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... for a high-speed connection Connect additional devices using the available ports Product Specifications Interface Ethernet Dimensions Height: 1.3 in (32 mm) Depth: 4.7 in (119 mm) Width: 3.4 in (86 mm) Weight: 0.41 lb (0.19 kg) System compatibility HomePlug AV certified, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u compliant Model Numbers Americas WDBABY0000NBK-NESN EMEA WDBABY0000NBK-EESN Kit Contents Two 4-port HomePlug AV adapters Two Ethernet cables Two power cables Quick Install Guide CD with...
... for a high-speed connection Connect additional devices using the available ports Product Specifications Interface Ethernet Dimensions Height: 1.3 in (32 mm) Depth: 4.7 in (119 mm) Width: 3.4 in (86 mm) Weight: 0.41 lb (0.19 kg) System compatibility HomePlug AV certified, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u compliant Model Numbers Americas WDBABY0000NBK-NESN EMEA WDBABY0000NBK-EESN Kit Contents Two 4-port HomePlug AV adapters Two Ethernet cables Two power cables Quick Install Guide CD with...
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...; Warranty & RMA Services - To help for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Register your WD product to register your product online at http://register.wdc.com. Get online installation help us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. If the answer is free for your WD product serial number, system...
...; Warranty & RMA Services - To help for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Register your WD product to register your product online at http://register.wdc.com. Get online installation help us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. If the answer is free for your WD product serial number, system...
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... 2 Registering your WD Product 2 Accessories 2 2 Product Overview 3 3 Features and Functions 4 Sharing Internet Access on the Livewire Network 4 Sample Livewire Home Network 5 Connections 6 LED Indicators 6 4 Getting Started 7 Package Contents 7 Minimum Installation Requirements 7 Installation Procedures 8 5 WD Livewire Utility 10 Operating Systems Supported 10 Installation Instructions 10 Using the WD Livewire Utility 12 6 WD Livewire Network Maintenance 17 Firmware Upgrade 17 Troubleshooting 19 7 Appendix 20 Regulatory Compliance 20 Warranty Information 22 GNU General...
... 2 Registering your WD Product 2 Accessories 2 2 Product Overview 3 3 Features and Functions 4 Sharing Internet Access on the Livewire Network 4 Sample Livewire Home Network 5 Connections 6 LED Indicators 6 4 Getting Started 7 Package Contents 7 Minimum Installation Requirements 7 Installation Procedures 8 5 WD Livewire Utility 10 Operating Systems Supported 10 Installation Instructions 10 Using the WD Livewire Utility 12 6 WD Livewire Network Maintenance 17 Firmware Upgrade 17 Troubleshooting 19 7 Appendix 20 Regulatory Compliance 20 Warranty Information 22 GNU General...
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...; Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. „ Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of time. „ Refer all instructions. „ Do not use attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon them or against them. „ Do not overload wall outlets. For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV...
...; Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. „ Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of time. „ Refer all instructions. „ Do not use attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon them or against them. „ Do not overload wall outlets. For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV...
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... up to remember a password. Faster and more devices - More ports for installing and using your broadband internet connection and still have the velocity you trust for security - The data transfer between rooms. Just use your home network instantly without running wires - This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for more reliable than wireless - And because the encryption is automatic, there's no need to 200 megabits...
... up to remember a password. Faster and more devices - More ports for installing and using your broadband internet connection and still have the velocity you trust for security - The data transfer between rooms. Just use your home network instantly without running wires - This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for more reliable than wireless - And because the encryption is automatic, there's no need to 200 megabits...
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... is connected to include a network-attached external hard drive, HD media player, gaming console and desktop computer. Using the powerlines of the home, the router expands your computers and other networked devices. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 5 Downstairs, a network-attached media player and gaming console share a device. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Sample Livewire Home Network This diagram below shows a WD Livewire network in one room. Internet access and files...
... is connected to include a network-attached external hard drive, HD media player, gaming console and desktop computer. Using the powerlines of the home, the router expands your computers and other networked devices. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 5 Downstairs, a network-attached media player and gaming console share a device. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Sample Livewire Home Network This diagram below shows a WD Livewire network in one room. Internet access and files...
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... USER MANUAL 1 2 34 5 Item Component 1 Ethernet ports (1-4) 2 Sync button 3 Reset button (bottom of device) 4 Power switch 5 Power jack Description Supports connection of computers, removable storage devices, gaming consoles, and other network-connectable devices Press the Sync button on all WD Livewire devices in your powerline network within two minutes to the network. Indicates that the WD Livewire device is attached to On or Off for power saving. Connects the power cable LED Indicators 1 23 Item 1 2 3 Component Device LEDs...
... USER MANUAL 1 2 34 5 Item Component 1 Ethernet ports (1-4) 2 Sync button 3 Reset button (bottom of device) 4 Power switch 5 Power jack Description Supports connection of computers, removable storage devices, gaming consoles, and other network-connectable devices Press the Sync button on all WD Livewire devices in your powerline network within two minutes to the network. Indicates that the WD Livewire device is attached to On or Off for power saving. Connects the power cable LED Indicators 1 23 Item 1 2 3 Component Device LEDs...
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4 Getting Started Package Contents WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL WD Livewire devices Ethernet cables AC power adapters Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD Minimum Installation Requirements „ An available electrical outlet in two separate locations in your home or office „ At least two network-capable devices with an Ethernet connection GETTING STARTED - 7
4 Getting Started Package Contents WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL WD Livewire devices Ethernet cables AC power adapters Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD Minimum Installation Requirements „ An available electrical outlet in two separate locations in your home or office „ At least two network-capable devices with an Ethernet connection GETTING STARTED - 7
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... Livewire Home Network" on ALL devices (WD Livewire and other devices/computers connected) and up to ON. 6. Connect a power cable to join an existing powerline network that the power switch on both devices illuminates. GETTING STARTED - 8 Installation Procedures WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Important: Plug the devices directly into a power strip, surge protector, or similar power extension. The power LED illuminates on all powerline devices is set to four more devices...
... Livewire Home Network" on ALL devices (WD Livewire and other devices/computers connected) and up to ON. 6. Connect a power cable to join an existing powerline network that the power switch on both devices illuminates. GETTING STARTED - 8 Installation Procedures WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Important: Plug the devices directly into a power strip, surge protector, or similar power extension. The power LED illuminates on all powerline devices is set to four more devices...
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... powerline device network. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. Operating Systems Supported The WD Livewire Utility is disabled on your computer, you must install the utility manually. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD drive. Note: If AutoPlay is supported by the following operating systems: „ Windows® 7 „ Windows Vista® „ Windows XP Installation Instructions 1. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open...
... powerline device network. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 2. Operating Systems Supported The WD Livewire Utility is disabled on your computer, you must install the utility manually. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD drive. Note: If AutoPlay is supported by the following operating systems: „ Windows® 7 „ Windows Vista® „ Windows XP Installation Instructions 1. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open...
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... list shows the Device Type name and MAC Address of all powerline devices connected to view, detect, upgrade firmware, rename, set passwords for , or add WD Livewire devices to your desktop. To scan the powerline adapter network manually by default. The AutoScan option is selected by clicking Scan, deselect AutoScan. The Powerline device detected list shows the Device Name, (Device) Password, Quality (of connection), Rate (Mbps), and MAC Address of the powerline device connected directly to a private network. WD Livewire Utility opens to...
... list shows the Device Type name and MAC Address of all powerline devices connected to view, detect, upgrade firmware, rename, set passwords for , or add WD Livewire devices to your desktop. To scan the powerline adapter network manually by default. The AutoScan option is selected by clicking Scan, deselect AutoScan. The Powerline device detected list shows the Device Name, (Device) Password, Quality (of connection), Rate (Mbps), and MAC Address of the powerline device connected directly to a private network. WD Livewire Utility opens to...
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... press Enter on the powerline adapter, then click OK. Device Password Entering the device password allows you add a new powerline adapter to which the powerline adapter is installed on page 14). WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 13 Click Add Device to "Firmware Upgrade" on the powerline adapter, then click OK. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to manually add the powerline adapter. 2. Enter the password located on the label on...
... press Enter on the powerline adapter, then click OK. Device Password Entering the device password allows you add a new powerline adapter to which the powerline adapter is installed on page 14). WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 13 Click Add Device to "Firmware Upgrade" on the powerline adapter, then click OK. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to manually add the powerline adapter. 2. Enter the password located on the label on...
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... change the Private Network Name, all the powerline adapters in your computer via Ethernet. Click Use Default (Public Network) to reset the Network Password to your powerline network. Click Set All Devices to update the status information of the remote powerline adapters. The network name of the powerline adapters whose passwords have their device passwords entered (see "Device Password" on page 13). WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL...
... change the Private Network Name, all the powerline adapters in your computer via Ethernet. Click Use Default (Public Network) to reset the Network Password to your powerline network. Click Set All Devices to update the status information of the remote powerline adapters. The network name of the powerline adapters whose passwords have their device passwords entered (see "Device Password" on page 13). WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL...
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..., user name, microprocessor, and Operating System (OS) platform. The following information about the powerline adapter connected to your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version. The version number of the Diagnostics report, click Print Report. System Information The following information columns: Device name, MAC Address, device Password, Rate (Mbps), Network name, Last Seen (detected), Vendor, and Firmware version. Delete To remove...
..., user name, microprocessor, and Operating System (OS) platform. The following information about the powerline adapter connected to your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version. The version number of the Diagnostics report, click Print Report. System Information The following information columns: Device name, MAC Address, device Password, Rate (Mbps), Network name, Last Seen (detected), Vendor, and Firmware version. Delete To remove...
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... . Solutions to your computer. 2. Launch the WD Livewire Utility program on a WD Livewire device. 3. To update the firmware: 1. Go to port 1 on your computer. Connect your computer or router to http://support.wdc.com. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 68 WD Livewire Network Maintenance The firmware for your WD Livewire network can corrupt the firmware and render the device(s) unusable. Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of this user manual.
... . Solutions to your computer. 2. Launch the WD Livewire Utility program on a WD Livewire device. 3. To update the firmware: 1. Go to port 1 on your computer. Connect your computer or router to http://support.wdc.com. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 68 WD Livewire Network Maintenance The firmware for your WD Livewire network can corrupt the firmware and render the device(s) unusable. Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of this user manual.
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... the firmware file name has not been changed. Refer to Windows Help for all the computers connected to ON. For more powerline adapters are not detected or you are set to powerline adapters on your house's electrical wiring. Troubleshooting WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Problem Solution LED The power LED does not illuminate after installing the WD Livewire device. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is working properly. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the WD Livewire device...
... the firmware file name has not been changed. Refer to Windows Help for all the computers connected to ON. For more powerline adapters are not detected or you are set to powerline adapters on your house's electrical wiring. Troubleshooting WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Problem Solution LED The power LED does not illuminate after installing the WD Livewire device. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is working properly. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the WD Livewire device...
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... on file at Western Digital Europe. If this system to the applicable Council Directives of the FCC Rules. Die Markierung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses Gerät mit den anwendbaren Richtlinien der Europäischen Union übereinstimmt. This device complies with the limits for help. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 7 Appendix...
... on file at Western Digital Europe. If this system to the applicable Council Directives of the FCC Rules. Die Markierung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses Gerät mit den anwendbaren Richtlinien der Europäischen Union übereinstimmt. This device complies with the limits for help. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 7 Appendix...
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... opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is for the balance of the applicable period of your limited warranty depends on the country in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, unless otherwise required by law. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to the limitations specified above, your return paperwork. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL...
... opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is for the balance of the applicable period of your limited warranty depends on the country in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, unless otherwise required by law. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to the limitations specified above, your return paperwork. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL...
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... KIT USER MANUAL GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this product may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. © 2011 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other rights of purchase; 2) you have or have attempted to change specifications at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for any Open Source Software, is...
... KIT USER MANUAL GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this product may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. © 2011 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other rights of purchase; 2) you have or have attempted to change specifications at http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for any Open Source Software, is...
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and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2011 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079-705053-801 Nov 2011 or http://products.wdc.com/updates Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD Livewire is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries;
and other companies. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2011 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California U.S.A. 92612 4079-705053-801 Nov 2011 or http://products.wdc.com/updates Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD Livewire is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. Specifications subject to other countries;
