “Updating the Router’s Firmware” on page 72 and “Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)” on page 17. b. To use or configure the router without selecting the other options, clear the check boxes and...
GETTING STARTED Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac) To connect a Mac computer to a My Net N900 Central router you must use a browser. Note: Windows users can set up the router using a browser instead of Easy Setup.
1. Open a browser. (See requirements in “Appendix: Technical Specifications” on page 85.) 2. In the address field, type http://wdrouter or http://192.168.1.1. The Welcome screen displays: 3. Click Continue to display the first Connect to Internet screen. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Note: If you do so, you will have to connect your computer or wireless device to Network Name the new 8. Click Save. 9. Complete the installation wizard, including installing WD Software (optional). For more information, see “Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)” on page 17. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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GETTING STARTED 10. Click Finish. The My Dashboard home screen displays. Note: To configure your router, continue with “Basic Settings and Tasks” on page MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
4. Complete the wizards to install the software, and then click Finish. My Net™ Setup (Mac) Use My Net Setup on the Setup CD to install WD Print Share and WD Quick View on a Mac computer. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER...
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2. Click Continue to display the Standard Install on “Macintosh HD” screen, which provides several options: To change the location of the applications, click Change Install Location. To customize the installation, click Customize and select the applications you want to install. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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GETTING STARTED To perform a standard installation of WD Quick View and WD Print Share, click Install. Note: For information about WD Quick View, see “Using WD Quick View (Windows or Mac)” on page 68. For information about WD Print Share, see “Installing and Using WD Print Share”...
Adding a Device Setting up Remote Access Opening My Dashboard After Setup To open the My Net N900 Central router dashboard after initial configuration: 1. Enter http://wdrouter or http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of your browser. The Welcome screen displays: 2.
Internet connections, wireless page 35 connections, storage, devices, system administration, security, and the local network (LAN). Alert Click to display recent alerts about new firmware and network issues and shortcuts to important settings. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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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. Password Password for accessing the 5 GHz network. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
4. If the connection to the Internet fails: a. Click Next and enter your Internet service provider account PPPoE Username and Password. to display the My Dashboard home page again. b. Click Next MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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 41 for additional wireless settings. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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The default setting is 20 MHz for the 2.4 GHz band. The other option is 20/40 MHz (Auto) for the 2.4 GHz band. Channel Accept the default (Auto), or select a channel from the drop- down list. 3. Click Save. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
USB port. 1. Click the Set Up Storage icon to display the first screen of the storage wizard. Next 2. Click to display a list of connected storage devices and the internal hard drive. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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8. On the Step 4 screen, do one of the following: a. Click Back to select another storage device from the list. Repeat steps 3-8 for each device. Finish b. Click . The My Dashboard home screen appears. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
PIN on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (See “Advanced Wireless Category” on page 41.) Once you change the PIN, the default value is invalid unless you reset the router to default values. 3. Click Next. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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The Wi-Fi network SSID for the wireless network you want to use The password for the wireless network you selected Note: By default there is no password. If a password was configured during setup, that password displays in the password field. 3. Click Close. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Internet connection. You can access photos and files stored in the router’s internal hard drive using the WD Photos and WD 2go mobile apps and set up remote and secure web access to stored files by means of the WD2go.com website.
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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 3. Click Next to generate and display the activation code for your device: 4. Open the WD app on your mobile device:, 5. Select your router, and enter the activation code as prompted. Click Activate. Finish 6.
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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Adding Web Access 1. On the Set up WD 2go Remote Access screen (see page 30), click Add Web Access to display the first step of the wizard. 2. Enter the email address and full name of the user for whom you are setting up an account and click Next.
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5. In a browser, sign in to https://www.wd2go.com/ using the associated email address and password (see page 30). 6. Click Submit to display the My WD Devices screen. 7. Click View Shares to display the router’s share(s). MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 8. Click + Open in Explorer to view the content of the share Note: Mac users follow a similar procedure in Finder. For further information, please see the online FAQs. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
(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. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Clone Your computer’s MAC Address button: Copies the MAC address of the computer that are you currently using into the MAC address field. This allows the router to present your computer's MAC address to your ISP. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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The primary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this information. Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this information. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Clone Your computer’s MAC Address button: Copies the MAC address of the computer that are you currently using into the MAC address field. This allows the router to present your computer's MAC address to your ISP. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Username (email) required to access your DDNS account. Password and Verify Password Password required for accessing your DDNS account. Status Indicates whether your router can successfully connect to and update your IP address to the DDNS service. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Personal (default), WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. 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 N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Add new wireless device into this network Router/Access Point: PIN Personal identification number for WPS authentication. Code Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Enable WPS Enable the router to establish a secure connection to other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices. Enabled by default. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Device and Client Tables View the DHCP client table. This table shows all of the wired – and wireless devices that are connected to the router. You can manually add a device to the table. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Amount of time remaining for the client’s IP address lease. Manual Add Device IP address IP address of the device being added on your network. MAC Address Unique identifier of the device being added. Device Name Name assigned to the device. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Format – Use this screen to format or restore the internal hard drive. AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) Server – On this screen, you can enable the AFP Server for sharing files using Mac operating systems. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS Storage Screen Share function for storage Storage Internal drive or USB port connecting an external device to the My Net N900 Central router. Share Files sharing service among local network client devices using the SAMBA protocol. DLNA (Digital Living...
AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) Screen AFP Server Settings Enable AFP Server To enable the AFP server for sharing files using Mac operating systems, toggle to On. Required for Apple Time Machine support. Security Settings Category MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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From the drop-down list, select whether to allow or deny incoming and outgoing traffic. Destination Local network (LAN) or Internet (WAN). Destination IP Range Range of IP addresses where the traffic is destined. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
From the drop-down list, select the region where the router is located: EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) APAC (Asia Pacific) 2. Click Apply. Router Registration (Parental Controls) Email address Email address to be used for accessing your Parental Control settings. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a device. Screen Descriptions WD 2go Setup – On this screen you can enable remote access and check remote connections, firewall settings, and WD 2go Service. Mobile Access – Provides remote access to your media and data files in internal storage using smartphones and tablets.
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This option is required if you are using your Web Access account on a Windows XP OS. WD 2go Service If you suspect that your WD Media database has been corrupted, click Refresh to rebuild it. Mobile Access Screen...
Routing – Define static routes to specific destinations. FasTrack Plus QoS – Configure FasTrack Plus QoS powered by WD FasTrack Plus QoS technology. This technology improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web.
Select the check box to enable the routing entry. Name Enter a name for the routing entry. Interface Select the interface (WAN or LAN) for the routing entry. Destination IP IP address/network to which the data is sent. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Remote IP Range Remote IP address range of the service on the Internet the rule applies to. Remote Port Range Remote port range of the service on the Internet the rule applies MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Remote port range of the service on the Internet the rule applies Network UPnP Screen UPnP Enable/Disable UPnP IGD Toggle to enable or disable Universal Plug and Play functionality (Internet Gateway Device) for network devices. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Registration – Register your router if you have not already done so. Registering enables WD to notify you of updates to the firmware and send you important information. Log – Display and save logs generated by the router.
Click to enable use of Network Time Protocol (NTP). Function Adding User Defined NTP Add alternate NTP servers to be used. Server NTP Server Used From the drop-down list, select the name of the NTP server to be used. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Enter the host name or IP address of a computer you want to locate on the network. Click Ping. Ping Result The result of whether your router can reach the specified host name or IP address. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Extender Mode, it adds/extends wireless capability to your existing network. LAN Connection Type If you select Extender Mode, this drop-down list displays. Select Static IP or Dynamic IP (DHCP). If you select Static IP, additional fields display. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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ISP. This can be found on your main router or contact your ISP for this information. Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this information. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Performing Advanced Tasks This chapter describes the most important tasks the administrator performs in setting up and maintaining the My Net N900 Central router. It includes the following topics: Enabling Guest Access Setting Up Parental Controls Changing the Administrator Password Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive Updating the Router’s Firmware...
4. For Device location, select 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. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Follow the instructions in the email to confirm your registration of Parental Controls. Parental Controls are activated about fifteen minutes after you confirm your registration. 7. On the Policy Management screen, enter your password and click Login. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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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. Click the WD Internet Parental Controls Policy Management link in the middle of the page to launch the Device List View screen. Managing Parental Controls The Device List View screen enables you to manage parental controls on a master, device, and time range level.
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1. On the Devices List View screen (see page 64), below Master Setting, click Safe/Block. The Safe/Block List displays. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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24-hour range (12 A.M. - 12 A.M.); you can adjust the range to your preferences. For example, you may want to block all web access from (8 A.M.- 5 P.M.). MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
3. Follow the same steps as you do for applying a block on a master level. 4. Click Save. Changing Parental Control Settings Remotely To access the WD Internet Security and Parental Control Policy Management utility remotely: 1. Type www.wdinternetsecurity.com in your browser’s address field.
1. Right-or left-click the WD Quick View icon in the system tray to display a menu. 2. Move the pointer over or click to select your My Net N900 Central router and display a submenu. The internal storage and USB shares display in Windows Explorer:...
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 1. Click the WD Quick View icon in the menu bar to display a menu, and move the pointer over the name of your My Net N900 Central router to display a submenu. 2. Select Open 3. If you are prompted for a username and password, enter the username and password that you created when you set up external storage.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 5. In Finder, the My Net N900 Central router displays below Shared. The Public folder of the internal storage and the name of your USB device display in the right pane: 6. To view the contents of the drives, double-click the Public folder or the name of your storage device.
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4. If you are prompted for a username and password, enter the username and password that you created when you set up external storage. If a password was not created, select or enter guest. Click Connect. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
Important: Do not disconnect or turn off the router while the update is in process. 1. Click Check Now. The router searches the WD website for a new firmware file. If a new file exists, the latest firmware version and an Update Now button appear.
You can reboot the router two ways. If you are physically close to it, just press the On/Off button on the router. If you cannot easily press the button: 1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Administrator icon. 2. Click the System tab. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Reboot. Using the Router as an Access Point You can use your My Net N900 Central router as an extender or access point (AP). Extender mode can: Add wireless coverage to a home network without wireless coverage.
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Note: The IP address of your extender is the static IP you assigned or the DHCP IP address assigned by your main router. Setting up the DHCP Server on the My Net N900 Central Router You can use your router as a DHCP server that assigns IP addresses to other components of your network.
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2. Click Add/Update. The device information populates the device table below. 3. To update a device, select it in the table and click the Edit icon. Edit the information and click Add/Update. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
(NAT), port forwarding allows their information to come through. To create port forwarding rules: 1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Additional Settings icon. 2. Click the Port Forwarding tab. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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Enter the port(s) on the LAN client to which you want to forward data. The port is automatically populated when you pick an application from the drop-down list. 4. Click Save at the top or bottom of the page. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
1. Double-click the My Net View icon on your Desktop. The My Net View Welcome page displays. 2. Click Diagnose, and use the online Help (?) to guide you through the diagnostic procedures. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE Installing and Using WD Print Share 1 3 4 4 5 7 Your My Net N900 Central router can share a printer, a multi-function printer, or a scanner with computers on your network. This chapter contains the following topics:...
1. If you have not already done so, use My Net Setup on the Setup CD to install WD Printshare Installer on a Mac computer (see “My Net™ Setup (Mac)” on page 17).
Using the WD Print Share Control Center Opening the WD Print Share Control Center 1. Double click the WD Print Share icon on the desktop or in the system tray to display the WD Print Share Control Center. 2. Make sure the status is Auto-Connected or Connected. You are now ready to print.
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Tool > Set Timeout in the menu. Using the Scan Button You can also use the Scan button on the WD Print Share Control Center to activate scanning with the industry standard TWAIN or WIA interface.
2. Turn off your router, and set it aside for 15 to 20 minutes until it cools down. Turn your router back on to resume operation. 3. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support at http://support.wdc.com. MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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 N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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 N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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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) y (1999/5/EC), la Directiva de bajo voltaje (2006/95/CE) y la Directiva EuP (2005/32/EC). Se MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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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 N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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.
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.
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.
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Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Output voltage: 12V DC, 3A Power supply: 36W Temperature Operating temperature: 5 to 35 C (41 to 95 Non-operating temperature: -20 to 65 C (-4 to 149 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL...
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3 package contents 5 parental controls 4 Easy Setup for Windows computers 9 port forwarding 77 environmental compliance (China) 89 power adapters 6 external storage, setting up 26 product accessories 5 overview 3 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USERS MANUAL...
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INDEX WD Smartware 5 Wi-Fi Protected Security(WPS) 4 wireless adding devices 28 settings 24 speed, simultaneous dual band 3 WPS LED 7 WPS-enabled device, connecting 28 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USERS MANUAL...
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