IOGear NetShair Nano GWPAP1, Q1376 Quick Start Manual
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Quick Start Guide
NetShair Nano
Ultra Portable Wi-Fi Router/Access Point
GWPAP1
PART NO. Q1376
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Table of Content
Package Contents 4
System Requirements 4
Overview 4
Charging 5
Router Mode or AP Mode 5
Hardware Installation 6
Software Setup: Which device do you have? 6
NetShair Nano Setup - iPod / iPhone / iPad 7
Internet Connection - iPod / iPhone / iPad 8
Wireless Security Settings - iPod / iPhone / iPad 12
NetShair Nano Setup - Android 13
Internet Connection - Android 14
Wireless Security Settings - Android 18
NetShair Nano Setup - Computer / Other 19
Internet Connection - Computer / Other 20
Wireless Security Settings - Computer / Other 24
Hotel Usage Explanation Note 26
Troubleshooting 26
IC Statement 27
FCC Statement 28
CE Statement 28
Limited Warranty 29
Contact 29
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1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card
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Package Contents
System Requirements
Overview
1 x NetShair Nano Wi-Fi Router/
Access Point
• USB port or USB charger
• Wired Ethernet connection with standard RJ45 connector
• Wi-Fi enabled computer or mobile device with either Android
2.3.3+ or iOS 5.1+
• NetShair Nano App downloaded from Google Play Store™
or Apple App StoreSM (App not required for PC/MAC)
1. WPS green LED status indicator
Flashing = WPS mode active
Off = WPS mode off
2. WLAN blue LED status indicator
Flashing = Network active
Off = No active network
3. Network green LED
LED On = Port is linked
Flashing = Transmitting /
Receiving data
Off = No active link
4. RJ-45 Ethernet port
5. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button
6. USB power connection
7. Reset button
8. USB pass-through
charging port
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USB pass-through charging port:
connect to charge most smartphones
and USB devices (1A maximum
pass-through current).
Charging
Router Mode or AP Mode
The NetShair Nano can be used in one of two operating modes:
Router Mode and Access Point Mode
Router Mode:
This is the default setting and is commonly used for most
applications. Router Mode converts an Ethernet connection to
Wi-Fi with DHCP, enabling you to create a private Wi-Fi network
and share Internet access to multiple users and devices. If using
the NetShair Nano at home with a cable modem, use Router
Mode and the WAN setting for DHCP Client. If using at home
with a DSL modem, use Router Mode and the WAN setting for
PPPoE connection.
Access Point Mode (AP Mode):
This mode simply turns a wired network or Internet connection
into a wireless access point. AP Mode is suitable if you already
have a router managing DHCP and need a wireless internet
connection in places such as hotels, dorms and ofces where
only a wired network is available. Please note that when
connecting to networks in some hotels or places that charge a
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1. To power on the NetShair Nano,
plug into a USB port on your computer
or to a USB charging adapter of any
mobile device.
2. Download the NetShair Nano App
for your devices from their
respective app store. (App not required
for PC/MAC or other devices with full
HTML browser support).
3. Connect to the
NetShair_Nano_XXXX
Wi-Fi network.
Note: XXXX= Last 4
digits of the NetShair Nano’s MAC ID.
Hardware Installation
Do not connect the Ethernet cable until app/client setup
is complete!
USB wall charger not included
iPod / iPhone / iPad................................................... page 7
Android ...................................................................... page 13
Computer / Other ...................................................... page 19
Software Setup: Which device do you have?
fee for each device connected, use Router Mode to share a single
IP address between your connected devices. Using AP mode on
these networks would require each device to have a separate IP
address, likely causing an access charge for each one.
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Do not connect Ethernet cable until last step!
(See Internet Connection)
1. Make sure you have downloaded the NetShair Nano App prior
to setup!
2. To download the NetShair Nano App, open the App StoreSM
on your iPod, iPhone or iPad. Search for the
“NetShair Nano” App and download it to your device.
3. After installation is complete, the NetShair Nano App icon will
be shown on the device. Connect the NetShair Nano to a
powered USB port on your computer or to a USB charging
adapter of any mobile device.
4. Open the Settings menu on your device
and set Wi-Fi to ON.
5. Choose “NetShair_Nano_XXXX”network.
6. Enter the default password “12345678”
and tap Join to connect. Wi-Fi will
display NetShair_Nano_XXXX.
7. See Internet Connection on the next page to set
operating mode.
NetShair Nano Setup iPod / iPhone / iPad
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Internet Connection iPod / iPhone / iPad
Router Mode Setting
Follow the steps below to setup the NetShair Nano for Router
Mode. If you are unsure about which mode to use, see Router
Mode or AP Mode (page 5) to conrm the proper setting.
1. Make sure the “NetShair_Nano_XXXX” Wi-Fi network is
connected. Open the NetShair Nano App.
2. On the Home screen, tap Advance Setting.
3. Tap the Set Operation Mode button
4. Select Router for the Operation Mode.
5. A notication saying your settings
have been saved will appear,
tap Later to continue without the
NetShair Nano rebooting.
DHCP Setup continue to page 9
DSL Modem Setup continue to page 10
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1. On the Home screen,
tap Advance Setting,
then Set WAN Interface.
Router Mode: DHCP (Default)
2. The default setting is DHCP client.
If the network requires a username
and password to access, select
PPPoE. Enter the username and
password then tap OK.
3. Tap Restart to save settings.
4. After the NetShair Nano reboots,
connect an Ethernet cable to the
NetShair Nano. The Network LED
indicator will light solid once a
successful connection has been made.
5. Connect back to NetShair_Nano_XXXX
Wi-Fi network. Open your web browser to access the internet.
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