Seagate 1AYBA2 User manual

Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide
Model 1AYBA2

Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide
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capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one
thousand billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity
is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage.
Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes. Actual quantities
will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software.
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
Note to US model owner: To comply with US FCC regulation, the country selection function
has been completely removed from all US models. The above function is for non-US models
only.

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Industry Canada
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le
dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout
brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable.
IMPORTANT NOTE: (For mobile device use)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles)
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de
20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Battery Safety
This product contains a lithium-ion battery that must be disposed of properly. See this link for
information about recycling and proper disposal.
Please follow the battery safety items below:
•Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries.
•Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
•Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box
or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by, other metal
objects.
•Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
•Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the equipment.
•Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device.
•Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.
•Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.

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•In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water
and seek medical advice.
•Keep cells and batteries out of the reach of children.
•Keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
•Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct
charger and refer to the manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for proper
charging instructions.
•Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
•After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells
or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
•Secondary cells and batteries give their best performance when they are operated at
normal room temperature (20°C+5 °C).
•Retain the original product literature for future reference.
•Use only the cell or battery in the application for which it was intended.
•Dispose of properly.
The Seagate Wireless Plus device is not intended for office use.

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Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Seagate Wireless Plus Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supported Web Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supported File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking Your Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1: Connecting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device to Your Computer . 5
Step 2: Setting up Your Device and Loading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 3: Disconnecting and Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus from an Apple or Android
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus From a Mac Computer Using
AirPort® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Smartphone . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Browser on a
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to the Internet While Connected to the Seagate Wireless
Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing Seagate Wireless Plus apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the Seagate Media app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing Seagate Media Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Viewing and Playing Your Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Searching for Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Viewing Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing Content in Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Downloading Content to Your Media Device or Computer . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wirelessly Uploading Content From a Computer to Your Seagate Wireless
Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Mac Computer . . . . . . . . . . 20
Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer . . . . . . . 21
Managing Your Connected Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4. Managing Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Resetting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Restarting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shutting Down the Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Restoring Seagate Wireless Plus to its Original Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the Name of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Disconnecting From the Seagate Wireless Plus Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing the Language of the Seagate Media app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Disconnecting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device From Your Computer . 28
Deleting Content from Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. An Overview of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Understanding the Seagate Wireless Plus Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Finding More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

1. Introduction About This Guide
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1. Introduction
Your Seagate Wireless Plus mobile wireless storage device is a portable hard drive that
broadcasts a wireless signal. You can store your digital media on the device and then stream
content to an iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®touch, Android™ tablet or smartphone, or other Wi-Fi
enabled tablet, smartphone or computer.
See "Product Specifications" for a list of compatible devices and web browsers.
About This Guide
This guide introduces the features of the Seagate Wireless Plus device, describes how to set
up your Seagate Wireless Plus device, how to fill up your device with your digital media, and
how to use your Seagate Wireless Plus device to enjoy your videos, photos, and music.
For additional information about your Seagate Wireless Plus device, view the Getting Started
tutorial (located on your device). For more information about the latest firmware, videos, and
tips and troubleshooting, go to the Seagate Customer Support site.
Seagate Wireless Plus Features
Here’s a list of some of the things you can do with your Seagate Wireless Plus device:
•Store your movies, songs, and photos. The 1TB hard drive can store over 300 high-
definition movies (1.5GB MP4 H.264), 125,000 songs, or 100,000 photos1.
•Load your media quickly. Your device comes with a USB 3.0 port (compatible with USB
2.0) for fast transfers, and supports interfaces such as FireWire® 800 and powered
eSATA. Just plug your device into your PC or Mac computer and drag and drop files.
•Share content with more people. Your Seagate Wireless Plus device serves as a
mobile wireless network. All you need to do is select your Seagate Wireless Plus device
as your wireless network from the device you want to use (your iPad, iPhone, Android
device, etc.) and then access your media. Your Seagate Wireless Plus device can stream
up to three or more Wi-Fi enabled devices at the same time, so more than one person
can access your wireless media library at the same time.
•Enjoy up to ten hours of continuous play. Your Seagate Wireless Plus device (when
charged) provides up to 10 hours of continuous video streaming.2
Note: If you’re viewing high-resolution video, you may experience fewer hours of
streaming.
1.Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes. Actual quantities will be
based on various factors, including file size, file format, features, and application software.
2. Exact battery life subject to product model, normal usage condition and configurations.

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•Do more. While you’re listening to music or viewing movies or photos on your iPad,
iPhone, Android tablet or smartphone, you can also browse the Internet, from your home
network or your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot.
Notes:
•The ability to browse the Internet from a computer or a non-iOS/non-Android Wi-Fi
device is not supported.
•We do not recommend streaming HD video from the Internet while connected to the
Seagate Wireless Plus network.
•Manage your digital media files. The Seagate Media™ app, developed specifically for
Apple and Android devices, helps you enjoy your music, photos, and videos with features
such as playing music in the background while using other apps, adding movie
bookmarks, and personalizing photo slideshows. For more information, see “Enjoying
Your Videos, Photos, and Music” on page 13.
•Synchronize your media files. Seagate Media Sync™ software, a free application
available from Seagate, automatically synchronizes all of your media files with your
Seagate Wireless Plus device. For more information, see “Synchronizing Your Files with
Seagate Media Sync” on page 20.
Product Specifications
The following lists identify the devices, browsers, file types, and hardware specifications for
your Seagate Wireless Plus device.
Supported Devices
Your Seagate Wireless Plus device can be used with these devices:
•iPad, iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 4 and above
•Android-based tablets and smartphones running Android release 2.1 and above
•Other Wi-Fi-enabled tablets and smartphones
•Windows®computer running Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®or Windows XP
•Mac®computer running Mac OS®X 10.5.8 or later operating systems
Supported Web Browsers
You can use these browsers to access your media library on your Seagate Wireless Plus
device:
•Safari®5 or later (Mac OS)
•WebKit (Android)

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•Internet Explorer®8 or later (Windows)
•Firefox®
•Google Chrome™
Supported File Types
For iPads
•Video: H.264 video, MPEG-4, Motion-JPEG
•Audio: AAC, MP3, M4a, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV
•Documents: Microsoft®Office®, iWork®, Adobe®Acrobat®(PDF)
•Select files supported by third-party apps
For Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones
•Any files supported by your device applications
Hardware Specifications
•Drive Capacity: 1TB
•SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds) or USB 2.0 port
•Battery: Non-user replaceable lithium-ion battery
•Battery Life: Up to 10 hours of continuous streaming (1 user); up to 25 hours standby
•Maximum Wi-Fi range: 45 meters (147 feet)
•Drive Format: NTFS
The Paragon NTFS driver is available to enable read/write access using the Mac operating
system. The software is available on your Seagate Wireless Plus device.

1. Introduction About Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi Security
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About Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi Security
Since your Seagate Wireless Plus device is a wireless broadcasting device, it can be “seen”
by any Wi-Fi device within its range (up to 45 meters/147 feet).
You can set a password to restrict access to your Seagate Wireless Plus device. See “Setting
a Password” on page 27 to restrict access to your Seagate Wireless Plus device.
Tip: When you have your Seagate Wireless Plus device physically connected to your
computer with a cable, wireless is disabled; your files are not visible to others.

2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Unpacking Your Box
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless
Plus Device
This chapter explains each step of the installation process in more detail than what is shown
in the Quick Start Guide.
Unpacking Your Box
Before you begin to set up your device, unpack the box and ensure you have all of these
items before continuing:
For a detailed description of these components, review “An Overview of Your Seagate
Wireless Plus Device” on page 29.
Step 1: Connecting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device
to Your Computer
The Seagate Wireless Plus device comes with a USB 3.0 adapter and cable. This USB 3.0
system provides faster transfer speeds when connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer.
Figure 1: Package Contents
Detachable USB 3.0 Cable
Seagate Wireless Plus Wireless Storage Device
Quick Start Guide
USB to DC Power Cable
USB Wall Adapter

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Note: If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you can connect the cable to a USB
2.0 port.
1. Remove the plastic cover from the end of the Seagate Wireless Plus device to expose the
connector.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and USB 3.0 cable to the Seagate Wireless Plus device, then
connect to a USB port (2.0 or 3.0) on your computer.
Step 2: Setting up Your Device and Loading Content
Set up Your Device
Review the following table to ensure that no further setup is needed before you start copying
files to your Seagate Wireless Plus device.
Loading Content
Once your computer is physically connected to your Seagate Wireless Plus device, the
easiest way to fill up your device is to drag and drop files from your computer to your device.
Note: It is the user’s responsibility to comply with applicable copyright laws and to respect owner’s
rights in content usage.
You can also install Seagate Media Sync™ software to help you copy your files and
synchronize them once they are on your Seagate Wireless Plus device. Review
“Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync” on page 20 for more information on how
to install and use Seagate Media Sync.
Note: Your Apple®device, Android®device or other Wi-Fi device will play files only in the formats it
supports. See your device’s specifications for details.
Table 1: Set up Requirements
Computer Type Set up requirements
PC No set up required.
Maca
a. Do not allow Time Machine®to use your Seagate Wireless Plus device for backup.
Time Machine will attempt to reformat the drive inside your Seagate Wireless Plus de-
vice. See “Troubleshooting” on page 32 if you reformat the drive by mistake.
Install MacInstaller.dmg (located on your
Seagate Wireless Plus device) to allow file
copying.
Both PC and Mac Install MacInstaller.dmg to allow your
Seagate Wireless Plus device to be used
with both PCs and Macs.

2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Step 3: Disconnecting and Powering On
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Step 3: Disconnecting and Powering On
Disconnect the USB 3.0 adapter and USB 3.0 cable from your Seagate Wireless Plus device,
replace the plastic cover, and power on the device by pressing the power button.
Your Wi-Fi LED blinks as your Seagate Wireless Plus device starts up. When the light is a
solid blue, your device is Wi-Fi ready, indicating other devices can connect to it.
Tip: Your Seagate Wireless Plus device is pre-charged from the factory and can run for
approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. You may want to charge your device before you allow
other devices to connect to it and enjoy your videos, photos, and music. For more information
on charging, see “Charging the Battery” on page 31.
For more information about all of the components (LED lights, cables, etc.) of your Seagate
Wireless Plus device, review “An Overview of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device” on
page 29.
Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus
Your Seagate Wireless Plus device has its own wireless network. When you connect to it, it
establishes a dedicated link with the Seagate Wireless Plus over Wi-Fi.
You can also connect to the Internet while connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus network.
For example, you can connect from your favorite hotspot while watching a movie or listening
to your favorite music on your device.
Tip:We do not recommend streaming a movie from the Internet while connected to the
Seagate Wireless Plus network.
Select one of these options to help you connect your device to the Seagate Wireless Plus
network:
•Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus from an Apple or Android Device
Figure 2: Powering on the Wireless Plus device
Power Button

2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus
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•Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus From a Mac Computer Using AirPort®
•Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Smartphone
•Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Browser on a Computer
•Connecting to the Internet While Connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus
Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus from an Apple or Android
Device
Apple and Android devices can use the Seagate Media app to help you search for and play
media files on your Seagate Wireless Plus device. We recommend that you install this app
before you connect to the Seagate Wireless Plus network. For more information on how to
install this app, see “Installing the Seagate Media app” on page 13.
1. Open your wireless network settings:
•For Apple devices, choose Settings > Wi-Fi.
•For Android devices, choose Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
2. Select Seagate Wireless Plus from the list of networks.
3. Press the Home button on your Apple or Android device.
4. Tap the Seagate Media icon to open the application.
Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus From a Mac Computer
Using AirPort®
If there is an AirPort card installed in your Mac computer, you can connect to your Seagate
Wireless Plus. See the user documentation for your computer for the most up-to-date
instructions on connecting to a wireless network.
1. Select Apple > System Preferences.
2. Under Internet and Network, select Network.
3. Select AirPort from the list of network connection services.
4. Select Seagate Wireless Plus from the list of networks.
5. Open Safari and go to any URL or type “www.seagatewireless.com” in the address bar.
The Seagate Wireless Plus main page displays.

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Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Smartphone
You can connect to the Seagate Wireless Plus device from any Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone
that has a browser. While connecting to a wireless device is similar on most smartphones,
see the documentation that came with your phone for detailed instructions.
1. Go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.
2. Select Seagate Wireless Plus from the list of wireless networks.
3. Launch your phone’s Web browser.
4. Go to any URL or type “www.seagatewireless.com” to be automatically redirected to the
Seagate Wireless Plus main page.
Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Browser on a
Computer
You can stream your content from Seagate Wireless Plus with a Web browser.
1. Enable the wireless connection on the computer.
2. Select “Seagate Wireless Plus” from the list of available wireless networks.
Launch a Web browser, and go to any URL or type “www.seagatewireless.com” to be
automatically redirected to the Seagate Wireless Plus main page.
Connecting to the Internet While Connected to the Seagate Wireless
Plus
While connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus network, you can use the Seagate Media app
to connect to a second Wi-Fi network. If the second Wi-Fi network has Internet connectivity,
you will be able to use the Internet at the same time you are connected to the Seagate
Wireless Plus device.

2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus
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1. Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Seagate Media App.
On smartphones and similar devices, tap the icon on the right side of the screen, then tap
the Wi-Fi icon.
Figure 3: Location of the Wi-Fi icon in the Seagate Media app
Figure 4: Location of the Wi-Fi icon in the smartphone version of the Seagate Media app
Wi-Fi icon
Wi-Fi icon

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2. Select the network you want to join. If security is enabled on the selected Wi-Fi network,
enter the required password.
3. The Seagate Media app asks whether you want to disable access to the contents of the
Seagate Wireless Plus device for other users.
Figure 5: Connecting to a network
Figure 6: Selecting whether to prevent other users from seeing content on the Seagate Wireless Plus device

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•If you select Yes, other users can connect to the Wireless Plus network and access the
Internet, but they will not be able to see any of the contents on the Seagate Wireless Plus
device.
•If you select No, other users can connect to the Wireless Plus network, access the
Internet, and see the contents of the Seagate Wireless Plus device.
4. Once the connection to the network is established, you can use your device’s Web browser,
check e-mail, and so on (assuming the network is connected to the Internet).