User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- WD® Service and Support
- Important User Information
- Product Overview
- Getting Started
- Configuring Basic Settings
- Configuring Advanced Settings
- Setting up the Extender in AP Mode
- Troubleshooting
- Regulatory and Warranty Information
- Appendix: Technical Specifications
- Index
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS
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MY NET WI-FI EXTENDER
USER MANUAL
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. 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.
Mode Wireless Range extender (the default value).
Note: If you select AP, continue to “Troubleshooting” on page
28.