IOGear GWRH1 User Manual

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Quick Start Guide

NetShair Link Portable Wi-Fi Router & USB Media Hub

GWRH1

PART NO. Q1238-a

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Package Contents

1 x NetShair Link module 1 x U.S. power plug

1 x Quick Start Guide

1 x Warranty Card

System Requirements

- Wired Ethernet connection with standard RJ45 connector

- Standard electrical outlet

- Optional extenal USB storage device to share media content

- Wi-Fi equipped wireless devices

Overview

1. LED status indicator Green LED = Connected to Internet Orange LED = Network active, no Internet Red LED = Network not active, resetting

2. Ethernet connector

3. Reset button

4. Power switch

5. USB media port

6. USB charging output (1A-2.1A)

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Hardware Installation

1. Plug the NetShair Link into a power source.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your modem to the NetShair Link.

3. Connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive with movies, music, photos or files.

4. Download the NetShair App for Android™ or iPod

iPhone

/ iPad® from their respective App stores (App

not required for PC/Mac).

5. Connect to the NetShair Link Wi-Fi network.

6. Follow the setup directions shown for your device type.

7. Launch your device browser to access the internet, or launch the NetShair App to stream your media library (PCs/Laptops simply open a browser to stream content).

Charging

USB Media Port: Connect to charge smartphones, mp3 players and other USB portable devices.

USB Charging Port: Connect to fast-charge tablets and most smartphones (1A-2.1A output). For older devices or devices that do not charge when connected to this output, connect to the top USB port.

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RJ45

Connector

1 2 3

USB Device

HDD

NetShair Link Setup (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

1. Open the App Store on your iPod, iPhone or iPad. Search for the "NetShair" app and download it.

2. After installation is complete, the NetShair App icon will be shown on the device.

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3. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding the switch to “AP ON”.

4. Open the Settings menu on your mobile device and set Wi-Fi to ON.

5. Choose "NetShair Link" network.

6. Enter the default password "12345678" and tap Join to connect. Wi-Fi will display NetShair Link.

NetShair Link

Viewing USB device (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

1. Connect your USB Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive to the upper USB port.

2. Make sure the “NetShair Link” Wi-Fi network is connected. Open the App and log in (only necessary the first time). Default Username: admin Default Password: admin Tap Login to log into the device.

3. On the Home screen, tap the Air Storage button to show the USB contents.

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USB Device

HDD

4. Tap Photo, Music or Movie button to see media content select a file to playback. To view other file type such as .pdf, .ppt, .doc, .xls, .pages, .key or .numbers, tap the folder containing the file you want then tap to view it.

Family June.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Family June.mp4

Family July.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Family July.mp4

Family March.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Family March.mp4

Kids.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Kids.mp4

Soccer Game.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Soccer Game.mp4

Internet Connection (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

Option 1: DHCP or PPPoE

Ethernet connection: Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the WAN port of the NetShair Link. In the App, choose DHCP (for most users) and tap submit or select PPPoE and enter username and password then tap submit. For Static IP setting please download the full user manual from our website.

Tap Setup > Internet > Choose DHCP > Tap Submit

Option 2: Hotspot or Repeater

To connect the NetShair Link to a wireless internet connection, choose Hotspot (creates a new password protected hotspot) or Repeater (extends the signal of the current AP without new security controls) then tap submit. Select an AP (wireless network) then tap join and enter the pre-shared key.

Tap Setup > Internet > Choose Hotspot > Tap Submit

Select an AP to connect > Fill in wireless pre-shared key of the AP > Tap Join

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Meeting Room

Office

Warehouse

Wireless Security Settings (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

Option 1: Wireless Password

To change the pre-shared network key, enter a new key with minimum 8 characters.

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new Password > Tap Submit

Option 2: Network Name

To change the name of your wireless network (SSID) enter the new name in the SSID box.

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new SSID > Tap Submit

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Your Network Name

NetShair Link Setup (Android

Devices)

1. Open the Google Play store on your Android device. Search for the "NetShair" app and download it.

2. After installation is complete, the NetShair App icon will be shown on the device.

3. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding the switch to “AP ON”.

4. Open the Settings menu on your mobile device and set Wi-Fi to ON.

5. Choose "NetShair Link" network.

6. Enter the default password "12345678" and tap Connect. Wi-Fi will display NetShair Link.

NetShair

Viewing USB device (Android

1. Connect your USB Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive to the upper USB port.

2. Make sure the “NetShair Link” Wi-Fi network is connected. Open the App and log in (only necessary the first time). Default Username: admin Default Password: admin Tap OK to log into the device.

3. On the Home screen, tap the Remote Storage button to show the USB contents.

Devices)

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USB Device

HDD

Internet Connection (Android

Option 1: DHCP or PPPoE

Ethernet connection: Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the WAN port of the NetShair Link. In the APP, choose DHCP (most users) and tap submit or select PPPoE and enter username and password then tap submit. For Static IP users please download the full user manual from our website. For Static IP setting please see full user manual.

Tap Setup > Internet > Choose DHCP > Tap Submit

Devices)

Option 2: Hotspot or Repeater

Tap Setup > Internet > Choose Hotspot > Tap Submit

Select an AP to connect > Fill in wireless pre-shared key of the AP > Tap Join

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Meeting Room

Office

Shop

Warehouse

Wireless Security Settings (Android

Option 1: Wireless Password

To change the pre-shared network key, enter a new key with minimum 8 characters.

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new Password > Tap Submit

Option 2: Network Name

To change the name of your wireless network (SSID) enter the new name in the SSID box.

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new SSID > Tap Submit

Your Network Name

Devices)

NetShair Link Setup (Laptop / Computer)

1. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding the switch to “AP ON”.

2. Click on the wireless icon on the bottom right corner of the screen

3. Choose “NetShair Link” Network.

4. Enter the default password "12345678" and then press "OK" to connect.

5. Wi-Fi will display NetShair Link Connected.

Internet Connection

1. Make sure the “NetShair Link” Wi-Fi network is connected. Open the Brower and enter 192.168.168.1 into the address bar to log in. Default Username: admin Default Password: admin

2. Click Wizard icon to setup the NetShair Link.

3. On the setup Wizard screen click next.

4. Choose Gateway, Hotspot or Repeater mode. Skip to the section for Gateway or Hotspot/Repeater.

Wizard

Gateway

In Hotel/Office/Home (DSL/Cable Modem) applications using Ethernet connection to access the Internet, select Gateway. Choose either DHCP Client and click Next, or select PPPoE and enter User Name and Password then click Next.

Wireless Network Name and Password

To change the name of your wireless network (SSID) enter the new name in the SSID box, then enter a new network key with minimum 8 characters and click Finished. To keep the default settings just click Finished.

Hotspot/Repeater

To connect the NetShair Link to a wireless internet connection, choose Hotspot (creates a new password protected hotspot) or Repeater (extends the signal of the current AP without new security controls) then tap Scan network. Select an AP (wireless network) then click Next.

Wireless Security

Enter the pre-shared netwrok key then click Finished.

Viewing USB device

1. Connect your USB Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive to the upper USB port.

2. Make sure the “NetShair Link” Wi-Fi network is connected. Open the Brower and enter

192.168.168.1 into the address bar to log in. Default Username: admin Default Password: admin

3. Click File Server icon to browse the USB contents.

4. Select a folder to open then click on the file you want to access.

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Wireless WAN System Setting

USB Device

File Server

HDD

Wizard

Hotel Usage Explanation Note

A. Hotel provides wired Internet access

1. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding the switch to “AP ON”.

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 NetShair Link 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. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding the switch to “AP ON”.

2. Connect your wireless devices to the NetShair Link through Wi-Fi.

3. Set NetShair Link to Hotspot mode and choose an AP 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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1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information

2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support

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 Register online at http://www.iogear.com/register

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Contact

Toll Free: 866-946-4327 (USA) Phone: 949-453-8782 Web Site: www.iogear.com E-mail: support@iogear.com

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 GWRH1 User Manual from www.IOGEAR.com.

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