iogear GWRH1 Quick start guide

Brand: iogear

Model: GWRH1

Type: Quick start guide

NetShair Link Portable Wi-Fi Router &

USB Media Hub

Quick Start Guide

GWRH1

PART NO. Q1238-a

www.iogear.com

For Charging Only

DC 5V 1A~2.1A

Package Contents

1 x NetShair Link module

1 x U.S. power plug

1 x Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

- Wired Ethernet connection with standard RJ45 connector

- Standard electrical outlet

- Optional extenal USB storage device to share media content

- Wi-Fi equipped wireless devices

Overview

1. LED status indicator

Green LED = Connected to Internet

Orange LED = Network active, no Internet

Red LED = Network not active, resetting

2. Ethernet connector

3. Reset button

4. Power switch

5. USB media port

6. USB charging output (1A-2.1A)

1 x Warranty Card

HDD

RJ45

Connector

USB Device

For Charging Only

DC 5V 1A~2.1A

For Charging Only

DC 5V 1A~2.1A

Hardware Installation

1. Plug the NetShair Link into a power source.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your modem to the

NetShair Link.

3. Connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive with

movies, music, photos or files.

4. Download the NetShair App for Android™ or iPod

iPhone

/ iPad

from their respective App stores (App

not required for PC/Mac).

5. Connect to the NetShair Link Wi-Fi network.

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

7. Launch your device browser to access the internet, or

launch the NetShair App to stream your media library

(PCs/Laptops simply open a browser to stream content).

Charging

USB Media Port: Connect to charge smartphones, mp3

players and other USB portable devices.

USB Charging Port: Connect to fast-charge tablets and

most smartphones (1A-2.1A output). For older devices

or devices that do not charge when connected to this

output, connect to the top USB port.

1 2 3

NetShair Link Setup (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

3. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding

the switch to “AP ON”.

4. Open the Settings menu on your

mobile device and set Wi-Fi to ON.

5. Choose "NetShair Link" network.

6. Enter the default password "12345678"

and tap Join to connect. Wi-Fi will

display NetShair Link.

1. Open the App Store on your iPod, iPhone or iPad. Search for

the "NetShair" app and download it.

2. After installation is complete, the NetShair

App icon will be shown on the device.

NetShair

IOGEAR

NetShair Link

NetShair

For Charging Only

DC 5V 1A~2.1A

HDD

1. Connect your USB Flash Drive or USB

Hard Drive to the upper USB port.

2. Make sure the “NetShair Link” Wi-Fi

network is connected. Open the App

and log in (only necessary the first time).

Default Username: admin

Default Password: admin

Tap Login to log into the device.

3. On the Home screen,

tap the Air Storage

button to show the

USB contents.

Viewing USB device (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

USB Device

4. Tap Photo, Music or

Movie button to see

media content select a

file to playback. To view

other file type such as

.pdf, .ppt, .doc, .xls,

.pages, .key or

.numbers, tap the folder

containing the file you

want then tap to view it.

Family June.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Family June.mp4

Family July.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Family July.mp4

Family March.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Family March.mp4

Kids.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Kids.mp4

Soccer Game.mp4

/sda1/Movies/Soccer Game.mp4

Internet Connection (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

Option 1: DHCP or PPPoE

Ethernet connection: Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the WAN port of the

NetShair Link. In the App, choose DHCP (for most users) and tap submit or select PPPoE

and enter username and password then tap submit. For Static IP setting please

download the full user manual from our website.

Tap Setup > Internet > Choose DHCP > Tap Submit

Option 2: Hotspot or Repeater

To connect the NetShair Link to a wireless internet connection, choose Hotspot (creates

a new password protected hotspot) or Repeater (extends the signal of the current AP

without new security controls) then tap submit. Select an AP (wireless network) then tap

join and enter the pre-shared key.

Select an AP to connect > Fill in wireless pre-shared key of the AP > Tap Join

Tap Setup > Internet > Choose Hotspot > Tap Submit

IOGEAR

Meeting Room

Office

Warehouse

Option 1: Wireless Password

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

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new Password > Tap Submit

Option 2: Network Name

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

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new SSID > Tap Submit

Wireless Security Settings (iPod / iPhone / iPad)

Your Network Name

●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●

3. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding

the switch to “AP ON”.

4. Open the Settings menu on your

mobile device and set Wi-Fi to ON.

5. Choose "NetShair Link" network.

6. Enter the default password

"12345678" and tap Connect. Wi-Fi

will display NetShair Link.

Option 2: Network Name

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

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new SSID > Tap Submit

NetShair Link Setup (Android

Devices)

1. Open the Google Play store on your Android device.

Search for the "NetShair" app and download it.

2. After installation is complete,

the NetShair App icon will be

shown on the device.

NetShair

Viewing USB device (Android

Devices)

4. Tap Photo, Music or

Movie button to see

media content select a

file to playback. To view

other file type such as

.pdf, .ppt, .doc, .xls,

.pages, .key or

.numbers, tap the folder

containing the file you

want then tap to view it.

1. Connect your USB Flash Drive or USB

Hard Drive to the upper USB port.

2. Make sure the “NetShair Link” Wi-Fi network is connected.

Open the App and log in (only necessary the first time).

Default Username: admin Default Password: admin

Tap OK to log into the device.

3. On the Home screen, tap the

Remote Storage button to

show the USB contents.

4. Tap Photo, Music or

Movie button to see

media content select a

file to playback. To view

other file type such as

.pdf, .ppt, .doc, .xls,

.pages, .key or

.numbers, tap the

folder containing the file

you want then tap to

view it.

For Charging Only

DC 5V 1A~2.1A

HDD

USB Device

Internet Connection (Android

Devices)

Option 1: DHCP or PPPoE

Ethernet connection: Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the WAN port of the

NetShair Link. In the APP, choose DHCP (most users) and tap submit or select PPPoE and

enter username and password then tap submit. For Static IP users please download the

full user manual from our website. For Static IP setting please see full user manual.

Tap Setup > Internet > Choose DHCP > Tap Submit

IOGEAR

Meeting Room

Office

Warehouse

Shop

Option 2: Hotspot or Repeater

To connect the NetShair Link to a wireless internet connection, choose Hotspot (creates

a new password protected hotspot) or Repeater (extends the signal of the current AP

without new security controls) then tap submit. Select an AP (wireless network) then tap

join and enter the pre-shared key.

Select an AP to connect > Fill in wireless pre-shared key of the AP > Tap Join

Tap Setup > Internet > Choose Hotspot > Tap Submit

Option 1: Wireless Password

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

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new Password > Tap Submit

Option 2: Network Name

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

Tap Setup > Wireless > Fill in new SSID > Tap Submit

Wireless Security Settings (Android

Devices)

Your Network Name

NetShair Link Setup (Laptop / Computer)

1. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding the switch to “AP ON”.

2. Click on the wireless icon on

the bottom right corner of

the screen

3. Choose “NetShair Link”

Network.

4. Enter the default password

"12345678" and then press

"OK" to connect.

5. Wi-Fi will display NetShair Link

Connected.

Internet Connection

File Server

Wireless WAN System Setting

Wizard

3. On the setup Wizard screen click next.

4. Choose Gateway, Hotspot

or Repeater mode. Skip to

the section for Gateway or

Hotspot/Repeater.

1. Make sure the “NetShair Link” Wi-Fi

network is connected. Open the Brower

and enter 192.168.168.1 into the address

bar to log in.

Default Username: admin

Default Password: admin

2. Click Wizard icon to setup the NetShair Link.

Gateway

In Hotel/Office/Home (DSL/Cable Modem) applications using Ethernet connection to

access the Internet, select Gateway. Choose either DHCP Client and click Next, or

select PPPoE and enter User Name and Password then click Next.

Wireless Network Name and Password

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

box, then enter a new network key with minimum 8 characters and click Finished. To

keep the default settings just click Finished.

Wireless Security

Enter the pre-shared netwrok key then click Finished.

Hotspot/Repeater

To connect the NetShair Link to a wireless internet connection, choose Hotspot (creates a new

password protected hotspot) or Repeater (extends the signal of the current AP without new

security controls) then tap Scan network. Select an AP (wireless network) then click Next.

For Charging Only

DC 5V 1A~2.1A

HDD

3. Click File Server icon to

browse the USB contents.

4. Select a folder to open then

click on the file you want to

access.

Viewing USB device

File Server

Wireless WAN System Setting

Wizard

1. Connect your USB Flash Drive or USB

Hard Drive to the upper USB port.

2. Make sure the “NetShair Link” Wi-Fi network

is connected. Open the Brower and enter

192.168.168.1 into the address bar to log in.

Default Username: admin

Default Password: admin

USB Device

FCC Statement

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.

CE Compliance

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).

Hotel Usage Explanation Note

A. Hotel provides wired Internet access

1. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding the switch to “AP ON”.

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 Link before you plug in the Ethernet cable!)

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

B. Hotel provides Wi-Fi access

1. Turn on the NetShair Link by sliding the switch to “AP ON”.

2. Connect your wireless devices to the NetShair Link through Wi-Fi.

3. Set NetShair Link to Hotspot mode and choose an AP to connect.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT?

Make sure you:

1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information

2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support

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

Important Product Information

Product Model

Serial Number

Limited Warranty

Contact

Toll Free: 866-946-4327 (USA)

Phone: 949-453-8782

Web Site: www.iogear.com

E-mail: support@iogear.com

Address: 19641 Da Vinci,

Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, USA

This Quick Start Guide is intended to cover basic setup and key

functions to get you up and running quickly. For a complete

explanation of advanced setup and additional features, please

download the full GWRH1 User Manual from www.IOGEAR.com.

iogear GWRH1 Quick start guide

iogear GWRH1 Quick start guide

iogear GWRH1 Quick start guide

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