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Western-Digital N900 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Western-Digital N900 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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My Net
™
N900 Central
HD Dual-Band Storage Router
User Manual
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ii
MY NET N900 CENTRAL
USER MANUAL
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
. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please
contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30-day
period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. E-mail support
is free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us
keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at
.
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at
and choose from these topics:
±
Downloads
- Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.
±
Registration
- Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers.
±
Warranty & RMA Services
- Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and
Data Recovery Information.
±
Knowledge Base
- Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.
±
Installation
- Get online installation help for your WD product or software.
±
WD Community
– Share your thoughts and connect with other users.
Contacting WD Technical Support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system
hardware, and system software versions available.
United States/North America
English/Spanish
855.842.5370
Asia Pacific
00 +80085584253
Australia
0011 +80085584253
Hong Kong/Singapore/Thailand
001 +80085584253
Japan
001/0033/0061 +80085584253
Europe
00 +80085584253
Finland
990/999 +80085584253
Middle East
0031.880062100
Africa
0031.880062100
South Africa
09 +80085584253
Go to http://support.wdc.com/contact for a list of additional phone support numbers by region.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS – iii
Table of Contents
WD
®
Service and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
1
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Recording Your WD Product Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Router on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the Setup CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using a Browser for Setup (Windows or Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing WD Software from the CD (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4
Basic Settings and Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Opening My Dashboard After Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Understanding My Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Connecting to the Internet
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Configuring Wireless Settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting Up Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adding a Wi-Fi Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting up Remote Access
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Typical Advanced Settings Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Advanced WAN (Internet) Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Advanced LAN Category
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Security Settings Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Remote Access Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Additional Features Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Admin Category
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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TABLE OF CONTENTS – iv
6
Performing Advanced Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Enabling Guest Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Setting Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Changing the Administrator Password
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Accessing Files on the Router or an Attached USB Drive . . . . . . . .65
Updating the Router’s Firmware
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Rebooting the Router
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Using the Router as an Access Point
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Configuring UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Enabling Port Forwarding
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Accessing My Net View (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
7
Installing and Using WD Print Share . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Installing WD Print Share (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Installing WD Print Share (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Using the WD Print Share Control Center
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9
Regulatory and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . 82
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) .86
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only). . . . . . . . . . . . .87
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Appendix: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
1
MY NET N900 CENTRAL
USER MANUAL
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.
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
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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.
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Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
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Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
(41°F–95°F).
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Do not drop or shake the device.
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Do not move the device when it is powered on.
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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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