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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 from a mobile device =====

  - Download and install the free LaCie Media app from the Windows 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 the media app.

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

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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  - Enable the app bar on the Start Page by swiping your finger down from the top of the screen.
  - Tap **Network** on the upper right.
  - Tap on the switch for **Connect //Product//**. //Product// is the name of your compatible wireless storage device (for example, Seagate Wireless or LaCie Fuel). 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 automatically**.
  - Optional. Tap on the checkbox for **Secure this connection on public networks**. This option prevents unauthorized users from accessing the network.
  - Tap **Connect**. (**Note:** You may experience a brief interruption in the connection to the wireless storage device.) 
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  - Hide the app bar by swiping your finger down from the top of the screen.