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... 3 Features 3 Package Contents 4 Components and LEDs 5 3 Getting Started 8 Setting up Your Extender 8 Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup 11 Tuning for Distance and Coverage 14 4 Performing Basic Tasks 16 Opening My ...Extender in AP Mode 28 6 Troubleshooting 32 7 Regulatory and Warranty Information 34 Regulatory Compliance 34 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 38 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 39 GNU General Public License ("GPL 40 Appendix: Technical Specifications 41 Index 42 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER ii USER MANUAL
... 3 Features 3 Package Contents 4 Components and LEDs 5 3 Getting Started 8 Setting up Your Extender 8 Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup 11 Tuning for Distance and Coverage 14 4 Performing Basic Tasks 16 Opening My ...Extender in AP Mode 28 6 Troubleshooting 32 7 Regulatory and Warranty Information 34 Regulatory Compliance 34 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 38 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only 39 GNU General Public License ("GPL 40 Appendix: Technical Specifications 41 Index 42 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER ii USER MANUAL
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...as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that they exit from being walked on . MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 1 USER MANUAL Keep these instructions. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon them or against them. Install in electric shock..., and the point where they are not likely to 104oF). Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. For additional safety information, refer to assure personal safety. Protect the power cord...
...as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that they exit from being walked on . MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 1 USER MANUAL Keep these instructions. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon them or against them. Install in electric shock..., and the point where they are not likely to 104oF). Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. For additional safety information, refer to assure personal safety. Protect the power cord...
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... of your product. This information may be required when requesting technical support. The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 2 USER MANUAL 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...
... of your product. This information may be required when requesting technical support. The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 2 USER MANUAL 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...
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... capability-Supports one wired client while in your existing Wi-Fi router's wireless signal. Fast streaming-Use with a flip of the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender are described below. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 3 USER MANUAL This chapter contains the following topics: Introduction Features Package Contents Components and LEDs Introduction My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender expands Wi-Fi coverage in your home by -step instructions for optimal...
... capability-Supports one wired client while in your existing Wi-Fi router's wireless signal. Fast streaming-Use with a flip of the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender are described below. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 3 USER MANUAL This chapter contains the following topics: Introduction Features Package Contents Components and LEDs Introduction My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender expands Wi-Fi coverage in your home by -step instructions for optimal...
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... the illustrations below) depending on your My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender, the package contains: Network (Ethernet) cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender AC power adapter Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide Accessories For U.S. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL Installing Removing 4 Some locations do not...
... the illustrations below) depending on your My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender, the package contains: Network (Ethernet) cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender AC power adapter Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide Accessories For U.S. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL Installing Removing 4 Some locations do not...
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... LEDs PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power LED Wireless LAN LED Front LED indicators LED Power Wireless LAN Signal Strength Description Steady blue when the extender is enabled. The LED functions as 3 sets of LEDs) indicate the strength of the wireless connection (signal) to the ... system self-tests. Blue LEDs (displayed as follows: • It blinks when connecting the extender to the router and also when connecting the extender to the router. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 5 USER MANUAL The indicator helps you determine optimal placement. flashes slowly during setup, the light blinks quickly. ...
... LEDs PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power LED Wireless LAN LED Front LED indicators LED Power Wireless LAN Signal Strength Description Steady blue when the extender is enabled. The LED functions as 3 sets of LEDs) indicate the strength of the wireless connection (signal) to the ... system self-tests. Blue LEDs (displayed as follows: • It blinks when connecting the extender to the router and also when connecting the extender to the router. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 5 USER MANUAL The indicator helps you determine optimal placement. flashes slowly during setup, the light blinks quickly. ...
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... clients to a router. Press again to turn the extender on when a cable connects the port to connect this port. Use the included AC power adapter to another Ethernet port or a router. Press this port to the extender. When in AP mode, use either the 2.4 GHz or the 5 GHz frequency band. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 6 USER MANUAL
... clients to a router. Press again to turn the extender on when a cable connects the port to connect this port. Use the included AC power adapter to another Ethernet port or a router. Press this port to the extender. When in AP mode, use either the 2.4 GHz or the 5 GHz frequency band. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 6 USER MANUAL
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Back PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Reset button Description To reset the extender to factory default settings, press and release the button. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 7 USER MANUAL The power and wireless LEDs flash, indicating a reset/ reboot. These LEDs are solid when the reset/reboot has been completed.
Back PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Reset button Description To reset the extender to factory default settings, press and release the button. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 7 USER MANUAL The power and wireless LEDs flash, indicating a reset/ reboot. These LEDs are solid when the reset/reboot has been completed.
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Note: If you don't know whether your router is complete. Connect the extender to 2.4 GHz. 2. Set the frequency switch to the frequency of the extender blinks during boot-up Your Extender 1. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 8 USER MANUAL The power LED on the front of the router (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). GETTING STARTED 3 1 Getting Started This chapter contains the following...
Note: If you don't know whether your router is complete. Connect the extender to 2.4 GHz. 2. Set the frequency switch to the frequency of the extender blinks during boot-up Your Extender 1. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 8 USER MANUAL The power LED on the front of the router (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). GETTING STARTED 3 1 Getting Started This chapter contains the following...
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b. WPA only is disabled. Press the router's WPS button and the extender's WPS button within a period of two minutes. The router and extender are cases requiring you want to configure the extender's settings, proceed to set up the extender manually, for example, when: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is on page 11. 4. Congratulations! The router does not support.... If the router has a WPS or icon button: a. Make sure: The wireless LAN LED blinks while the connection is disabled: There are connected wirelessly. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 9 USER MANUAL
b. WPA only is disabled. Press the router's WPS button and the extender's WPS button within a period of two minutes. The router and extender are cases requiring you want to configure the extender's settings, proceed to set up the extender manually, for example, when: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is on page 11. 4. Congratulations! The router does not support.... If the router has a WPS or icon button: a. Make sure: The wireless LAN LED blinks while the connection is disabled: There are connected wirelessly. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 9 USER MANUAL
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GETTING STARTED You have two options: Connect the extender directly to your computer using an Ethernet cable, -ORConnect a wireless-enabled device (for example, an iPad or computer) to "Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup" on page 11. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 10 USER MANUAL Continue to network name wdrangeextender. Note: This is an open network without security.
GETTING STARTED You have two options: Connect the extender directly to your computer using an Ethernet cable, -ORConnect a wireless-enabled device (for example, an iPad or computer) to "Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup" on page 11. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 10 USER MANUAL Continue to network name wdrangeextender. Note: This is an open network without security.
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On the Welcome screen, select a language from the drop-down list (upper right of networks. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 11 USER MANUAL If the extender's Welcome screen does not appear automatically, enter http://wdrangeextender, http://wdrangeextender.local, or http://192.168.1.230 in the address field to ...3. After a few seconds, the screen displays a list of screen). Note: If you click Skip, the Dashboard home screen displays. GETTING STARTED Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup 1. Launch a web browser. Continue with "Reviewing Current Settings" on the browser.
On the Welcome screen, select a language from the drop-down list (upper right of networks. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 11 USER MANUAL If the extender's Welcome screen does not appear automatically, enter http://wdrangeextender, http://wdrangeextender.local, or http://192.168.1.230 in the address field to ...3. After a few seconds, the screen displays a list of screen). Note: If you click Skip, the Dashboard home screen displays. GETTING STARTED Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup 1. Launch a web browser. Continue with "Reviewing Current Settings" on the browser.
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... row) and click Connect. Continue to step 7. Continue to step 9. 6. Continue to step 9. Use WPS. GETTING STARTED 4. The Secure Network Connection screen displays. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 12 USER MANUAL Select a Network Name (or click anywhere in the Use another network field at the bottom of the screen and click Connect. If the router...
... row) and click Connect. Continue to step 7. Continue to step 9. 6. Continue to step 9. Use WPS. GETTING STARTED 4. The Secure Network Connection screen displays. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 12 USER MANUAL Select a Network Name (or click anywhere in the Use another network field at the bottom of the screen and click Connect. If the router...
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... You have the following options: To use WPS buttons, press the WPS button on the router and click the blue WPS button on the extender's screen. 9. When a connection verification screen displays, click Next. Click Connect (to the right of the PIN). If your router requests a...be made. If your router's prompt, enter the PIN displayed at your router has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect (to the right of the screen. Wait for the connection to display the Secure Network Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen: 8. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 13 USER MANUAL
... You have the following options: To use WPS buttons, press the WPS button on the router and click the blue WPS button on the extender's screen. 9. When a connection verification screen displays, click Next. Click Connect (to the right of the PIN). If your router requests a...be made. If your router's prompt, enter the PIN displayed at your router has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect (to the right of the screen. Wait for the connection to display the Secure Network Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen: 8. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 13 USER MANUAL
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...The Setup Complete screen displays. Ensure that is now connected to tune the extender: 1. Click Register Your Extender and continue with "Performing Basic Tasks" on page 26. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 14 USER MANUAL The extender is closer to the area for which you want to Your Network" on ...page 18. Click Finish and continue with "Registering the Extender" on page 16. Click Add a New Device to...
...The Setup Complete screen displays. Ensure that is now connected to tune the extender: 1. Click Register Your Extender and continue with "Performing Basic Tasks" on page 26. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 14 USER MANUAL The extender is closer to the area for which you want to Your Network" on ...page 18. Click Finish and continue with "Registering the Extender" on page 16. Click Add a New Device to...
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If all LED's are lit-Great for your router. Note: If no LEDs are lit-Good for browsing. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 15 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED If only one set of LEDs are lit, the extender could be out of range or not configured for streaming.
If all LED's are lit-Great for your router. Note: If no LEDs are lit-Good for browsing. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 15 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED If only one set of LEDs are lit, the extender could be out of range or not configured for streaming.
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The My Dashboard home screen displays: Note: The settings have values resulting from the initial setup. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 16 USER MANUAL Enter http://wdrangeextender or http://wdrangeextender.local in the address field of your browser. Enter the username (default value is admin) and password (default value ... topics: Opening My Dashboard After Setup Reviewing Current Settings Adding a New Wireless Device to Your Network Opening My Dashboard After Setup To open the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender dashboard after initial configuration: 1.
The My Dashboard home screen displays: Note: The settings have values resulting from the initial setup. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 16 USER MANUAL Enter http://wdrangeextender or http://wdrangeextender.local in the address field of your browser. Enter the username (default value is admin) and password (default value ... topics: Opening My Dashboard After Setup Reviewing Current Settings Adding a New Wireless Device to Your Network Opening My Dashboard After Setup To open the My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender dashboard after initial configuration: 1.
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...The My Dashboard's home screen is a simple snapshot of the screen open screens and wizards for wireless settings and status. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 17 USER MANUAL Advanced Settings Configure system administration and advanced wireless settings. Settings" on page 16. Add a Device Add a wireless device and ...tasks: Icon Name My Dashboard Actions Review and change current settings. PERFORMING BASIC TASKS The icons at the top of the extender's configuration with the most essential information in one screen. "Performing Basic Tasks" on page 21. Set up Wireless Configure wireless...
...The My Dashboard's home screen is a simple snapshot of the screen open screens and wizards for wireless settings and status. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 17 USER MANUAL Advanced Settings Configure system administration and advanced wireless settings. Settings" on page 16. Add a Device Add a wireless device and ...tasks: Icon Name My Dashboard Actions Review and change current settings. PERFORMING BASIC TASKS The icons at the top of the extender's configuration with the most essential information in one screen. "Performing Basic Tasks" on page 21. Set up Wireless Configure wireless...
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.... Note: In most cases, previously connected devices connect automatically. 1. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 18 USER MANUAL To connect a WPS-enabled wireless device, either press the WPS button on the side of devices connected to the extender using a network name and password. Number of the extender or enter a PIN on page 21. Continue with a wireless or wired...
.... Note: In most cases, previously connected devices connect automatically. 1. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 18 USER MANUAL To connect a WPS-enabled wireless device, either press the WPS button on the side of devices connected to the extender using a network name and password. Number of the extender or enter a PIN on page 21. Continue with a wireless or wired...