Settings Menu; Mymediashare Settings; Wi-Fi And Lan Settings; Internet Settings - Verbatim MediaShare Operating Instructions Manual

Settings Menu

From within MyMediaShare, you may access
various configuration operations by clicking on the
Settings icon.

MyMediaShare Settings

Host Name
<Reserved for future functionality.>
User
<Reserved for future functionality.>
Storage
You may attach an SD memory card or a USB storage
device to MediaShare to serve as local storage. Click
on "Storage" to view the type, size, and remaining
available storage for each installed memory device.
Firmware Upgrade
Please visit the Verbatim support web site periodically
to see if a new firmware file is posted for this product. If
a new firmware file is available you may download it
and install it as follows:
Note: Before attempting a
Firmware Upgrade, ensure that
the batteries of your MediaShare
and smartphone/ tablet are fully
charged.
1) Save the new file to the root directory of an SD
memory card or USB storage device.
2) Attach the above storage device to your MediaShare,
and then power up MediaShare.
3) Connect your smartphone/tablet to MediaShare.
4) Open the MediaShare app and navigate to the
Settings screen.
5) Click "Firmware Upgrade". The new firmware file will
be installed. As your MediaShare reboots you will lose
Wi-Fi connection to your smartphone/tablet.
User Manual for iOS

Wi-Fi and LAN Settings

Device Name
To change your device name (SSID) from the default
name of "Verbatim-XXXX", enter a new name in the
dialogue box provided. Characters may be any
combination of letters and numbers, up to a maximum
length of 32.
Security Options
The factory default setting for wireless security is Mixed
WPA/WPA2-PSK. The unique default password is
printed on the bottom label of the product. With this
dialogue you may change the password, or
alternatively set the wireless security to WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK, or to Disabled (i.e. no password required).
The password must be at least 8 characters, but no
more than 63 characters.
If you change the password, and later forget your new
password, you can return to the factory security setting
by performing a reset using the side panel reset button.
Mode
The factory default setting for wireless communication
mode is 802.11b/g/n. With this dialogue you may
alternative set the communication mode to 802.11b,
802.11g, or 802.11.n.
LAN
This dialogue will display the fixed MAC address of the
product. Alternatively, you may view or change the
current IP address and Subnet Mask.

Internet Settings

This product's normal operation requires only a single
wireless connection between your iOS smartphone /
tablet and MediaShare. To make this connection,
MediaShare defines the Wi-Fi channel to use (from
1-11). The factory default setting for channel selection
is "auto", which allows MediaShare to automatically
choose the best channel based on current environment
channel clarity. The connection is sketched below as
connection "A".
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