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====== Connecting Mobile and Storage Devices to Wi-Fi Networks ======
The following instructions describe how to:
  * Connect mobile devices to a wireless storage device
  * Connect a wireless storage device to a Wi-Fi network

**Tip:** You can also use the media app to connect mobile devices to compatible network-attached storage devices (NAS). Both the mobile device and the NAS must be connected to the same network.

==== Connect your mobile device to your wireless storage device ====
  - Download and install the free LaCie Media app from the Google Play Store.
  - Power on the wireless storage device. The Wi-Fi LED will blink for approximately one minute. Wait for the Wi-Fi LED to turn solid before moving to the next step.
  - On your mobile device, browse to **Settings > Wi-Fi**.
  - Select the storage device from the list of Wi-Fi networks.
  - Launch the media app. 

==== Connect your wireless storage device to a Wi-Fi network ====

The following instructions assume that you have already connected your mobile device to your wireless storage device.

**Note:** The storage device consumes more battery charge when it is connected to the Internet. \\ {{:products:lma:screenshots:ss-android-connect-internet-01.png?500|}} \\ 

  - From the Home screen, tap on **Connect //Product// to the Internet**. //Product// is the name of your compatible wireless storage device (for example, Seagate Wireless or LaCie Fuel).
  - Tap on the network you want to join. If security is enabled on the selected Wi-Fi network, enter the password.
  - Optional. Tap on the checkbox for **Connect to this network automatically**.
  - Optional. Tap on the checkbox for **Secure this network**. This option prevents unauthorized users from accessing the network. (**Note:** You may experience a brief interruption in the connection to the wireless storage device.)
  - The Home page shows connection to the Wi-Fi network. \\ {{:products:lma:screenshots:ss-android-connect-internet-02.png?500|}}