User's Manual

3.
To view and modify advanced Wi-Fi settings, click the
Advanced Options down
arrow:
MAC Address Identifies the unique identifier of the My Passport Wireless
drive’s interface.
Device Name Identifies the name of your My Passport Wireless device. This
name displays on the network as a storage device and as a
content source for DLNA players.
Network Mode
Select the
DHCP or Static method of assigning the IP
address of the My Passport Wireless network.
•
f you select
DHCP, an address is automatically
assigned to the My Passport Wireless drive.
•
If you select
Static, you must assign an IP
address to the My Passport Wireless drive. Static IP
lets you set an IP address manually, as well as the
mask, Gateway, and DNS Server. (If you don’t know
this information, check your router’s settings.)
IP Address IP address of your My Passport Wireless drive.
4.
Click
OK to save your settings.
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Viewing or Changing the Drive’s Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
Use the following steps to change the drive name, security, and other Wi-Fi-related settings for your
drive.
1.
On the My Passport Wireless dashboard, click
Wi-Fi.
2.
In the My Passport Wireless area, click
Edit.
3.
View or make any necessary changes to the three tabs on the Access Point Settings
dialog.
4.
Click
Save when your changes are made.
Connecting the Drive
My Passport Wireless Pro
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