Western Digital My Net User manual

My Net
™
AC Wi-Fi Bridge
User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS – i
1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features (USE MARCOM LAUNCHPAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Accessories 4
AC Power Adapters 5
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front Panel 5
Side Panel 6
Back (not shown) 7
3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting up the bridge with a WPS-Enabled Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 1: Connect the bridge to Your Router 8
Step 2: Tune for Distance and Coverage 9
Step 3: Open My Dashboard 9
Setting up Your bridge Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Opening My Dashboard After Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configuring Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adding a Wireless Device to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Configuring Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Resetting and Rebooting the bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Updating the Bridge’s Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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6 Setting up the Bridge in AP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Bridge as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8 Regulatory and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . 28
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) .32
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only). . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
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Important User Information
Important Safety Instructions
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can
result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect
you if you observe the following instructions for installation, use, and servicing.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, 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.
Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
(41°F–95°F).
Do not drop or shake the device.
Do not move the device when it is powered on.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon them or against them.
Do not overload wall outlets.
For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com.

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Recording Your WD Product Information
In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can
find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date
of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support.
Registering Your WD Product
Your WD product includes 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.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the My Net™ AC Wi-Fi Bridge. This user manual provides step-
by-step instructions for installing and using your new bridge. For the latest WD product
information and news, visit our website at www.wdc.com.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Features
Package Contents
Components
Introduction
The My Net™ AC Wi-Fi Bridge provides an Ethernet connection to remote devices via a
wireless connection.
Features
The outstanding features of the My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge are described below.
Note: For detailed technical specifications, see Appendix A.
Package Contents
In addition to your My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge, the package contains:
Network (Ethernet) cable
AC Power adapter
Quick Install Guide

My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge
AC power adapter
Ethernet cable
Quick Install Guide
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Accessories
For U.S. residents, visit www.shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your
My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com.
AC Power Adapters
The AC power adapter varies, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a
power plug clip. Units sold in those locations have a fixed power plug. Refer to the
illustrations below.
EU/KO EU/KO
US/JA/TW US/JA/TW
Installing Installing
Removing Removing

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Components
Front Panel

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Front LED indicators
Side Panel
Side components
LED Description
Power Steady when the bridge is powered on and operational; flashes
slowly during boot-up, firmware upgrades, and system self-tests.
Wireless Lit when wireless connection is active.
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS)
When connecting the bridge and a wireless device (e.g., a printer)
that you want to add to the network, the LED indicates the status of
WPS:
• When WPS is connecting a network device, the light blinks slowly.
• If an error occurs during setup, the light blinks quickly.
• After setup, light is solid when WPS is active.
Button Description
Power button Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to the
power source.
WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected
Setup) button
Enables you to configure Wi-Fi security on WPS-enabled devices.
Ethernet (LAN)
or Internet ports
Use an Ethernet (network) cable to connect wired network devices
to these ports.
Power port Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to the power
source.

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Port LED indicators
Back (not shown)
Component LED Description
Ethernet port Link LED (Green) Steady on when a cable connects the port to
another Ethernet port.
Activity LED (Yellow) Blinks to indicate network activity of that
Ethernet port.
Component Description
Reset button Press and release–Resets the bridge to factory defaults. When the reset
finishes, the Power LED blinks.

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GETTING STARTED
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Getting Started
This chapter contains the following topics:
Setting up the Bridge with a WPS-Enabled Router
Setting up Your bridge Manually
Setting up the Bridge with a WPS-Enabled Router
You have two options for setting up the bridge. If your router is WPS enabled, follow steps 1
and 2 below. If your router is not WPS enabled or you are experiencing interference
problems, go to “Setting up Your bridge Manually” on page 10.
Step 1: Connect the bridge to Your Router
1. Connect the bridge to a power source and press the Power button.
2. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button (sometimes labeled WPS) on your router and
the WPS button on the bridge within two minutes.
Note: If your router does not support WPS, see “Setting up Your bridge
Manually” on page 10.
The Connection light is blue when the router and the bridge are connected.
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Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Opening My Dashboard
At this point you can configure the bridge.
1. Launch a web browser.

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2. Enter http://WDbridge? or http://192.16???230 in the address field. The Welcome
screen displays: Does it go through the whole thing with Setup Complete and
Registration?
Setting up Your bridge Manually
There are cases where you may need to set up the bridge manually, for example when:
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is disabled, or the router does not support WPS.
Some interference is preventing WPS from working.
1. Connect the bridge using one of the following methods:
Connect an Ethernet cable from the bridge to a desktop or laptop computer.
Wirelessly connect to the bridge using your wireless-enabled computer. The
Network Name is WDbridge.
Make a wired connection between your router and the bridge.

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2. Launch a web browser. The bridge’s My Dashboard Welcome page displays
automatically.
3. Select a language in the upper right corner (defaults to English) and make sure that
Mode displays bridge (the default value).
4. Click Next to display the Select an available network screen.
5. You have three options:
Select an available Network Name and click Connect.
Double-click a Network Name or its row to populate it. The Secure Network
Connection page displays. Continue to the next step.
In the Use another network field, enter the name of an additional network, and
then click Connect. The Secure Network Connection page displays. Continue to
the next step.
6. On the Secure Network Connection Password page, you have two options: NEED
GRAPHIC
Option #1– When WPS is not enabled on the router
a. Enter the network password (default?) and press Enter. The Setup Wireless page displays
the progress of the connection. The Setup Complete screen displays.

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b. Continue to step 7.
Option #2– When WPS is enabled on the router NEED GRAPHICS
a. Click Use WPS to display the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page.
b. Press both the WPS button on the bridge or the virtual WPS button on the screen and the
WPS button on the router,
-OR-
Enter the router’s PIN.
c. Click WPS to display the progress of the connection.
The Setup Complete page displays. The bridge is now connected to the router

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wirelessly.
7. To register your bridge, on the Setup Complete screen, click Register Your bridge and
complete the registration information requested on the Registration screen. DO YOU
RETURN TO THIS SCREEN TO ADD A NEW DEVICE?
8. To add a new device to your network, click the Add a New Device to My Network link
and continue with “Adding a Wireless Device to Your Network .” on page 19. IF THEY
DO THIS BEFORE REGISTERING, CAN THEY GO BACK AND REGISTER. IF THEY
REGISTER FIRST, DO THEY EVER SEE THIS LINK AGAIN?

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CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS
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Configuring Basic Settings
This chapter contains the following topics:
Opening My Dashboard After Setup
Configuring Wireless Settings
Configuring Advanced Settings
Opening My Dashboard After Setup
To open the My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge dashboard after initial configuration:
1. Enter http://WDBridge? or http://192.168.???? in the address field of your browser.
The login or Welcome? screen displays:
2. Enter the bridge’s username (default value is admin) and password (default value is
lowercase password) and click Submit. The My Dashboard home screen displays:
Should say My Net AC Wi-Fi Bridge on the screen

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The icons at the top of the screen open modules and wizards for performing important
tasks. The red Alert icon at the upper right of the screen displays notices concerning the
bridge.
Icon Name Actions See ...
My Dashboard Review and change current settings. “Configuring Basic
Settings” on page 14
Set up Wireless Configure wireless settings such as
network name and security.
“Configuring Wireless
Settings” on page 17
Add a Device Add a wireless device and configure its
security settings.
“Configuring Advanced
Settings” on page 21
Advanced
Settings
Configure advanced settings for
system administration such as
firmware upgrades.
“Configuring Advanced
Settings” on page 21
Alert Click to display recent alerts about
new firmware and network issues and
shortcuts to important settings.

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Reviewing Current Settings
The My Dashboard’s home screen is a simple snapshot of the bridge’s configuration with the
most essential information in one screen. It includes summary information for wireless
settings and status.

NEED NEW GRAPHIC
1. Review the following settings:
2. To reconfigure wireless settings, click one of the Set up Wireless links on the screen or
the Set Up? Wireless icon in the icon bar. See ???
Setting Description
Network Name Unique identifier of the 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz
network, depending on your selection on the
frequency switch.
Password Password for accessing the wireless network.
Status Status can be Unconfigured, Configured and
Connected, or Unconnected.
Number of Devices Connected Number of devices connected to the bridge.
Wirelessly only or via USB port too?
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