Panda Wireless PWRU01 Manual

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Panda Wireless® Express Router
WiFi Hotspot + Storage + Airplay
Model: PWRU01
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 Panda Wireless® Express Router WiFi Hotspot + Storage + Airplay Model: PWRU01 Version 1.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect to Panda Wireless Express Router..........................17 Product Settings ................................... 18 Playing Music Wirelessly................................28 Creating WiFi Hotspot.................................. 32 File Sharing (Samba) ................................... 35 Tips and Troubleshooting ............................41 Best Locations for Panda Wireless Express Router........................ 41 Avoiding Interference................................... 42 Problems and Solutions ................................43...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    WiFi-Music-enabled speaker. No cable or dock necessary. By connecting to the audio jack in the back of Panda Wireless Express Router, your existing audio system is upgraded to work seamlessly with smart devices. Your expensive stereo equipment investment is instantly secured by Panda Wireless Express Router.
  • Page 4: Key Features And Benefits

    Hi-Fi over Wi-Fi Panda Wireless Express Router technology streams music wirelessly over standard WiFi networks. This capability can be built directly into home stereos, computers, and TV's, so you can stream pure, bit-for-bit, lossless music from your smartphone or tablet to any home audio system, wirelessly.
  • Page 5 Works with Existing Speakers By connecting to the audio jack in the back of Panda Wireless Express Router, your existing audio system is upgraded to work seamlessly with smart devices. Your expensive audio equipment investment is instantly secured by Panda Wireless Express Router.
  • Page 6 WiFi coverage area. You only need to connect Router/Modem to the ETHERNET port of Panda Wireless Express Router to go to internet wirelessly. In addition, if you connect the LAN port to your PC or other device using an Ethernet cable, then the devices without WiFi function will be able to access internet through Panda Wireless Express Router wirelessly.
  • Page 7 Easy to Setup, Easy to Use The app for mobile devices makes using the Panda Wireless Express Router a snap, no technical knowledge required! Simply connect your speakers to Panda Wireless Express Router using an audio cable. Then, connect your devices to Music via WiFi and play the desired music, and now you have created a whole-house musical experience.
  • Page 8 Plays with Multiple Speakers Using Panda Wireless Express Router, you can play the same music in iTuners wirelessly on all your speakers at the same time. Let your favorite artists play every room in the house. Install multiple sets of Panda Wireless Express Router and speakers in...
  • Page 9 Specification ecifications s s s ecification ecification System WLAN Standard: 802.11b/g/n WLAN Max. Speed: 150Mbps Security Protocols: WPA, WPA2 WiFi Audio Streaming Protocols AirPlay (Apple) Apps Apple Music (Build-in App on iPhone, iPad and Mac) Music File Type AAC/MP3/WMA/FLAC/OGG/WAV/M4A/ALAC Device Interfaces USB2.0 Port 1 x USB 2.0 port for USB storage.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Housing Plastic Unit Dimensions 80 (W) x 80 (L) x 30 (H) mm Unit Mass (weight) About 85g Packaging Box Size 8.6 x 8.4 x 7.6 cm ※ Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. << >>...
  • Page 11 Power Adapter and Cable Power Adapter AC 100~240V, ±10% Input(United Wall Plug) 50/60Hz DC:+5V ±5% Output(USB Connector) 1.500mA -- For Standard Mode(Support Pan Drive Only) 2.1000mA -- For HDD Mode (Support HDD below 600mA) 3. Not supply Cable 1. USB to Micro USB 2.
  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Package Contents Package Contents Package Contents Package Contents The product package includes the following items and accessories: << >>...
  • Page 13: Hardware Interfaces

    Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Interface Interface Interface Interfaces s s s Front Panel << >>...
  • Page 14 Rear Panel << >>...
  • Page 15 Status Indicators The three status indicators show the current status of Panda Wireless Express Router, and their descriptions are as following: Indication Description Light off No USB storage is detected. Blue on The USB storage connected to USB port is ready.
  • Page 16: Hardware Connection

    Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Connection Connection Connection Connection Please connect Panda Wireless Express Router by following these steps: << >>...
  • Page 17 Plug Power Plug the Micro-USB end of the Micro-USB to USB cable (supplied) into the product’s DC-IN port and the other end into the USB power adapter, then plug the power adapter into the wall socket. Connect Audio Out of PC Connect the product's AUDIO IN port to the Audio Out port of PC via a 3.5mm audio cable.
  • Page 18 Connect Network Device Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the product’s WAN port and the other end into the Router or Modem. ✍ Skip the step if you don’t use the WiFi Hotspot function. Connect USB storage Plug the USB storage to the product's USB2.0 port. ✍...
  • Page 19: Products Operations

    Panda Wireless Express Router Panda Wireless Express Router Panda Wireless Express Router You can connect Panda Wireless Express Router by following these steps: Power on Panda Wireless Express Router Enable the WiFi function of your smartphone, tablet or notebook and search the WiFi networks.
  • Page 20: Product Settings

    Wireless Setup Set WiFi Repeater and SSID. Change login IP/username/ password, restart or reset System Tools Panda Wireless Express Router, upgrade firmware. System Information Show the current information. “ ” on the top-right is used to switch display language among English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
  • Page 21 ✍ Before setup, please connect Panda Wireless Express Router to the Router or Modem with an Ethernet cable first. When using DHCP network, you can access internet immediately after plugging the Ethernet cable without Internet Setup.
  • Page 22 If your ISP uses the PPPoE protocol for Internet access, please select “PPPoE” and enter the account and password provided by ISP. Then tap “Apply” to confirm and apply, and Panda Wireless Express Router will reboot automatically to work the configuration.
  • Page 23 Static IP: If you are given a fixed IP, please select “Static IP” and enter the static IP information provided by your ISP, such as IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS. Then tap “Apply” to confirm and apply, then Panda Wireless Express Router will reboot automatically to work the configuration.
  • Page 24 Wireless Setup This page is used to set WiFi repeater or change the WiFi wireless network information of Panda Wireless Express Router. It includes two settings: WiFi Repeater and SSID & Security When completed, Panda Wireless Express Router will reboot automatically to work the configuration.
  • Page 25 SSID and password. SSID: Wireless SSID name of Panda Wireless Express Router, it will display in the available WiFi networks list on your mobile device. (Default SSID: Panda!_xxxxxx, xxxxxx is the last six letters of the MAC address.)
  • Page 26 Click the icon to enter the corresponding subpage and set the item. Password: Change the login username and password. Reboot: Reboot Panda Wireless Express Router. When completed, the current connection may be interrupted, please connect again. Reset: Reboot Panda Wireless Express Router. When completed, it will reboot automatically, so the current connection may be interrupted, please connect again.
  • Page 27 If you change the Login IP, please enter the new IP address when accessing the product settings page or using File sharing function. Subnet Mask: Subnet Mask of Panda Wireless Express Router, “255.255.255.0” as default. Generally, users don’t need to change it. <<...
  • Page 28 Then tap “Upgrade” to start to upgrade. During upgrading, the USB indicator will flash. When completed, Panda Wireless Express Router will reboot automatically to make the upgrade effective. After that, you can enter in the “System Information” page to check the Firmware Version.
  • Page 29 System Information This page is used to display the current information of Panda Wireless Express Router. Firmware Version: Show current firmware version. WAN: Show current WAN connection type, WAN IP Address and MAC Address. LAN: Show LAN IP Address and MAC Address.
  • Page 30: Playing Music Wirelessly

    Playing Music Playing Music Playing Music Playing Music Wirelessly Wirelessly Wirelessly Wirelessly Panda Wireless Express Router lets you listen to music or other audio from phone/tablet/notebook wirelessly on your favorite speakers — with better sound quality. << >>...
  • Page 31 For iOS 7 or higher users Power on Panda Wireless Express Router, then use your iPhone/iPad to connect to the product through WiFi (or connect the device and Panda Wireless Express Router to the same router directly). Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access Control Center.
  • Page 32 For other iOS users Power on Panda Wireless Express Router, then use your iPhone/iPad to connect to the product through WiFi (or connect the device and Panda Wireless Express Router to the same router directly). Start the iOS default music player and play music with it.
  • Page 33 First install the “iTunes” application on your Mac or PC. Power on Panda Wireless Express Router, then use your notebook/PC to connect to the product through WiFi (or connect the device and Panda Wireless Express Router to the same router directly).
  • Page 34: Creating Wifi Hotspot

    WiFi Hotspot Panda Wireless Express Router can be used as a wireless router, set inside a wireless connection on the external wireless network, network and then share it with other users. (We recommend that you use an Ethernet cable to connect the router and Panda Wireless Express Router directly when accessing the internet to achieve better results.) And it lets you access internet while connecting to Panda Wireless Express Router and share WiFi...
  • Page 35 Router will reboot automatically, then you can access internet easily. (See details in the Product Settings chapter.) Then your phone/tablet/computer can access internet through Panda Wireless Express Router wirelessly. ✍ When using DHCP network, you can access internet immediately after plugging the Ethernet cable without Internet Setup.
  • Page 36 If it’s an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. If it is secured, you will need to enter its password to connect. When completed, Panda Wireless Express Router will reboot automatically to work the configuration. ✍...
  • Page 37: File Sharing (Samba)

    Samba Panda Wireless Express Router lets you create you own WiFi storage to share your favorite content in the USB storage with your favorite people. There is no need to worry about running out of space on your mobile devices anymore.
  • Page 38 In your iPhone/iPad, start “App Store”, search the free remote file viewer named “Oplayer” and install it. Power on Panda Wireless Express Router and plug your flash drive into the USB port of the Panda Wireless Express Router. Use your iPhone/iPad to connect to Panda Wireless Express Router through WiFi.
  • Page 39 In the “Login Information” page, enter the host address (192.168.8.1, if you have changed the Login IP, enter the new IP.) and the username and password (both “admin”), then enter the server name (optional), then tap “Save” on the top right corner. The server name will display in “Server List”...
  • Page 40 It will display a shared folder named “share”, tap it to access the files/folders in the USB storage wirelessly. << >>...
  • Page 41 For Windows users Power on Panda Wireless Express Router and plug your flash drive to the product’s USB 2.0 port. Use your Windows notebook/PC to connect to the product through WiFi. Enter the address “\\192.168.8.1” in the folder address bar and press “Enter” key to go to the share page.
  • Page 42 Double click the “Share” folder to access the files/folders in the USB storage wirelessly. << >>...
  • Page 43: Tips And Troubleshooting

    Tips and Troubleshooting Tips and Troubleshooting Tips and Troubleshooting You can quickly solve most problems with Panda Wireless Express Router by following the advice in this chapter. Best Locations for Best Locations for Panda Wireless Express Router Panda Wireless Express Router...
  • Page 44: Avoiding Interference

    Avoiding Interferen Avoiding Interferen Avoiding Interferen Avoiding Interference ce ce The following items can cause interference with Wi-Fi communication: Microwave ovens Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage The original coaxial cable that may come with a satellite dish. Contact the device manufacturer and get newer cables.
  • Page 45: Problems And Solutions

    If You Can’t Play Music by Panda Wireless Express Router on Your Stereo Equipment Make sure that your Panda Wireless Express Router is plugged into a power outlet and is in range of your phone/tablet/computer or wireless device, and that you connected the appropriate cables. You may need to join the network from Panda Wireless Express Router.
  • Page 46 Unplug it from the power outlet and plug it back in. If your Panda Wireless Express Router stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to its factory settings. This erases all of the settings you’ve made and resets them to their original values.

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