User Manual
Page 2
... is available 24/7. E-mail support is free for your WD product to address it before returning this product. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at the best telephone number shown below. Register your WD product. • Registration - Get online installation help us an opportunity to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for...
... is available 24/7. E-mail support is free for your WD product to address it before returning this product. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at the best telephone number shown below. Register your WD product. • Registration - Get online installation help us an opportunity to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for...
User Manual
Page 3
... 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording your WD Product Information 2 Registering your WD Product 2 Accessories 2 2 Product Overview 3 3 Features and Functions 4 Sharing Internet Access on the Livewire Network 4 Sample Livewire Home Network 5 Connections 6 LED Indicators 6 4 Getting Started 7 Package Contents 7 Minimum Installation Requirements 7 Installation Procedures 8 5 WD Livewire Utility 10 Operating Systems Supported 10 Installation Instructions 10 Using the WD Livewire Utility 12 6 WD Livewire Network Maintenance 17 Firmware Upgrade 17 Troubleshooting 19...
... 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording your WD Product Information 2 Registering your WD Product 2 Accessories 2 2 Product Overview 3 3 Features and Functions 4 Sharing Internet Access on the Livewire Network 4 Sample Livewire Home Network 5 Connections 6 LED Indicators 6 4 Getting Started 7 Package Contents 7 Minimum Installation Requirements 7 Installation Procedures 8 5 WD Livewire Utility 10 Operating Systems Supported 10 Installation Instructions 10 Using the WD Livewire Utility 12 6 WD Livewire Network Maintenance 17 Firmware Upgrade 17 Troubleshooting 19...
User Manual
Page 4
... this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is required when the apparatus has been damaged...
... this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is required when the apparatus has been damaged...
User Manual
Page 5
... the date of the device. The 30-day period commences on the bottom of your WD Livewire. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your WD product online at http://register.wdc.com. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of...
... the date of the device. The 30-day period commences on the bottom of your WD Livewire. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your WD product online at http://register.wdc.com. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of...
User Manual
Page 6
... at www.westerndigital.com. More ports for every computer in the pair. The data transfer between rooms. Just use your home's electrical wiring to seven Internet-connected devices such as plugging in your router and up to your TV. *Your performance may vary based on both devices in your online banking and shopping. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for your home to...
... at www.westerndigital.com. More ports for every computer in the pair. The data transfer between rooms. Just use your home's electrical wiring to seven Internet-connected devices such as plugging in your router and up to your TV. *Your performance may vary based on both devices in your online banking and shopping. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for your home to...
User Manual
Page 8
... connected to include a network-attached external hard drive, HD media player, gaming console and desktop computer. The router upstairs (which has a desktop computer and network storage drive attached) is plugged into an electrical outlet in a two-story house. Using the powerlines of the home, the router expands your computers and other networked devices. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 5 WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Sample Livewire Home Network This diagram...
... connected to include a network-attached external hard drive, HD media player, gaming console and desktop computer. The router upstairs (which has a desktop computer and network storage drive attached) is plugged into an electrical outlet in a two-story house. Using the powerlines of the home, the router expands your computers and other networked devices. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 5 WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Sample Livewire Home Network This diagram...
User Manual
Page 9
...NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 1 2 34 5 Item Component 1 Ethernet ports (1-4) 2 Sync button 3 Reset button (bottom of device) 4 Power switch 5 Power jack Description Supports connection of computers, removable storage devices, gaming consoles, and other network-connectable devices Press the Sync button on all WD Livewire devices in your powerline network within two minutes to the corresponding numbered Ethernet port. See "Firmware Upgrade" on . FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 6 Indicates that the WD Livewire device is connected to On or Off for power saving. Connects the power cable...
...NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 1 2 34 5 Item Component 1 Ethernet ports (1-4) 2 Sync button 3 Reset button (bottom of device) 4 Power switch 5 Power jack Description Supports connection of computers, removable storage devices, gaming consoles, and other network-connectable devices Press the Sync button on all WD Livewire devices in your powerline network within two minutes to the corresponding numbered Ethernet port. See "Firmware Upgrade" on . FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 6 Indicates that the WD Livewire device is connected to On or Off for power saving. Connects the power cable...
User Manual
Page 10
4 Getting Started Package Contents WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL WD Livewire devices Ethernet cables AC power adapters Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD Minimum Installation Requirements An available electrical outlet in two separate locations in your home or office At least two network-capable devices with an Ethernet connection GETTING STARTED - 7
4 Getting Started Package Contents WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL WD Livewire devices Ethernet cables AC power adapters Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD Minimum Installation Requirements An available electrical outlet in two separate locations in your home or office At least two network-capable devices with an Ethernet connection GETTING STARTED - 7
User Manual
Page 11
... POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Important: Plug the devices directly into a power strip, surge protector, or similar power extension. See "Sharing Internet Access on the Livewire Network" on page 4 and "Sample Livewire Home Network" on both devices illuminates. Location 1 Location 2 3. GETTING STARTED - 8 Connect the power cables to the power jacks on each additional device. Be sure that includes other location. 5. Connect your modem or router). 2. Go to the Ethernet ports in...
... POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Important: Plug the devices directly into a power strip, surge protector, or similar power extension. See "Sharing Internet Access on the Livewire Network" on page 4 and "Sample Livewire Home Network" on both devices illuminates. Location 1 Location 2 3. GETTING STARTED - 8 Connect the power cables to the power jacks on each additional device. Be sure that includes other location. 5. Connect your modem or router). 2. Go to the Ethernet ports in...
User Manual
Page 13
... Utility to install any software. Turn on your computer, you must install the utility manually. The WD Livewire Setup Wizard screen displays. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-click WDsetup.exe. 3. Click Next. Operating Systems Supported The WD Livewire Utility is disabled on your powerline device network. Note: The WD Livewire devices are plug and play and can be used without using the Sync button, install the...
... Utility to install any software. Turn on your computer, you must install the utility manually. The WD Livewire Setup Wizard screen displays. Right-click the CD/DVD drive, click Open, and double-click WDsetup.exe. 3. Click Next. Operating Systems Supported The WD Livewire Utility is disabled on your powerline device network. Note: The WD Livewire devices are plug and play and can be used without using the Sync button, install the...
User Manual
Page 15
... Address of all powerline devices connected to this tab to view, detect, upgrade firmware, rename, set passwords for, or add WD Livewire devices to set passwords for the operating system to load. To scan the powerline adapter network manually by default. About - Click on a local device from the list, then click Connect to connect to your computer. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 12 WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Using the WD Livewire Utility Turn...
... Address of all powerline devices connected to this tab to view, detect, upgrade firmware, rename, set passwords for, or add WD Livewire devices to set passwords for the operating system to load. To scan the powerline adapter network manually by default. About - Click on a local device from the list, then click Connect to connect to your computer. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 12 WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Using the WD Livewire Utility Turn...
User Manual
Page 16
... Livewire Utility used to a remote powerline device, select it may not be detected. Device Password Entering the device password allows you add a new powerline adapter to which the powerline adapter is installed on the powerline adapter, then click OK. Enter the password located on the label on a different computer, the default name for the powerline adapter. 3. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to manually add the powerline adapter. 2.
... Livewire Utility used to a remote powerline device, select it may not be detected. Device Password Entering the device password allows you add a new powerline adapter to which the powerline adapter is installed on the powerline adapter, then click OK. Enter the password located on the label on a different computer, the default name for the powerline adapter. 3. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to manually add the powerline adapter. 2.
User Manual
Page 17
... will be updated. To change the Private Network Name, all the powerline adapters in your computer via Ethernet. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Scan Click Scan to the default name (HomePlugAV). Place On This Network Click Set Local Device Only to update the network name of the powerline adapter connected to update the network name of the powerline adapters whose passwords have their device passwords entered (see "Device Password" on page...
... will be updated. To change the Private Network Name, all the powerline adapters in your computer via Ethernet. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Scan Click Scan to the default name (HomePlugAV). Place On This Network Click Set Local Device Only to update the network name of the powerline adapter connected to update the network name of the powerline adapters whose passwords have their device passwords entered (see "Device Password" on page...
User Manual
Page 18
...), Vendor, and Firmware version. Delete To remove a remote powerline adapter, select it stays connected. Remote Device History (Log) The remote powerline adapters display with the following information about the powerline adapters in your WD Livewire network. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab provides detailed information about your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version. The version number of the Diagnostics...
...), Vendor, and Firmware version. Delete To remove a remote powerline adapter, select it stays connected. Remote Device History (Log) The remote powerline adapters display with the following information about the powerline adapters in your WD Livewire network. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab provides detailed information about your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version. The version number of the Diagnostics...
User Manual
Page 20
... Utility program on the second page of instructions that all the devices' AC power adapters remain connected and plugged in during the update process can be upgraded to do what the interactive screens look like, and how to the latest release, which includes product fixes and enhancements. Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of this user manual. Connect your WD Livewire devices how to operate, what you receive...
... Utility program on the second page of instructions that all the devices' AC power adapters remain connected and plugged in during the update process can be upgraded to do what the interactive screens look like, and how to the latest release, which includes product fixes and enhancements. Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of this user manual. Connect your WD Livewire devices how to operate, what you receive...
User Manual
Page 22
... Disconnect the power cord from the WD Livewire device. 2. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the WD Livewire device. Plug a different electronic device into different outlets as necessary. Make sure to powerline adapters on the powerline network. Refer to Windows Help for all the computers connected to download the latest firmware version. Make sure all devices within 2 minutes when creating a private network. Make sure the IP address and TCP/IP...
... Disconnect the power cord from the WD Livewire device. 2. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the WD Livewire device. Plug a different electronic device into different outlets as necessary. Make sure to powerline adapters on the powerline network. Refer to Windows Help for all the computers connected to download the latest firmware version. Make sure all devices within 2 minutes when creating a private network. Make sure the IP address and TCP/IP...
User Manual
Page 23
... Canada. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. Eine "Konformitä...
... Canada. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. Eine "Konformitä...
User Manual
Page 25
... an RMA number has not been issued) will conform to the limitations specified above, your WD product. Authorized returns must be returned to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is applicable only to you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site...
... an RMA number has not been issued) will conform to the limitations specified above, your WD product. Authorized returns must be returned to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is applicable only to you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site...
User Manual
Page 26
... be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; No license is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right...
... be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; No license is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right...
Product Specifications
Page 2
... compatibility HomePlug AV certified, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u compliant Model Numbers Americas WDBABY0000NBK-NESN EMEA WDBABY0000NBK-EESN Kit Contents Two 4-port HomePlug AV adapters Two Ethernet cables Two power cables Quick Install Guide CD with the same 128-bit encryption that belong to change without running wires between the WD Livewire adapters is protected with WD Livewire utility software Warranty and support guide Operating Specifications Operating temperature 5°C to seven Internet-connected devices such...
... compatibility HomePlug AV certified, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u compliant Model Numbers Americas WDBABY0000NBK-NESN EMEA WDBABY0000NBK-EESN Kit Contents Two 4-port HomePlug AV adapters Two Ethernet cables Two power cables Quick Install Guide CD with the same 128-bit encryption that belong to change without running wires between the WD Livewire adapters is protected with WD Livewire utility software Warranty and support guide Operating Specifications Operating temperature 5°C to seven Internet-connected devices such...