Quick Start Guide MediaShair Wireless Media Hub w/SD Card Slot & USB Port Plus Bulit-in Power Station GWFRSDU PART NO. Q11240 www.iogear.
1 Package Contents 1 x MediaShair Wireless Media Hub 1 x USB to Micro-USB Cable 1 x Car Charger 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card System Requirements • Wi-Fi equipped wireless devices • SD card or external USB storage device with media content • Mobile devices require either Android 3.0 & up or iOS 4.
MediaShair Mode / Powerstation Mode 2 MediaShair Mode: MediaShair mode is the normal operating mode which enables all features and functions of the device. The Powerstation mode (described in the next section) turns on only the charging output, and keeps the rest of the unit functions off to save power. To turn on the MediaShair Hub and begin streaming your stored content: 1. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn MediaShair Hub on. 2. The green LED battery indicator will turn on. 3.
3 MediaShair Setup (iPod / iPhone / iPad) 1. Open the App Store on your iPod, iPhone or iPad. Search for the "MediaShair" app and download it to your device. MediaShair MediaShair IOGEAR 2. After installation is complete, the MediaShair App icon will be shown on the device. 3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair Hub. 4. Open the Settings menu on your device and set Wi-Fi to ON. 5. Choose "MediaShair-xxxx" network. 6.
Viewing MediaShair Content (iPod / iPhone / iPad) 1. Insert a SD Card, USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive with movies, music, photos or files. or HDD USB Device SD SD Card 2. Make sure the “MediaShair-xxxx” Wi-Fi network is connected. 3. On the Home screen, tap the My MediaShair button to show the SD Card and/or USB contents. 4. Tap the file you wish to access and playback will begin automatically. Note: Only iOS supported formats can be played.
Internet Connection (iPod / iPhone / iPad) 5 Option 1: Wired Connection 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the MediaShair Hub. RJ45 Connector 2. From the App Home screen, tap Settings. 3. Select Internet Settings to bring up the option for Wired Access (default) or Wireless Access. 4. Select Wired Access and tap Set. *To change security settings or set addtional options, please see Full User Manual.
6 Option 2: Wireless Connection 1. From the App Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Select Internet Access to bring up the option for Wired Access (default) or Wireless Access. 3. Select Wireless Access and tap Set. 4. Under “Configure your Wi-Fi connection” select a wireless network and enter the password (Insert Pre-shared network key), then tap Join to connect.
Wireless Security Settings Option 1: Device Name To change the name of your MediaShair Hub: 1. Tap Device Name. 2. Enter the new name into the SSID box then tap the Set button. Option 2: Security Options To change the security mode and/or pre-shared security key: 1. Tap Security Options. 2. To change the Security Mode select the desired security mode from the list then tap the Set button or go to step 3 to change the security key. 3.
MediaShair Setup (Android Devices) 1. Open the App Store on your Android device. Search for the "MediaShair" app and download it. 2. After installation is complete, the MediaShair App icon will be shown on the device. 3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair Hub. 4. Open the Settings menu on your device and set Wi-Fi to ON. 5. Choose "MediaShair-xxxx" network. 6. Enter the default password "12345678" and tap Connect to join.
Viewing MediaShair Content (Android) 1. Connect your USB Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive to the standard USB port. or HDD USB Device SD SD Card 2. Make sure the “MediaShair-xxxx” Wi-Fi network is connected. 3. On the Home screen, tap the My MediaShair button to show the USB contents. 4. Tap the file you wish to access and playback will begin automatically.
Internet Connection (Android) 10 Option 1: Wired Connection 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the MediaShair Hub. RJ45 Connector 2. From the App Home screen, tap Settings. 3. Select Internet Settings to bring up the option for Wired Access (default) or Wireless Access. 4. Select Wired Access and tap Set. *To change security settings or set additional options, please see full User Manual.
11 Option 2: Wireless Connection 1. From the App Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Select Internet Access to bring up the option for Wired Access (default) or Wireless Access. 3. Select Wireless Access and tap Set. 4. Under “Configure your Wi-Fi connection” select a wireless network and then enter the password (Insert Pre-shared network key) then tap Join to connect.
Wireless Security Settings (Android) Option 1: Device Name To change the name of your MediaShair Hub: 1. Tap Device Name. 2. Enter the new name into the SSID box and tap the Set button. Option 2: Security Options To change the security mode and/or pre-shared security key: 1. Tap Security Options. 2. To change the Security Mode select the desired security mode from the list then tap the Set button or go to step 3 to change the security key. 3.
MediaShair Setup (Laptop / Computer) 13 1. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair Hub. 2. Click on the wireless icon on the bottom right corner of the computer screen. 3. Choose “MediaShair-xxxx” Network. 4. Enter the default password "12345678" and then press "OK" to connect. 5. Wi-Fi will display MediaShair-xxxx Connected.
Internet Connection (Laptop / Computer) 14 1. Make sure the "MediaShair-XXXX" Wi-Fi network is connected, then open a browser window and enter 10.10.10.254 into the address bar to login. Default User Name: admin Default Password: blank (No password) 2. If this is the first time connecting to the MediaShair Hub using a browser, the Setup Wizard will automatically open. You can also click the Wizard icon to make changes any time in the future.
15 Option 1: Wired Connection 1. For easier use, the MediaShair Hub is default configured for a wired internet connection. On the Setup Wizard screen “Wired Access” is preselected, so just click Next to continue. For wireless Internet connection, select “Wireless Access” then see Option 2: Wireless Connection. 2. After clicking Next, you can continue the easy setup by clicking Skip on the pages for “Wi-Fi & LAN Settings” and “User Setting” to keep the default settings.
16 Option 2: Wireless Connection 1. On the Internet Setting page, select “Wireless Access” then use the drop down button in the SSID box to choose a wireless network. 2. After selecting a network, enter the pre-shared network key into the Password box and click Next. (Leave IP Address set to DHCP unless you require a fixed IP address). 3. After clicking Next, you can continue the easy setup by clicking Skip on the pages for “Wi-Fi & LAN Settings” and “User Setting” to keep the default settings. 4.
Viewing MediaShair Content (Laptop) 17 1. Plug in a SD Card or connect your USB Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive to the USB port. 2. Make sure the “MediaShair-xxxx” Wi-Fi network is connected. Open the Browser and log in. Default Username: admin Default Password: blank (no password) 3. Click “Explorer” icon to browse the contents of the SD Card or USB device. 4. Select a folder to open, then click on the file you want to access. Playback will begin automatically.
Hotel Usage Explanation Note A. Hotel provides wired Internet access 1. Press the power button to turn on the MediaShair Hub. 2. Connect your iPhone/iPad/Android Phone/Android Tablet/Laptop to the device through Wi-Fi (Note: if hotel requires user name & password for internet access, you must connect your device to the MediaShair Hub before you plug in the Ethernet cable!). 3. Connect the Ethernet cable in hotel to the WAN port of device. B. Hotel provides Wi-Fi access 1.
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