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... product online at http://support.wdc.com. To help for your thoughts and connect with WD technical support. WD Community - MY NET N900 CENTRAL ii USER MANUAL Register your first telephone contact with other users. Warranty & RMA Services - Search by region. Your product includes 30 days of additional phone support numbers by keyword, phrase, or answer...
... product online at http://support.wdc.com. To help for your thoughts and connect with WD technical support. WD Community - MY NET N900 CENTRAL ii USER MANUAL Register your first telephone contact with other users. Warranty & RMA Services - Search by region. Your product includes 30 days of additional phone support numbers by keyword, phrase, or answer...
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... shake the device. Keep these instructions. Only use can result in accordance with dry cloth. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to www.wdc.com. 1 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Protect the power cord from the apparatus. Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate... you observe the following instructions for long periods of 5°C-35°C (41°F-95°F). Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
... shake the device. Keep these instructions. Only use can result in accordance with dry cloth. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to www.wdc.com. 1 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Protect the power cord from the apparatus. Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate... you observe the following instructions for long periods of 5°C-35°C (41°F-95°F). Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
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... free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your WD product online at http://register.wdc.com. 2 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Register your new WD product.
... free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your WD product online at http://register.wdc.com. 2 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Register your new WD product.
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...A. Installation software that connects your entertainment, while providing efficient bandwidth to all the other adverse conditions. 3 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL This chapter contains the following topics: Features Package Contents Components Getting Started Features The outstanding features of your network and... prioritizes them so you for purchasing the My Net N900 Central. Exclusive FasTrack Plus technology - Maximum wireless performance rate derived from the access point, volume of network ...
...A. Installation software that connects your entertainment, while providing efficient bandwidth to all the other adverse conditions. 3 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL This chapter contains the following topics: Features Package Contents Components Getting Started Features The outstanding features of your network and... prioritizes them so you for purchasing the My Net N900 Central. Exclusive FasTrack Plus technology - Maximum wireless performance rate derived from the access point, volume of network ...
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...can be used to stream photos, video, and music to block web sites or content based on the My Net N900 Central router. 4 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Keep your My Net N900 Central router's internal storage. WD Photos lets you . For example, it directly to your network up guest access ...web access:. Open and view presentations and documents, stream media, and show off photos stored on the My Dashboard user interface. Additional software - The My Net N900 Central router models provide 1 TB or 2 TB of new firmware availability, shows network attached storage status, and opens the...
...can be used to stream photos, video, and music to block web sites or content based on the My Net N900 Central router. 4 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Keep your My Net N900 Central router's internal storage. WD Photos lets you . For example, it directly to your network up guest access ...web access:. Open and view presentations and documents, stream media, and show off photos stored on the My Dashboard user interface. Additional software - The My Net N900 Central router models provide 1 TB or 2 TB of new firmware availability, shows network attached storage status, and opens the...
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...with network issues. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your My Net N900 Central, the package contains: Network (Ethernet) cable AC Power adapter Setup CD containing setup software (...Net N900 Central Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Ethernet cable Setup CD Accessories For U.S. WD Customer Service also uses this software to get necessary information to support customers with Apple® Time Machine™ to your My Net N900 Central router. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com. 5 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL...
...with network issues. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your My Net N900 Central, the package contains: Network (Ethernet) cable AC Power adapter Setup CD containing setup software (...Net N900 Central Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Ethernet cable Setup CD Accessories For U.S. WD Customer Service also uses this software to get necessary information to support customers with Apple® Time Machine™ to your My Net N900 Central router. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com. 5 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL...
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US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Components Front Panel Removing Installing Removing Power LED Internet LED Internal Storage Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button Wireless LED Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED 6 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Refer to the illustrations below. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC Power Adapters The AC power adapter varies, depending on your location. Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug. Some locations do not require a power plug clip.
US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Components Front Panel Removing Installing Removing Power LED Internet LED Internal Storage Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button Wireless LED Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED 6 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Refer to the illustrations below. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AC Power Adapters The AC power adapter varies, depending on your location. Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug. Some locations do not require a power plug clip.
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... activity of WPS: When WPS is active. On when a cable connects the port to the network, the LED indicates the status of that port. 7 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL flashes slowly during setup, the light blinks quickly. After setup, light is solid when WPS is active. Internet Lit when Internet connection is active. Back...
... activity of WPS: When WPS is active. On when a cable connects the port to the network, the LED indicates the status of that port. 7 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL flashes slowly during setup, the light blinks quickly. After setup, light is solid when WPS is active. Internet Lit when Internet connection is active. Back...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Bottom (not shown) Component Reset button Description To reset your My Net N900 Central router to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button until the power LED begins blinking (about 10 seconds). 1 8 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Bottom (not shown) Component Reset button Description To reset your My Net N900 Central router to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button until the power LED begins blinking (about 10 seconds). 1 8 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL
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... drive under Devices with Removable Storage. If a dialog box does not display, click Start or > Computer and locate the My Net N900 Central router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage. 9 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Continue to install additional WD software. The Easy Setup utility for Setup (Windows or Mac) Installing WD Software from the CD...
... drive under Devices with Removable Storage. If a dialog box does not display, click Start or > Computer and locate the My Net N900 Central router CD drive under Devices with Removable Storage. 9 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Continue to install additional WD software. The Easy Setup utility for Setup (Windows or Mac) Installing WD Software from the CD...
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Double-click the CD, and then double-click EasySetup.exe to "Setting up a New Router 1. Setting up a New Router" below. Continue to display the Choose your setup option screen, click Set up a new router. A screen showing a connected router appears: 10 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 4. On the Choose your setup option screen. 5.
Double-click the CD, and then double-click EasySetup.exe to "Setting up a New Router 1. Setting up a New Router" below. Continue to display the Choose your setup option screen, click Set up a new router. A screen showing a connected router appears: 10 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 4. On the Choose your setup option screen. 5.
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..., the following screen displays: b. If the connection to the network cannot be established: a. GETTING STARTED 2. Make sure that your Internet connection, click Skip. 11 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL If your Internet connections. Click Next.
..., the following screen displays: b. If the connection to the network cannot be established: a. GETTING STARTED 2. Make sure that your Internet connection, click Skip. 11 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL If your Internet connections. Click Next.
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... Router Setup Complete screen displays. 7. To use or configure the router without selecting the other options, clear the check boxes and click Next. 12 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Accept the current values or enter a new network name and password. 6. On the Router Setup Complete screen, do one of the Wireless network settings and... install software from the Setup CD and update the firmware from the CD (Optional)" on page 69 and "Installing WD Software from the My Dashboard user interface at any time.
... Router Setup Complete screen displays. 7. To use or configure the router without selecting the other options, clear the check boxes and click Next. 12 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Accept the current values or enter a new network name and password. 6. On the Router Setup Complete screen, do one of the Wireless network settings and... install software from the Setup CD and update the firmware from the CD (Optional)" on page 69 and "Installing WD Software from the My Dashboard user interface at any time.
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... a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac) To connect a Mac computer to a My Net N900 Central router you through the steps for physically connecting the router, this section is for users who simply want more specific information and for the router lead you must use a browser....click Register: b. (Optional) Select the Email me about product information, WD News, etc. Note: Windows users can set up the router using it. 13 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Connecting the Router Physically While the installation wizards for those who want to receive software notifications and customer support:...
... a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac) To connect a Mac computer to a My Net N900 Central router you through the steps for physically connecting the router, this section is for users who simply want more specific information and for the router lead you must use a browser....click Register: b. (Optional) Select the Email me about product information, WD News, etc. Note: Windows users can set up the router using it. 13 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Connecting the Router Physically While the installation wizards for those who want to receive software notifications and customer support:...
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... front panel of the router once to turn it boots up one by one as it on . 2. The four LEDs on page 15. 14 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Make sure your computer's Wi-Fi is true of wireless networks on page 15. Continue to "Configuring a New Router" on the computer's or device's screen...
... front panel of the router once to turn it boots up one by one as it on . 2. The four LEDs on page 15. 14 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Make sure your computer's Wi-Fi is true of wireless networks on page 15. Continue to "Configuring a New Router" on the computer's or device's screen...
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Continue to Internet screen. 4. Click Continue to display the first Connect to step 7. 15 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Open a browser. (See requirements in "Appendix: Technical Specifications" on page 85.) 2. Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm. 5. If both connections are confirmed, click Next. In the address field, type http://wdrouter, http://wdrouter.local (for Mac computers), or http://192.168.1.1. GETTING STARTED Configuring a New Router 1. The Welcome screen displays: 3.
Continue to Internet screen. 4. Click Continue to display the first Connect to step 7. 15 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Open a browser. (See requirements in "Appendix: Technical Specifications" on page 85.) 2. Make sure that your router is connected properly and click Confirm. 5. If both connections are confirmed, click Next. In the address field, type http://wdrouter, http://wdrouter.local (for Mac computers), or http://192.168.1.1. GETTING STARTED Configuring a New Router 1. The Welcome screen displays: 3.
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... of connection you can change the Network Name and Password for more protection. (See "Configuring Wireless Settings" on page 26 for more information.) 16 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL If your router, continue with "Basic Settings and Tasks" on page 38 for more information about connection types. The default connection type is PPPoE. GETTING...
... of connection you can change the Network Name and Password for more protection. (See "Configuring Wireless Settings" on page 26 for more information.) 16 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL If your router, continue with "Basic Settings and Tasks" on page 38 for more information about connection types. The default connection type is PPPoE. GETTING...
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GETTING STARTED 3 Note: If you made changes, you will have to the new network. 9. Click OK. Note: To configure your computer or wireless device to connect your router, continue with "Basic Settings and Tasks" on page 21. 17 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL The My Dashboard home screen displays. The Wireless Setting Changed screen displays. 8. Click Save.
GETTING STARTED 3 Note: If you made changes, you will have to the new network. 9. Click OK. Note: To configure your computer or wireless device to connect your router, continue with "Basic Settings and Tasks" on page 21. 17 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL The My Dashboard home screen displays. The Wireless Setting Changed screen displays. 8. Click Save.
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... WD SmartWare See... Start Easy Setup as described in "Starting Easy Setup (Windows)" on page 76 WD SmartWare online Help 18 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Click the check boxes for the software you want to install the software, and then click Finish. GETTING STARTED Installing WD Software from the CD (...
... WD SmartWare See... Start Easy Setup as described in "Starting Easy Setup (Windows)" on page 76 WD SmartWare online Help 18 MY NET N900 CENTRAL USER MANUAL Click the check boxes for the software you want to install the software, and then click Finish. GETTING STARTED Installing WD Software from the CD (...