IOGear GWFRSDU Quick Start

Quick Start Guide

MediaShair Wireless Media Hub
w/SD Card Slot & USB Port Plus Bulit-in Power Station

GWFRSDU

PART NO. Q11240

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Package Contents

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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 4.0 & up

• Wired or wireless network available for Internet connection when using optional
Access Point feature*

*The MediaShair Hub can connect to a wired or wireless local network and use the
built-in Access Point to share Wi-Fi Internet access to multiple wireless devices.
Requires an Ethernet cable for access to wired networks, or the pre-shared security
key for wireless networks.

Overview

1. Power button

2. Internet indicator

3. Wi-Fi indicator

Flashing Blue - Wi-Fi network restarting
Solid Blue - Wi-Fi network ready

4. SD card indicator

5. Battery charging indicator

Solid Green - Power on

Flashing Green - Media Hub is charging

Red - Battery low, recharge required

6. SD Card slot

7. Reset button

8. RJ-45 Ethernet port

9. USB port (also works as an emergency

charging port)

10. Micro USB charging input

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MediaShair Mode / Powerstation Mode

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. The blue Wi-Fi indicator will begin flashing then light solid to indicate network is

ready.

4. Connect to the MediaShair Wi-Fi network as shown for your device.

5. Press and hold power button for 5 seconds to turn MediaShair Hub off.

Powerstation Mode:

The MediaShair Hub has a built-in Powerstation mode that can provide a quick boost
to mobile devices such as smartphones or MP3 players in the event of an emergency.
Please note that using the Powerstation mode can severely shorten the playback time

when streaming media content.

If the MediaShair Hub is already on:

1. Plug the charging cable for your mobile device into the MediaShair Hub USB port.

2. The device will begin charging.

If the MediaShair Hub is off:

1. Plug the charging cable for your mobile device into the MediaShair Hub USB port.

2. Press the power button once to turn Powerstation feature on.

3. The green LED battery indicator will turn on and the device will begin charging.

4. When you are done charging, press the power button once to turn Powerstation

feature off.

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Recharging the MediaShair Hub

Your new MediaShair Hub is shipped fully charged and ready to use out of the box.

When the battery indicator turns red, the unit must be recharged. Connect

the included USB car charger, or nearly any USB wall charger such as those
included with most smartphones and tablets. For convenience the MediaShair Hub
can also be charged from any computer USB port, but due to the lower charging
current of computer USB ports it may take longer to reach a full charge.

MediaShair Setup (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

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1. Open the App Store on your iPod, iPhone or iPad.

Search for the "MediaShair" app and download it
to your device.

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 Join to connect. Wi-Fi will display
MediaShair-xxxx (-xxxx is the last four digits of the device’s MAC ID).

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Viewing MediaShair Content (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

1. Insert a SD Card, USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive with movies,
music, photos or files.

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HDD

or

USB Device

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.

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SD Card

Internet Connection (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

Option 1: Wired Connection

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the
modem to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector

on the MediaShair Hub.

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.

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RJ45 Connector

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.

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Password

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. To change the pre-shared security key, enter

the new key into the box then tap the Set
button. The security key is case sensitive.

4. The Mediashair Hub will need to reboot to

apply the changes made. Hit the OK button
and reconnect to the Wi-Fi once it has
finished.

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MediaShair Setup (Android

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. Wi-Fi will display
MediaShair-xxxx (-xxxx
is the last four digits of
the device’s MAC ID).

Devices)

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Viewing MediaShair Content (Android)

1. Connect your USB Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive

to the standard USB port.

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HDD

or

USB Device

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.

SD

SD Card

Internet Connection (Android)

Option 1: Wired Connection

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem
to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the

MediaShair Hub.

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.

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RJ45 Connector

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.

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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. To change the pre-shared security key, enter

the new key into the box then tap the Set

button.

*Please note the security key is case sensitive

4. The Mediashair Hub will need to reboot to

apply the changes made. Hit the OK button
and reconnect to the Wi-Fi once it has
finished.

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MediaShair Setup (Laptop / Computer)

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.

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Internet Connection (Laptop / Computer)

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.

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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. The MediaShair
Hub will reboot after changing
settings or skipping the last page.
To change the security settings or
select additional options, please see
the full User Manual.

3. After the MediaShair Hub reboots, make sure you are connected to the
MediaShair-xxxx Wi-Fi network (you will have to reconnect if your computer is set to
automatically connect to other networks), and re-enter the User Name and Password.

4. You can now access the Internet by opening a browser window, or access your
MediaShair content by clicking the Explorer icon. See Viewing MediaShair Content.

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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. The MediaShair Hub will
reboot after changing
settings or skipping the last
page. To change the security

settings or select additional

options, please see the full

User Manual.

5. After the MediaShair Hub reboots, make sure you are connected to the MediaShair­xxxx Wi-Fi network (you will have to reconnect if your computer is set to automatically
connect to other networks), and re-enter the User Name and Password.

6. You can now access the Internet by opening a browser window, or access your
MediaShair content by clicking the Explorer icon. See Viewing MediaShair Content.

Viewing MediaShair Content (Laptop)

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.

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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. Press the power button to turn on the MediaShair Hub.

2. Connect your wireless devices to the MediaShair Hub through Wi-Fi.

3. Set MediaShair Hub to Wireless mode and choose a wireless network to connect.

FCC Statement

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful radio frequency interference when operated in
a commercial environment. See User Manual for additional information.

CE Compliance

This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European
Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage
(2006/95/EC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).

Limited Warranty

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Warranty Information

This product carries a 1 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this
warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty.
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Important Product Information

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Contact

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This Quick Start Guide is intended to cover basic setup and key

functions to get you up and running quickly. For a complete

explanation of advanced setup and additional features, please

download the full GWFRSDU User Manual from www.IOGEAR.com.

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