Preliminary-Regulatory Only ™ My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender 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.com. 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.
Table of Contents WD® Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1 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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
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 of the device. You should also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the My Net™Wi-Fi Range Extender. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new range extender. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com. This chapter contains the following topics: Introduction Features Package Contents Components Introduction Features The outstanding features of the My Net Wi-Fi Range extender are described below.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW My Net Wi-Fi Range extender NEED Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Ethernet cable Accessories For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your My Net Wi-Fi Range extender. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com. 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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Components Front Panel Power LED Wireless Strength Indicator WPS LED Add labels and descriptions MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER USER MANUAL 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front LED indicators LED Description Power Steady blue when the extender is powered on and operational; flashes slowly during boot-up, firmware upgrades, and system selftests. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) When connecting the extender and a wireless device (e.g., a printer) that you want to add to the network, the LED indicates the status of WPS: • When WPS is connecting a network device, the light blinks slowly. • If an error occurs during setup, the light blinks quickly.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Side components Button Description Power button Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to the power source. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button Enables you to configure Wi-Fi security on WPS-enabled devices. Frequency switch Switch to configure the extender to connect at either 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz frequency band. Ethernet (LAN) or Internet port Use an Ethernet (network) cable to connect wired network devices to these ports.
GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: Setting up the Extender with a WPS Enabled Router Setting up Your Extender Manually 1 Setting up the Extender with a WPS Enabled Router If your router is WPS enabled, follow the steps below. If your router is not WPS enabled or you are experiencing interference problems, go to “Setting up Your Extender Manually” on page 9. 1. Set the frequency switch to the frequency of the router (2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz).
GETTING STARTED 4. Launch a web browser and enter http://WDRangeextender or http://192.168.1.230 in the address field. The Home page of the Dashboard, the extender’s user interface) displays. 5. Continue with “Configuring the Extender for the First Time” on page 11. Setting up Your Extender Manually There are cases where you may need to set up the extender manually, for example when: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is disabled. The router does not support WPS.
GETTING STARTED 2. Launch a web browser. If the extender’s Welcome page does not appear automatically, enter http://WDRangeExtender or http://192.168.1.230 as the address to display it. Note: If the entries in the address field do not access the Welcome screen, enter the address of any website (e.g., Amazon.com) and the browser will redirect to the extender’s Dashboard. 3. Continue with “Configuring the Extender for the First Time” on page 11.
GETTING STARTED Configuring the Extender for the First Time Option #1-WPS is Not Enabled on the Router 1. On the Welcome page, select a language in the upper right corner (defaults to English) and make sure that Mode displays range extender (the default value). 2. Click Next to display the Welcome screen. 3. Click Next to display the Select an available network screen. After a few minutes the screen displays a list of networks.
GETTING STARTED 4. Select a Network Name (or another item in its row) and click Connect to display the Secure Network Connection screen displays. 5. Enter the router’s Network Key and click Enter. The Setup Complete screen displays. 6. Click I’m Done Note: From the Setup Complete screen, you can navigate to screens for registering your extender and adding a new device to your network.
GETTING STARTED Option #2–WPS is Enabled on the Router 1. On the Welcome page, select a language in the upper right corner (defaults to English) and make sure that Mode displays range extender (the default value). Click Next to display the Welcome screen. 2. Click Next to display the Select an available network screen. After a few minutes the screen displays a list of networks.
GETTING STARTED 3. Select a Network Name (or another item in its row) and click Connect to display the Network Key is required screen displays. 4. Click Use WPS to display the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page. a. Press both the WPS button on the extender (or the virtual WPS button on the screen) and the WPS button on the router within two minutes. -ORIf your router has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect. b. Click WPS to display the progress of the connection.
GETTING STARTED wirelessly. Note: To add a new wireless device to your network, click the Add a New Device to My Network link. See “Adding a Wireless Device to Your Network” on page 20. To configure more settings, or to begin using the extender as is, click I’m Done.
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS 4 Configuring Basic Settings This chapter contains the following topics: Opening My Dashboard After Setup Configuring Wireless Settings Adding a Wireless Device to Your Network 3 Opening My Dashboard After Setup To open the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender dashboard after initial configuration: 1. Enter http://WDRangeextender in the address field of your browser. The login screen displays: 2.
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS 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 extender. Icon Name Actions See ... My Dashboard Review and change current settings. “Configuring Basic Settings” on page 16 Connect to Internet Connect the extender to the Internet and follow the wizard through the process of setting up the Internet connection.
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS Reviewing Current Settings The My Dashboard’s home screen is a simple snapshot of the extender’s configuration with the most essential information in one screen. It includes summary information for wireless settings and status. 1. Review the following settings: Setting Description Network Name Unique identifier of the 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz network, depending on your selection on the frequency switch. Network Key Password for accessing the wireless network.
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS Configuring Wireless Settings 1. Click the Set up Wireless icon. Note: Alternatively, on the My Dashboard home screen, you can click the Set up 2. View or modify the required wireless settings of the extender: Setting Description Network Name Name given to the wireless network. Network Frequency Toggle to 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz. Password Password for accessing the wireless network. Wireless Security mode Type of security applied to the wireless network.
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS Setting Description Connection Type Can be Static IP, Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPoE (Username/Password), or PPTP (Username/ Password). If you select Static IP, the following additional fields display: IP address–IP address of the Extender. It should be on the same network as your router. Subnet–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.
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS 1. On the Dashboard, click the Add a Device icon. 2. If your device does not support WPS, when prompted by the device: a. Enter the following into your wireless device’s Wi-Fi connection screen: The Wi-Fi network name for the wireless network you want to use The password for the wireless network you selected Note: By default there is no password. If you establish a password during setup, that password displays in the password field. b.
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS b. Setup 2: If prompted by your wireless device, enter the extender’s WPS PIN shown on the screen into your wireless device. Note: The label on the bottom of the extender displays the default PIN. You can change the PIN on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. Once you change the PIN, the default value is invalid unless you reset the extender to default values. If your device requests the extender’s PIN, enter the PIN shown on the screen. 5. Click WPS. 6.
CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS 5 Configuring Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings icon provides screens for registering the extender, changing administrative password, updating the extender’s firmware, restoring factory settings, and rebooting the extender. This chapter contains the following topics: Changing the Administrator Password Updating the Extender’s Firmware Setting up the Extender in AP Mode Note: To close an Advanced Settings screen, click the Close button at the top of the screen.
CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS Resetting and Rebooting the Extender Resetting to Factory Defaults You may want to reset the extender 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 extender. To use the user interface: 1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the System tab (link). 2. Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings. 3.
CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS Updating the Extender’s Firmware Check for extender firmware updates and upload new 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. To check for the latest firmware version: Important: Do not disconnect or turn off the extender while the update is in process. 1. Click Check Now. The extender searches the WD website for a new firmware file.
SETTING UP THE EXTENDER IN AP MODE 6 Setting up the Extender in AP Mode The difference between extender mode and access point mode is that an extender has a wireless uplink to the router and an access point has a wired uplink to the router. Note: Choosing to change the mode is a somewhat advanced task. To set up an extender in AP mode, first connect it to a PC or Mac computer or a laptop using an Internet cable (see “Setting up Your Extender Manually” on page 9), and then change its mode to AP mode.
SETTING UP THE EXTENDER IN AP MODE -ORIf the extender has been set up in range extender mode (default), on the My Dashboard screen change Mode to Wireless Range Extender.Edit Network Name 3. Click Save. The Setup Complete screen displays. 4. Click I’m Done. The Dashboard Home screen displays. 5. Disconnect the extender from the computer and connect it directly to the router using a network cable. The Access Point is ready for use.
TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The power LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the power cord is correctly connected to the extender. 2. 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. 3. Ensure that you are using the AC adapter provided with the extender. A port number LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the connected device is powered on. 2.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 9 Regulatory 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.
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.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 以下警語適用台灣地區 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即 停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通 信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 For Mexico Only La operación de este equipo está 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 operación
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REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 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.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 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.
APPENDIX: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix: Technical Specifications Specification Value Wireless standard IEEE 802.11n client Ethernet 1 x Gigabit Ethernet I/O ports (1) Ethernet (RJ-45) port Bands 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz selectable dual mode MIMO mode? 3x3 (2.
INDEX Index F 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 extender 7 basic wireless settings 24 bot
INDEX recording information registration 2 safety information 1 warranty 88 2 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 88 service (Australia /New Zealand) 89 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 90 speed, wired 3 storage attached USB drive 68 capacity 4 internal d
INDEX WD Smartware 5 Wi-Fi Protected Security(WPS) 4 wireless adding devices 28 settings 24 speed, simultaneous dual band 3 WPS LED 7 WPS-enabled device, connecting 28 WD® Service and Support3 6 Setting up the Extender in AP Mode26 7 Troubleshooting28 8 Regulatory and Warranty Information29 Regulatory Compliance29 1 Important User Information1 Important Safety Instructions1 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)33 Warranty Information
