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====== Connecting Your Device =======

Your LaCie Fuel has its own wireless network. When you connect to the LaCie Fuel network from a mobile device or wireless computer, your mobile device establishes a dedicated Wi-Fi link with LaCie Fuel. You can also connect to the internet (concurrent mode) while connected to the LaCie Fuel.

===== Operating system =====

Choose your operating system for instructions:

++++ Windows computer |
  - Enable the wireless connection on the computer.
  - Power on the LaCie Fuel and wait for the LED to become solid blue.
  - Select **LaCie Fuel** from the list of available wireless networks.
  - To connect to the LaCie Fuel home page, open a web browser and enter to **<nowiki>www.laciefuel.com</nowiki>**.

To connect LaCie Fuel and your computer to the internet, see [[setup#connecting-lacie-fuel-to-the-internet|Connecting LaCie Fuel to the internet]].
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++++ Mac computer using AirPort® |
If your Mac computer has an AirPort card, you can use it to connect to the LaCie Fuel. See your computer documentation for the most up-to-date instructions on connecting to a wireless network.
<note caution>**Warning:** Do not allow Time Machine® to use your LaCie Fuel for backup.</note>
  - Power on the LaCie Fuel and wait for the LED to become solid blue.
  - Click the Apple menu icon and select **System Preferences**.
  - Under **Internet & Wireless**, select **Network**.
  - Select **AirPort** from the list of network connection services.
  - Select **LaCie Fuel** from the list of networks.
  - Open a web browser and enter **<nowiki>www.laciefuel.com</nowiki>**.
  - To connect the LaCie Fuel and your Mac to the internet, see [[setup#connecting-lacie-fuel-to-the-internet|Connecting LaCie Fuel to the internet]].
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++++ Apple mobile device (iOS 5.1 and higher) |
  - Power on the LaCie Fuel and wait for the LED to become solid blue.
  - On your Apple mobile device, tap **Settings** and then tap **Wi-Fi**.
  - Select **LaCie Fuel** from the list of networks.
  - To connect the LaCie Fuel and your mobile device to the internet, see [[setup#connecting-lacie-fuel-to-the-internet|Connecting LaCie Fuel to the internet]].
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++++ Android mobile device |
  - Power on the LaCie Fuel and wait for the LED to become solid blue.
  - On your Android mobile device, tap **Settings**.
  - Under **WIRELESS & NETWORKS**, tap **Wi-Fi**.
  - Select **LaCie Fuel** from the list of networks.
  - To connect the LaCie Fuel and your mobile device to the internet, see [[setup#connecting-lacie-fuel-to-the-internet|Connecting LaCie Fuel to the internet]].
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===== Connecting LaCie Fuel to a Wi-Fi network =====

You can connect your mobile device to the internet while connected to the LaCie Fuel. This process is called concurrent mode. See the [[http://manuals.lacie.com/en/manuals/lma/intro/start|LaCie Media App user manual]] for details.