Restoring the router to factory defaults, Rebooting the router – Western Digital My Net N750 User Manual User Manual
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MY NET ROUTERS
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To update from a file:
1. Locate the firmware file on the WD Support site at
and download it to your computer.
2. On the router screen, browse to the firmware file you saved and click Open. The file
name displays in the browser field on the router screen.
3. Click Upload. A message says how long the upload will take. Please wait while the
firmware update is taking place.
Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults
You may want to reset the router to how it was when you bought it. You have two options for
restoring factory defaults: through the user interface or through the Reset button on the
bottom of the router.
To use the user interface:
1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Administrator icon.
2. Click the System tab.
3. Click Reset to the right of Reset to Factory Default Settings.
4. When a confirmation message displays, click OK.
5. Wait until the router reboots before using it.
To reset the router manually:
1. Press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of the router for at least 10 seconds.
When the reset finishes, the Power LED blinks.
Rebooting the Router
You can reboot the router two ways. If you are physically close to it, just press the On/Off
button on the router. If you cannot easily press the button:
1. Click the Advanced Settings icon and then the Administrator icon.
2. Click the System tab.
Important: Do not disconnect or turn off the router while the update is in
process.
Important: Do not reboot the router or close the application while the update is
taking place.
WARNING!
To avoid data loss, before rebooting, stop all network and read/write
activities.