Seagate STCK1000100 Changing the Name of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device, Setting a Password

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4. Managing Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device

Changing the Name of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device

 

 

Changing the Name of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device

The Seagate Wireless Plus device is named Seagate Wireless xxx, where the xxx represents a unique identifier for your device.. This is the network name that appears in the wireless network list when you choose to connect to the Seagate Wireless Plus device from your Wi-Fi device. This name is also know as the SSID (Service Set Identifier).

You can change this name if you prefer it to be named differently. Follow these steps to change the Seagate Wireless Plus name:

1.From the Seagate Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings, then General.

2.Select Edit Seagate Wireless Name.

3.Type a new name and then click OK.

You will need to reconnect to your Seagate Wireless Plus device after the name has been changed.

Disconnecting From the Seagate Wireless Plus Network

1.Open your media device’s list of wireless networks.

2.Choose a wireless network other than Seagate Wireless Plus.

Setting a Password

Create a password if you want to restrict access to your Seagate Wireless Plus device. You may want to set a password if you’re in an environment where you don’t want others to connect to your Seagate Wireless Plus device. Setting a password turns WPA security on, which protects your wireless transmissions with your Seagate Wireless Plus device. To stop requiring a password after one has been created, select Turn Password Off and then enter the current password.

1.From the Seagate Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings, then Network.

2.Select Turn On Password.

3.Type your password and then click Next.

The password must be at least eight characters long and no more than 64 characters. All ASCII characters are acceptable. Most of these characters are available on your device’s keyboard.

4.Type the password one more time to confirm the change, and click OK.

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Contents Model 1AYBA2 Seagate Wireless Plus User GuideSeagate Wireless Plus User Guide Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B InformationDéclaration dexposition aux radiations Battery SafetyIndustry Canada Radiation Exposure StatementSeagate Wireless Plus device is not intended for office use Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide Contents An Overview of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device About This Guide IntroductionSupported Web Browsers Product SpecificationsSupported Devices Supported File Types Hardware SpecificationsAbout Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi Security Unpacking Your Box Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus DeviceLoading Content Setting up Your Device and Loading ContentSet up Your Device Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus Disconnecting and Powering OnSelect Apple System Preferences Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Smartphone Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Seagate Media App Connecting to a network Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide Viewing and Playing Your Media Installing the Seagate Media appInstalling Seagate Media Sync Playing Videos Searching for FilesPhotos Screen Viewing PhotosTo stop playback of a slideshow Playing MusicTo view a slideshow Now Playing Screen To control the currently playing songViewing Documents Viewing Content in FoldersContents of a Selected Device Downloading Content to Your Media Device or ComputerSynchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Mac ComputerCopying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer My Devices Window in Seagate Media Sync Custom Sync Simple iPad SyncSimple Sync Managing Your Connected Drives To shut down and restart your Seagate Wireless Plus device Restarting Your Seagate Wireless Plus DeviceTo restore your Seagate Wireless Plus device Shutting Down the Seagate Wireless Plus DeviceRestoring Seagate Wireless Plus to its Original Settings Select Shut Down Seagate WirelessSelect Edit Seagate Wireless Name Changing the Name of Your Seagate Wireless Plus DeviceDisconnecting From the Seagate Wireless Plus Network Setting a PasswordChanging the Language of the Seagate Media app Deleting Content from Your Seagate Wireless Plus DevicePower LED Understanding the Seagate Wireless Plus ComponentsWhite blink Activity Adapter cable activity lightsCharging Seagate Wireless Plus Charging the BatteryCommon Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingSong, video or other file won’t play Album cover art appears in my photo slideshows Finding More Help