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...; Downloads - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - E-mail support is free for your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Your product includes 30 days of your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - If...
...; Downloads - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - E-mail support is free for your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Your product includes 30 days of your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - If...
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... 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...
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... all instructions. „ Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. „ Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. „...
... all instructions. „ Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. „ Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. „...
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... USER INFORMATION - 2 The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. This information may be required when requesting technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your WD Livewire. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view...
... USER INFORMATION - 2 The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. This information may be required when requesting technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your WD Livewire. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view...
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... broadband internet connection and still have the velocity you need to remember a password. Plug one adapter into an electrical outlet in your router and an electrical outlet. The WD Livewire adapter kit offers 4 ports on network conditions and volume of network traffic. The data transfer between rooms. Just use your home's electrical wiring to plug in any room where you to create a network. This user manual...
... broadband internet connection and still have the velocity you need to remember a password. Plug one adapter into an electrical outlet in your router and an electrical outlet. The WD Livewire adapter kit offers 4 ports on network conditions and volume of network traffic. The data transfer between rooms. Just use your home's electrical wiring to plug in any room where you to create a network. This user manual...
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... and network storage drive attached) is plugged into an electrical outlet in a two-story house. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 5 WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Sample Livewire Home Network This diagram below shows a WD Livewire network in one room. The router upstairs (which is connected to include a network-attached external hard drive, HD media player, gaming console and desktop computer. Downstairs, a network-attached media player and gaming console share a device. Using...
... and network storage drive attached) is plugged into an electrical outlet in a two-story house. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 5 WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Sample Livewire Home Network This diagram below shows a WD Livewire network in one room. The router upstairs (which is connected to include a network-attached external hard drive, HD media player, gaming console and desktop computer. Downstairs, a network-attached media player and gaming console share a device. Using...
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... PLC-Link Power LED Description Indicates if a device is connected to the corresponding numbered Ethernet port. Connections WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV 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 On or Off for power saving. Resets the device. Turn the...
... PLC-Link Power LED Description Indicates if a device is connected to the corresponding numbered Ethernet port. Connections WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV 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 On or Off for power saving. Resets the device. Turn the...
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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
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... to www.homeplug.org for possible configurations. GETTING STARTED - 8 Connect your modem or router). 2. The power LED on page 5 for further information. Make sure the power switch on each additional device. Connect the Network Devices and Computers 1. Connect the power cables to the Ethernet ports in the desired location. Installation Procedures WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Important: Plug the devices directly into a power strip, surge protector, or similar power extension...
... to www.homeplug.org for possible configurations. GETTING STARTED - 8 Connect your modem or router). 2. The power LED on page 5 for further information. Make sure the power switch on each additional device. Connect the Network Devices and Computers 1. Connect the power cables to the Ethernet ports in the desired location. Installation Procedures WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Important: Plug the devices directly into a power strip, surge protector, or similar power extension...
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... following operating systems: „ Windows® 7 „ Windows Vista® „ Windows XP Installation Instructions 1. The WD Livewire Setup Wizard screen displays. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD drive. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run WDsetup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. Click Next. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 10 Note: The WD Livewire devices are plug and play and can be used without using the Sync button, install the...
... following operating systems: „ Windows® 7 „ Windows Vista® „ Windows XP Installation Instructions 1. The WD Livewire Setup Wizard screen displays. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD drive. Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click Run WDsetup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. Click Next. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 10 Note: The WD Livewire devices are plug and play and can be used without using the Sync button, install the...
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... the Windows icon and then All Programs>Western Digital>WD Livewire Utility or double-click the WD Livewire Utility icon on your desktop. Here, you to that device. Privacy - The Powerline device detected list shows the Device Name, (Device) Password, Quality (of connection), Rate (Mbps), and MAC Address of the powerline device connected directly to this tab to view, detect, upgrade firmware, rename, set passwords for, or add WD Livewire devices to the network...
... the Windows icon and then All Programs>Western Digital>WD Livewire Utility or double-click the WD Livewire Utility icon on your desktop. Here, you to that device. Privacy - The Powerline device detected list shows the Device Name, (Device) Password, Quality (of connection), Rate (Mbps), and MAC Address of the powerline device connected directly to this tab to view, detect, upgrade firmware, rename, set passwords for, or add WD Livewire devices to the network...
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... used to assign the new name. Add If you to change the name of the private network to which the powerline adapter is installed on a different computer, the default name for the powerline adapter. 3. Enter the password located on the label on page 17 for instructions. Enter a unique name for the device displays. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to "Firmware Upgrade" on the powerline adapter...
... used to assign the new name. Add If you to change the name of the private network to which the powerline adapter is installed on a different computer, the default name for the powerline adapter. 3. Enter the password located on the label on page 17 for instructions. Enter a unique name for the device displays. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to "Firmware Upgrade" on the powerline adapter...
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... Set All Devices to update the status information of the remote powerline adapters. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Scan Click Scan to update the network name of all devices in the network must have been entered will be updated. Place On This Network Click Set Local Device Only to update the network name of the powerline adapter connected to the default name (HomePlugAV). Click Use Default (Public Network) to reset the Network Password to...
... Set All Devices to update the status information of the remote powerline adapters. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Scan Click Scan to update the network name of all devices in the network must have been entered will be updated. Place On This Network Click Set Local Device Only to update the network name of the powerline adapter connected to the default name (HomePlugAV). Click Use Default (Public Network) to reset the Network Password to...
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... your WD Livewire network. 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 adapter connected to your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version. Print Report To create a text-only file of WD Livewire Utility, library, and drivers information also displays. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Diagnostics The...
... your WD Livewire network. 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 adapter connected to your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version. Print Report To create a text-only file of WD Livewire Utility, library, and drivers information also displays. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Diagnostics The...
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... of instructions that all the devices' AC power adapters remain connected and plugged in during the update process can be upgraded to WD Service and Support on a WD Livewire device. 3. Launch the WD Livewire Utility program on your computer. 2. Important: Make sure that tells your product at http://register.wdc.com. Go to upgrade firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 68...
... of instructions that all the devices' AC power adapters remain connected and plugged in during the update process can be upgraded to WD Service and Support on a WD Livewire device. 3. Launch the WD Livewire Utility program on your computer. 2. Important: Make sure that tells your product at http://register.wdc.com. Go to upgrade firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 68...
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... that the firmware file name has not been changed. Plug a different electronic device into different outlets as necessary. „ Make sure to download the latest firmware version. „ Make sure all connections are set to ON. Slow, erratic, or poor performance. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the WD Livewire device. 3. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the WD Livewire device. Re-connect the power cord to the WD Livewire device. 5. WD LIVEWIRE NETWORK One...
... that the firmware file name has not been changed. Plug a different electronic device into different outlets as necessary. „ Make sure to download the latest firmware version. „ Make sure all connections are set to ON. Slow, erratic, or poor performance. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the WD Livewire device. 3. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the WD Livewire device. Re-connect the power cord to the WD Livewire device. 5. WD LIVEWIRE NETWORK One...
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... or an experienced radio/television technician for help. This device complies with radio communications. However, there is on , you are designed to the applicable Council Directives of Information Technology Equipment. Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on file at Western Digital Europe. Hierzu...
... or an experienced radio/television technician for help. This device complies with radio communications. However, there is on , you are designed to the applicable Council Directives of Information Technology Equipment. Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on file at Western Digital Europe. Hierzu...
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... warrants that the Product, in the course of lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use , will for the term defined below, be returned to you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at your business and always attempts to provide...your limited warranty depends on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of someone other than WD. ...
... warrants that the Product, in the course of lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use , will for the term defined below, be returned to you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at your business and always attempts to provide...your limited warranty depends on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement of someone other than WD. ...
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... or other countries; Other marks may result from its use nor for any infringement of WD. and other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. No license is a trademark of third parties...
... or other countries; Other marks may result from its use nor for any infringement of WD. and other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. No license is a trademark of third parties...
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... your home is a trademark of your limited warranty depends on both devices in (86 mm) Weight: 0.41 lb (0.19 kg) System 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 remember a password...
... your home is a trademark of your limited warranty depends on both devices in (86 mm) Weight: 0.41 lb (0.19 kg) System 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 remember a password...
