™ My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge User Manual
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Table of Contents WD® Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii 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™ AC Wi-Fi Bridge. This user manual provides stepby-step instructions for installing and using your new bridge. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com. This chapter contains the following topics: Features Package Contents Components Introduction The My Net™ AC Wi-Fi Bridge provides an Ethernet connection to remote devices via a wireless connection at AC speeds.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Package Contents In addition to your My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge, the package contains: Network (Ethernet) cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Ethernet cable Accessories For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com/.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 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 Front LED indicators LED Description Power Steady when the bridge is powered on and operational; flashes slowly during firmware upgrades. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) When connecting the bridge to a wireless device (e.g., a router) on your network, the LED indicates the status of WPS: • When WPS is connecting a wireless device, the light blinks slowly. • If an error occurs during setup, the light blinks quickly. • After setup, the light is solid when WPS pairing is successful.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Side components Component Description Power button Press to turn the bridge on. Press again to turn it off. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button Press this button to establish an initial connection between a WPSenabled router and the bridge. Ethernet (LAN) port(s) Use Ethernet cables to connect these ports to wired network devices to these ports. Power port Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to the power source.
GETTING STARTED 3 Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: Setting up the Wi-Fi Bridge Connecting to the Router Using the WPS Button Connecting to the Router Manually 1 Setting up the Wi-Fi Bridge 1. Make sure your router supports 5 GHz. It may also be referred to as a dual-band router or concurrent dual-band router. The 5 GHz band helps ensure the highest speeds and seamless entertainment traffic. 2. Connect the Wi-Fi bridge to a power source and press the Power button.
GETTING STARTED 3. Connect up to four entertainment and other wired network devices to the bridge. 4. IF your router ... Has a WPS or THEN continue with ... Does not have a WPS or WPS is disabled MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE USER MANUAL “Connecting to the Router Using the WPS Button” on page 10. button, button or “Connecting to the Router Manually” on page 10.
GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Router Using the WPS Button 1. Press the router’s WPS button and the Wi-Fi bridge’s WPS button within a period of two minutes. The WPS LED blinks while the connection is being established. When the wireless connection between the router and the bridge is established, the wireless and Internet LEDs are solid. The router and bridge are connected wirelessly. 2.
GETTING STARTED 1. Connect the bridge directly to your computer using an Ethernet cable, 2. Launch a web browser. If the Wi-Fi bridge’s Welcome screen does not appear automatically, enter http://myacbridge, http://myacbridge.local (Mac computers), or http://192.168.1.240 in the address field to display it. 3. On the Welcome screen, select a language from the Language drop-down list (upper right of screen). The language defaults to Auto, the language setting on the browser.
GETTING STARTED 4. Click Next to display the Select an available network screen. After a few seconds, the screen displays a list of networks. 5. Select a Network Name (or click anywhere in its row) and click Connect. If you do not see your router’s name in the list, enter it in the Use another network field at the bottom of the screen and click Connect. The Secure Network Connection screen displays. Note: For an open (unsecured) system, this screen does not appear.
GETTING STARTED 6. If the router does not support WPS, or WPS is not enabled, the following screen displays: Enter the network password and click Enter. Continue to step 10. 7. If the router supports WPS, the following screen displays: You have two options for configuring the Wi-Fi bridge’s security: Enter the router’s password and click Enter. Continue to step 10. Use WPS. Continue to step 8. 8.
GETTING STARTED 9. You have the following options: To use WPS buttons, press the WPS button on the router and click the blue WPS button on the screen within a two-minute period. If your router has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect (to the right of the PIN). If your router requests a PIN, at your router’s prompt, enter the PIN displayed at the bottom of the screen. Click Connect (to the right of the displayed PIN) on the Wi-Fi bridge’s screen. 10. Wait for the connection to be made.
GETTING STARTED The Setup Complete screen displays. You have the following options: IF you want to... THEN... Ensure that you will receive important product information and firmware update notices, Click Register Your Wireless Bridge and continue with “Registering the Wi-Fi Bridge” on page 25. Configure the wireless bridge using the My Dashboard interface, Click I’m done and continue with “Basic Settings” on page 16. Start using the wireless bridge with no further configuration, Close the window.
BASIC SETTINGS 4 Basic Settings This chapter contains the following topics: Opening My Dashboard After Setup Reviewing Current Settings Configuring Wireless Settings 3 Opening My Dashboard After Setup To open the Wi-Fi bridge dashboard after initial configuration: 1. Type http://myacbridge or http://myacbridge.local (Mac computers) in the address field of your browser. The login screen displays: 2.
BASIC SETTINGS The icons at the top of the screen open screens and wizards for performing important tasks: Icon Name Actions See ... My Dashboard Review and change current settings. “Basic Settings” on page 16. Set up Wireless Configure wireless settings such as network name and security. “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 18. Advanced Settings Configure system administration and advanced wireless settings. “Advanced Settings” on page 19.
BASIC SETTINGS Review the following settings: Setting Description Network Name Unique identifier of the wireless network. Password Password for accessing the wireless network. Status Status can be Unconfigured, Configured and Connected, or Unconnected. Number of Devices Connected Number of devices connected to the Wi-Fi bridge by Ethernet cables. Configuring Wireless Settings 1. To reconfigure wireless settings, click the Set Up Wireless icon. 2.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 5 Advanced Settings This chapter contains the following topics: Opening and Closing the Advanced Settings Screen Configuring LAN Settings Configuring Administrative Settings Opening and Closing the Advanced Settings Screen To open the Advanced Settings screen: 1. To display the Advanced Settings screen, click the Advanced Settings icon. This screen provides the LAN and Admin icons. 2.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 2. To change from Dynamic IP (DHCP), the default setting, to Static IP, select Static IP from the LAN Connection Type drop-down list. The screen displays additional settings. 3. Review and complete the settings: Setting Description LAN IP address IP address of the bridge. The IP address should be on the same network as your existing router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask is used to control how many subnetworks can exist in your local network.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Configuring Administrative Settings The Admin icon provides screens for registering the Wi-Fi bridge, changing the administrative password, updating the Wi-Fi bridge’s firmware, restoring factory settings, saving and restoring settings, and rebooting the Wi-Fi bridge. Changing the Administrator Password The admin account manages the Wi-Fi bridge interface. The default password is password. To keep your Wi-Fi bridge secure, it is a best practice to create a new password.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Updating the Wi-Fi Bridge’s Firmware WARNING! Do not disconnect or turn off the Wi-Fi bridge while the update is in process. To check for Wi-Fi bridge firmware updates and upload new firmware: 1. On the Admin screen, click the Firmware Update tab on the left: To check for the latest firmware version: 1. Click Check Now. The Wi-Fi bridge searches the WD website for a new firmware file. If a new file exists, the latest firmware version and an Update Now button appear. 2.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Saving and Restoring Your Wi-Fi Bridge’s Settings To save your settings: 1. On the Admin screen, click the System tab on the left of the screen to display the Admin / System screen: 2. Click Save Configuration. 3. Name and save the configuration file. To restore your Wi-Fi bridge’s settings: 1. Browse to locate the saved configuration file. 2. Click Restore Configuration.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Using the Dashboard 1. On the Admin screen, click the System tab on the left to display the Admin / System screen: 2. Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings. 3. When a confirmation message displays, click OK. 4. Wait until the Wi-Fi bridge reboots before using it. Using the Reset button To reset the Wi-Fi bridge manually: 1. Press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of the Wi-Fi bridge for at least 8 seconds. When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks. 2.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Rebooting You can reboot the Wi-Fi bridge two ways. If you are physically close to it, just press the On/Off button on the Wi-Fi bridge. If you cannot easily press the button: 1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the System tab on the left of the screen. 2. Click Reboot. Logging Out On the Admin / System screen, click Logout. Registering the Wi-Fi Bridge Register your router to receive software notifications and customer support. 1.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Selecting a Language To change the language of the Wi-Fi bridge’s screens: Note: Auto represents the language of the browser. 1. On the Admin screen, click Language on the left to display the Admin / Language screen: 2. Select a language from the Select language drop-down list. 3. Click Change.
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Troubleshooting Problem/Question Solution The power LED does not illuminate. 1. Push the power button on the Wi-Fi bridge to make sure the bridge is powered on. 2. Make sure that the power cord is connected to the Wi-Fi bridge correctly. 3. Make sure that the electrical outlet is working properly. To do this, plug a different electronic device into the outlet and try to power it on. 4. Make sure that you are using the AC adapter provided with the Wi-Fi bridge.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem/Question What is the IP address of the Wi-Fi bridge after it is configured? Solution The IP address of the Wi-Fi bridge depends on the IP address of the router or access point to which the Wi-Fi bridge is connected. You may be able to connect to the Wi-Fi bridge by typing http://myacbridge or http://myacbridge.local (Mac computers) in the address field of your browser. To determine the IP address: 1. Check the client table on the router’s or access point’s web UI.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 7 Regulatory and Warranty Information This chapter contains the following topics: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) GNU General Public License (“GPL”) Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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APPENDIX: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Appendix: Technical Specifications Specification Value Wireless standard IEEE 802.
INDEX Index screen 19 operating precautions 1 options after setup complete overview 3 A AC power adapters 5 accessories 4 administrative settings 21 P B basic settings 16 box contents 4 button Reset 7 WPS 7 C configuration, saving and restoring 23 connecting entertainment devices 9 connecting to a router 10 current settings 17 E entertainment devices, connecting 9 environmental compliance (China) 33 F factory defaults reset firmware update 22 front LEDs 6 23 35 I icons on My Dashboard 17 L LAN
INDEX 27 Computers are unable to access the Internet. 27 How do I change wireless settings or connect a new router? 27 How do I reset the Wi-Fi bridge? 27 Power LED does not illuminate. 27 What is the IP address of the Wi-Fi bridge after configuration? 28 Wi-Fi bridge cannot connect to the router.
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