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7.
When the Set up Wireless screen displays, you can change the Network Name (SSID)
and Security Mode for more protection. (See “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page
24 for more information.)
Note:
If you do so, you will have to connect your computer or wireless device to
the new SSID.
8.
Click
Save
.
9.
Complete the installation wizard, including installing WD Software (optional).
For more
information, see “Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)” on page 18.
10.
Click
Finish
. The My Dashboard home screen displays.
Note:
To configure your router, continue with “Basic Settings and Tasks” on page
20.
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Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional)
Easy Setup (Windows)
Use Easy Setup to install additional WD software on a Windows computer at any time.
1.
Start Easy Setup as described in “Using the Setup CD” on page 10.
2.
On the Choose your setup option screen, click
Skip and go to software installation
.
A list of available software applications displays:
3.
Click the check boxes for the software you want to install and click
Next
.
Note:
For information about WD Quick View, see “Using WD Quick View
(Windows or Mac)” on page 63. For information about WD Print Share, see
“Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 74. For information about
My Net View, see “Accessing My Net View” on page 73.
4.
Complete the wizards to install the software, and then click
Finish.
My Net Software (Mac)
Use My Net Setup on the Setup CD to install WD Printshare and WD Quick View on a Mac
computer.
1.
Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive of your Mac computer to display the Welcome to
the My Net Setup Installer screen.
Note:
As you follow the steps in the wizard, they appear in bold letters in the list
on the left
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2.
Click
Continue
to display the Standard Install on “Macintosh HD” screen, which
provides several options:
±
To change the where the applications should be installed, click
Change Install
Location
.
±
To customize the installation, click
Customize
and select the applications you want
to install.
±
To perform a standard installation of WD Quick View and WD Print Share, click
Install
.
Note:
For information about WD Quick View, see “Using WD Quick View
(Windows or Mac)” on page 63. For information about WD Print Share, see
“Installing and Using WD Print Share” on page 74.
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Basic Settings and Tasks
This chapter contains the following topics:
Opening My Dashboard After Setup
Understanding My Dashboard
Opening My Dashboard After Setup
Connecting to the Internet
Configuring Wireless Settings
Setting Up External Storage
Adding a Device
Opening My Dashboard After Setup
To open the My Net router dashboard after initial configuration:
1.
Enter
http://wdrouter
or
in the address field of your browser. The
Welcome screen displays.
2.
Enter the router’s username (default value is
admin
) and password (default value is
lowercase
password
) and click
Submit
. The My Dashboard home screen displays:
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Understanding My Dashboard
Basic Dashboard Icons
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
router.
Icon
Name
Actions
See ...
My Dashboard
Review and change current settings.
“Basic Settings and
Tasks” on page 20
Connect to
Internet
Connect the router to the Internet and
follow the wizard through the process
of setting up the Internet connection.
“Connecting to the
Internet” on page 23
Set up Wireless
Configure wireless settings such as
network name and security.
“Configuring Wireless
Settings” on page 24
Set up Storage
Follow the wizard guiding you through
setting up a storage device connected
to the USB port of the router.
“Setting Up External
Storage” on page 25
Add a Device
Add a wireless device and configure its
security settings.
“Adding a Device” on
page 27
Advanced
Settings
Configure advanced settings for
Internet connections, wireless
connections, storage, devices, system
administration, security, and the local
network (LAN) settings.
“Advanced Settings” on
page 30
Alert
Click to display recent alerts about
new firmware and network issues and
shortcuts to important settings.

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