IOGear GWAVR User manual

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User Manual
Wireless Mobile and PC to TV
GWAVR
PART NO. M1228-a
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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Package Contents 5
System Requirements 5
Overview 6
Hardware Installation 7
Contect with Intel WiDi 8
Connect with Miracast 12
Connect with non-Miracast device (iOS/all other Android based) 16
Advanced Settings: 21
How to upgrade the rmware for GWAVR 25
Specication: 28
Compliance Information 29
Limited Warranty 30
Contact 30

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Introduction
IOGEAR's GWAVR allows you to enjoy all of your personal and online content wirelessly on your big screen HDTV. Using your
smartphone, tablet or Intel® WiDi notebook you can sit back and experience your favorite movies, videos, photos, online shows
and more in Full HD on your HDTV with great image, clarity and sound. In today's lifestyle of mobility and wireless, the GWAVR
is the next step in connectivity for your wireless Audio/Video entertainment.
Supports the latest Wi-Fi technology:
• Wi-Fi Miracast - Also known as "Screen Mirroring" for Samsung devices*
Streaming Screen Capture from Wi-Fi Miracast compatible device (such as smartphone / tablet / notebook)
• Intel WiDi
Streaming Screen Capture from Intel WiDi notebook
• Works with non-Miracast Devices
Using the Free App "iMediaShare Personal" you can stream your personal photos, videos, music and more wirelessly to
your HDTV.
Note: You can also use the Free App “Flipps” to stream online videos and live content.
*Miracast / Screen Mirroring devices:
- Samsung has introduced Screen Mirroring (based on Miracast), which is incorporated into most of Samsung’s high-end
smart mobile devices including the GALAXY S III, GALAXY S IV, GALAXY Note 10.1, and GALAXY Note II
- New LG Optimus G
- New HTC One
- Google Nexus 4
- Sony Xperia T
Note: For a list of known Miracast-certied devices, please visit: http://www.wi-.org/wi--certied-miracast%E2%84%A2

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Package Contents
PC / Intel®WiDi (Computer Scenario):
• 3rd Gen Intel®Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 2.0 GHz processor (CPU) and above with Intel® WiDi (version 3.5 and higher)
• 2GB of system memory (RAM) - 3GB (RAM) recommended
• Microsoft Windows®7, Windows®8 and Windows®8.1
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ (Mobility Scenario):
• Wi-Fi Miracast enabled mobile devices (Smartphones and Tablets)
– Samsung enabled smartphones and tablets with Screen Mirroring (AllShare Cast*)
Non-Miracast Certifed Devices (Mobility Scenario):
• Use the Free "iMediaShare" App (iOS / Android)
– iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 6+ – Android 1.6+ phones and tablets
TV
• Flat-panel (LCD / Plasma / DLP) TV display or Projector with HDMI or DVI port (DVI adapter not included)
• TV or audio system with HDMI
System Requirements
1 x Wireless A/V Receiver
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty/Registration Card

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Overview
1. Power LED
This LED is lit blue when the power adapter is plugged into the USB Micro-B Port.
2. USB Type-A
This port is reserved for service and future upgrades.
3. Mode Button
Press this button twice to switch from WiDi / Miracast and AirFun modes.
4. HDMI Type-A Port (Display)
Connect the HD display to this port to display an image.
5. USB Micro-B Port (Power)
Connect the power adapter to this port to supply power to the device.
Micro USB HDTV
Mode
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Hardware Installation
Step 1
Connect the Power Adapter to the GWAVR’s Micro-B Port.
Step 2
Connect the display to the GWAVR’s HDMI port using an HDMI cable.
MicroUSBHDTV
Mode
USB
Cable Power
Adapter
HDMI Cable
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Contect with Intel WiDi
Step 1
Turn on your HDTV and select the correct HDMI source input. Turn on the GWAVR; it will automatically load in the Intel WiDi
mode and will be ready for connection.
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Step 2
Turn on your laptop and launch the Intel WiDi application. Go to start menu, search for Intel WiDi, and open the application.

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Step 3
Locate and connect to the GWAVR.
Note: To update to latest Intel WiDi version, please visit:
http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wtech/iwd/sb/CS-031109.htm
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Step 4
A security code will display if it
is the rst time you wirelessly
connect your laptop to the
GWAVR. Input the code into the
Intel WiDi application window.
Your HDTV is now wirelessly connected and displaying
your laptop screen (takes 10~15 seconds).
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Connect with Miracast
Step 1
Turn on your HDTV and select the correct HDMI source input. Turn on the GWAVR and it will automatically load in the Intel
WiDi mode, and will be ready for connection.
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Step 2
On your Wi-Fi certied Miracast laptop, tablet or smartphone, nd and launch the wireless application. The name and location
of the application may vary depending on device.

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Step 3
Launch the wireless screen mirroring application on your device to nd and connect to the GWAVR.
Example of Samsung Galaxy S IV shown below:
Go to Settings, select
Screen Mirroring, and
then turn it on.
Select GWAVR. Connect to GWAVR. Your device is now
connected.
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Your TV is now displaying your mobile device wirelessly.
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Connect with non-Miracast device (iOS/all other Android based)
Step1
For users with an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch® or a Non-Miracast certied device, go to the Apple App Store / Google Play
Store to download the free app “iMediaShare Personal.”
Step 2
Turn on your HDTV, select the HDMI source input that GWAVR is
connected to and turn on GWAVR. When WiDi mode appears on your
screen, press the mode button twice until the AirFun screen appears
with “Ready for Connection.”
MicroUSBHDTV
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Step 3
Once the GWAVR is in AirFun mode, go to your device’s
Wi-Fi settings and connect to the GWAVR.
Step 4
Once connected to the GWAVR, open your web browser on your device and type in the setup
address on the TV screen (http://192.168.59.254/remote). This is the virtual remote that will
control the Advanced Settings for the GWAVR.
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Step 5
Click on the setup icon to get to the Advanced Settings options menu and then select the “WiFi Connection” option.
Step 6
Next, select an available
network, type in the
network password and
click Submit to connect. Mark Family
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Guest Network
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Mark Family.
(Mark Family).
Step 7
A message will appear which will tell you to connect your
device to the same network as the GWAVR.
Step 8
Once the GWAVR is connected to your wireless
network, go back to your device’s Wi-Fi settings
and connect to the same network as the GWAVR.
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Step 9
Next, open and launch the iMediaShare Personal app on
your device. Your device can now stream your photos,
videos, music and more wirelessly on your HDTV using
this free app.
Step 10
To begin streaming from your device,
select the type of content from the
options screen and choose the le
you would like to display. Select the
GWAVR as the screen you would
like to display on.
Your content is now displaying on your HDTV!
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