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... 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 7 Appendix 20 Regulatory Compliance 20 Warranty Information 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... 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 7 Appendix 20 Regulatory Compliance 20 Warranty Information 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... Description Indicates if a device is attached to create a private network. Indicates that the WD Livewire device is powered on page 17. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 6 See "Firmware Upgrade" on . 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...
... Description Indicates if a device is attached to create a private network. Indicates that the WD Livewire device is powered on page 17. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 6 See "Firmware Upgrade" on . 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...
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.../Windows 7: Click Run WDsetup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 10 Note: The WD Livewire devices are plug and play and can be used without using the Sync button, install the WD Livewire Utility. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD drive. ...DVD drive, click Open, and double-click WDsetup.exe. 3. Click Next. Turn on your powerline device network. For advanced functions such as diagnostics, firmware upgrades, and creating a private network without having to install any software. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 45 WD Livewire Utility Use the...
.../Windows 7: Click Run WDsetup.exe, and then click Allow. 4. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 10 Note: The WD Livewire devices are plug and play and can be used without using the Sync button, install the WD Livewire Utility. Insert the product CD into the CD or DVD drive. ...DVD drive, click Open, and double-click WDsetup.exe. 3. Click Next. Turn on your powerline device network. For advanced functions such as diagnostics, firmware upgrades, and creating a private network without having to install any software. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 45 WD Livewire Utility Use the...
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... that device. The AutoScan option is selected by clicking Scan, deselect AutoScan. For Windows Vista and Windows XP, click Start>Programs>Western Digital>WD Livewire Utility or double-click the WD Livewire Utility icon on a local device from the list, then click Connect to connect... Livewire Utility. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 12 Allows you can view, detect, rename, set passwords for the operating system to view, detect, upgrade firmware, rename, set up a private WD Livewire network. WD Livewire Utility opens to a private network. Click on your powerline adapters. Here, you...
... that device. The AutoScan option is selected by clicking Scan, deselect AutoScan. For Windows Vista and Windows XP, click Start>Programs>Western Digital>WD Livewire Utility or double-click the WD Livewire Utility icon on a local device from the list, then click Connect to connect... Livewire Utility. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 12 Allows you can view, detect, rename, set passwords for the operating system to view, detect, upgrade firmware, rename, set up a private WD Livewire network. WD Livewire Utility opens to a private network. Click on your powerline adapters. Here, you...
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... following: 1. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 13 If the WD Livewire Utility is attached (see "Privacy" on page 17 for instructions. Rename To assign a new name to "Firmware Upgrade" on page 14). Device Password Entering the device password allows you add a new powerline adapter to which the powerline adapter is installed on your... new name, and then press Enter on a different computer, the default name for the powerline adapter. 3. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to a remote powerline device, select it may not be detected.
... following: 1. WD LIVEWIRE UTILITY - 13 If the WD Livewire Utility is attached (see "Privacy" on page 17 for instructions. Rename To assign a new name to "Firmware Upgrade" on page 14). Device Password Entering the device password allows you add a new powerline adapter to which the powerline adapter is installed on your... new name, and then press Enter on a different computer, the default name for the powerline adapter. 3. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL Upgrade Firmware Go to a remote powerline device, select it may not be detected.
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... until you click Delete. Devices are displayed in your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version. Remote Device History (Log) The remote powerline adapters display with the following information about the powerline adapter connected to your WD Livewire network. WD..., select it stays connected. System Information The following information columns: Device name, MAC Address, device Password, Rate (Mbps), Network name, Last Seen (detected), Vendor, and Firmware version.
... until you click Delete. Devices are displayed in your computer via Ethernet displays: Ethernet adapter MAC address, powerline adapter MAC address, network password, vendor, and firmware version. Remote Device History (Log) The remote powerline adapters display with the following information about the powerline adapter connected to your WD Livewire network. WD..., select it stays connected. System Information The following information columns: Device name, MAC Address, device Password, Rate (Mbps), Network name, Last Seen (detected), Vendor, and Firmware version.
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...look like, and how to do . Go to WD Service and Support on a WD Livewire device. 3. A power disruption during the firmware update. Connect your computer or router to the latest release, which includes product fixes and enhancements. Launch the WD Livewire Utility program on your... product at http://register.wdc.com. Click Upgrade Firmware. To update the firmware: 1. Solutions to more information, refer to http://support.wdc.com. Click Downloads, then the product name (or photo) and...
...look like, and how to do . Go to WD Service and Support on a WD Livewire device. 3. A power disruption during the firmware update. Connect your computer or router to the latest release, which includes product fixes and enhancements. Launch the WD Livewire Utility program on your... product at http://register.wdc.com. Click Upgrade Firmware. To update the firmware: 1. Solutions to more information, refer to http://support.wdc.com. Click Downloads, then the product name (or photo) and...
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Click OK. 5. Wait until the power LED and PLC-Link LED blink twice (about 65 seconds), then use a paperclip to confirm you downloaded in your network. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 4. Click Browse and select the new .PIB and .NVM firmware files that you have selected the correct firmware upgrade files. 6. WD LIVEWIRE NETWORK MAINTENANCE - 18 Repeat steps 2-6 above for 2 seconds. 7. Click OK to press the reset button on the bottom of device for all the WD Livewire devices in step 1.
Click OK. 5. Wait until the power LED and PLC-Link LED blink twice (about 65 seconds), then use a paperclip to confirm you downloaded in your network. WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT USER MANUAL 4. Click Browse and select the new .PIB and .NVM firmware files that you have selected the correct firmware upgrade files. 6. WD LIVEWIRE NETWORK MAINTENANCE - 18 Repeat steps 2-6 above for 2 seconds. 7. Click OK to press the reset button on the bottom of device for all the WD Livewire devices in step 1.
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... not solve the problem, do the following: 1. Wait five seconds. 4. Re-connect the power cord to the WD Livewire device. 5. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is working properly. Disconnect the power cord from the WD Livewire device. 2. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the WD Livewire device. Plug...; Make sure the IP address and TCP/IP protocol are not detected or you are adding a new powerline adapter to download the latest firmware version. Make sure all the computers connected to ON. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the WD Livewire device. 3. For more...
... not solve the problem, do the following: 1. Wait five seconds. 4. Re-connect the power cord to the WD Livewire device. 5. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is working properly. Disconnect the power cord from the WD Livewire device. 2. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the WD Livewire device. Plug...; Make sure the IP address and TCP/IP protocol are not detected or you are adding a new powerline adapter to download the latest firmware version. Make sure all the computers connected to ON. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the WD Livewire device. 3. For more...