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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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MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE
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.
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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MY NET AC WI-FI BRIDGE
USER MANUAL
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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