GETTING STARTED
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MY NET ROUTERS
USER MANUAL
Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac)
To connect a Mac computer to a My Net router you must use a browser.
Note:
Windows users can set up the router using a browser instead of Easy
Setup.
The initial physical connection may be wired, as described in “Connecting the Router
Physically” below, or wireless, as described in “Connecting to the Router Wirelessly (WD
SSID)” on page 15.
Connecting the Router Physically
While the installation wizards for the router lead you through the steps for physically
connecting the router, this section is for users who want more specific information and for
those who simply want to connect the router and start using it.
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1.
Connect the power cable to the router’s DC connector and into an AC power outlet.
Press the
On/Off
button on the back of the router once to turn it on. The four LEDs on
the front panel of the router light up one by one as it boots up.
2.
Connect the included yellow Internet (Ethernet) cable to the router’s Internet port and the
the modem.
Note:
One Ethernet (network) cable is included in the product package. You can
purchase additional cables from the WD Store or another source.
3.
Using Ethernet cables, connect network devices or computers to the router’s unused
Ethernet ports.
4.
Continue to “Configuring a New Router” on page 15.