Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender User Manual
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- Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 1
My Net™ Wi-Fi Range Extender User Manual - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 2
WD® Service and Support Should you encounter a problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 3
WD® Service and Support iii 1 Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 Registering Your WD 22 Setting up Your Extender in AP Mode 28 6 Troubleshooting 32 7 Regulatory and Warranty 42 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER ii USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 4
instructions for installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 0oC to NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 1 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 5
30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product online at http://register.wdc.com. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 2 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the My Net™Wi-Fi Range Extender. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new range extender. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com. This chapter contains - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 7
adapter Quick Install Guide My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender AC power adapter Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide Accessories For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 8
Front LED indicators LED Power Wireless LAN Signal Strength Description Steady blue when the extender is powered on and operational; flashes slowly during boot-up, firmware upgrades, and the router. The indicator helps you determine optimal placement. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 5 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 9
on when a cable connects the port to another Ethernet port or a router. Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity of the Ethernet port. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 6 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 10
OVERVIEW Component Reset button Description To reset the extender to factory default settings, press and release the button. The power and wireless LEDs flash, indicating a reset/ reboot. These LEDs are solid when the reset/reboot has been completed. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 7 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 11
't know whether your router is dual-band, leave the switch set to 2.4 GHz. 2. Connect the extender to a power source and press the Power button. The power LED on the front of the extender blinks during boot-up and goes solid once the process is complete. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 8 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 12
requiring you to set up the extender manually, for example, when: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is disabled. The router does not support WPS. Some interference is preventing WPS from working. SSID broadcast is disabled. WPA only is enabled. WEP is enabled. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 9 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 13
a wireless-enabled device (for example, an iPad or computer) to network name wdrangeextender. Note: This is an open network without security. Continue to "Configuring Your Extender After Initial Setup" on page 11. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 10 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 14
After Initial Setup 1. Launch a web browser. If the extender's Welcome screen does not appear automatically, enter http://wdrangeextender, http://wdrangeextender.local, network screen. After a few seconds, the screen displays a list of networks. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 11 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 15
click Enter. Continue to step 9. 6. If the router supports WPS, the following screen displays: You have two options for configuring the extender's security: Enter the router's password and click Enter. Continue to step 9. Use WPS. Continue to step 7. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 12 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 16
, at your router's prompt, enter the PIN displayed at the bottom of the screen. Click Connect (to the right of the displayed PIN) on the extender's screen. 9. Wait for the connection to be made. When a connection verification screen displays, click Next. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 13 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 17
signal from your router is. If only a few signal strength LEDs are lit, browsing will still work, but for streaming movies and video, move the extender to an outlet closer to the router. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 14 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 18
GETTING STARTED If only one set of LEDs are lit-Good for browsing. If all LED's are lit-Great for streaming. Note: If no LEDs are lit, the extender could be out of range or not configured for your router. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 15 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 19
. The login screen displays: 2. Enter the username (default value is admin) and password (default value is lowercase password) and click Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays: Note: The settings have values resulting from the initial setup. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 16 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 20
to important settings. Reviewing Current Settings The My Dashboard's home screen is a simple snapshot of the extender's configuration with the most essential information in one screen. It includes summary information for wireless settings and status. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 17 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 21
is not capable of WPS, you can still connect to the extender using a network name and password. Note: In most cases, previously connected devices connect automatically. 1. On the Dashboard, click the Add a Device icon to display the Add a Device Screen. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 18 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 22
home screen, which now displays an additional device connected. 3. If the new device does not support WPS, on the Add a Device screen: a. Click Click here to connect by entering network name and password to display the following Add a Device screen: MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 19 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 23
password of the device when in extender mode is the same as that of the router. When the extender is in AP mode, the device can have its own password. c. Click Close to display the My Dashboard home screen, which now lists an additional device connected. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 20 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 24
set these values. 2. To add a suffix to the extender's network name for ease of identification, click the Add Extension to Network Name check box. For example. if a router's name is 123, when this option is checked, it becomes 123_EXT. 3. Click Save. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 21 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 25
password: 1. Click the Admin icon to display the Admin/Administrator screen. 2. Enter the existing administrator password in the Current Password field and the new administrator password in the New Password and Verify Password fields. 3. Click Save. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 22 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 26
file on the WD Support site at http://support.wdc.com and download it to your computer. 2. On the extender screen, click extender screen. 4. Click Upload. A message says how long the upload will take. Please wait while the firmware update is taking place. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 23 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 27
on the left of the screen to display the Admin / System screen: 2. Click Save Configuration. 3. Name and save the configuration file. To restore your extender's settings: 1. Browse to locate the saved configuration file. 2. Click Restore Configuration. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 24 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 28
display the Admin / System screen: 2. Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings. 3. When a confirmation message displays, click OK. 4. Wait until the extender reboots before using it. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 25 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 29
your router to receive software notifications and customer support. 1. On the Admin screen, click the Registration tab on the left of the screen to display the Admin / Registration screen. 2. Enter your name and email address, and click Register. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 26 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 30
LEDs You have the option of setting the display of the signal strength LEDs on the front of the extender. 1. On the Admin screen, click Signal Strength LED on the left to display the Admin/Signal Strength Enable Always On indicator to Off and click Save. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 27 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 31
for connectivity, and then it repeats that signal to extend the wireless coverage for client devices. In AP mode, the extender gets its connectivity from the router via the Ethernet and settings, reboots, and then redisplays the Device Mode screen. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 28 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 32
to AP mode, follow the procedure below: 1. To use the extender in AP mode, connect it directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. 2. Launch a web browser, and type http://wdrangeextender in the address field. The My Dashboard home screen displays. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 29 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 33
MHz is recommended unless you are having connectivity issues. Password for accessing the wireless network. Use the frequency switch connect to your router using the Network Name or SSID (Service Set Identifier). SSID broadcast is On by default. For additional NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 30 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 34
range extender and AP (Access Point). Status can be Unconfigured, Configured and Connected, or Unconnected. Number of devices connected to the extender, wired or wirelessly. Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a standard that defines quality of service (QoS) in Wi-Fi NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 31 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 35
. 3. Check to see whether the client is operating at the same frequency. For example, if you are trying to connect a smart phone which supports only 2.4 Ghz, but the extender is in 5 Ghz mode, the smart phone will not be able to see the extender. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 32 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 36
's web UI. The web UI varies depending on the model of the router. 2. Locate the WDRangeExtender and its IP address on the table. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support at http://support.wdc.com. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 33 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 37
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 34 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 38
is not available for all US models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi products marketed in the US must be fixed to US operation channels pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 35 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 39
con las directivas aplicables y se encuentra archivada en Western Digital Europe. CE-märkningen innebär att detta system uppfyller Europeiska Unionens tillämpliga rådsdirektiv, inklusive EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC), (1999/5/EC), lågspänningsdirektivet MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 36 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 40
(overensstemmelsesattestering) i henhold til gældende direktiver er afgivet og opbevares hos Western Digital Europe. CE 2004/108/EC, 1999/5/EC 2006/95/EC 2005/32/EC Western Digital CE 2004/108/ΕΚ), (1999/5 2006/95 2005/32 Western Digital MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 37 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 41
the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http://support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 38 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 42
Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this Product. Most technical support you under this warranty are in MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 39 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 43
Source Software, is solely at your own risk. Western Digital is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. Western Digital will not support any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital. MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 40 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 44
)(net) Power supply Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Output voltage: 12V DC, 1.5A Power supply: 18W Temperature Operating temperature: 0oC to 40oC (32 to 104oF) Non-operating temperature: -40oC to 70oC (-40oF to 158oF). MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 41 USER MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 45
general public license 40 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER USERS MANUAL GPL software 40 I 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 - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 46
Zealand 39 web browsers 41 wireless advanced settings 21 coverage 14 LAN 5 signal strength 5 signal strength LEDs 27 standard 41 WPS button 6, 18 LED 5 MY NET WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER 43 USERS MANUAL - Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender | User Manual - Page 47
reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital, WD and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; My Net is a registered trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Reader and the included Adobe Reader logo are
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