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May 2013
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The editors liked
Class leading chipset and specifications
Simple configuration and rich set of features
Game changing FasTrack traffic shaping
Router Performance
Ease of Setup
Backup Option through Network Router
Supremely easy to set up
Fast 2.4GHz network performance
Good 5GHz network performance
Limited feature set
Very fast
Outstanding range
Comprehensive feature set
Extremely fast performance with USB drives
Strong consumer feature set
Attractive ind
Brilliant setup
Quick access to advanced features
Seven LAN ports
Dual-band radios (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
FasTrack technology prioritizes streaming media and game content
Easy to configure
Solid performance from short distances
USB drive and printer sharing
Excellent throughput at 2.4 GHz. Very good throughput at 5 GHz. Excellent range. Intuitive setup and management software. Has seven Gigabit Ethernet ports. Two USB 2.0 ports for printer and NAS.
Mobile apps worked smoothly
Combo router and storage
The Western Digital My Net N900 Central dual-band router offers a great combination of fast Wi-Fi speed
A nice networking feature set
And useful network storage
2 TB internal hard drive
Compact design
Simple setup
Low profile makes it great for cramped space. Tons of connectivity options. Prioritizes content to make what ever you’re doing online feel speedy. Insanely simple to set up and use.
The editors didn't like
No watchdog / automated reboot (i.e. must be manually reset if it ever freezes)
Lack of USB 3.0
Single drive design has limitations
Very slow USB write performance
Limited feature set
Poorly designed utilities
Slow USB performance
Slow 5GHz throughput at close range
Sloppy fit with the optional stand
Middling wireless performance
Only one USB port
Weak smallbusiness feature se
Not as fast as competing routers
Connecting took a bit longer than usual
Signal strength is average
Can't mount the router vertically
USB ports sit too close to power on/off button. Throughput not as robust at 5 GHz as in other competing high-end routers on the market
Large design
Can't expand storage
The My Net N900 Central's internal hard drive can't be replaced
And the router doesn't support the new 802.11ac standard
Performance could be better
Control panel is easy to use
But a little clunky and its color scheme hurts eyes in some lighting conditions
Expensive for what it is
Other than having a 2 TB hard drive inside
Stability issues when transferring files
Pricey
Same as Apple's AirPort Extreme Base Station. Poor build quality -- its housing is made of some pretty cheap plastic. This might help to keep the router’s guts cool
Abstract: Western Digital surprised a lot of people recently when it announced it was entering the router business. After all, what could the hard drive manufacturer bring to an already crowded market? Integrated storage, for a start. Most of the new WD My Net r...
Western Digital My Net N900 Central is a solid wireless router for both home and the office. It is packed with tons of network features such as the WD 2go, WD FasTrack Plus, WPS, Parental Controls, USB network storage, fast wireless transfer, and most ...
Some thought has gone into making a good, responsive web interface. Prettier than your standard router box
2.4GHz performance isn't great, especially at range. Storage isn't worth the extra cost due to low warranty. Cisco, Billion and Netgear all offer twice the warranty of Western Digital
Western Digital is off to a good start with its routers; it has a well-designed, usable interface, attractive aesthetics and a decent feature set. The 2.4GHz performance needs improvement, though, and the one-year warranty and non-user-serviceable hard...
3x3 dualband antenna, Classleading 5GHz 450mbps wireless performance, Easy mobile access, Excellent web interface, Easy set up
Lacklustre 2.4GHz performance, Poor NAS speeds, Expensive outlay, Only one USB port, Poor parental features
Browser shootout Best browser 2012: which should you be using? Without doubt, Western Digital has done an excellent job with the WD My Net N900 Central. Anyone adding this to, or building a network around it can be sure of getting an up-to-date chunk of n...
The Western Digital My Net N900 Central dual-band router offers a great combination of fast Wi-Fi speed, a nice networking feature set, and useful network storage
The My Net N900 Central's internal hard drive can't be replaced, and the router doesn't support the new 802.11ac standard
The Western Digital My Net N900 Central makes an excellent all-in-one wireless and network storage option for home and mobile users....
Abstract: NameNAS unit: Western Digital My Net N900 CentralAt a glance:Dual-band wireless n router (2.4 & 5GHz),Four gigabit Ethernet ports,Internal 1TB hard drive,Remote access and mobile appsSummary:Not a revolutionary or top-performing device, but a functional...
Excellent 5GHz 802.11n performance, Integrated storage offers simple NAS functionality, Simple remote access to media content
Weak 2.4GHz 802.11n performance, Cheap build materials, Too expensive for a router lacking 802.11ac
Western Digital has made a solid entrance into the router market. The My Net N900 Central may not be the most attractive router you'll see and its 2.4GHz performance is nothing special, but its 5GHz speeds are excellent and its integrated storage makes it...
Published: 2012-09-03, Author: Neil , review by: techradar.com
3x3 dual, band antenna, Class, leading 5GHz 450mbps wireless performance, Easy mobile access, Excellent web interface, Easy set up
Lacklustre 2.4GHz performance, Poor NAS speeds, Expensive outlay, Only one USB port, Poor parental features
In a way the full nature of its feature-set is the downfall of the WD My Net N900 Central. Including the 1TB HDD significantly bumps the price of this device, doubling it over that of the hard-drive free WD My Net N900 that, with its expanded Gigabit LAN...
The N900 Central is a little pricey, but the fact that it includes both a hard disk and a dual-band router makes it a good option for any home or small office that needs an all-in-one networking and storage system in a single box
Excellent Performance, Builtin 1 TB NAS, Wireless backup, Instant Personal cloud creation with free apps for mobiles and tablets
HDD can't be replaced
One of fastest 802.11n-based Wi-Fi routers available, with a built-in 1TB NAS that allows you to stream videos to any laptops, smartphones, and tablets....
