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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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.... Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for installation, use can result in accordance with dry cloth. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 1 USER MANUAL Do not drop or shake the device. Do not overload wall outlets. Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord... or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into this device outside the temperature range of time. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1...
.... Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for installation, use can result in accordance with dry cloth. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 1 USER MANUAL Do not drop or shake the device. Do not overload wall outlets. Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord... or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into this device outside the temperature range of time. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 1...
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... model numbers of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. You can find this information on the label on the date of purchase. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 2 USER MANUAL
... model numbers of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. You can find this information on the label on the date of purchase. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 2 USER MANUAL
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.... PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Thank you for installing and using your new range extender. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 3 USER MANUAL For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com. This user manual provides step-by extending your existing Wi-Fi router's wireless signal. Note: For detailed technical specifications, see "Appendix: Technical Specifications" on the...
.... PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Thank you for installing and using your new range extender. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 3 USER MANUAL For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com. This user manual provides step-by extending your existing Wi-Fi router's wireless signal. Note: For detailed technical specifications, see "Appendix: Technical Specifications" on the...
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residents, visit www.shopwd.com to 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. For users outside the U.S., visit http://... addition to view additional accessories available for your My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender. 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 4 AC Power Adapters The AC power ...
residents, visit www.shopwd.com to 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. For users outside the U.S., visit http://... addition to view additional accessories available for your My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender. 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 4 AC Power Adapters The AC power ...
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..., the light blinks quickly. • It is solid once the wireless connection is powered on and operational; The indicator helps you determine 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...
..., the light blinks quickly. • It is solid once the wireless connection is powered on and operational; The indicator helps you determine 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...
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... port to a router. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 6 USER MANUAL Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to the power source. Side Panel Port LEDs PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power button WPS button Frequency switch Ethernet port Power port Side components Component Power button WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button Frequency switch ...Ethernet (LAN) port Power port Description Press to turn it off. Press again to turn the extender on when a cable connects the port to another Ethernet ...
... port to a router. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 6 USER MANUAL Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to the power source. Side Panel Port LEDs PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power button WPS button Frequency switch Ethernet port Power port Side components Component Power button WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button Frequency switch ...Ethernet (LAN) port Power port Description Press to turn it off. Press again to turn the extender on when a cable connects the port to another Ethernet ...
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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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... the switch set to a power source and press the Power button. The power LED on the front of the router (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). Connect the extender to 2.4 GHz. 2. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 8 USER MANUAL Set the frequency switch to the frequency of the...
... the switch set to a power source and press the Power button. The power LED on the front of the router (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). Connect the extender to 2.4 GHz. 2. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 8 USER MANUAL Set the frequency switch to the frequency of the...
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...from working. Some interference is being established. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 9 USER MANUAL b. WPA only is enabled. Congratulations! WEP is enabled. If the router has a WPS or icon button: a. You can start using the extender in conjunction with the router, or if you to...signal strength indicator is disabled: There are connected wirelessly. 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 disabled. GETTING STARTED 3. The router does ...
...from working. Some interference is being established. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 9 USER MANUAL b. WPA only is enabled. Congratulations! WEP is enabled. If the router has a WPS or icon button: a. You can start using the extender in conjunction with the router, or if you to...signal strength indicator is disabled: There are connected wirelessly. 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 disabled. GETTING STARTED 3. The router does ...
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Continue to network name wdrangeextender. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 10 USER MANUAL 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. Note: This is an open network without security.
Continue to network name wdrangeextender. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 10 USER MANUAL 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. Note: This is an open network without security.
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... of screen). On the Welcome screen, select a language from the drop-down list (upper right of networks. Click Next to display it. 2. 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 display the Select... 17. 3. Note: If you click Skip, the Dashboard home screen displays. Continue with "Reviewing Current Settings" on the browser. Launch a web browser. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 11 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup 1.
... of screen). On the Welcome screen, select a language from the drop-down list (upper right of networks. Click Next to display it. 2. 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 display the Select... 17. 3. Note: If you click Skip, the Dashboard home screen displays. Continue with "Reviewing Current Settings" on the browser. Launch a web browser. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 11 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup 1.
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.... If the router does not support WPS or WPS is not enabled, the following screen displays: You have two options for configuring the extender's security: Enter the router's password and click Enter. If the router supports WPS, the following screen displays: Enter the network password and... Secure Network Connection screen displays. Use WPS. Continue to step 7. Note: For an open (unsecured) system, this screen does not appear. 5. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 12 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 4. 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 following screen displays: You have two options for configuring the extender's security: Enter the router's password and click Enter. If the router supports WPS, the following screen displays: Enter the network password and... Secure Network Connection screen displays. Use WPS. Continue to step 7. Note: For an open (unsecured) system, this screen does not appear. 5. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 12 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 4. If you do not see your router's name in the list, enter it in its row) and click Connect.
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... verification screen displays, click Next. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 13 USER MANUAL Click Use WPS to be made. Click Connect (to the right of the displayed PIN) on the screen within a two-minute period. If your router requests a PIN, at your router has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect... (to the right of the PIN). 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. GETTING STARTED 7.
... verification screen displays, click Next. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 13 USER MANUAL Click Use WPS to be made. Click Connect (to the right of the displayed PIN) on the screen within a two-minute period. If your router requests a PIN, at your router has an 8-digit security PIN, enter it and click Connect... (to the right of the PIN). 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. GETTING STARTED 7.
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... that is closer to the area for Distance and Coverage Note: If the extender is optional. Click Register Your Extender and continue with "Performing Basic Tasks" on page 18. Tuning for which you want to tune the extender: 1. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 14 USER MANUAL If only a few signal strength LEDs are lit, browsing will receive important...
... that is closer to the area for Distance and Coverage Note: If the extender is optional. Click Register Your Extender and continue with "Performing Basic Tasks" on page 18. Tuning for which you want to tune the extender: 1. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 14 USER MANUAL If only a few signal strength LEDs are lit, browsing will receive important...
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Note: If no LEDs are lit-Great for streaming. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 15 USER MANUAL If all LED's are lit, the extender could be out of LEDs are lit-Good for browsing. GETTING STARTED If only one set of range or not configured for your router.
Note: If no LEDs are lit-Great for streaming. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 15 USER MANUAL If all LED's are lit, the extender could be out of LEDs are lit-Good for browsing. GETTING STARTED If only one set of range or not configured for your router.
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... 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. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 16 USER MANUAL
... 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. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 16 USER MANUAL
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... 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 "Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup" on page 16. Set up Wireless Configure wireless settings such as network name and security. Settings" on ...See ... Advanced Settings Configure system administration and advanced wireless settings. PERFORMING BASIC TASKS The icons at the top of the extender's configuration with the most essential information in one screen. "Configuring Advanced Settings" on page 21.
... 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 "Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup" on page 16. Set up Wireless Configure wireless settings such as network name and security. Settings" on ...See ... Advanced Settings Configure system administration and advanced wireless settings. PERFORMING BASIC TASKS The icons at the top of the extender's configuration with the most essential information in one screen. "Configuring Advanced Settings" on page 21.
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...: In most cases, previously connected devices connect automatically. 1. depending on your selection on the device's Wi-Fi connection screen. Wireless range extender or AP (Access Point) Status can still connect to display the Add a Device Screen. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 18 USER MANUAL PERFORMING BASIC TASKS 1. To reconfigure wireless settings, click the Advanced Settings icon and then the...
...: In most cases, previously connected devices connect automatically. 1. depending on your selection on the device's Wi-Fi connection screen. Wireless range extender or AP (Access Point) Status can still connect to display the Add a Device Screen. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 18 USER MANUAL PERFORMING BASIC TASKS 1. To reconfigure wireless settings, click the Advanced Settings icon and then the...