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1. 9 L O Thee PUE CO ns atat acce tec RR ode ro nico d ees 9 Using a Browser for Setup Windows or Mac 19 Installing WD Software from the CD Optional 17 4 Basic Settings and Tasks 20 Opening My Dashboard After Setup 20 Understanding My Dashboard 21 Connecting to the Internet 29 Configuring Wireless Settings 24 Setting RUES 110 12 Le EES 26 Agang a DEVICE DE 28 Setting up Remote ACCESS 30 5 Advanced Settings 35 Typical Advanced Settings Screen 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS i Advanced WAN Internet Category 36 Advanced Wireless Category 41 Advanced LAN Category 43 Security Settings Category 47 Additional Features Category 52 Acad ob e er e EE Eer o6 Performing Advanced Tasks 61 ENDING GUCSEACCESS 642455454 dca V d Aries Rc ole e AC 61 Setting Up Parental Controls a oes dms pe eno aed ect S i E 62 Changing the Administrator Password 67 Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive 68 Updating the Router s Firmware 72 Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults 13 Rebootin
2. Local IP Range IP address range of the device s on your local network to which the rule applies Local Port Range Port range of the application s on your local network to which the rule applies to Remote IP Range Hemote IP address range of the service on the Internet the rule applies Hemote Port Hange Hemote port range of the service on the Internet the rule applies to Network UPnP Screen 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 99 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Admin Category Admin Administrator Admin Password e The admin account can access the management interface The admin has read write access and can change the password Time Settings The default admin password is password It is highly recommended that you create a new password to keep your router secure Firmware Update Admin Password System Please enter the same password into both boxes for confirmation Connection Check Current Password Registration New Password Log Verify New Password Language Device Mode Administration Enable HTTPS Server Remote Management Enable Remote Management Of E Remote Admin Port 8080 Notice Remote Admin Port can not be in the external port range of Port Forwarding Use HTTPS jr ocreen Descriptions Administrator The a
3. New Password Verify New Password Administration Enable HTTPS Server Remote Management Enable Remote Management Type the same new password for each Enable or disable Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure HTTPS a combination of Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP with SSL TLS protocol It provides encrypted communication and secure identification of your web connections to your router Enable the user to manage the router from a remote location Hemote Admin Port Port that will be used for remote management connections Default is 8080 The Remote Admin Port cannot be used in an external port range of any port forwarding rules Use HTTPS Click to enable or disable use of HTTPS for remote management of the router Time Settings Screen Time and Date Configuration Time Current date and time at the router s location Time Zone Select the time zone in which the router is located Enable Daylight Saving Click to enable or disable Daylight Saving time Daylight Saving Offset If you select Daylight Saving time from the drop down list select the daylight saving offset The offset is a formula that combines a time of day with the time zone and is based on a 24 hour clock Daylight Saving Dates If you select Daylight Saving time from the drop down lists select the month week day of the week and time of the start and end of Daylight Saving time in your time
4. To reset the router manually 1 Press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of the router for at least 10 seconds When the reset finishes the Power LED blinks Important Do not reboot the router or close the application while the update is taking place Rebooting the Router WARNING To avoid data loss before rebooting stop all network and read write activities 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 13 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Advanced Settings 2 Admin Admin System Administrator Save and Restore Settings Es Once the router is configured you can save the configuration settings to a configuration file on your computer You also have the option to load Time Settings configuration settings or restore the factory default settings Firmware Update Tim Restore Settings from a File TTT ees Connection Check Registration Log Reboot the router Language Logout Device Mode Logout 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
5. Step 2 of 2 Activate Enter this activation code on your mobile device This code will expire in 48 hours Finish 4 Open the WD app on your mobile device eee Select Device 5 Select your router and enter the activation code as prompted Click Activate Enter Activation Gode 6413 3988 4988 6 Onthe router My Dashboard screen that displays the activation code click Finish MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 31 USER MANUAL BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Adding Web Access 1 Onthe Set up WD 2go Remote Access screen see page 30 click Add Web Access to display the first step of the wizard Welcome bo Me Het HIHI Conti Router Finer Version 1 00 44 ou have 4 Scans C Setup WD 2go Remote Access Web Access Step 1 of 1 Enter Emall Address Full Harne Lancet 2 Enter the email address and full name of the user for whom you are setting up an account and click Next Welcome io My Het W300 Central Router Farreare Version 1 00 44 eu Raye 4 entre pin sh Set up WD 2go Remote Access Web Access Email Sent An emal has been send lo the address ascctaled wilh pout account Peige check pour emed foi infomation boul ecoessing yout My Mel Network Houter Firs 3 When the screen indicates that the email has been sent click Finish 4 Check your email for further instructions on accessing your stored files and data MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 32 USER MANUAL BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS o In a b
6. The host name domain name you configured purchased from your DDNS service provider Username Email 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 40 Advanced Wireless Category Advanced Settings Wireless Wireless Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup Guest Access Wireless 2 4Ghz Network Name SSID Security Mode Network Mode Channel Width Channel SSID Broadcast WesternDigital None Mixed 802 11 b g n 20 MHz Auto ut Wireless 5Ghz Network Name SSID Security Mode Network Mode Channel Width Channel SSID Broadcast ADVANCED SETTINGS WesternDigital None Mixed 802 11 a n 20 40 MHz Auto Auto WMM QoS On WMM QoS On Cancel ocreen 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 Allow visitors access to the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands Wireless Setup Screen Wireless 2 4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz Network Name Name given to the wireless network oecurity Mode Typ
7. WD My Net N900 Central Router User Manual WD 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 support service at http support wdc corm If the answer is not available or if you prefer please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below 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 Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at http support wdc com and choose from these topics Downloads Download drivers software and updates for your WD product Registration Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers Warranty amp RMA Services Get Warranty Product Replacement RMA RMA Status and Data Recovery Information Knowledge Base Search by keyword phrase or answer ID Installation Get online installation help for your WD product or software WD Community Share your thoughts and connect with other users Contacting WD Tech
8. 1 3 32 mm Weight 1 TB 1 34 Ib 0 61 Kg 2 TB 1 41 Ib 0 64 Kg Input voltage 100V to 240V AC Input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Output voltage 12V DC 3A Power supply 36W Temperature Operating temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non operating temperature 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 92 USER MANUAL Index A AC power adapters 6 access point setup 74 accessing files remotely 4 accessing internal drive and external USB storage 68 accessories 5 adding a wireless device 28 Additional Features screens 48 additional software 4 Admin screens 56 administrator password 67 Advanced LAN screens 43 Advanced Settings screens 35 advanced tasks 61 Advanced WAN Internet screens 36 Advanced Wireless screens 41 attached storage accessing files on 68 B back panel of router 7 basic wireless settings 24 bottom of router 8 box contents 5 button Close 35 On Off 13 Reset 8 WPS 7 28 C CD getting started with 9 changing admin password 67 closing an Advanced Settings screen 35 connecting to the Internet 23 current settings 20 D dashboard icons 21 device not WPS enabled connecting 28 29 DHCP server setup 75 dual band speed 3 E Easy Setup for Windows computers 9 environmental compliance China 89 external storage setting up 26 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USERS MANUAL INDEX F factory defaults restoring 73 FasTrack Plus 3 firmware updates 72 front of
9. Heset to Factory Default To reset the router to its original settings click Reset oettings Heboot the router Click Reboot Logout Click Logout Connection Check Screen Ping Test Host Name or IP Address 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 58 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Registration Screen Registration 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 system log file click Save Drive Log Level Log Level From the drop down list select the alert level of the log you want to generate Options are Debug Notice and Warning System Log Status Log Type From the drop down list select the type of log you want to generate Options are System Attack and Drop The default is system log Log Table Log able Click the tabs to reveal the log pages you want to view or to clear or refresh the table Language Screen Language Select language From the drop down list select the language in which you want the user interface to display Device Mode Screen Device Mode Mode From the drop down list select whether the router should be in Router Mode or Ex
10. Si Set up Storage Step 3 Share function for storage Select the share function for storage and setup the account and password Storage Share DLNA iTunes USB1 Set up access permission for storage Public Share User Account Password M 4 f you select the internal hard drive storage the following screen displays Set up Storage 8 Set up Storage Step 3 Share function for storage Select the share function for storage and setup the account and password Storage Share DLNA iTunes Internal HDD Set up access permission for storage Public Share User Account ZuM use Password INN Note If the storage device is locked enter the device s password as prompted 5 Inthe table select the check box es for the desired services The services allow you to serve the contents stored on the internal hard drive or a connected USB device using Share SMB DLNA iTunes and FTP 6 Create or change your user account by entering a user name and password for accessing content on the internal hard drive or a connected USB device e g SAMBA share or FTP access The default value is Public Share 7 Click Next to save your settings 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 b Click Finish The My Dashboard home screen appears MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER SE USER MANUAL BASIC SETTINGS AND T
11. The DHCP server is used to provide the IP address to the LAN side computers dynamically Configured as a built in DHCP server when the device is in router mode There should be only one DHCP server on each network You should disable the DHCP server if there is another DHCP server in your network Device and Client Tables Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range PAGAR COACE TO Local Domain Name pua Cancel 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 Connect all the client devices MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 15 USER MANUAL 8 Click the Device and Client Table tab The table lists all of the client devices wired PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS wireless and displays the number of devices connected along with the IP address and MAC address of each device EB LAN ea LAN Device and Client Tables Host and LAN Settings DHCP Client Table DHCP Server Settings Wired Wireless Devices Device and Client Tables lIPAddress MAC Address 192 168 1 132 00 25 4b c6 00 b6 192 168 1 147 d8 30 62 bb 05 d9 192 168 1 142 a4 67 06 18 c6 68 192 168 1 104 d4 be d9 c4 ea 32 192 168 1 105 10 4013 7d 4f b4 Manual Added Device IP Address MAC Address Device Name IP Address MAC Address To manu
12. Advanced WAN Internet Category Advanced Wireless Category Advanced LAN Category Remote Access CategorySecurity Settings Category Remote Access Category Additional Features Category Admin Category Typical Advanced Settings Screen Advanced Settings Categories Close button Advanced Settings Internet Internet Status Tabs Internet Status All of your Internet connection details are displayed on this page Internet Setup IPv6 Status Connection Type Static IP dios Physical Link to WAN Connected Dynamic DNS Connection to Internet Connected Connection Up Time 0 Day 1 Hour 0 Min 37 Sec MAC Address 00 25 4b c6 00 b6 IP Address 64 58 146 163 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 128 Default Gateway 64 58 146 129 Primary DNS Server 68 105 28 16 Secondary DNS Server 68 105 29 16 Note To close an Advanced Settings screen click the Close button at the top of the screen The My Dashboard home screen displays MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 35 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Ge Advanced WAN Internet Category Q Advanced Settings Internet Internet Status Internet Status All of your Internet connection details are displayed on this page Internet Setup IPv6 Status Connection Type Static IP IPv6 Physical Link to WAN Connected noniine Connection to Internet Connected Connection Up Time 0 Day 1 Hour 0 Min 37 Sec MAC Address 00 25 4b c6 00 b6 IP Address 64 58 146 163 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 128 Default Gateway 64
13. Filtering Rules MAC Filtering drop down The default setting is Turn MAC Filtering OFF Other options list are e Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network e Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network Active otatus of the MAC filtering entry MAC Address Unique identifier of your local network device being filtered Double arrows After selecting a computer from the DHCP Client List click the double arrows to populate MAC Address DHCP Client List Computers and devices that are currently connected to your router Computer Name Name assigned to the computer for easier identification Click the computer name to populate its MAC adaress Internet Security amp Parental Controls Screen Parental Controls Enable parental control Toggle the button to On Router location 1 From the drop down list select the region where the router is located USA 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 49 ADVANCED SETTINGS Password Password to be used for accessing your Parental Control settings Device Information Active Select to activate parental controls on the associated computer or device Devic
14. Mode Mixed 802 11 b g n Network Mode Mixed 802 11 a n Channel Width 20 MHz Channel Width 20 40 MHz Auto Channel Auto Channel Auto SSID Broadcast SSID Broadcast WMM QoS On WMM QoS On Cancel 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 24 USER MANUAL Setting BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Description On Off Wireless service is enabled by default To disable toggle to the Off setting Network Name Name given to the wireless network Security Mode Type of security applied to the wireless network The default is WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA Wi Fi Protected Access and WPA2 are security protocols that use a dynamically changing key WPA2 is the second generation protocol that uses stronger AES Advanced Encryption Standard encryption The third option is None WPA WPA2 mixed security mode provides better compatibility with legacy devices However for better performance and connectivity WPA2 security mode is highly recommended Password Password for accessing the wireless network Channel Width The default setting is 20 40 MHz Auto for the 5 GHz band This setting is recommended unless you have connectivity issues The other option is 20 MHz for the 5 GHz band The defa
15. On by default For additional security you can turn SSID broadcast to Off WMM QoS WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is a standard that defines quality of service QoS in Wi Fi networks prioritizes capability and optimizes video and audio performance WMM QoS is forced to On grayed out when the Network mode set includes 802 1 1n If you select any mode not including 802 1 1n you have the option to turn WMM QoS Off Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Screen Add new wireless device into this network Houter Access Point PIN Personal identification number for WPS authentication Code Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Enable the router to establish a secure connection to other WPS enabled Wi Fi devices Enabled by default Enable WPS MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 42 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Guest Access Screen Wireless 2 4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz Guest Network Name Accept the default value or enter another name for the oecurity Mode Password wireless network The default value is None If you toggle the Security Mode button to Off from the drop down list select the type of security needed to restrict guest access e WPA WPA2 Personal e WA Personal e WPA2 Personal Password for accessing the wireless network Advanced LAN Category Klak Advanced Settings a LAN Host and LAN Settings DHCP Server Settings Device and Client Tables Host Name The host name is
16. Plus QoS Prioritization predefined prioritization rules Automatic Prioritization is ON by default Prioritization Rules Name Name given to the service client for the classification entry Priority When creating a rule select the order in which the application or device sends data over the network compared to other applications or devices The default value is 1 Highest Protocol Internet protocol for transferring data Select TCP or UDP Local IP Range IP address range of the device s on your local network the rule applies to Local Port Range Port range of the application s on your local network the rule applies to Hemote IP Range Remote IP address range of the service on the Internet the rule applies to Hemote Port Hange Hemote port range of the service on the Internet the rule applies to MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 54 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Enhanced WMM Screen Enhanced WMM Setup Enable Enhanced WMM Enhanced WMM is enabled by default This feature prioritizes the traffic of various wireless WI Fi applications Classification Rules Name Name given to the service client for the classification entry Priority When creating a rule select the order in which the application or device sends data over the network compared to other applications or devices The default value is 1 Highest Protocol Internet protocol for transferring data Select TCP or UDP
17. SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting up Remote Access C Hemote Access enables you to access your files from wherever you are as long as you have an 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 1 Click the Remote Access icon The Set up WD 2go Remote Access screen displays Welcome to My Net N900 Central Router Permware Version 1 00 Set up WD 2go Remote Access WD 290 provides secure access to The media and files on your My Net Network Houtor in your home or from any location Mobile Access Web Account Remote eccess to your stored media and fies within WD mobde apps for Remote access to your stored media and Mes from gem computer Through smartphones and tablets Ine WD 290 web site Add Motsle Access Add Web Access Adding Mobile Access 1 Click Add Mobile Access Setup WD 2go Remote Access Mobile Access Step 1 of 2 Download App Download te WD 290 or WD Photos app from your mobile apo store 2 Download the WD Photos and or WD 2go apps from your app store MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 30 USER MANUAL BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 3 Click Next to generate and display the activation code for your device Welcome to My Net N900 Central Router Firmware Version 1 00 44 You have 4 nofification s Setup WD 2go Remote Access Mobile Access
18. Set up access permission for storage User Account Select to enable user account authentication access to the shares services Public Share Select to enable public access no authentication to the shares services Selected by default Username To restrict public access enter the username of the user being granted access to the share Password Enter the password of the user being granted access to the private share oafely Remove Screen Remove the storage safely otorage Port Number of the port to which the storage device is attached Device name Name of the storage device Eject button Click the button to the right of the USB device name on the table to safely detach the USB storage drive MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 46 USER MANUAL Format Screen ADVANCED SETTINGS The formatting and restoring commands delete all data on the internal storage drive We strongly recommend that you back up important files to another storage device before executing these commands Format the internal HDD Click Format to erase all content on the user partition of the internal storage drive Restore the internal HDD Click Restore to restore the internal drive to its original factory configuration It is best to use Restore only if you suspect the system file is corrupted AFP Apple Filing Protocol Screen AFP Server Settings Enable AFP Server To enable the AFP server for shar
19. Settings and Tasks on page 20 Connecting to the Internet on page 23 Configuring Wireless Settings on page 24 Setting Up Storage on page 26 Adding a Device on page 28 Setting up Remote Access on page 30 Advanced Settings on page 35 21 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Reviewing Current Settings fal The My Dashboard s home screen is a simple snapshot of the router s configuration with the most essential information in one screen It includes summary information for wireless settings Internet status guest network parental control and storage Welcome to My Net N900 Central Router Firmwar fa My Dashboard Network Name 2 4GHz WesternDigital Password 5FastSalmon Device Name MyNetN900C Internet Status Connected Number of Devices 6 Connected Guest Network Name lt Disabled gt Guest Password lt Disabled gt Internet Security and Parental Control Status lt Disabled gt e Version 1 00 43 You have 3 notification s Network Name 5GHz WesternDigital 5G Password 6GiantTuna Attached Storage Internal Hard Drive Attached WD 2go Remote Access Status lt Disabled gt Mobile Devices 0 Web Access 0 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 If not you can change them here Setting Network Name 2 4 GHz Password Device Name Interne
20. The label on the bottom of the router displays the default PIN You can change the 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 28 USER MANUAL BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS To connect a device that is not WPS enabled Add a Device If your wireless device is capable of WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup you can connect to the My Net router by simply pushing the WPS buttons or by entering a PIN If the device is not capable of WPS you can still connect by entering a network name and password 1 On the Add a Device screen click the Click here to connect by entering network name and password Add a Device Step 1 From your wir e853 Caevice selec one o e wireless network names sometimes called SSID W matwork or Morr en WesternDigital NesternDigital no password needed no password needed 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 network you want to use he 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 29 USER MANUAL BASIC
21. The options are All TCP and UDP The protocol will be automatically be selected if you pick an application from the drop down list IP Address Can be manually entered or populated by your selection from the Computer Name drop down list Computer Name Device on your local network to which the rule will be applied Click the double arrows to populate the IP Address field Internal Port Range 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 78 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Accessing My Net View Windows Once you install My Net View on your computer you can use it to diagnose network problems To access My Net View 1 Double click the My Net View icon LO on your Desktop The My Net View Welcome page displays Welcome Mv Net View scans and evaluates the configuration of your home network Click Diagnose to start 2 Click Diagnose and use the online Help to guide you through the diagnostic procedures MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 79 USER MANUAL INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE Installing and Using WD Print Share 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
22. Western Digital P Western Digital Print Share Installer 2 My Net SHARED RB mynetn900c Date Modified PLACES Western Digital Print Share Installer Feb 20 2012 1 40 AM Desktop A wdcuser A Applications Documents SEARCH FOR L Today Seier d E Ey aj E 1 of 1 selected 14 2 MB available E 3 Follow the installation wizard to install WD Print Share 4 When the installation is done click the WD Print Share icon on the desktop to display the WD Print Share Control Center Status Connect Disconnect MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE 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 Status Connect Disconnect 2 Make sure the status is Auto Connected or Connected You are now ready to print Note When you exit and log out of WD Print Share the icon in the system tray disappears and you can no longer print using the USB port on router But the icon on the desktop is still there and you can activate it again by double clicking it Just exiting the WD Print Share does not log out the print server it still resides in the system tray ready for printing Using an Auto Connected Printer By default the printer is in Auto Connected mode which allows the computer to be connected to the pr
23. hard drive connected to a USB port on the My Net N900 Central router can be used to stream photos video and music to your media client Internet Security and Parental Controls Use this feature to block web sites or content based on your preferences Guest access Set up guest access to allow others to use your Internet connection without joining your personal network While guests will have access to the Internet they will not have access to your personal files or local resources such as a printer WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup security Use the one touch WPS button on your router to establish a secure connection between the My Net N900 Central and other WPS enabled Wi Fi devices such as tablets and notebook computers Keep your network up and running The included network diagnostics tool monitors your network for you It shows how many devices are on your network continually analyzes common network connectivity issues and helps correct them when they occur so you are back up and running quickly Push button setup WPS Easily connect new devices to your wireless network with the push of a button Advanced settings Users who want to customize and have control over their device can use the Advanced Settings module on the My Dashboard user interface Remote access Your My Net N900 Central router keeps your files safe at home and always with you You can access your files music and photos with your mobile devices using
24. of the device You should also note the date of purchase This information may be required when requesting technical support Registering Your WD Product 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 N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 2 USER MANUAL 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 wadc com 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 Wireless speed 450 Mbps 450 Mbps Wired speed 10 100 1000 Gigabit Ethernet USB ports 1 USB 2 0 Ethernet ports 4 RJ 45 Internal storage 1 IBor2 TB built in storage v v WMM QoS FasTrack Plus Note For detailed technical specifications see Appendix A Easy Setup for Windows Computers Installation software that connects your router and sets up Wi Fi security creating a secure wireless home network Simultaneous dual band speed Enables you to enjoy smooth uninterrupted
25. on a Mac computer MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 17 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 1 Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive of your Mac computer to display the Welcome to the My Net Setup Installer screen Welcome to the My Net Setup Installer install this software You will be guided through the steps necessary to Go Back Continue AL Note As you follow the steps in the installation wizard they appear in bold letters in the list on the left Introductio n 6 License This will take 15 3 MB of space on your computer estination Click Install to perform a standard installation of e Inst Tyne this software on the disk Macintosh HD Change Install Location Customize GoBack Install A 2 Click Continue to display the Standard Install on Macintosh HD screen which provides several options o change the location of the applications click Change Install Location o customize the installation click Customize and select the applications you want to install MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL 18 GETTING STARTED o 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 eoo Install My Net Setup 6 Introduction e Installation e summary Windows or Mac on page 68 For information about WD
26. or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Heorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Regulatory Information Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product Any changes or modifications including the antennas made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines For operation within 5 15 5 25 GHz frequency range it is restricted to
27. router LEDs 7 G GPL software 91 guest access 4 61 I icons dashboard 21 installing the router using a browser 13 using Easy Setup Windows PC 9 internal drive storage accessing files on 68 Internet connection 23 security 4 Internet Security amp Parental Controls screen 49 K Kensington security slot 8 L LEDs back of router 7 front panel 7 M MAC Filter screen 49 My Dashboard accessing during setup 14 current settings 22 My Net software for Mac computers 17 My Net View 4 79 O obtaining service 89 obtaining service Australia and New Zea land 90 operating precautions 1 P package contents 5 parental controls 4 62 port forwarding 77 power adapters 6 product accessories 5 overview 3 93 recording information 2 registration 2 safety information 1 warranty 89 R rebooting 73 recording product information 2 registering the router 2 regulatory compliance 85 remote access 4 Remote Access screens 48 Reset button 8 restoring to factory defaults 73 RoHS 89 router as an access point 74 back panel 7 components views LEDS 6 front LEDS 7 front panel 6 installation 10 port LEDS 7 USB ports 3 wired speed 3 wireless speed 3 S safety instructions 1 screens Admin 56 Administrator 57 Advanced lan 43 ALG 53 Connection Check 58 Device and Client Tables 44 Device Mode 59 DHCP Server Settings 44 DMZ 49 Dynamic DNS 40 Enhanced WMM My Net N900 55 FasTrack Plus QoS 5
28. video streaming and online gaming Wired speed Connect up to four Ethernet enabled devices for fast wired speed within your network Exclusive FasTrack Plus technology Instantly detects entertainment traffic and delivers smart real time prioritization for smooth HD streaming to your smart IV tablet smartphone computers and other Wi Fi connected devices My Net N900 Central auto prioritizes entertainment services such as Netflix V HuluPlus Pandora CinemaNow M You Tube M Skype and more so your entertainment is always in the fast lane 1 Maximum wireless performance rate derived from IEEE standard 802 11 specifications Actual data throughput and wireless coverage may vary based on wireless network capacity data throughput rate range and coverage Performance depends on factors including distance from the access point volume of network traffic building materials and construction operating system used configuration of wireless products used interference and other adverse conditions MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 3 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW USB port Gives you the flexibility to add storage devices and share files with other computers or mobile devices 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 DLNA UPnP media server he internal drive and an external
29. zone Automatic Time and Date Configuration Network Time Protocol Function Click to enable use of Network Time Protocol NTP Adding User Defined NTP oerver Add alternate NTP servers to be used NIP Server Used From the drop down list select the name of the NTP server to be used MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL of 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 Select a File to Upgrade Note It is a best practice to update the firmware file when the router has a wired connection to your computer You have two options 1 Click Choose a File and browse to the firmware file 2 fitis available do one of the following Update your current firmware by clicking Upload Select the file save it and click Upload to upgrade the router firmware Note For assistance contact Customer Support at http support wac com oystem Screen Save and Restore Settings Save settings to a file Click Save Configuration The router s current configuration is downloaded to your computer Restore Settings from a File To restore settings from a file click Choose File and select it Click Restore Configuration
30. 00 RE oe Swe Shore 8 Deowrioads T Recer rs wa Ur ares Ouuments d Mus ma eres B voes D Computer amp Local Cesk K D ovo RW D w am WINDOWS th Network BR BERNSTEIN D We reegen E el E WO My Passpo MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 68 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Mac 1 Click the WD Quick View icon K 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 E 9 VY amp Wed9 32AM Q About WD Quick View MyNetN900C Dashboard e WD 3200BMV External Learning Center Shut Down Alerts Properties S N WX81AA1K9514 Space Available Unknown Temperature Condition OK Drive SMART Status OK 2 select Open 3 Ifyou 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 Enter your name and password for the server MyNetN900C local Connect as Guest Registered User r Name wd user Password Remember this password in my keychain Cancel 4 Select the volume s to mount and click OK LUE Select the volumes you want to mount on MyNetNS900C local Public WD My Passport 0740 63 Cancel MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 69 USER MANUAL o PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS In Finder the My Net N900 Cen
31. 4 Firewall 48 Firmware Update 58 Guest Access 43 Host and Lan Settings 44 Internet status 36 IPv6 40 IPv6 Status 40 Language 59 Log 59 MAC Filter 49 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USERS MANUAL INDEX Network UPnP 55 Parental Controls 49 Port Forwarding 53 Registration 59 Routing 53 System 58 Time Settings 57 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 42 Wireless Setup 41 service 89 service Australia New Zealand 90 settings advanced 35 basic 20 storage 26 settup PC 10 setup options 10 Windows Vista Win7 9 Windows XP 9 sharing a printer on the network 80 software GPL 91 speed wired 3 storage attached USB drive 68 capacity 4 internal drive 68 settings 26 T tasks advanced 61 basic 20 troubleshooting 84 U updating firmware 72 UPnP configuration 77 W warranty 89 warranty Australia New Zealand 90 WD Print Share 4 80 WD Print Share installing on a Mac 81 WD Print Share installling on a Windows computer 80 WD Print Share using 82 WD Quick View accessing stored filee 68 description 4 94 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 INDEX 95 Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable however no responsibility is assumed by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties wh
32. 58 146 129 Primary DNS Server 68 105 28 16 Secondary DNS Server 68 105 29 16 ocreen 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 View all Internet and network connection details related to the IPv6 Internet protocol IPv6 Configure the IPv6 connection type and internal network settings of your router Dynamic DNS DDNS Host a server for example an FTP or a Game server using a domain name purchased with your dynamically assigned IP address from a DDNS service provider Once you have DDNS set up others can just enter your domain name into their browser or FTP client for example and connect just as they would to any other site Internet Status Screen Internet Status 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 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 36 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS DHCP IP Adaress IP address assigned dynamically by a DHCP server Click the Renew button to renew the address or the Release button to return it to the pool for other clie
33. A wizard guides you through downloading the WD2go or WD Photos app from your mobile app store onto your mobile device Activate Displays the activation code for your mobile device Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of request and can be used one time only New Device Once you activate mobile access on your device the name of the device or associated email address displays along with the mobile application being used Trash can icon To remove mobile access for the device click the icon to its right Web Access Screen Add Web Access Click to allow remote access to your stored media and files from any computer through the WD 2go web site URL for web access Click the https www wd2go com link to display the WD 2go sign in screen For more information see online FAQs in the upper right corner of the screen MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL 51 ADVANCED SETTINGS Additional Features Category Advance Port Forwarding Port Forwarding This option is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single computer on your ALG network This feature allows you to enter external start port external end port and internal start port in the fields The internal end port will be generated automatically This option is only applicable to the Internet session Routing Port Forwarding Rules C S FasTrack Plus QoS Remaining n
34. AN side computers dynamically when your router is working in router mode DHCP IP Address Range Range of IP addresses that can be assigned by the DHCP server Local Domain Name You can append a local domain name to your clients Internet requests to avoid entering the complete address of commonly used Internet domains For example when setting the local domain name wdc com entering store in a client s web browser results in a request for store wdc com DHCP Lease Time Amount of time for which the device or computer leases the DHCP adaress If the client does not renew the lease before it expires the IP address returns to the pool for other clients Device and Client Tables Screen DHCP Client Table IP Address IP address of a device on your network MAC Address Unique identifier of the device being added Device Name Name of the device attached to your network Lease Time 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 44 ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Storage Category Advanced Settings Storage Storage Share function for storage Select the share function for storage and setup the account and password Saf
35. ASKS 4 Adding a Device m To connect a WPS enabled wireless device press the WPS button on the front of the router 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 router using a network name and password To display the Add a Device screen 1 Click the Add a Device icon Add a Device If your wireless device is capable of WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup you can connect to the My Net router by simply pushing the WPS buttons or by entering a PIN H the device is not capable of WPS vou can still connect by entering a network name and password 2 Select one of the two listed options and follow the appropriate procedure below To connect a WPS enabled device 1 Click the Click here to connect using WPS link to display the screen shown below M Add a Device select one of two WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup methods Method 1 Push Button method Press the WPS bulion E bution shown here Ai Method z PIN method m guened for re routers WES PIN enter ihe Tor cr FIN On your dayne 36249305 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 On your wireless device press the physical WPS button or click the virtual WPS button b Method 2 If prompted by your wireless device enter the router s WPS PIN shown on the screen into your wireless device Note
36. Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive To access files stored on the internal drive or on an attached WD USB storage drive such as a WD Passport or My Book you have two options Note For information on installation see Installing WD Software from the CD Optional on page 17 or Using a Browser for Setup Windows or Mac on page 13 If you installed WD Quick View on your computer during setup use the WD Quick View icon in the system tray of a Windows computer or in the Menu bar of a Mac computer to select the storage device and display a menu of options Note WD SmartWare provides online Help for its procedures Use your browser Using WD Quick View Windows or Mac Once you install WD Quick View you can use a shortcut to access your files and folders on an attached storage device Windows 1 Right or left click the WD Quick View icon lo 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 About WD Quick View Open MyNetN900C MyNetN900C Dashboard WD My Passport 0730 External USE gt Map d gcc I 4 Create Shortcut Alerts Properties Exit The internal storage and USB shares display in Windows Explorer DS ll xj C K Ex Network MyfietiSooC Orgenze Search active directory Network and Shanng Center View remote printers Ss iMd PT Povertes Lk Public k WO My Passport 0730
37. D or the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product determines that your claim is valid WD or such dealer shall at its discretion either repair or replace the Product with an equivalent or better 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 N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 90 USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION addition to other rights and remedies available to you under the 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 wac com Western Digital Technologies Inc 3355 Michelson Drive Suite 100 Phone 949 672 7000 E mail supportQwdc com GNU General Public License GPL Firmware incorporated into this product may include third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL or Lesser General Public License LGPL collectively GPL Software and not Western Digital s End User License Agreement In accordance with the GPL if applicable 1 the source code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http support wdc com download gpl or obtained on CD for a nominal charge from http support wdc c
38. 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 WD Internet Security amp Parental Control Device List View caelab yahoo com Logout Userinfo Master Setting Device List Device Name unknown CAE CAEGATE MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL MAC ADDRESS 88 87 17 9C B7 9F BC 30 5B BC 03 65 38 60 77 83 09 76 Settings Safe Block TimeBlock Safe Block TimeBlock Safe Block TimeBlock 64 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS User Information On the Device List View screen click Userlnfo to display the User Information Setting screen gem WO Internet Security amp Parental Control User Information Setting Back to Device List View User name MyMetMZ50 MAMAS RA Password Current password Mew password New password oontirm Password reset information Password reel queshen what is your e mail Password reset answer caelabqgyahoo com 1 Optional Update the User name Password and Password reset information 2 Click Confirm to return to the Device List View screen Safe Block List Setting The Safe Block List Se
39. Enter your name and email address and click Register Register your My Net router First Name Last Name Email Address Email me about product information WD News etc Explore my router settings when click Finish WD will never share rent trade or sell your information Privacy Policy Finish 9 Io configure additional router settings continue with Basic Settings and Tasks on page 20 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 12 USER MANUAL 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 The initial physical connection may be wired as described in Connecting the Router Physically below or wireless as described in Connecting to the Router Wirelessly on page 14 Connecting the Router Physically While the installation wizards for the router lead you through the steps for physically connecting the router this section is for users who want more specific information and for those who simply want to connect the router and start using it D 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 panel of the router light up one by one as it boots up 2 Connect the included yellow Internet Ethernet cabl
40. Kensington security slot and available products visit www kensington com 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 8 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics Installing the Router on the Network Using the Setup CD Using a Browser for Setup Windows or Mac 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 Use this utility to configure the Internet connection and wireless network and to install additional WD software Browser Mac users must use a web browser to set up the router Windows users may also use a web browser to set up the router Using the Setup CD otarting Easy Setup Windows Windows XP 1 Insert the Setup CD into your computer s CD DVD drive f AutoRun AutoPlay is enabled the Choose your setup option screen displays f AutoRun AutoPlay is disabled click Start gt My Computer and locate the My Net N900 Central router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage Double click the CD and then double click EasySetup exe to display th
41. Print Share see Installing and Using WD Print Share on page 80 Standard Install on Macintosh HD This will take 15 3 MB of space on your computer Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software on the disk Macintosh HD Change Install Location Customize GoBack Install An MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL 19 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Basic Settings and Tasks This chapter contains the following topics Opening My Dashboard After Setup Understanding My Dashboard Opening My Dashboard After Setup Connecting to the Internet Configuring Wireless Settings oetting Up Storage Adding a Device oetting 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 Enter the router s username default value is admin and password default value is lowercase password and click Submit The My Dashboard home screen displays Welcome to My Net N900 Central Router Firmware Version 1 00 43 My Dashboard Network Name 2 4GHz WesternDigital Network Name 5GHz WesternDigital 5G Password 5FastSalmon Password 6GiantTuna Device Name MyNetN900C Attached Storage Internal Hard Drive Attached Internet Status Connected Number of Devices 6 Connected S WD 2go Re
42. This device is only for use with the compatible UL Listed AC adapter Cet appareil n est destin qu a des adaptateur compatibles marqu s UL Listed MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 86 USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION PUR REGES ARR RATER B SHS JERSETRI Ras s fe FH LT GAS Ba UK ste EA Th BE IET 368 98 E Mt TR A SR TRA AS CEWATBRRE EVE FA WOE ES ESO SENS DECK XE JE HC GENE ESE D SRI ERR fa KXDXEBIIR EE MEUS S AGES f ST S RE E BERE E SS ee a E EREL TE For Mexico Only L a operaci n de este equipo est sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones 1 es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2 este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia incluyendo la que pueda causar su operaci n no deseada For Brazil Only Este equipamento opera em car ter secund rio isto nao tem direito a prote o contra interfer ncia prejudicial mesmo de esta es do mesmo tipo e nao causar interfer ncia a sistema operando em car ter prim rio CE Compliance for Europe Operation of this device is subjected to the following National regulations and may be prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union including the EMC Directives 2004 108 EC 1999 5 EC the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and EuP Directive 2005 32 EC A D
43. 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 If the problem persists contact Technical Support at http support wdc com 84 REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Hegulatory 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
44. UAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Updating the Router s Firmware Note For best results upload the firmware using a wired connection 1 Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Administrator icon 2 Click the Firmware Update tab Advanced Settings Admin Firmware Update Administrator Firmware Update There may be new firmware for your router to improve functionality and performance To upgrade the firmware locate the upgrade file on the local hard drive with the Browse button Once you have found the file click the Upload button to start the firmware upgrade Time Settings Firmware Information System Current Firmware Version 1 00 39 Connection Check Current Firmware Date Thu 26 Apr 2012 Registration Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version Check Now Log Firmware Upgrade from a File Language EEE Select a File to Upgrade Browse Upload To check for the latest firmware version 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 2 Click Update Now to begin the firmware update A message informs you of how long the upload will take Please wait while the firmware update is taking place To update from a file 1 Locate the firmware file on the WD Support site at http support wdc com and dow
45. WD 2go and WD Photos mobile apps and WD 2go web access WD 2go mobile app lets you access your files music and photos stored on your My Net N900 Central router using your tablet or smartphone WD Photos lets you take a photo or video clip with your tablet or smartphone and upload it directly to your My Net N900 Central router s internal storage Open and view presentations and documents stream media and show off photos stored on your My Net N900 Central router WD 2go for the web gives you access to all the files in your My Net N900 Central router s internal storage no matter where you are as long as you have access to the Internet from a computer Additional software The product CD provides additional software WD Quick View runs in the background in your computer and notifies you of important warnings or events on the network For example it notifies you of new firmware availability shows network attached storage status and opens the router s My Dashboard user interface WD Print Share enables users to share a printer connected to the USB port on the My Net N900 Central router My Net View Windows only diagnoses and detects any issue within the network and recommends ways to address the issue WD Customer Service also uses this software to get necessary information to support customers with network issues MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 4 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW WD SmartWare configures data
46. able to misuse improper installation alteration including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures including the mounting frame unless the product is on the list of limited user serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions as found at http support wdc com accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD PRODUCTS ARE COMPLEX AND FRAGILE ITEMS THAT MAY OCCASSIONALY FAIL DUE TO A EXTERNAL CAUSES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION MISHANDLING EXPOSURE TO HEAT COLD AND HUMIDITY AND POWER FAILURES OR B INTERNAL FAULTS SUCH FAILURES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS CORRUPTION DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA NOTE THAT YOU SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS CORRUPTION DELETION OR ALTERATION OF DATA HOWSOEVER CAUSED AND FOR BACKING UP AND PROTECTING DATA AGAINST LOSS CORRUPTION DELETION OR ALTERATION YOU AGREE TO CONTINUALLY BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT AND TO COMPLETE A BACKUP PRIOR TO SEEKING ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD In Australia if the Product is not of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal domestic or household use or consumption provided it is fair and reasonable to do so WD limits its liability to replacement of the Product or supply of equivalent or better Product This warranty shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ni
47. ack to Device List View 2 Select a device in the Device Table and click the type of block Safe Block or Time Block you want to apply 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 wainternetsecurity com in your browser s address field 2 Login using your parental control username email and password Changing the Administrator Password It is a good practice to change the administrator password for accessing and managing the router To change the administrator password Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Administrator icon to display the Admin Administrator screen Admin Administrator Admin Password The aimn torun can age eiface The ad an heade access and can change the password Tha dafaufi admin pas word is passwd Ris highly recommended fiai you mesie a mew pasword mn keep your rouler pecan Admin Password Jak a eter he sare i Current Password Administration Enake HTTPS Siir Remote Management Enable Ree Management Remote Admin Port Hora Ramos Admin Port can mot be in fhe adama port range of Fori Forwarding Use HTTPS MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 67 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 3 Enter the new administrator password in the Password and Verify Password fields and click Save
48. ally assign a device a DHCP IP address H H LAN 28 LAN Device and Client Tables Host and LAN Settings DHCP Client Table DHCP Server Settings Device Name unknown hinh Is iPhone unknown bernstein d unknown Lease Time 3 day 22 hr 13 min 21 sec 3 day 22 hr 55 min 32 sec 3 day 23 hr 2 min 0 sec 5 day 12 hr 49 min 36 sec 6 day 22 hr 40 min 17 sec 192 168 1 123 10 40 f3 7d 4f b4 dwb iPad Device Name Wired Wireless Devices Device and Client Table imag rene YT Y tm Device Name 192 168 1 132 00 25 4b c6 00 b6 unknown 192 168 1 147 d8 30 62 bb 05 d9 Jhinh Is iPhone 192 168 1 142 a4 67 06 18 c6 68 unknown 192 168 1 104 d4 be d9 c4 ea 32 bernstein d 192 168 1 105 10 40f3 7d 4fb4 unknown Manual Added Device IP Address MAC Address Device Name IP Address MAC Address 1 1192 168 1 123 10 40 13 7d 4f b4 Device Name dwb iPad Lease Time 3 day 22 hr 13 min 21 sec 3 day 22 hr 55 min 32 sec 3 day 23 hr 2 min 0 sec 5 day 12 hr 49 min 36 sec 6 day 22 hr 40 min 17 sec rcc 1 In the Manual Added Device section of the screen enter the device s IP address MAC address and device name 2 Click Add Update The device information populates the device table below 3 lo 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 76 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 4 To delete a device disc
49. amp ulb Ugo 9 SJ 459 all colas ai ells 9 Los suo 9 592 50 g e Ghill LI clas sil Gg iolooJl Wel gg aig 2006 95 EC y i ioll yy Western Digital Europe we MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 88 USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Environmental Compliance China H ier Ce DU ER KR E SS A 7 6 CAR SRE mama x 00 0 0 o essaat x 0 0 oo o ESSE SRE x 0 0 0 0 0 mp 1 x o 0 0 0 o fg 0 KALBA Et br Di Ah s EDI ES ICE PEARAME Rr MES AA EF Bram 5mBNeK SJ T 11363 2006 MERE X JS ann AHR ELE 32SMPBEREIES B8 CR EUH I STI Ft ES FS BP Mrs IT MAA ETF EMP S EMANIRESEZEX SJ T 11363 2006 MEARS Wd Lens SR E EE EIERE SRR MSR dE 10 EE ERD ZEIEN RIO X D PU BOR ERR 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 The term of your limited warranty is for 2 year in the North South and Central America region 2 years in the Europe the Middle East and Africa region and 3 years in the Asia Pacific region unless otherwise required by law The term of your limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt WD may at its discr
50. antability or fitness for a particular purpose and b any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including but not limited to accidental consequential or special damages or any financial loss lost profits or expenses or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase use or performance of the Product even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages 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 Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service If this Product requires maintenance either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at http support wac com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization RMA If it is determined that the Product may be defective you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return An unauthorized return i e one for which an RMA number has not been issued will be returned to you at your expense Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container prepaid and insured to the address provided on your return paperwork Your original box and packaging materials should be kept fo
51. backup of the Windows computers on your network to the router s internal hard drive 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 product documentation Quick Install Guide on the CD cover Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Ethernet cable Setup CD Accessories For U S residents visit www shopwd com to view additional accessories available for your My Net N900 Central router For users outside the U S visit htto support wdc com MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 5 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC Power Adapters The AC power adapter varies depending on your location Some locations do not require a power plug clip Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug Refer to the illustrations below secre 56655 Installing Removing Installing 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 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front LED indicators LED Description Power Steady when the router is powered on and operational flashes slowly during firmware upgrades and system self tests Wir
52. bleshooting Problem TROUBLESHOOTING Solution The power LED does not Illuminate A port number LED does not illuminate Computers are unable to access the Internet All front panel LEDs except the internal storage LED flash continuously MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL Ensure that the power cord is correctly connected to the router 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 Ensure that you are using the AC adapter provided with the router Ensure that the connected device is powered on Ensure that the Ethernet cable s are securely connected to the ports on both the device and the router To ensure that the cable between the router and the electronic device is working properly replace it with another cable Ensure that the router is powered on The power LED should be solid and not flashing Check the cable connections between the modem router and computer The Ethernet cable connected to your modem should be connected to the Internet port on the router An Ethernet cable from your computer should be connected to a LAN port on the back of the router Power off and power on your modem router and computer If all else fails install My Net View from the product CD or contact Technical Support at htto support wdc com or your ISP Helocate your router to a place that has good ventilation
53. coverage Expand a home network s wireless coverage Note To use the router in extender mode the router must be connected by wire to your computer 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 Advanced Settings A Admin Device Mode Device Mode nifigure th s device to operate in Router or Extender Mode Device Mode Mode 3 From the Device Mode drop down list select ExtenderMode wired AP The LAN Connection Type displays MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 74 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 4 To configure LAN Connection Type select Dynamic IP DHCP default or Static IP complete the required fields and click Save See Device Mode Screen on page 59 for details The screen indicates how long the process will take The router reboots and the login screen displays 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 EE You can use your router as a DHCP server that assigns IP addresses to other components of your network To set up a DHCP Server on My Net N900 Central Router 1 Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the LAN icon 2 Click the DHCP Server Settings tab Advanced Settings a LAN DHCP Server Settings Host and LAN Settings DHCP Server
54. ddress 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 This allows the router to present your computer s MAC address to your ISP MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 37 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Internet Connection Type Dynamic IP DHCP Primary DNS Server 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 MTU Maximum Transmission Unit oize 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 This allows the router to present your computer s MAC address to your ISP Internet Connection Type PPPoE Username Password Address Mode oelect to assign the router either a static or a dynamic IP address Username Username for accessing the ISP Password and Verify Password Password for accessing the ISP Service Name Your ISP configures and maintains the Service Name Contact you
55. display a diagram showing you how to connect the router cables Q Connect to Internet Step 1 Check cable connections Check your cables and make sure your modem is connected Confirm that your cables are connected correctly J J WD Router 2 Click Next A screen displays the status of the connections from the computer to the router and from the router to the Internet 3 When a connection succeeds a check mark displays above it a Click Next to display the Congratulations screen b Click Finished to display the My Dashboard home page again 4 Ifthe connection to the Internet fails a Click Next and enter your Internet service provider account PPPoE Username and Password b Click Next to display the My Dashboard home page again MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 23 USER MANUAL BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Configuring Wireless Settings Once you configure wireless settings on the router you can easily connect wireless devices such as notebooks laptops tablets PDAs or smartphones to the Internet and to other devices on the network To configure basic wireless settings 1 Click the Set Up Wireless icon at the top of the page The Set Up Wireless screen displays Advanced Settings Wireless Wireless Setup Wireless 2 4Ghz Wireless 5Ghz Network Name SSID WesternDigital Network Name SSID WesternDigital Security Mode None Security Mode None Wi Fi Protected Setup Guest Access Network
56. dmin 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 Password on page 6 Time Settings Configure update and maintain the correct time on the router manually or automatically by NTP Network Time Protocol Firmware Update Check for router firmware updates and upload new firmware System Save configuration settings on your local hard drive load configuration settings or restore factory default settings Connection Check Use ping tests to check connectivity between the router and network Internet hosts 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 Language Change language settings Device Mode Configure your router to operate in router mode or extender mode When the router is used as an access point extender mode adds wireless capability to your existing network expanding Internet access to all the computers in your home MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 56 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Administrator Screen Admin Password Original Password Enter the existing password for the admin administrator account The default is password all lower case
57. e Choose your setup option screen 2 Continue to Setting up a New Router on page 10 Windows Vista Windows 7 1 Insert the Setup CD into your computer s CD DVD drive 2 Ifa dialog box displays click Run EasySetup exe EI AutoPlay Fe DVD RW Drive D3 My Net Router ET Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media 171 Run EasySetup exe General optians D Open falder to view files iew more AutoPlay options in Control Pane 3 Ifa dialog box does not display click Start or e Computer and locate the My Net N900 Central router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 9 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 4 Double click the CD and then double click EasySetup exe to display the Choose your setup option screen 5 Continue to Setting up a New Router below oetting up a New Router English United States Set up an 1 On the Choose your setup option screen click Set up a new router A screen showing a connected router appears Power Cord WD Router Your Computer Your Modem Confirm MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 10 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 2 Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm O m Checking your connection Ve are checking your connection to the Internet Your Computer WD Router The Internet wf Internet connection successful The utility checks your connection to t
58. e name Name assigned to the computer or device on the network MAC Address 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 Web Access Enables you to access your media and files stored in internal storage WD 2go Setup Screen Enable Remote Access Toggle to On to enable remote access Note It may take a few minutes for the service to start depending on your network configuration Connection Status Indicates the status of the connection for example Disable User has not selected the Enable Remote Access check box and no mobile device has been added yet Connecting Router is trying to connect to a mobile device or a registered web access account Please wait Connected Connection is now established to a registered mobile device or a registered web access account Failed Router could not establish a remote access connection with the mobile device or web access account Check your Internet connection Connection Type Type of connection Ready Remote Access is Off or user has not added a mobile device or registered a web access account yet while Remote Access is On Port Forwarded Direct peer to peer connection the d
59. e 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 If 802 11n is selected as the network mode WEP is not available but it is available to 802 1 1b only 802 11 g only 802 11 a only and a mix of these MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 41 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Password Password for accessing the wireless network For some Enterprise modes additional fields display e Radius Server IP Address e Port e Shared Secret Network Mode For the 2 4 GHz band the default network mode is Mixed 802 11 b g n Keep this setting for maximum client compatibility The other network modes are 802 11b only 802 119 only 802 11n only Mixed 802 11 b g and Mixed 802 11 g n For the 5 GHz band the default network mode is Mixed 802 11 a n Keep this setting for maximum client compatibility The other network modes are 802 11a only and 802 11n only Channel Width The default setting of 20 40 MHz Auto for the 5 GHz network is recommended unless you are having connectivity issues The default for the 2 4 GHz network is 20 MHz Channel Accept the default Auto or select a channel from the drop down list SSID Broadcast Your wireless clients identify and connect to your router using the network name or SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID broadcast is
60. e to the router s Internet port and the the modem Note One Ethernet network cable is included in the product package You can purchase additional cables from the WD Store or another source 3 Using Ethernet cables connect network devices or computers to the router s unused Ethernet ports 4 Continue to Configuring a New Router on page 14 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 13 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Router Wirelessly If you are using a desktop computer with a wireless card or a laptop computer with wireless capability you can connect wirelessly to the router immediately The same is true of mobile wireless devices with Wi Fi enabled 1 Make sure your computer s Wi Fi is turned on 2 From the list of wireless networks on the computer s or device s screen select the WesternDigital network and connect By default there is no password Continue to Configuring a New Router below Configuring a New Router 1 Open a browser See requirements in Appendix Technical Specifications on page 85 2 n the address field type http wdrouter or http 192 168 1 1 The Welcome screen displays This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your new WD router and connect to the Internet Continue 3 Click Continue to display the first Connect to Internet screen Q Connect to Internet Step 1 Check cable connections Check your cables and make sure your modem is conn
61. eclaration of Conformity in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe Die Kennzeichnung mit dem CE Symbol zeigt an dass dieses System die anwendbaren Richtlinien der Europ ischen Union erf llt einschlie lich der EMV Richtlinien 2004 108 EG 1999 5 EG der Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2006 95 EG und der Richtlinie 2005 32 EG des Europ ischen Parlaments Eine Konformitatserklarung gem den anwendbaren Richtlinien wurde abgegeben und kann bei Western Digital Europe eingesehen werden Le symbole CE sur l appareil indique la conformit de cet appareil avec les directives applicables du Conseil de l Union Europ enne dont les directives EMC 2004 108 EC 1999 5 EC la directive sur les limites de tension 2006 95 EC et la directive EuP 2005 32 EC si applicable Une d claration de conformit conforme aux directives applicables a t effectu e et est consultable chez Western Digital Europe ll marchio CE indica la conformit del sistema alle direttive applicabili del Consiglio dell Unione europea tra cui le 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 conformit redatta in base alle direttive vigenti disponibile presso Western Digital Europe La marca con el s mbolo CE indica el cumplimiento de este sistema de las Directivas del Consejo de la Uni n Europea cor
62. ected Confirm that your cables are connected correctly WD Router MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 14 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 4 Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm Connect to Internet Step 2 Connect to Internet 5 When both connections are confirmed click Next 6 Follow the installation wizard s instructions When the Set up Wireless screen displays you can change the Network Name and Security Mode for more protection See Configuring Wireless Settings on page 24 for more information S Setup Wireless LL LEE riri Note If you do so you will have to connect your computer or wireless device to the new Network Name 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 1 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 15 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 10 Click Finish The My Dashboard home screen displays Welcome to My Net N900 Central Router Firmware Version 1 00 43 You have 3 notification s My Dashboard Note Network Name 2 4GHz WesternDigital Network Name 5GHz WesternDigital 5G Password 5FastSalmon Password 6GiantTuna Device Name MyNetN900C Attached Storage Internal Hard Drive Attached Internet Status Connected Number of Devices 6 Connected i WD 2go Remote Access Guest Network Name lt Disabled gt Status Disabled Gues
63. ed 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 on page 62 Advanced Settings Remote Access WD 2go Setup Enable Remote Access Mobile Access S Connection Status Connected Web Access Connection Type Port forwarded Firewall Settings XP Compatibility WD 2go Service Refresh Firewall Screen Create Firewall Rules Name Name to identify the firewall rule Source Local network LAN or Internet WAN Source IP Range Hange of IP addresses where the traffic initiates Protocol Protocol that will be applied in the firewall rule Available options are All TCP UDP and ICMP Action 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 48 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Port Range Network traffic port range that will be applied in the firewall rule DMZ Screen Enable DMZ Toggle the button to On to enable DMZ DMZ IP Address If DMZ is enabled select a computer from the list and click the double arrows to populate the IP address or manually enter the computer s IP address MAC Filter Screen MAC
64. eless Lit when wireless connection is active Internet Lit when Internet connection is active Wi Fi Protected When connecting the router and a wireless device e g a printer that Setup WPS you want to add to the network the LED indicates the status of WPS e When WPS is connecting a network device the light blinks slowly e fan error occurs during setup the light blinks quickly e After setup light is solid when WPS is active Internal Storage Lit when active reading or writing Front button Button Description WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup button Enables you to configure Wi Fi security on WPS enabled devices Back Panel Link LED Green Activity LED Yellow Kensington security slot Power button Ethernet ports USB 2 0 port Power port Internet port Port LED indicators Component LED Description Ethernet ports Link LED Green Steady on when a cable connects the port to another Ethernet port Activity LED Yellow 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 7 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW Kensington Security Slot For router security the router is equipped with a security slot which supports a standard Kensington security cable For more information on the
65. ely Remove Storage Share DLNA iTunes USB1 Internal HDD Format AFP Server Storage access permission Public Share User Account ENS EM cl user Password RE Cancel ocreen Descriptions Storage You can update your user account and storage settings on this screen See Setting Up Storage on page 26 Safely Remove Use this screen to safely remove USB storage devices connected to the router s USB port 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 45 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS otorage 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 Makes stored digital media contents available to networked Network Alliance media players iTunes Allows streaming of music to other devices in the network that have iTunes FIP Uses the File Transfer protocol FTP to exchange files over the network Show Hide Storage Port Click the Show button to display the name of the internal hard drive and or device connected to the router s USB port Device name When you click the Show button the name of the storage device appears
66. eplaced if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure What constitutes a major failure is set out in the 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 The term of your warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller Proof of purchase shall be required to be eligible for this warranty and to establish the commencement date of this warranty Warranty service will not be provided unless the Product is returned to an authorized distributor authorized reseller or regional WD return center where the Product was first shipped by WD WD may at its discretion make extended warranties available for purchase WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was i not purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller ii not used in accordance with WD specifications and instructions iii not used for its intended function or iv stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a is not present b cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product or c is attribut
67. esired state for better performance Relayed Router attempts to configure the network to allow direct connections whenever possible In cases where this is not possible it uses a relay connection This type of connection while fully functional may be slightly slower since all data has to be transferred through a central server that communicates between your remote device and your router In some cases your ISP may implement double NATing which renders your router s IP address unreachable for a direct connection In this situation consult your ISP for alternatives to enable port forwarded connections Unknown Problem with your Internet connection MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 90 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Firewall Settings Click one of the following Automatic Establishes a direct connection between your device and the router If the connection cannot open the ports on the router a relay connection is established XP Compatibility Establishes a connection through ports 80 and 443 If these ports are unavailable a relay connection is established 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 Add Mobile Access Click to allow a smartphone or tablet to access media and files stored on the router s internal hard drive
68. etion make extended warranties available for purchase WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a is not present b cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product or c is attributable to misuse improper installation alteration including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures unless the product is on the list of limited user serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions as found at http support wdc com accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD Subject to the limitations specified above your sole and exclusive warranty shall be during the period of warranty specified above and at WD s option the repair or replacement of the Product with an equivalent or better Product The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety 90 days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product whichever is longer The foregoing limited warranty is WD s sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a any and all other remedies and warranties whether expressed implied or statutory including but not limited to any implied warranty of merch
69. g the Sie WEE T3 Using the Router as an Access Point 74 Seis dst EM CL AADC FO Ge erte WEE f Accessing My Net View Windows 79 Installing and Using WD Print Share 80 Installing WD Print Share Windows 80 Installing WD Print Share Mac 4 81 Using the WD Print Share Control Center 82 Troubleshooting 84 Regulatory and Warranty Information 85 Regulatory Compliance 2 4 ay Ret Re E et 85 Warranty Information All Regions Except Australia New Zealand 89 Warranty Information Australia New Zealand only 90 GNU General Public License GPL 91 TABLE OF CONTENTS ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 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 Head these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sou
70. graphy and hard core adult content None Does not provide blocking allows all web access The default setting is Low 1 Onthe Device List View screen see page 64 below Master Setting click Time Block to display the Time Block Policy Setting screen WD Internet Security amp Parental Control WD ly Time Block Policy Setting Device Name Time Block Policy Table Master Setting EE E Add Time Block E Time Range From 12 12 Filtering Level All blocks all web access D MI DD WO uuu t Maximum High Medium Moderate Low None Update gt gt 2 Select the Time Range and the Filtering Level it should apply to By default the screen shows a 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 PM MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 66 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Note Use the Update button to change the Filtering Level for the whole table For example if you click Maximum and then Update the Time Block Policy table changes all times within the time range to Maximum The filtering level affects the whole table if you set the time range from 12 A M 12 A M 3 Click Save Managing at the Device Level If you prefer to apply controls to selected devices rather than at the Master level you can do that too 1 On the Safe Block List Setting or the Time Block Policy Setting screen click B
71. he external USB drive 2 Double click the folder to access its contents Note If a password was set on the router during storage setup at the prompts enter the username and the password that you created MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 70 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Setting up a Share Mac To access the files stored on the internal drive or on a USB drive connected to the router make sure that the drive was properly set up as described in Setting Up Storage on page 26 After the setup is complete access it through the network by doing the following 1 Click Finder and then on the menu bar click Go gt Connect to Server 2 lype smb mynetn900c ff the router s default host name was changed during setup substitute the new name The screen that displays lists the shares that can be mounted 0 6 Select the volumes you want to mount on MyNetNS9O0O0C local public d WD My Passport 0740 63 Cancel L 3 Select the volume s to mount and click OK 4 f 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 Y Enter your name and password for the server Ya Ya MyNetN900C local Connect as _ Guest Registered User Name wd user Remember this password in my keychain NN MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 11 USER MAN
72. he router and the Internet When both connections are confirmed click Next Follow the instructions in the Easy Setup wizard for configuring the router s wireless settings Network Name 2 4 GHz Network Name 5 GHz WesternDigital bb 5G 5WhiteCroaker 5 Click Print to make a hard copy of the Wireless network settings MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL 11 GETTING STARTED 6 Click Next to complete the router s wireless settings Setup Connect amp Network Setu T LL p o9 Options 9 Router gt Security gt w Complete Router Set Up fl Your WD router is ready for use Select and click Next to continue to more setup steps Check online for the latest firmware for your router Install software for your router 7 On the Setup Complete screen do one of the following a Check online for the latest firmware for your router or go to the software installation menu and select the appropriate check box es 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 click Next Note You can install the software from the Setup CD and update the firmware from the My Dashboard user interface at any time 8 Register your router to receive software notifications and customer support
73. ich may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD WD reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice 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 Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies 2012 Western Digital Technologies Inc All rights reserved Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive Suite 100 Irvine California 92612 U S A 4779 705074 A00 May 2012
74. 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 85 USER MANUAL 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 Per FCC regulations all WiFi products marketed in the US must be fixed to US operation channels only Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage re u y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable CAUTION The device for operation in the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor use t
75. ing files using Mac operating systems toggle to On Required for Apple Time Machine support Security Settings Category Security Firewall Firewall You can setup the firewall of this device in this page The firewall rules allow you to block specific incoming or outgoing traffic by IP address or DMZ ports MAC Filter Create Firewall Rules Parental Controls Enabled Action Remaining number of rules that can be created Source IP Range Source Source Ste Destination IP Range Destination Allow Destination Source IP Range Source Enabled Action SEA Destination IP Range Destination Allow Destination MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL Cancel Protocol TCP UDP Port Range Protocol TCP UDP Port Range 47 ADVANCED SETTINGS ocreen Descriptions Firewall Set up a firewall for this router to block specific incoming or outgoing traffic by IP address and or ports DMZ Set up a DVZ Demilitarized Zone to allow all incoming traffic to be forwarded to a specific computer as if it were connected outside of the router If you are aware of the specific TCP and UDP ports that a service is using it we recommend using port forwarding as an alternative Note Firewall settings and Port Forwarding Rules supersede the configured DMZ host Important Because of serious security concerns use this option only as a last resort MAC Filter Control network access bas
76. inter only when sending a print job to the printer Another user in the network can use the printer while you are disconnected Using the Connect Button Connected mode is for both printing and scanning Selecting the printer or scanner and clicking Connect manually connects the device to your computer for the timeout duration set in Tool Set Timeout in the menu Note Only the connected computer will be able to print until the computer releases the connection MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 82 USER MANUAL 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 After the scanning job is done disconnect by clicking Disconnect or let the scanner disconnect automatically in the predefined time set in 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 1 Select the scanner from the list on the WD Print Share Control Center 2 Click Scan You are prompted to select a scanner interface A scanner user interface appears on the screen 3 Choose options and click Scan to scan your picture or document 4 After scanning is done click Close MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 83 USER MANUAL Trou
77. iver at systemet overholder Europaparlamentets og R dets direktiver herunder EMC direktiverne elektromagnetisk kompatibilitet 2004 108 EC 1999 5 EC og lavspaendingsdirektivet 2006 95 EC og EuP direktivet 2005 32 EC En Declaration of Conformity overensstemmelsesattestering i henhold til g ldende direktiver er afgivet og opbevares hos Western Digital Europe MapknpoBka cumBonom CE cBuAnerernibcTByer O COOTBeTCTBAM HACTOALLIEN CUHCTEMEI NONOKEHUAM FMPUMEHUMEIX aupekTuB CoBera EBponenckoro Coro3a B TOM uuCne DMpekTHB o6 3HeKTPOMArHUTHO coBMecrAMOCTM 2004 108 EC 1999 5 EC aupeKTuBbI O HU3KOBONbTHOM Oo6opynoBaHMM 2006 95 EC n nupekruBbi 06 YCTPOUACTBaX UCNONb3ylOLUMX 3nekrpoaHepruro 2005 32 EC SanBneHue o coorBercTBMM DODOOKGHMSM NPUMEHUMEIX AUPEKTUB COeNaHHoe KoMnaHne Western Digital HAXOAUTCA B apxuBe ee eBponenckoro nonpa3nereHus H onpavon pe ro OULBOAO CE UTTO EIKVUEI Om To OUOTNHA AUTO OUUUOPOWVETAI ME TIG IOxUOUOEG oO nyy eg TOU 2UUBOUAIOU THG Eupuwtraikns Evwons ouyrrepi appavou vov TWV OONYIWV TTEPI nAekrpouayvnrikrc cuppgar rnrag 2004 108 EK 1999 5 EK me o ny ag Tepi xyaunArnc Taons 2006 95 EK kai TNS o ny ag Tou EUPWTTAIKO KoivoBouAiou 2005 32 EK Eyel rrpayparorroinee uia AnAwon cupuu pqoquonsc O UMPUWVA pe TIG IOXUOUOES OONYIEG KAI THPEITAI ora apxeia rc Western Digital EUpwTn TEL Aale Sub ALR Al colum go dall ld 59193 wd CE 5o JI gs jill SG colas 939 2004 108 EC EMC
78. mote Access Guest Network Name lt Disabled gt Status lt Disabled gt Guest Password lt Disabled gt Mobile Devices 0 Web Access 0 Internet Security and Parental Control Status Disabled MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 20 USER MANUAL Understanding My Dashboard 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 Name My Dashboard Connect to Internet Set up Wireless Set up Storage Add a Device Advanced Settings MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL Actions Review and change current settings Connect the router to the Internet and follow the wizard through the process of setting up the Internet connection Configure wireless settings such as network name and security Follow the wizard guiding you through setting up internal storage or a storage device connected to the routers USB port Add a wireless device and configure its security settings Access the content of your internal storage from a computer or device on the Internet Configure advanced settings for Internet connections wireless connections storage devices system administration security and the local network LAN Click to display recent alerts about new firmware and network issues and shortcuts to important settings BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Basic
79. n 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 39 IPv6 Status Screen IPv6 Connection Information ADVANCED SETTINGS IPv6 Connection Type Click to select Static IPv6 Auto SLAAC DHCPv6 PPPoE or Link local Only connection type to connect to your ISP Check with your ISP for this information IPv6 Default Gateway The IPv6 address of the gateway device to which your router is connected LAN IPv6 Link Local Address LAN IPv6 Computers The LAN link local IPv6 address of your router IPv6 Address IPv6 address of the computer on the IPv6 Name if any Name of the computer associated with the IPV6 address IPv6 Screen My IPv6 Connection Type LAN IPv6 Address Setting 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 Link Local Address Local IPv6 IP address that has been assigned automatically Dynamic DNS Screen Dynamic DNS Settings Dynamic DNS Click On or Off to enable or disable dynamic DNS DNS Domain Name System Server System that translates text host names into numeric IP addresses used to uniquely identify any device connected to the Internet Host Name
80. nety 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 Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service Should you encounter any 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 support service at http support wdc com If the answer is not available or if you prefer please contact WD at the applicable telephone number shown in the front of this document If you wish to make a claim you should initially contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product If you are unable to contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product please visit our product support Web site at http support wdc com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization RMA If it is determined that the Product may be defective you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return An unauthorized return i e one for which an RMA number has not been issued will be returned to you at your expense Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container prepaid and insured to the address provided with your RMA number If following receipt of a qualifying claim under this warranty W
81. nical Support When contacting WD for support have your WD product serial number system hardware and system software versions available North America Asia Pacific English 855 842 5370 Australia 1 800 42 9861 China 800 820 6682 4 65 62430496 Spanish 800 832 4778 Hong Kong 800 6008 6008 India 1 800 11 9393 MNTL 1 800 200 5789 Reliance 011 26384700 Pilot Line Europe toll free 00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia 803 852 9439 00800 27549338 Japan 00 531 650442 Korea 02 703 6550 Europe 31 880062100 Malaysia 800 6008 6008 1 800 88 1908 65 62430496 Middle East 31 880062100 Philippines 1 800 1441 0159 Africa 31 880062100 Singapore 800 6008 6008 4800 608 6008 65 62430496 Taiwan 800 6008 6008 65 62430496 Toll free number available in the following countries Austria Belgium Denmark France Germany Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Table of Contents WD Serene SUD OOM S ss oe at afe De OS ow dote ERR 2 1 Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 Registering Your WD Product GEES 2 2 Product Overview 3 R AIUSS aie wie are ahaha a gi de ean A MR on Se A 3 Package eet REEL TT TT ER TO T D RT 5 GONDOM e de e dE Ee 6 3 Getting Started eeee rrr 9 Installing the Router on the Network
82. nload it to your computer 2 Onthe router screen browse to the firmware file you saved and click Open The file name displays in the browser field on the router screen 3 Click Upload A message says how long the upload will take Please wait while the firmware update is taking place MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER T2 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults You may want to reset the router to how it was when you bought it You have two options for restoring factory defaults through the user interface or through the Reset button on the bottom of the router To use the user interface 1 Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Administrator icon 2 Click the System tab Advanced Settings Admin System Administrator Save and Restore Settings Once the router is configured you can save the configuration settings to a configuration file on your computer You also have the option to load Time Settings configuration settings or restore the factory default settings Firmware Update z 7 Save settings to a file Save Configuration Restore Configuration Connection Check Registration Reset to Factory Default Settings Reset Log Reboot the router Reboot Language Logout Device Mode Logout Logout 3 Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings 4 When a confirmation message displays click OK o Wait until the router reboots before using it
83. nts Connection Up Time Days hours minutes and seconds the connection has been active MAC Address Unique identifier that the manufacturer assigns to a device IP Address The WAN Internet IP address assigned to your router by the ISP oubnet Mask The Subnet Mask is configured and maintained by your ISP Check with your ISP for this information Default Gateway The IP adaress of the device to which your router is connected Primary DNS Server The primary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP Contact your ISP for this information oecondary DNS Server The secondary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by your ISP Contact your ISP for this information Internet Connection Type Static IP IP Address The WAN Internet IP address assigned to your router by the ISP Subnet Mask The subnet mask is configured and maintained by your ISP Check with your ISP for this information Default Gateway The IP address of the device that your router is connected to Primary DNS Server 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 MTU Maximum Transmission Unit Size in bytes of the largest protocol data unit that can be transmitted over the network MAC A
84. o reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems AVERTISSEMENT Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150 5250 MHz sont r serv s uniquement pour une utilisation l int rieur afin de r duire les risques de brouillage pr judiciable aux syst mes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m mes canaux Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps ICES 003 NMB 003 Statement Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme ICES 0093 du Canada This device complies with Canadian ICES 0093 Class B This product is intended to be supplied by a listed limited power source double insulated or direct plug in power unit marked Class 2 oafety Compliance Approved for US and Canada CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 UL 60950 1 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Approuv pour les Etats Unis et le Canada CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 UL 60950 1 o ret d quipement de technologie de l information
85. om download gpl or by calling Customer Support within three years of the date of purchase 2 you may re use re distribute and modify the GPL Software 3 with respect solely to the GPL Software no warranty is provided to the extent permitted by applicable law and 4 a copy of the GPL is included herewith may be obtained at http www gnu org and may also be found at http support wdc com download 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 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 91 USER MANUAL APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix Technical Specifications Specification Value Ethernet I O ports USB ports Internal storage Supported operating systems Supported web browsers Physical dimensions Power supply 10 100 1000 Gigabit Ethernet 4 Ethernet RJ 45 ports 1 USB 2 0 port 2 5 HDD with SATA interface 1TB or 2TB Windows XP with Service Pack 3 Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 Mac OS X Leopard Mac OS X Snow Leopard Mac OS X Lion Internet Explorer 7 and later oafari 2 and later Firefox 2 and later Chrome 7 and later Length 9 6 244 mm Width 6 7 170 mm Height
86. onnect it select it in the table and click the Delete trash can icon Note For more information search for refer to KBA Answer ID 9423 on the Support website at hito support wdc com Configuring UPnP UPnP enables networked devices to discover each other and start working together on a network To enable UPnP 1 Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Additional Features icon 2 Click the Network UPnP tab Advanced Settings Advance Network UPnP Port Forwarding UPnP E Universal Plug and Play UPnP supports peer to peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices Routing Enable UPnP IGD FasTrack Plus QoS Enhanced WMM Cancel 3 To enable UPnP make sure the UPnP IGD button is set to On UPnP is enabled by default 4 Click Save Enabling Port Forwarding On a private network port forwarding maps Internet traffic coming into a specific port to a specific device on your LAN like a web server Port forwarding is useful for example when you host a game to which others want to connect Instead of their being blocked because of the router s network address translation 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 17 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 3 Enter the following informa
87. r ISP for this information Heconnect Mode Select one of the reconnect modes for your PPPoE connection e Always On Your Internet connection will remain connected and reconnect if there is a disconnection from the server e On Demand Your Internet connection will disconnect after the Idle time has passed The connection will automatically reconnect when a client attempts to access the Internet e Manual You can connect or disconnect the Internet connection on the Internet Status page Maximum Idle Time Number of minutes the connection can be idle O zero means the disconnection can last indefinitely DNS Mode Method by which names are associated with IP addresses Primary DNS Server 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 38 ADVANCED SETTINGS MTU Maximum Transmission Unit oize in bytes of the largest protocol data unit that can be transmitted over the network MAC Address Unique 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 This allows the router to present you
88. r computer s MAC address to your ISP Internet Connection Type PPTP Username Password Address Mode Server address can by dynamic or static PPTP Server IP Address IP address of the PPTP server Username Username for accessing the ISP Password and Verify Password Password for accessing the ISP Reconnect Mode Select one of the reconnect modes for your PPPT connection e Always On Your Internet connection remains connected and reconnects if the router disconnects from the server e On Demand Your Internet connection disconnects after the Idle time has passed The connection automatically reconnects when a client attempts to access the Internet e Manual You can connect or disconnect the Internet connection on the Internet Status page Maximum Idle Time Number of minutes the connection can be idle O means the disconnection can last indefinitely Primary DNS Server 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 MTU Maximum Transmission Unit oize in bytes of the largest protocol data unit that can be transmitted over the network MAC Address Unique identification number assigned to the router by the manufacturer Clone Your computer s MAC Address butto
89. r storing or shipping your WD product To conclusively establish the period of warranty check the warranty expiration serial number required via htto 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 N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 89 USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Information Austratia 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 This warranty identifies WD s preferred approach to resolving warranty claims which is likely to be quick and simple for all parties No other warranties either express or implied by law including but not limited to those contained in the Sale of Goods Act are made with respect to the Product If you purchased your Product in New Zealand for the purposes of a business you acknowledge and agree that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act does not apply In Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or r
90. rces such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Do not drop or shake the device Do not move the device when it is powered on 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 1 USER MANUAL 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
91. respondientes 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 87 USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ha realizado una Declaraci n de conformidad de acuerdo con las directivas aplicables y se encuentra archivada en Western Digital Europe CE markningen innebar att detta system uppfyller Europeiska Unionens till mpliga radsdirektiv inklusive EMC direktivet 2004 108 EC 1999 5 EC lagspanningsdirektivet 2006 95 EC och EuP direktivet 2005 32 EC En Konformitetsdeklaration i enlighet med gallande direktiv har gjorts och finns arkiverad hos Western Digital Europe Merking med CE symbolet indikerer at dette systemet samsvarer med gjeldende direktiver council directives for EU inkludert EMC direktiv 2004 108 EF 1999 5 EF Lavspenningsdirektiv 2006 95 EF og EuP direktiv 2005 32 EF En Samsvarserklaering henhold til gjeldende direktiver har blitt opprettet og er i Western Digital Europas arkiver CE merkinta osoittaa taman jarjestelman yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan yhteis n neuvoston direktiivien kanssa mukaan lukien EMC direktiivi 2004 108 EC 1999 5 EC alij nnitedirektiivi 2006 95 EC sek EuP direktiivi 2005 32 EC Noudattamisjulistus on j tetty asiaankuuluvien direktiivien mukaisesti ja se on tallessa Western Digital Europessa Maerkning med CE symbolet ang
92. rowser sign in to using the associated email address and password see page 30 Welcome abeS gmail com 6 Click Submit to display the My WD Devices screen WoO WD 2go My WD Devices MyNetN900C Remove device 7 Click View Shares to display the router s share s Wi My Net N900 Central System Admin Shares 1 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 33 USER MANUAL 8 Click Open in Explorer to view the content of the share Note Mac users follow a similar procedure in Finder ME My Net N900 Central System Admin shares 1 Hanne W Favor es BB Desktop RA Downilcadz j Recent Places aa brane Documents i Music i Pirtures Bl visem E Computer For further information please see the online FAQs MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 34 ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Settings 53 The Advanced Settings icon takes you to screens and icons for entering more detailed settings and configuring more advanced functions than those discussed in the previous chapter Note Another way to access the Advanced Settings screen is to click the arrow to the right of the setting on the basic screen When a basic icon has a small Advanced Settings icon to its upper left you are configuring that function s advanced settings For example the icon for Internet Settings looks like this en This chapter contains the following topics Typical Advanced Settings Screen
93. t Forwarding Screen Port Forwarding Rules Enabled Select to enable the port forwarding rule Clear the check box to disable Application Name From the drop down list select the application whose data you want to forward to the client on your local network Click the double arrows to populate the Name Internal Port External Port and Protocol fields External Port Range Enter the port s you want to forward from the WAN interface Internet The port is automatically populated when you pick an application from the drop down list Protocol Select the protocol that you wish to port forward The options are All TCP and UDP The protocol will be automatically selected if you pick an application from the drop down list IP Address Can be manually entered or populated by your selection from the Computer Name drop down list Computer Name Device on your local network to which the rule will be applied Click the double arrows to populate the IP Address field Internal Port Range 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 ALG Screen Application Level Gateway ALG Configuration PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Turn On default PPTP ALG if you use a PPTP client to dial into your corporate network via the Internet IPSec VPN Turn On default IPSec ALG if
94. t Password Disabled Mobile Devices 0 Web Access 0 Internet Security and Parental Control Status lt Disabled gt To configure your router continue with Basic Settings and Tasks on page 20 MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL 1B GETTING STARTED Installing WD Software from the CD Optional Easy Setup Windows Use Easy Setup to install additional WD software on a Windows computer at any time 1 Start Easy Setup as described in This chapter contains the following topics on page 9 2 On the Choose your setup option screen click Skip and go to software installation A list of available software applications displays 9 Install Software Select software to install Q WD Print Share fe WD Quick View amp My Net View WD SmartWare Installed Installed have read and agreed to the Terms of Service Hext 3 Click the check boxes for the software you want to install and click Next 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 on page 80 For information about My Net View see Accessing My Net View Windows on page 79 For information about WD SmartWare see its online Help 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
95. t Status Number of Devices Connected Guest Network Name Guest Password Network Name 5 GHz Password MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER USER MANUAL Description Unique identifier of the 2 4 GHz network Password for accessing the 2 4 GHZ network Name assigned to the router Router is Connected to or Disconnected from the Internet Number of devices connected to the router To provide guests with limited access to the Internet you can create a guest network The guest network is disabled by default Password for accessing the guest network 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 for accessing the 5 GHz network 22 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Description Attached Storage Status of a storage device connected to the router s USB port Internal Hard Drive otatus of the router s internal drive Internet Security and Parental Control If status is Enabled this feature controls access status to the Internet by restricting dangerous or undesirable web access Disabled by default See Setting Up Parental Controls on page 62 2 o change a setting click the arrow to the right of the setting to display another screen or a list of options Connecting to the Internet To check or troubleshoot your Internet connection 1 Click the Connect to Internet icon to
96. tal Controls Changing the Administrator Password Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive Updating the Router s Firmware Hestoring the Router to Factory Defaults Hebooting the Router Using the Router as an Access Point Configuring UPnP Enabling Port Forwarding Accessing My Net View Windows Enabling Guest Access A guest network allows visitors to get Internet access without giving them access to your home network To enable guest access 1 Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Wireless icon to display the Wireless Guest Access screen 2 Click the Guest Access tab Advanced Settings Wireless Guest Access Wireless Setup Guest Access Guest Network allows visitors to get Internet access without giving them access to your home network Wi Fi Protected Setup You can settwo separate guest network names and network passkeys for 2 4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks Wireless 2 4Ghz Off Wireless 5Ghz Guest Network SSID esternDigital guest Guest Network SSID Security Mode Security Mode 3 For the wireless 2 4 GHz and or 5 GHz band toggle the On Off button to turn access on MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 61 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 4 Specify the following Setting Description Guest Network Name Accept the default value or enter another name for the wireless network Security Mode The default value is None To restrict guest access select the type of securit
97. tender Mode When this device is set to 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 59 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS LAN IP address IP address of the device that is being configured as an Extender The IP address should be on the same network as your existing router Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used to control how many subnetworks can exist in your local network The more subnetworks there are the fewer the hosts you can have per subnet Default Gateway IP address of the router to which this device 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 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 60 PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Performing Advanced asks 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 oetting Up Paren
98. tion enter your email address and click Register Router After registration takes place open the confirmation that was sent to your email adaress 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 WD Internet Security amp Parental Control Policy Management Please sign in Login Name email Caelabidyahoo com Login MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 63 USER MANUAL 8 he main Parental Controls screen displays Security Parental Controls Frrwall Internet Security amp Parental Controls EM Enable parental control On MAC Fie Farental Controls Device location Router Registration Email address caelab lyahoo com d Riegistralion Successful You will necemee a pegesirabon econfirmsalion email Please follow tire URL ink in fhe ered lo confirm our regtshulion of Parental Controis Parental Controls will E scale minutis afar you confiem your resesiraten PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Th s couter it register tor interme Security E Parental Control The banon the p tzwgg td and tha emad account field Can lappaar when the router i peed 1n factory er mai from Meriter server Device information Active Device name MAC address unknown ABET 9 Pa CAEGATE CAE BC305BBCU365 Registration success 9 In the
99. tion for each port forwarding rule you create Advance Port Forwarding Port Forwarding This option is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single computer on your ALG network This feature allows you to enter external start port external end port and internal start port in the fields The internal end port will be generated automatically This option is only applicable to the Internet session Routing Port Forwarding Rules FasTrack Plus QoS Enhanced WMM Network UPnP Name Enabled Name Enabled Remaining number of rules that can be created Cancel External Port Range Application Name Protocol All Internal Port Range A IP Address Computer Name Inbound Filter Allow All External Port Range Application Name Protocol All Port Forwarding Rules Enabled Select the check box to enable the port forwarding rule Clear the check box to disable Application Name From the drop down list select the application whose data you want to forward to the client on your local network Click the double arrows to populate the Name Internal Port External Port and Protocol fields External Port Range Enter the port s you want to forward from the WAN interface Internet The port is automatically populated when you pick an application from the drop down list Protocol Select the protocol that you wish to port forward
100. topics Installing WD Print Share Windows Installing WD Print Share Mac Using the WD Print Share Control Center Installing WD Print Share Windows Before installing WD Print Share software make sure the manufacturer s printer scanner driver and software are installed in your computer 1 2 Connect the USB printer scanner to the USB port on the back your router Insert the Setup amp Resource CD into your computer s CD drive If the setup screen doesn t start automatically open the CD and double click EasySetup exe If you have already set up your router click Skip and go to software installation Select WD Print Share and click Install to start installation When the installation is done click the WD Print Share icon on the desktop to display the Print Share Control Center Status Connect Disconnect MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 80 USER MANUAL INSTALLING AND USING WD PRINT SHARE Installing WD Print Share Mac Before installing WD Print Share software make sure the manufacturer s printer scanner driver and software are installed in your computer 1 lf 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 2 In Finder double click WD Print Share under Devices ene Western Digital Print Share Installer nm KS ES a DEVICES LA Macintosh HD El iDisk WINDOWSPE 2 Remote Disc
101. tral router displays below Shared The Public folder of the internal storage and the name of your USB device display in the right pane eoo RB mynetn900c ET s Em om m Q FAVORITES Connected as Guest Connect As a All My Files Earlier Date Modified Size Kind AirDrop Public Sharepoint E WD_My_Passport_0740_63 Sharepoint yA Applications E Desktop Ki Documents Downloads ii Movies JJ Music Pictures y Western Digital Print Share SHARED caegate win764 DEVICES Remote Disc i Moutain Lion i My Book a 6 To view the contents of the drives double click the Public folder or the name of your storage device Using a Browser PC To access the files stored on the internal drive or on a USB drive connected to the router make sure that the drive was properly set up as described in Setting Up Storage on page 26 After the setup is complete access it through the network as follows Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Run and type Wmynetn900c If the router s default name was changed from the default host name substitute the new name Ihe folder that displays represents the external USB drive Double click the folder to access the drive Windows Vista Win7 1 Click o Start and in the Search programs and files box type mynetn900c If the router s default host name was changed during setup substitute the new name The folder that displays represents t
102. tting 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 1 On the Devices List View screen see page 64 below Master Setting click Safe Block The Safe Block List displays WD Internet Security amp Parental Control Safe Block List Setting Back to Device List View Device Name Safe Biock List max 60 Master setting The input of a protocol is not necessary Save No Remove 1 o E J T Hi MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 65 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 2 Enter the URLs of sites to which you want to control access and select either Safe or Block 3 Click Save The Device List view appears Time Block The Time block enables you to filter web sites by time range The web filtering levels include All Blocks all web access regardless of category Maximum Protects against social networks video and games Includes all lower level blocks High Protects against dating and all adult related content Includes all lower level blocks Medium Protects against gambling alcohol and tobacco content Includes all lower level blocks Moderate Protects against occult illegal acts and advocacy Includes all lower level blocks Low Protects against porno
103. ult 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 25 BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Up Storage You can set up your router s internal hard drive or an attached USB storage device as a network share Note f you are setting up a USB storage device make sure it is properly connected to the router s USB port 1 Click the Set Up Storage icon to display the first screen of the storage wizard 5 8 Setup Storage Step 1 Start to set up This wizard will take you through the steps to set up your router s attached USB storage device or internal hard drive as a network share If you are setting up a USB storage device make sure itis connected to the router USB port 2 Click Next to display a list of connected storage devices and the internal hard drive amp Set up Storage Step 2 List the Detected Storage Devices The following storage devices are detected Please select the device you want to set up for network share e USB Port 1 WD My Passport 0730 500 07 GB Internal HDD WD WDC WD10JPVT 35A1YTO 1000 20 GB MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 26 USER MANUAL BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS 3 Select the device you want to set up and click Next to display the Step 3 Share function for storage screen Set up Storage
104. umber of rules that can be created Enhanced WMM Network UPnP External Port Range Protocol All Name Application Name Enabled Internal Port Range IP Address Computer Name Inbound Filter Allow All External Port Range Name Application Name Protocol All Enabled Internal Port Range IP Address Computer Name Inbound Filter Allow All Screen Descriptions Port Forwarding Open a single port 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 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 FIP or Web Enhanced WMM Wi Fi Multimedia WMM refers to QoS Quality of Service over Wi Fi QoS enables Wi Fi access points to prioritize traffic and optimizes how different applications share network resources Network UPnP Enable or disable peer to peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices MY NET N900 CENTRAL ROUTER 52 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Por
105. used to identify your device in the network Host Name MyNetN900C IP Address This Internet setting will be used in the LAN side when the device is working in the router mode LAN IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 Enable DNS Relay Cancel ocreen Descriptions Host and LAN Settings View and change host name subnet mask and LAN IP adaress and enable DNS Domain Name System relay DHCP Server Settings Enable or disable DHCP server which provides the IP address to the LAN side computers dynamically when your router is working in router mode 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 43 USER MANUAL ADVANCED SETTINGS Host and LAN Settings Screen Host Name Host name IP Address LAN IP address Name identifying the router on the network 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 Ihe more subnetworks there are the fewer the hosts you can have per subnet Enable DNS Relay LAN side clients use the router to relay DNS queries to the Internet DHCP Server Settings Screen DHCP Server Enable DHCP Server Enable the server that provides an IP address to the L
106. y needed from the drop down list e WPA Personal e WPA2 Personal e WPA WPA2 Personal Password Create a password for the guest user to prevent an unauthorized user from accessing your guest network 5 Click Save Setting Up Parental Controls PA Registering Parental Controls Set up your router with parental controls that restrict the websites times and content a user can access on the Internet You can set controls on a master level that apply to all devices connected to the router or to individual devices You need to register the router to activate Parental Control service for your router To set up parental controls 1 Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Security icon to display the oecurity Parental Controls screen 2 Click the Parental Controls tab 3 Toggle the Enable parental control button to On The Security Parental Controls screen appears 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 62 USER MANUAL PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Security Parental Controls Internet Security amp Parental Cantrols Enable parental control Reuter loratan Router Registration Password UO Emal address Device information Activa Device name MAC address unio D 254BCODUBB TEES Ke EE unknown 6 In the Router Registration sec
107. you use a IPSec client to dial into your corporate network via the Internet SIP Session Initiation Protocol A signaling protocol for Internet Telephony Turn On default SIP ALG if you use VoIP telephone service over your Internet connection Routing Screen Route List Active 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 53 ADVANCED SETTINGS Netmask Enter a Netmask for the Destination IP to define the destination network Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address through which this router can be reached The Gateway IP should be reachable from your router Fas Track Plus QoS Enable FasTrack Plus QoS Enable Fas Track Plus QoS WAN Uplink Speed Enable or disable the QoS application to prioritize different client applications traffic types over the Internet oet Uplink Speed at The uplink speed in Kbps at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP The Auto default setting automatically detects the uplink speed You can select other values from the drop down list or enter your own QoS prioritizes all Internet traffic based on this setting Automatic Prioritization Enable Automatic Turn ON Automatic Prioritization to enable Fast Track

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