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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
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MY NET N900 CENTRAL
USER MANUAL
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.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:
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
.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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MY NET N900 CENTRAL
USER MANUAL
Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the My Net N900 Central. This user manual provides
step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new router. 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
Getting Started
Features
The outstanding features of the My Net™ N900 Central router are listed and described
below.
Wireless speed
1
450 Mbps +
450 Mbps
Wired speed
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
USB ports
(1) USB 2.0
Ethernet ports
(4) RJ-45
Internal storage
1 TB or 2 TB built-in storage
WMM QoS
3
FasTrack
Plus
3
Note:
For detailed technical specifications, see Appendix A.
Easy Setup (for Windows
®
Computers)
– Installation software that connects your router
and sets up Wi-Fi security, creating a secure wireless home network.
Simultaneous dual band speed
1
– Enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted video
streaming and online gaming.
Wired speed
– Connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices for fast wired speed within
your network.
Exclusive FasTrack Plus technology
– Instantly recognizes movies, videos, games, and
voice-n-video chat sessions on your network and prioritizes them so you get a smooth,
streaming experience. It automatically allocates more bandwidth for your entertainment,
while providing efficient bandwidth to all the other things happening on the network.
FasTrack Plus also preserves the quality of your entertainment streaming, giving you a
brilliant HD viewing experience.
Features
1.
Maximum wireless performance rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput
and wireless coverage may vary based on wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Performance depends on factors including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building
materials and construction, operating system used, configuration of wireless products used, interference and
other adverse conditions.
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USB port
– Gives you the flexibility to add storage devices and share files with other
computers or mobile devices. Enables you to connect a printer to a USB port and print from
any computer within your network.
Internal storage
– The My Net N900 Central router models provide 1 TB or 2 TB of internal
storage.
DLNA/UPnP media server
– The internal drive and an external hard drive connected to a
USB port on the My Net N900 Central router can be used to stream photos, video, and
music to your media client.
Internet Security and Parental Controls
– Use this feature to block web sites or content
based on your preferences.
Guest access
– Set up guest access to allow others to use your Internet connection
without joining your personal network. While guests will have access to the Internet, they will
not have access to your personal files or local resources such as a printer.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) security
– Use the one-touch WPS button on your router
to establish a secure connection between the My Net N900 Central and other WPS-enabled
Wi-Fi devices such as tablets and notebook computers.
Keep your network up and running
– The included network diagnostics tool monitors
your network for you. It shows how many devices are on your network, continually analyzes
common network connectivity issues and helps correct them when they occur so you are
back up and running quickly.
Push button setup (WPS)
– Easily connect new devices to your wireless network with the
push of a button.
Advanced settings
– Users who want to customize and have control over their device can
use the Advanced Settings module on the My Dashboard user interface.
Remote access
– Your My Net N900 Central router keeps your files safe at home and
always with you. You can access your files, music and photos with your mobile devices
using WD 2go™ and WD Photos™ mobile apps and WD 2go web access:.
±
WD 2go mobile app lets you access your files, music, and photos stored on your My
Net N900 Central router using your tablet or smartphone.
±
WD Photos lets you take a photo or video clip with your tablet or smartphone and
upload it directly to your My Net N900 Central router’s internal storage.
±
Open and view presentations and documents, stream media, and show off photos
stored on your My Net N900 Central router.
±
WD 2go for the web gives you access to all the files in your My Net N900 Central
router’s internal storage no matter where you are as long as you have access to the
Internet from a computer.
Additional software
– The product CD provides additional software:
±
WD Quick View
runs in the background in your computer and notifies you of
important warnings or events on the network. For example, it notifies you of new
firmware availability, shows network attached storage status, and opens the router's
My Dashboard user interface.
±
WD Print Share
enables users to share a printer connected to the USB port on the
My Net N900 Central router.
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±
My Net View
(Windows only) diagnoses and detects any issue within the network
and recommends ways to address the issue. WD Customer Service also uses this
software to get necessary information to support customers with network issues.
±
WD SmartWare
configures data backup of the Windows computers on your
network to the router's internal hard drive.
Note:
My Net N900 Central is compatible with Apple
®
Time Machine™ to back up
Mac
®
computers.
Package Contents
In addition to your My Net N900 Central, the package contains:
My Net N900 Central
AC power adapter
Ethernet cable
Quick Install Guide
Setup CD
±
Network (Ethernet) cable
±
AC Power adapter
±
Setup CD containing setup software (Windows only), additional software, and
product documentation
±
Quick Install Guide on the CD cover
Accessories
For U.S. residents, visit
www.shopwd.com
to view additional accessories available for your
My Net N900 Central router. For users outside the U.S., visit
http://support.wdc
.com
.
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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.
Installing
Installing
Removing
Removing
Components
Front Panel
Power LED
Wireless LED
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED
Internet LED
Internal Storage
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) button

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