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MediaShair 2 Hub w/Built-in Power Station
GWFRSDU2
PART NO. M1328

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  • Page 1 User Manual MediaShair 2 Hub w/Built-in Power Station GWFRSDU2 PART NO. M1328...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements ........................7 Product Overview ..........................7 Getting Started ..........................8 MediaShair 2 Mode: ............................8 Powerstation Mode: ............................8 Recharging the MediaShair 2 Hub: ........................8 Resetting the MediaShair 2 Hub: ........................8 ® ® ® MediaShair 2 Hub Setup (iPod...
  • Page 3 Uploading a File: ............................. 24 ® ® ® Deleting Stored Content (iPod /iPhone /iPad ) ................27 Deleting Files from MediaShair 2: ........................27 Deleting Files from Local Device:........................27 ® ® ® Transferred Content (iPod /iPhone /iPad ) ................... 28 Checking File Transfer Status: .........................
  • Page 4 Notes on Content: ............................45 Uploading a File: ............................. 45 ® Deleting Stored Content (Android Devices) .................. 47 Deleting Files from MediaShair 2: ........................47 Deleting Files from Local Device:........................48 ® Transferred Content (Android Devices) ..................49 Checking File Transfer Status: ......................... 49 Clearing File Transfer Info: ..........................
  • Page 5 MediaShair 2 Power Up: ..........................55 Network Settings: ............................55 MediaShair 2 Home Page: ..........................57 Viewing MediaShair 2 Hub Content (PC/Laptop) ................57 Accessing and Viewing Content: ........................57 Media Controls: ............................... 58 File Management: Download, Upload, Copy, Delete, and More (PC/Laptop) ....... 59 Notes on Content: ............................
  • Page 6 DHCP Server: ..............................72 Internet: ................................73 MediaShair 2 Hub System Settings (PC/Laptop) ................74 User Manager: ..............................74 Information ..............................75 Services Settings: ............................. 75 System Settings: Time Settings, Firmware Upgrade and Reset Settings ............75 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..............79 CE Compliance ..........................

  • Page 7: Package Contents

     Wired or Wireless network available for Internet connection when using optional Access Point feature.* *The MediaShair 2 Hub can connect to a wired or wireless local network and use the built-in Access Point to share Wi-Fi Internet access to multiple wireless devices. Ethernet cable required for wired networks, or the pre-shared security key for wireless networks.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Resetting the MediaShair 2 Hub: If at any point your MediaShair 2 Hub is not operating correctly or if the pre-shared key is lost, you will need to perform a hard reset to restore the MediaShair 2 Hub to Factory Default...

  • Page 9: Mediashair 2 Hub Setup (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

    ® ® ® MediaShair 2 Power Up: Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair 2 Hub.  The green power LED will turn on.  The blue Wi-Fi LED will begin flashing and turn solid when the Wi-Fi network is live.
  • Page 10 Wi-Fi will display MediaShair 2-XXXX.

  • Page 11: Viewing Mediashair 2 Hub Content (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

    Insert a SD Card, USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive with movies, music, photos or files. Make sure the MediaShair 2-XXXX Wi-Fi network is connected. Open the MediaShair 2 App on your iOS device. On the Home screen, tap the File Manager button to show the SD Card and/or USB contents.

  • Page 12: Using The Function Buttons

    - Tap to access content on storage devices connected to the MediaShair 2 Hub  Local Device – Tap to access content stored within the MediaShair 2 App on your device  Share Button - Tap to choose to upload to Facebook, send by E-mail, download to local device, or mark as favorite.

  • Page 13: Media Playback - Movie/Video Files (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

     Track Back - Tap once to restart currently playing track. Tap twice to play previous track.  Track Forward - Tap once to play next track.  Play/Pause / - Tap to pause or to begin/resume current track.  Stop -Tap to stop the song currently playing.

  • Page 14: Movie Playback Controls

    By default, the video playback is in Landscape mode. Please Note: Only file formats supported by iOS will be viewable. Movie Playback Controls:  Play/Pause - Tap Play button to begin/resume the video. Tap Pause to pause the video.  Rewind/Start Over - Tap and hold to rewind the video during playback.

  • Page 15: Media Playback - Photo Files (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

    Media Playback - (iPod /iPhone /iPad Photo Files ® ® ® Viewing Photo Files: Locate the photo file that you would like to view. Tap the thumbnail and the photo will open automatically. *Please Note: Only file formats supported by iOS will be viewable. Photo Viewing Controls: ...

  • Page 16: Photo Sharing (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

     Single Slideshow - Tap the Single Slideshow button to play the slideshow once, stopping after the last photo is displayed.  Pause Slideshow - Tap the Pause button to pause the slideshow. Tap again to continue playing.  Restart/Replay Slideshow - Tap to restart or replay Slideshow ...
  • Page 17 Facebook, you MUST have the Facebook App on your device. d. To add to favorites:  To add the selected photo to favorites, tap the Favorite button. The photo will be added to the My Favorite tab in Photos in the MediaShair 2 app.

  • Page 18: Opening And Viewing Documents (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

    Opening and Viewing Documents (iPod /iPhone /iPad ® ® ® iOS Supported Formats:   Keynote Word   Numbers PowerPoint   Pages   Excel Viewing Documents: a. Locate the document that you would like to view. b. Tap the file name and the document will open in viewer mode.

  • Page 19: Sharing Documents (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

    Sharing Documents (iPod /iPhone /iPad ® ® ® Sharing Options:  Email is the only supported sharing method at this time. Sharing Documents: a. Select the document to share. b. Tap the Share button c. Tap the Email button and the default email app will launch with the document attached.
  • Page 20 d. Type in the email address, subject, and any message then press send.

  • Page 21: Downloading Files To My Device (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

    Insert a SD Card or connect a USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive with movies, music, photos or files. Make sure the file format is supported by the mobile device. Downloaded files are stored in your local device folder within the MediaShair 2 app. (see Viewing ® ®...
  • Page 22 Select the desired storage device Select the folder or file that you would like to download to your device. A check mark indicates that the file is selected. Tap the Manage button and select Copy. Tap the Local Device (iPod, iPhone, iPad) button and choose the location you wish to download the file to.

  • Page 23: Viewing My Device Content (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

    Notes on Content:  Files downloaded to the your device folder (iPod, iPhone, iPad) within the MediaShair 2 app may be viewed at any time, without requiring connection to the MediaShair 2 Hub.  The stored content may only be viewed or accessed within the MediaShair 2 app.

  • Page 24: Uploading Files To Mediashair 2 (Ipod ® /Iphone ® /Ipad ® )

    Insert a SD Card or connect a USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive to the MediaShair 2 Hub. Make sure the MediaShair 2-xxxx Wi-Fi network is connected. On the app home screen, tap your local device button to show the contents of your...
  • Page 25 MediaShair 2. A check mark will indicate that the file has been selected. Tap the Manage button and select Copy. Tap the MediaShair 2 button and select the storage device and folder you would like to save the file to. Tap the Manage icon and select Paste. File upload will now begin.
  • Page 26 Enter a name for the new folder and tap OK. You can now save the file in the newly created folder.

  • Page 27: Deleting Stored Content (Ipod /Iphone /Ipad )

    MediaShair 2 Hub. Make sure the MediaShair 2-XXXX Wi-Fi network is connected. From the app home screen, tap File Manager and then MediaShair 2. Select the SD or USB storage, then select the file(s) to delete. A check mark will indicate the file(s) selected.

  • Page 28: Transferred Content (Ipod /Iphone /Ipad )

    To check the history of downloaded or uploaded files between the MediaShair 2 Hub and your device, go into the File Manager from the app home screen and select your MediaShair 2 storage device. Tap on the Transfers icon to display all recently queued / transferred files.
  • Page 29 Make sure the MediaShair 2 Hub is powered on and your device is connected the MediaShair 2-XXXX network. Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the MediaShair 2 Hub. From the App Home Screen, tap System and then Configuration.

  • Page 30: Ip Settings

    Please fill in IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS fields and tap Save. iii. The MediaShair 2 Hub will need to reboot to apply the changes. Tap OK to confirm, then reconnect to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network when finished.

  • Page 31: Wireless Internet Connection (Ipod /Iphone /Ipad )

    The MediaShair 2 Hub will need to reboot to apply the changes. Tap OK to confirm, then reconnect to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network when finished. Wireless Internet Connection (iPod /iPhone /iPad ® ® ® Wireless Connection Setup: Make sure the MediaShair 2 Hub is powered on and your device is connected the MediaShair 2-XXXX network.

  • Page 32: Wireless Security Settings - Device Name

    (pre-shared network key). Tap OK to connect. Wireless Security Settings – Device Name: To change the name of your MediaShair 2 Hub tap Wi-Fi Settings. Tap SSID and enter the new name into the SSID box then tap the Save button.

  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    To change the pre-shared security key, enter the new key into the box then tap the Save button. PLEASE NOTE: The security key is case sensitive. The MediaShair 2 Hub will need to reboot to apply the changes. Tap OK to confirm, then reconnect to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network when finished.

  • Page 34: Mediashair 2 Hub Setup (Android ® Devices)

    MediaShair 2 Hub Setup (Android Devices) ® MediaShair 2 Power Up: Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair 2 Hub.  The green power LED will turn on.  The blue Wi-Fi LED will begin flashing then turn solid when the Wi-Fi network is live.
  • Page 35 Choose MediaShair 2-XXXX network (-XXXX is the last 4 digits of the device’s MAC ID). Enter the default password 12345678 and tap Connect to join. Wi-Fi will display MediaShair 2-XXXX.

  • Page 36: Viewing Mediashair 2 Hub Content (Android ® Devices)

    Insert a SD Card, USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive with movies, music, photos or files. Make sure the MediaShair 2-XXXX Wi-Fi network is connected. On the Home screen, tap the File Manager button to show the SD Card and/or USB...

  • Page 37: Using The Function Buttons

    - Tap to access content on storage devices connected to the MediaShair 2 Hub  Local Device - Tap to access content stored within the MediaShair 2 App on your device  Share Button - Tap to choose to upload to Facebook, send by E-mail,...

  • Page 38: Media Playback (Android Devices)

     Transfer Information Button - Tap to see current transfer status and transfer log. Media Playback (Android Devices) ® Playing Music or Audio Files: Locate the music or audio file that you would like to play. Tap the file name and the file will begin playing automatically. Audio Playback Controls: ...

  • Page 39: Media Playback - Movie/Video Files (Android ® Devices)

     Play/Pause / - Tap to pause or to begin/resume current track.  Stop -Tap to stop the song currently playing. Tap the Playback Mode icon to cycle through the different options:  Single Play - Plays the current track. ...

  • Page 40: Media Playback - Photo Files (Android ® Devices)

     Fast Forward - Tap and hold to fast forward the video during playback.  Fit to Screen - Tap the Fit to Screen button to scale the video file to fill your device’s screen.  Choose different output source - Tap and select the local DNLA device you would like to output to.

  • Page 41: Photo Viewing Controls

    Photo Viewing Controls:  To cycle through your photos, simply swipe to the left or right.  To view your photos in slideshow mode, tap the play button Slideshow Playback Controls:  Single Slideshow - Tap the Single Slideshow button to play the slideshow once, stopping after the last photo is displayed.

  • Page 42: Opening And Viewing Documents (Android Devices)

    To add to favorites:  To add the selected photo to favorites, tap the Favorite button. The photo will be added to the My Favorite tab in Photos in the MediaShair 2 app. Opening and Viewing Documents (Android Devices) ®...

  • Page 43: Downloading Files To My Device (Android ® Devices)

    Insert a SD Card or connect a USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive with movies, music, photos or files. Make sure the file format is supported by the mobile device. Downloaded files are stored in the Local Device folder within the MediaShair 2 app. (see Viewing ® MediaShair 2 Hub Content (Android...

  • Page 44: Viewing My Device Content (Android Devices)

    Paste. File download will now begin. Viewing My Device Content (Android Devices) ® Notes on Content:  Files downloaded to the Local Device folder within the MediaShair 2 app may be viewed at any time, without requiring connection to the MediaShair 2 Hub.

  • Page 45: Viewing Content

     The stored content may only be viewed or accessed within the MediaShair 2 app. Viewing Content: To access downloaded content, go to File Manager Tap on the Local Device button Tap the folder in which the file was saved.
  • Page 46 MediaShair 2. A check mark will indicate that the file has been selected. Tap the Manage button and select Copy. Tap the MediaShair 2 button and select the storage device and folder you would like to save the file to. Tap the Manage icon and select Paste. File upload will now begin.

  • Page 47: Deleting Stored Content (Android Devices)

    Enter a name for the new folder and tap OK. You can now save the file in the newly created folder. Deleting Stored Content (Android Devices) ® Deleting Files from MediaShair 2: Insert a SD Card or connect a USB Flash Drive/External Hard Drive to the MediaShair 2 Hub.

  • Page 48: Deleting Files From Local Device

    Make sure the MediaShair 2-XXXX Wi-Fi network is connected. From the app home screen, tap File Manager and then MediaShair 2. Select SD or USB storage, then select the file(s) to delete. A check mark will indicate the file(s) selected. Tap the file again to unselect it.

  • Page 49: Transferred Content (Android Devices)

    Devices) ® Wired Connection Setup: Make sure the MediaShair 2 Hub is powered on and your device is connected the MediaShair 2-XXXX network. Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the MediaShair 2 Hub.
  • Page 50 From the App Home Screen, tap System and then Configuration. Tap Internet Settings and make sure that Wired Access is selected in the Internet Access field.

  • Page 51: Ip Settings

    Please fill in IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS fields and tap Save. iii. The MediaShair 2 Hub will need to reboot to apply the changes. Tap OK to confirm, then reconnect to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network when finished.

  • Page 52: Wireless Internet Connection (Android Devices)

    The MediaShair 2 Hub will need to reboot to apply the changes. Tap OK to confirm, then reconnect to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network when finished. Wireless Internet Connection (Android Devices) ® Wireless Connection Setup: Make sure the MediaShair 2 Hub is powered on and your device is connected the MediaShair 2-XXXX network.

  • Page 53: Wireless Security Settings - Device Name

    (pre-shared network key). Tap OK to connect. Wireless Security Settings – Device Name: To change the name of your MediaShair 2 Hub tap Wi-Fi Settings. Tap SSID and enter the new name into the SSID box then tap the Save button.

  • Page 54: Firmware Upgrade

    To change the pre-shared security key, enter the new key into the box then tap the Set button. PLEASE NOTE: The security key is case sensitive. The MediaShair 2 Hub will need to reboot to apply the changes. Tap OK to confirm, then reconnect to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network when finished.

  • Page 55: Mediashair 2 Hub Setup (Pc/Laptop)

    MediaShair 2 Power Up:  Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair 2 Hub. o The green power indicator LED will turn on. o The blue Wi-Fi indicator LED will begin flashing and then turn solid when the Wi-Fi network is live.
  • Page 56 Enter the default password 12345678 and then press OK. Wi-Fi will display MediaShair 2-XXXX connected. Open an Internet browser window and enter 10.10.10.254 into the address bar. Enter the Default Username and Password:...

  • Page 57: Mediashair 2 Home Page

    The home page provides access to different options for viewing content, file manager and settings Viewing MediaShair 2 Hub Content (PC/Laptop) Accessing and Viewing Content: Insert a SD Card, USB Flash or External Drive with movies, music, photos or files.

  • Page 58: Media Controls

    Make sure the MediaShair 2-xxxx Wi-Fi network is connected. c. Open an Internet browser window and enter 10.10.10.254 into the address bar. o Default Username: admin o Default Password: Blank (No Password) d. Click the File Manager button to open the contents of the SD card or USB device.

  • Page 59: File Management: Download, Upload, Copy, Delete, And More (Pc/Laptop)

    Managing Files: Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair 2 Hub. Make sure the MediaShair 2-XXXX Wi-Fi network is connected. Open an Internet browser window and enter 10.10.10.254 into the address bar.

  • Page 60: Creating A New Folder

    The upload status screen will show the progress of the upload. Once completed, the file uploaded will appear in the destination folder selected. Creating a New Folder:  Click the Manage Button and select Create Folder. Enter a name for the folder and click OK.

  • Page 61: Moving Files Between Connected Storage Devices

    Moving Files Between Connected Storage Devices: a. Select a file to move. Click the Manage button and select Cut. b. Go to the desired destination, click the Manage button and select Paste.

  • Page 62: Deleting Files

    c. The transfer appears on the status screen, and an alert provides conformation when the file transfer is complete. Click OK to exit. Deleting Files: Select the file to delete. A check mark indicates that the file is selected Click the Manage button and select Delete.

  • Page 63: Renaming Files

    Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the MediaShair 2 Hub. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair 2 Hub. Wait for the blue Wi-Fi indicator to turn on solid.

  • Page 64: Pc/Laptop Setup

    PC/Laptop Setup: Make sure the PC is connected to the MediaShair 2-XXXX Wi-Fi network as shown under the section entitled: MediaShair 2 Hub Setup (PC/Laptop)> Network Settings. Open an Internet browser window and enter 10.10.10.254 into the address bar.  Default Username: admin ...

  • Page 65: Wired Internet Connection - Advanced Settings (Pc/Laptop)

    You can now access the internet by opening a browser window Wired Internet Connection - Advanced Settings (PC/Laptop) Network Settings: Follow the instructions for setting up a Wired Internet Connection. On the MediaShair 2 Home page, click on Settings and then Network Settings. Select from the available options:...

  • Page 66: Host Name

    Wi-Fi & LAN:  SSID – To change the name of the network created by the MediaShair 2 Hub, type in a name or combination of letters, numbers, and/or symbols. ...

  • Page 67: Dhcp Server

    WPA2 security to work with newer devices that do support WPA2 security.  The MediaShair 2 Hub will need to reboot to apply any changes made. Hit the Save button and reconnect to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network once it has finished. DHCP Server: ...

  • Page 68: Internet

    Static IP – Selecting Static IP requires the settings fields to be filled in with information provided by your network administrator. o IP Address o Subnet Mask o Gateway o Primary DNS o Second DNS  If any changes are made, click Save to update the MediaShair 2 Hub.

  • Page 69: Wireless Internet Connection (Pc/Laptop)

    Wireless Internet Connection (PC/Laptop) Wireless connection setup: Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the MediaShair 2 Hub. Wait for the blue Wi-Fi indicator to turn on solid. PC/Laptop Setup: Make sure the PC is connected to the MediaShair 2-XXXX Wi-Fi network as shown under the section entitled: MediaShair 2 Hub Setup (PC/Laptop)>...

  • Page 70: Wireless Internet Connection - Advanced Settings (Pc/Laptop)

    Password box and click save. Note: For easier setup, the MediaShair 2 Hub wireless default configuration is set to DHCP. You can now access the internet by opening a browser window Wireless Internet Connection - Advanced Settings (PC/Laptop) Network Settings: Follow the instructions for setting up a Wireless Internet Connection.

  • Page 71: Host Name

    Wi-Fi & LAN:  SSID – To change the name of the network created by the MediaShair 2 Hub, type in a name or combination of letters, numbers, and/or symbols. ...

  • Page 72: Dhcp Server

    WPA2 security to work with newer devices that do support WPA2 security.  The MediaShair 2 Hub will need to reboot to apply any changes made. Hit the Save button and reconnect to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network once it has finished. DHCP Server: ...

  • Page 73: Internet

    Static IP – Selecting Static IP requires the settings fields to be filled in with information provided by your network administrator. o IP Address o Subnet Mask o Gateway o Primary DNS o Second DNS  If any changes are made, click Save to update the MediaShair 2 Hub.

  • Page 74: Mediashair 2 Hub System Settings (Pc/Laptop)

    MediaShair 2 Hub System Settings (PC/Laptop) User Manager: a. Make sure the MediaShair 2 Hub is powered up, the PC is connected to the MediaShair 2-XXXX network, and the browser is logged in to the Home Page as shown in the section entitled: MediaShair 2 Hub Setup (PC/Laptop).

  • Page 75: Information

    Click on Services Settings. Click Samba Service to enable or disable the service. Keep enabled if you wish to use the MediaShair 2 Hub with third party software applications or Windows® PCs. Click DLNA Service to enable or disable the service.
  • Page 76  Date – Change the date to match the current date  Time – The current time according to the MediaShair 2 Hub  After any changes have been made, click the Save button to apply the changes made.
  • Page 77 When the window opens locate the new firmware file, select it and click Open.  Click Save to start the firmware upgrade process. The MediaShair 2 Hub will need 5 minutes to complete the process.  Once finished you will be prompted to log in with the username and password.
  • Page 78 Reset Settings: Restore the MediaShair 2 Hub to factory default settings: i. Remove any USB drive or SD card from the MediaShair 2 Hub. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DATA STORED ON THESE DRIVES TO BE LOST!! ii. Click the ON option to restore factory settings, then click Save.

  • Page 79: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    We’re here to help you! Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support Limited Warranty 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...
  • Page 80 Manual revision 1.0 ©2015...

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