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MobileLite Wireless G2
5-in-1 Mobile Companion
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Document No. 480-16FUM-002.A00
Kingston MobileLite Wireless G2
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  • Page 1 MobileLite Wireless G2 5-in-1 Mobile Companion User Manual Document No. 480-16FUM-002.A00 Kingston MobileLite Wireless G2 Page 1 of 25...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHARGING THE MOBILELITE WIRELESS BATTERY LED INSTALLING THE KINGSTON MOBILELITE APPLICATION CONNECTING TO MOBILELITE WIRELESS G2 OVER WIRELESS UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ON THE MLWG2 INITIAL SETUP GETTING TO KNOW THE KINGSTON MOBILELITE APP EXTEND THE STORAGE OF YOUR MOBILE DEVICE...
  • Page 3 STREAMING VIDEO UNSUPPORTED FILE FORMATS STREAMING MUSIC ACCESSING THE INTERNET VIA THE ETHERNET PORT (ACCESS POINT) SETTINGS AND CONFIGURING THE MOBILELITE WIRELESS G2 ACCESSING THE INTERNET VIA WI-FI (BRIDGE MODE) ACCESSING THE CONTENTS USING AN INTERNET BROWSER Document No. 480-16FUM-002.A00 Kingston MobileLite Wireless G2 Page 3 of 25...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction MobileLite Wireless G2 (MLWG2) is a portable media reader that allows you to wirelessly stream digital media content (music, photos, videos, documents, etc.) from a memory card or USB flash drive connected to the ® ® ® MLWG2 device to your iOS-based iPad...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Mobilelite Wireless G2

    Getting to Know MobileLite Wireless G2 A. USB 2.0 Port - Allows you to connect an external USB Storage Device to MobileLite Wireless G2. It also allows you to charge your mobile device. B. SD Slot - Allows you to connect a memory card (SD/SDHC/SDXC or any microSD w/ adapter) to MobileLite Wireless G2.

  • Page 6: Requirements

    Charging the MobileLite Wireless We urge you to fully charge the MLWG2 before you begin to use it. This can take up to three hours. The MLWG2 can be charged with a computer’s USB port, or a USB power adapter (minimum 1.2A), using the...

  • Page 7: Installing The Kingston Mobilelite Application

    Installing the Kingston MobileLite Application To configure the MobileLite Wireless G2, you must first install the Kingston MobileLite App to your iOS device from the on-line App Store (Internet access required). The Kingston MobileLite App is free and allows you to customize the wireless network settings and wirelessly access the content you’ve uploaded to your SD/USB device connected to MobileLite Wireless G2.

  • Page 8: Connecting To Mobilelite Wireless G2 Over Wireless

    ‘MLWG2-XXXX’ in the list of available networks to join. Settings App --> Wi-Fi option --> Choose a Network-> MLWG2-XXXX by default (XXXX indicates the last four characters of the device’s unique MAC address. The MAC address of your device could be found on the bottom...

  • Page 9: Updating The Firmware On The Mlwg2

    Figure 9.1 – Firmware Update 2. If ‘Update Now’ is selected, then the firmware will upload to the USB or SD connected to the MLWG2. Note: Once the firmware update is complete, the file will be deleted from the USB/SD.

  • Page 10: Initial Setup

    MobileLite app. See page 19. The first step provides the option to change the name / SSID (Default MLWG2-XXXX). The last four characters of the unit’s unique MAC address will be in place of the “XXXX”.
  • Page 11 … Continued If any changes were made during the setup process, the device will begin to update. See Figure 11.2. Alternatively, if no changes were made, you will be taken to the home screen and you move ahead for further instructions.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know The Kingston Mobilelite App

    Copy from Photos: Allows the user to import pictures from the iOS Camera Roll to any USB/ SD Card. The devices connected to the MLWG2. If no devices are connected, then the media will not be accessible. See Figure 11.3.

  • Page 13: Extend The Storage Of Your Mobile Device

    SD/SDC card connected to the MobileLite Wireless G2. Please follow the steps below to import a single or multiple files from the iOS camera roll to the MLWG2. Step 1: Begin by selecting ‘Menu’, then select ‘Copy from Photos’. See Figure 13.2 Figure 13.1 –...
  • Page 14 … Continued Step 3: Choose the destination and complete the process by selecting ‘Copy’. See Figure 14.1. Alternatively, a new folder could be added to keep the pictures organized. A new folder could be created using the create folder ) icon. After naming the folder and selecting ‘Save’, the new folder will appear as a destination option. Create New Folder Figure 14.1: Destination selection...

  • Page 15: Charge Your Smartphone

    Connecting MobileLite Wireless G2 as a Local SD Card/USB Reader To add content to the MLWG2, you can connect it to a computer using the USB cable that came with the device (with a card or USB device connected to the MLWG2) or you can copy content directly to a USB, SD, or MicroSD (using the accompanied adapter) and inserting the media into the appropriate slot on the MLWG2.

  • Page 16: Photos

    Photos The MLWG2 device makes it simple for users to share pictures of memorable events, whether it is on social media, in a slide show, or email. Selecting the image file will open the photo. The photo can be viewed in full screen by selecting the photo once more.

  • Page 17: Export Photos

    Export Photos Export a photo from a USB or card to the iOS Camera Roll or Email is another available option in the Kingston MobileLite app. This task can be completed in a few simple steps. Step 1: Select the image(s) to export. See Figure 17.1. Figure 17.1: File to be exported ) to bring up the ‘share to’...

  • Page 18: File Management

    File Management One of the features of the MobileLite Wireless App is that it allows the user to manage the files/folders stored on their storage devices in a seamless manner. This includes creating a new folder, deleting items, or renaming content.

  • Page 19: Streaming Video

    Streaming Video The Kingston MobileLite App allows users to view their videos regardless of whether they are in a plane heading to a business trip or a good old fashion road trip. Simply begin by tapping on a video file. Upon getting to the next screen, the user will notice a few options available to them.

  • Page 20: Unsupported File Formats

    Unsupported File Formats The MobileLite app’s default video player can open all file formats supported by your mobile device. If you try to open an unsupported format, follow the additional instructions on how to access different file formats using 3rd party apps.

  • Page 21: Streaming Music

    Streaming Music The MobileLite Wireless app has a built in media player that enables users to listen to music. The audio player will continue to run in the background in the case that the user decides to view a slide show, browse the web, or work on a project.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Internet Via The Ethernet Port (Access Point)

    See Figure 22.1. If you haven’t already, make sure to connect to the MLWG2 in your iOS device’s Wi-Fi settings. Figure 22.1 – bridge LED Settings App --> Wi-Fi option --> Choose a Network -->...

  • Page 23: Settings And Configuring The Mobilelite Wireless G2

    Using the Kingston MobileLite App, you can customize the wireless network settings for MobileLite Wireless G2. The default settings, if nothing was changed during the initial setup, are: Name: MLWG2-XXXX, Auto Shutdown: Off, Visibility Status: ON, Wireless Channel: 11, and Security (WPA2): Off.

  • Page 24: Accessing The Internet Via Wi-Fi (Bridge Mode)

    Accessing the Internet via WI-FI (Bridge Mode) Traditionally, the Wi-Fi antenna on your iPad or iPod touch device is used to access the Internet. The MobileLite Wireless, however, uses the Wi-Fi antenna on your Apple device to stream content, which effectively disconnects your iOS device from the Internet.

  • Page 25: Accessing The Contents Using An Internet Browser

    2. Open a supported web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari) 3. In the address bar type in 192.168.201.254 4. You can now access your content to and from your MLWG2. See Figure 25.1 Figure 25.1 – Internet browser Document No. 480-16FUM-002.A00...

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