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... Closing the Advanced Settings Screen 21 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Configuring Advanced Administrative Settings 22 Setting up Your 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
... Closing the Advanced Settings Screen 21 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Configuring Advanced Administrative Settings 22 Setting up Your 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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... all warnings. Do not operate this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is powered on or pinched by the manufacturer. For additional safety information, refer to assure personal safety. Do not install near water. Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 1 USER MANUAL Read these instructions. Follow all instructions. Do not use , and servicing. Install in accordance with dry cloth...
... all warnings. Do not operate this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is powered on or pinched by the manufacturer. For additional safety information, refer to assure personal safety. Do not install near water. Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 1 USER MANUAL Read these instructions. Follow all instructions. Do not use , and servicing. Install in accordance with dry cloth...
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... of your new WD product. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 2 USER MANUAL Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of the device. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of purchase. You should also note the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. The...
... of your new WD product. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 2 USER MANUAL Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of the device. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of purchase. You should also note the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. The...
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... home by -step instructions for installing and using your router is out of the range extender. Note: For detailed technical specifications, see "Appendix: Technical Specifications" on the side of range. Simple to the range extender when your new range extender. Wireless-N-High Speed 802.11n supports multiple HD streams. Bridge capability-Supports one wired client while in your existing Wi-Fi router's wireless signal. No PC required. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 3 USER MANUAL For the latest WD product...
... home by -step instructions for installing and using your router is out of the range extender. Note: For detailed technical specifications, see "Appendix: Technical Specifications" on the side of range. Simple to the range extender when your new range extender. Wireless-N-High Speed 802.11n supports multiple HD streams. Bridge capability-Supports one wired client while in your existing Wi-Fi router's wireless signal. No PC required. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 3 USER MANUAL For the latest WD product...
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... 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. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to your location. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com. Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL Installing Removing...
... 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. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to your location. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com. Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USER MANUAL Installing Removing...
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... optimal placement. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 5 USER MANUAL The LED functions as 3 sets of LEDs) indicate the strength of the wireless connection (signal) to the client. • If an error occurs during boot-up, firmware upgrades, and 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. flashes slowly during setup, the light blinks quickly. • It is...
... optimal placement. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 5 USER MANUAL The LED functions as 3 sets of LEDs) indicate the strength of the wireless connection (signal) to the client. • If an error occurs during boot-up, firmware upgrades, and 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. flashes slowly during setup, the light blinks quickly. • It is...
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... (network) cable to connect a wired network device to a router. Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port. Port LED indicators Component Ethernet port LED Description Link LED (Green) Steady on . Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to the power source. Optionally, use either the 2.4 GHz or the 5 GHz frequency band. When in AP mode, use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to this port to indicate network activity of the Ethernet port. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 6 USER MANUAL
... (network) cable to connect a wired network device to a router. Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port. Port LED indicators Component Ethernet port LED Description Link LED (Green) Steady on . Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to the power source. Optionally, use either the 2.4 GHz or the 5 GHz frequency band. When in AP mode, use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to this port to indicate network activity of the Ethernet port. 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. These LEDs are solid when the reset/reboot has been completed. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 7 USER MANUAL The power and wireless LEDs flash, indicating a reset/ reboot.
Back PRODUCT OVERVIEW Component Reset button Description To reset the extender to factory default settings, press and release the button. These LEDs are solid when the reset/reboot has been completed. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 7 USER MANUAL The power and wireless LEDs flash, indicating a reset/ reboot.
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... press the Power button. The power LED on the front of the router (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 8 USER MANUAL Set the frequency switch to the frequency of the extender blinks during boot-up Your Extender 1. Note: If you don't know whether your router is complete. GETTING STARTED 3 1 Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: Setting up Your Extender Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup Tuning for...
... press the Power button. The power LED on the front of the router (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 8 USER MANUAL Set the frequency switch to the frequency of the extender blinks during boot-up Your Extender 1. Note: If you don't know whether your router is complete. GETTING STARTED 3 1 Getting Started This chapter contains the following topics: Setting up Your Extender Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup Tuning for...
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... does not support WPS. Make sure: The wireless LAN LED blinks while the connection is preventing WPS from working. WEP is disabled. b. You can start using the extender in conjunction with the router, or if you to "Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup" on . If the router has a WPS or icon button: a. SSID broadcast is enabled. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 9 USER MANUAL WPA only is disabled: There are connected wirelessly...
... does not support WPS. Make sure: The wireless LAN LED blinks while the connection is preventing WPS from working. WEP is disabled. b. You can start using the extender in conjunction with the router, or if you to "Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup" on . If the router has a WPS or icon button: a. SSID broadcast is enabled. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 9 USER MANUAL WPA only is disabled: There are connected wirelessly...
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Note: This is an open network without security. Continue to network name wdrangeextender. 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
Note: This is an open network without security. Continue to network name wdrangeextender. 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
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Note: For an open (unsecured) system, this screen does not appear. 5. Continue to step 7. Continue to step 9. Continue to step 9. 6. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 12 USER MANUAL If you do not see your router's name in the list, enter it in its row) and click Connect. If the router does not support WPS or WPS is not enabled, the...
Note: For an open (unsecured) system, this screen does not appear. 5. Continue to step 7. Continue to step 9. Continue to step 9. 6. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 12 USER MANUAL If you do not see your router's name in the list, enter it in its row) and click Connect. If the router does not support WPS or WPS is not enabled, the...
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... has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect (to be made. When a connection verification screen displays, click Next. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 13 USER MANUAL If your router's prompt, enter the PIN displayed at the bottom of the screen. Click Use WPS to the right of the PIN). Click Connect (to display the Secure Network Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen: 8. GETTING STARTED 7. Wait for...
... has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect (to be made. When a connection verification screen displays, click Next. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 13 USER MANUAL If your router's prompt, enter the PIN displayed at the bottom of the screen. Click Use WPS to the right of the PIN). Click Connect (to display the Secure Network Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen: 8. GETTING STARTED 7. Wait for...
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...-60 seconds, the extender reconnects, and the strength indicator shows how strong the source signal from your router is optional. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 14 USER MANUAL Click Register Your Extender and continue with "Adding a New Wireless Device to My Network and continue with "Registering the Extender" on page 26. Move the extender to an outlet that you will still work, but for...
...-60 seconds, the extender reconnects, and the strength indicator shows how strong the source signal from your router is optional. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 14 USER MANUAL Click Register Your Extender and continue with "Adding a New Wireless Device to My Network and continue with "Registering the Extender" on page 26. Move the extender to an outlet that you will still work, but for...
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... the address field of your browser. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 16 USER MANUAL The My Dashboard home screen displays: Note: The settings have values resulting from the initial setup. Enter the username (default value is admin) and password (default value is lowercase password) and click Submit. PERFORMING BASIC TASKS 4 3 Performing Basic Tasks This chapter contains the following topics: Opening My Dashboard After Setup Reviewing Current Settings Adding a New Wireless Device to...
... the address field of your browser. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 16 USER MANUAL The My Dashboard home screen displays: Note: The settings have values resulting from the initial setup. Enter the username (default value is admin) and password (default value is lowercase password) and click Submit. PERFORMING BASIC TASKS 4 3 Performing Basic Tasks This chapter contains the following topics: Opening My Dashboard After Setup Reviewing Current Settings Adding a New Wireless Device to...
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... and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 34 USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 7 Regulatory and Warranty Information This chapter contains the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from failing to comply with the instructions included in Part 15E, Section 15...
... and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 34 USER MANUAL REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 7 Regulatory and Warranty Information This chapter contains the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from failing to comply with the instructions included in Part 15E, Section 15...
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... Australia, our goods come with your Product in New Zealand for any other warranties either repair or replace the Product with a claim under this warranty are made with WD specifications and instructions, (iii) not used in accordance with respect to replacement of the Product or supply of Goods Act, are in MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 39 USER MANUAL Should you originally purchased the Product. The benefits provided to you acknowledge...
... Australia, our goods come with your Product in New Zealand for any other warranties either repair or replace the Product with a claim under this warranty are made with WD specifications and instructions, (iii) not used in accordance with respect to replacement of the Product or supply of Goods Act, are in MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 39 USER MANUAL Should you originally purchased the Product. The benefits provided to you acknowledge...
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... the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. and 4) a copy of purchase; 2) you under the GPL or Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 40 USER MANUAL Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 Phone: 949-672-7000 E-mail: support@wdc.com GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this product...
... the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. and 4) a copy of purchase; 2) you under the GPL or Lesser General Public License ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 40 USER MANUAL Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92612 Phone: 949-672-7000 E-mail: support@wdc.com GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this product...
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... 3 firmware update 23 frequency switch 6 G GNU general public license 40 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USERS MANUAL GPL software 40 I I/O ports 41 icons on My Dashboard 17 L language selection 26 LEDs 5 front panel 5 side panel 6 logging in 16 logging out 26 M modes, Wireless Range extender vs AP 28 My Dashboard current settings 17 icons 17 opening 16 N non-operating temperature 41 O obtaining service 39 operating precautions 1 systems 41 temperature 41 overview of product 3 P password, changing 22...
... 3 firmware update 23 frequency switch 6 G GNU general public license 40 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USERS MANUAL GPL software 40 I I/O ports 41 icons on My Dashboard 17 L language selection 26 LEDs 5 front panel 5 side panel 6 logging in 16 logging out 26 M modes, Wireless Range extender vs AP 28 My Dashboard current settings 17 icons 17 opening 16 N non-operating temperature 41 O obtaining service 39 operating precautions 1 systems 41 temperature 41 overview of product 3 P password, changing 22...
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... change . With a hassle-free setup that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) like WD My Net routers and others. Wireless Protected Setup) you add new devices. My Net is needed. Product specications subject to enjoy anything from actual product. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. even in minutes. Selectable Dual-Bands Easily choose between range extender and the client, and other environmental factors. ** Push-button setup works with the push of the range extender...
... change . With a hassle-free setup that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) like WD My Net routers and others. Wireless Protected Setup) you add new devices. My Net is needed. Product specications subject to enjoy anything from actual product. © 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. even in minutes. Selectable Dual-Bands Easily choose between range extender and the client, and other environmental factors. ** Push-button setup works with the push of the range extender...