IOGear Q1376, NetShair Nano GWPAP1 Q1376 Quick Start Manual

NetShair Nano
Ultra Portable Wi-Fi Router/Access Point

Quick Start Guide

GWPAP1

PART NO. Q1376

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Package Contents

System Requirements

Overview

1 x NetShair Nano Wi-Fi

Router/Access Point

• USB port or USB charging adapter

• Wired Ethernet connection with standard RJ45 connector

• Wi-Fi equipped computer or wireless device

• Mobile devices require either Android 2.3.3 & up or iOS 5.1 & up

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 = Data is being
transmitted / received
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

1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card

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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 for any
mobile device.

2. Download the NetShair Nano App for Android™ or
iPod

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/iPhone®/iPad® from their respective App stores

Hardware Installation

Charging

USB pass-through charging port:
connect to charge most
smartphones and USB devices (1A
maximum pass-through current).

(App not required for PC/MAC).

3. Connect to the NetShair_Nano_XXXX

Wi-Fi network. Note: XXXX= Last 4
digits of the MAC ID.

4. Follow the software app/client
instructions shown for your device.
iOS users go to page 3, Android
page 8, PC users page 13.

5. Connect the Ethernet cable to

the NetShair Nano.

6. Launch your device browser to

access the internet

USB wall charger not included

Do not connect the Ethernet cable until app/client setup
is complete

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NetShair Nano Setup (iPod

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/ iPhone® / iPad®)

1. Do not connect Ethernet cable until last step! (See Internet
Connection)

2. Connect the NetShair Nano to a powered USB port on your
computer or to a USB charging adapter for any mobile
device.

3. Open the App Store on your iPod®, iPhone® or iPad®.
Search for the "NetShair Nano" app and download it to
your device.

4. After installation is complete, the NetShair

Nano App icon will be shown on the device.

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

6. Choose "NetShair_Nano_XXXX"

network.

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

NetShair_Nano_XXXX.

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Internet Connection (iPod

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/ iPhone® / iPad®)

Option 1: Router Mode

This option is used to convert an Ethernet connection to Wi-Fi
with DHCP support. Note: This is the most common Internet
configuration.

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 notification saying your settings
have been saved will appear, tap
Later to continue without the
NetShair Nano rebooting.

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6. On the Home screen,
tap Advance Setting,

then Set WAN
Interface.

7. 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.

8. Tap Restart to sve settings.

9. After the NetShair Nano reboots,
connect an Ethernet cable to the
NetShair Nano. The Network LED
indictor will light solid once a
successful connection has been
made.

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Option 2: Access Point

This option is used to convert an Ethernet connection to Wi-Fi
Access Point without DHCP support.

1. Make sure the “NetShair_Nano_XXXX” Wi-Fi network is
connected. Open the NetShair Nano App.

2. On the Home screen, tap Advance Settings.

3. Tap Set Operation Mode and then tap

Access Point.

4. Tap Restart to save settings.

5. After the NetShair Nano reboots,
connect an Ethernet cable to the
NetShair Nano. The Network LED
indictor will light solid once a
successful connection has been made.

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Wireless Security Settings (iPod

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/ iPhone® / iPad®)

Option 1: Wireless Password

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

1. Tap Basic Setting > Set Wireless Security >

Fill in new Password > Tap OK

Option 2: Network Name

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

1. Tap Basic Setting > Set Wireless SSID > Fill in new SSID >
Tap OK

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NetShair Nano Setup (Android™)

1. Do not connect Ethernet cable until last step! (See
Internet Connection)

2. Connect the NetShair Nano to a powered USB port on
your PC or connect to a USB charging adapter for any
mobile device.

3. Open the Google Play™ Store on your Android™ device.
Search for the "NetShair Nano" app and download it to
your device.

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

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

6. Choose "NetShair_Nano_XXXX"

network.

7. Enter the default password
"12345678" and tap Connect.
Wi-Fi will display

NetShair_Nano_XXXX.

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Internet Connection (Android™)

Option 1: Router Mode

This option is used to convert an Ethernet connection to Wi-Fi
with DHCP support. Note: This is the most common Internet
configuration.

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 Set Operation
Mode and then tap
Router and press OK.

4. A notification saying your settings
have been saved will appear, tap
Later to continue without the
NetShair Nano rebooting.

5. On the Home screen, tap Advance

Settings, then Set WAN
Interface.

6. By default the NetShair Nano is set
to DHCP client. If the network
requires a username and
password to access, select
PPPoE. Enter the username and
password then tap OK.

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Option 2: Access Point

This option is used to convert an Ethernet connection to
Wi-Fi Access Point without DHCP support.

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 Set Operation Mode and then Access

Point.

4. Tap Restart to save settings.

5. After the NetShair reboots,
connect an Ethernet cable. The
Network LED indictor will light
solid once a successful
connection has been made.

6. Tap Restart to save settings.

7. After the NetShair Nano reboots,
connect an Ethernet cable. The
Network LED indictor will light
solid once a successful connection
has been made.

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Wireless Security Settings (Android™)

Option 1: Wireless Password

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

of 8 characters

1. Tap Basic Setting > Set Wireless
Security > Fill in new Password >
Tap OK

Option 2: Network Name

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

1. Tap Basic Setting > Set Wireless SSID > Fill in new SSID >
Tap OK

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NetShair Nano Setup (Laptop / Computer)

1. Do not connect Ethernet cable until last step! (See Internet
Connection)

2. Power on the NetShair Nano by plugging it into a powered

USB port on your Laptop or Desktop or by plugging it into a
USB charging adapter for a USB mobile device.

3. Click on the wireless icon on the bottom right corner of the

screen.

4. Choose the

“NetShair_Nano_XXXX”
Network.

5. Enter the default password

“12345678” and then press

OK to connect.

6. Wireless Network

connection will show

NetShair_Nano_XXXX

connected.

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Internet Connection (Laptop / Computer)

Option 1: Router Mode

This option is used to convert an Ethernet connection to Wi-Fi
with DHCP support. Note: This is the most common Internet
configuration.

1. Make sure the
“NetShair_Nano_XXXX” Wi-Fi
network is connected. Open the
Browser and enter

192.168.1.254 into the address
bar to access the web client.

2. On the Operation Mode page,
click the drop down menu and
select Router, then click Apply
Change. A notification saying
your settings have been saved
will appear, click Reboot Later
to continue without the NetShair
Nano rebooting.

3. By default the NetShair Nano is set to
DHCP client. If the network the
NetShair Nano is connected to
requires a username and password to
access, select TCP/IP Settings, then
click WAN Interface.

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Enter the username and
password provided by the
administrator and click

Apply Changes.

4. The NetShair Nano will need to reboot to apply the changes
made. Click Reboot Now.

5. Once rebooted, connect an Ethernet
cable from the modem to the NetShair

Nano.

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Option 2: Access Point Mode

This option is used to convert an Ethernet connection to Wi-Fi
Access Point without DHCP support.

1. Make sure the
“NetShair_Nano_XXXX” Wi-Fi
network is connected. Open the
Browser and enter 192.168.1.254
into the address bar to access
the web client.

2. On the Operation Mode page,
click the drop down menu and
select AP, then click Apply

Change.

3. The NetShair Nano will need to
reboot to apply the changes
made. Click Reboot Now.

4. Once rebooted, connect an
Ethernet cable from the modem

to the NetShair Nano.

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Wireless Security Settings (Laptop/Computer)

Option 1: Wireless Password

1. Make sure the “NetShair_Nano_XXXX” Wi-Fi network is
connected. Open the Browser and enter 192.168.1.254 into
the address bar to access the web client.

2. Select Wireless, then click Security.

3. Click the drop down menu for Encryption and select from the
following: WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA-Mixed (Recommended).

4. Enter a new network key with a minimum of 8 characters and
click Apply Changes.

5. The NetShair Nano will need to reboot to apply the changes
made. Click Reboot Now.

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Option 2: Network Name (SSID)

1. Make sure the “NetShair_Nano_XXXX” Wi-Fi network is
connected. Open the Browser and enter 192.168.1.254 into
the address bar to access the web client.

2. Select Wireless, then click Basic Settings

3. Enter the new network name in the SSID box and click

Apply Changes.

4. The NetShair Nano will need to reboot to apply the changes

made. Click Reboot Now.

Hotel Usage Explanation Note

FCC Statement

CE Statement

Hotel provides wired Internet access

1. Power on the NetShair Nano by plugging it into a powered
USB port on your Laptop or Desktop or by plugging it into a
USB charging adapter for a USB mobile device.

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 Nano before you plug in
the Ethernet cable!).

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

4. Connect the Ethernet cable in hotel to the WAN port of device.

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.

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).

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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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Serial Number

Limited Warranty

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