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.
SD
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
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