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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 use the media app to connect your 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 the free LaCie Media app from the iOS App 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, tap the **Settings** icon.
  - Tap **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.

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  - Tap on the **More** icon (ellipse) on the upper right and select **Connected** (Wi-Fi icon).
  - Tap on the switch for **Connect //Product// to a Wi-Fi network**. //Product// is the name of your storage device. The device will connect to trusted networks when the switch is enabled.
  - 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.
  - Optional. Tap **Join Network**. (**Note:** You may experience a brief interruption in the connection to the wireless storage device.)
  - Once connected, the Wi-Fi icon changes to reflect access to the Internet.