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  • Page 1 RAVPower RP-WD03 Advanced User Guide...
  • Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of the RAVPower RP-WD03 FileHub. To get the most from your FileHub, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks notes;...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: Cable HT-WD03 FileHub Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Getting to Know the FileHub ............7 Features ....................9 Wireless Sharing ................9 Travel Router ..................9 External Battery Pack ............... 9 Configure the FileHub ..............10 Connection ..................10 More Features ................. 23 Wireless Sharing ................
  • Page 5 Explorer ..................58 Information ..................65 User Settings ................... 71 Admin ..................71 Guest................... 73 Network Settings ................74 Host Name .................. 75 SSID Settings ................77 Mac Address ................81 Region & Wi-Fi Channel .............. 82 Hide SSID..................83 DHCP Settings ................
  • Page 6 Wizard................... 108 Battery Backup ................109 Charge FileHub ................. 109 Charge Devices ................. 110 Caring for the FileHub ..............111 Storage ..................111 Cleaning ..................111 Caution .................... 112 Caring for the Battery ............... 112 Troubleshooting ................113 Error Messages ................

  • Page 7: Getting To Know The Filehub

    Getting to Know the FileHub Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the FileHub Power Button: Short Press (1 second): Activates battery LED indicators Long Press (3 seconds): Activates Internet/LAN Battery LED Indicators: Indicates how much battery is left: 1 LED: 0-25% 2 LEDs: 26-50% 3 LEDs: 51-75%...
  • Page 8 Wi-Fi LED: Flashing Blue: System loading Solid Blue: System loaded Flashing Green: Connecting to the Internet Solid Green: Connected to the Internet SD Card R/W LED: Flashing Blue: SD card is reading or writing Off: No SD Card Available RJ45 Ethernet Port: Connect to your existing router/modem to set the FileHub to AP/Bridge/Router modes.

  • Page 9: Features

    Features at a Glance Wireless Sharing - Share files from the attached USB storage to smartphones, tablets, or other devices that are connect to the FileHub - Share files from a USB Hub with up to 4 USB flash drives - Connect Google Chromecast to your FileHub and play videos and music on your connected USB storage through Chromecast to the big screen.

  • Page 10: Configure The Filehub

    Configure the FileHub Connection The FileHub WD03 can create a local wireless network (without internet access). Central functions are performed through the local network. To connect the FileHub wirelessly, please follow the steps below: Note: Example below shows Android OS 1.
  • Page 11 2. Click Settings on your phone. 3. Click WLAN and open the Wi-Fi.
  • Page 13 4. Select FileHubPlus-XXXX.
  • Page 14 5. Enter the default password: 11111111, and click Connect.
  • Page 15 The same process applies for iPhone and other Smartphones when connecting the FileHub to local Wi-Fi. 6. Open Browser, enter 10.10.10.254 in the URL box.
  • Page 17 7. Log in with default user name: admin, no password by default. 8. Then you will be prompted to the Setup Wizard . The wizard only helps you to connect your FileHub to the Internet. To get more usage, please visit to get the full guide.
  • Page 18 Wi-Fi and enter the password. 11. Click Next, then you can change the default FileHub Wi-Fi SSID and password to what you want.
  • Page 19 To get more information about the Wi-Fi & LAN settings, please click 12. Click Next and then you can change the password of the admin account.
  • Page 20 13. Click Next, you will then be prompted to wait 2 minutes while the system reboots. After the system has successfully rebooted, please reconnect to the FileHub wirelessly. Your FileHub will now connect to the Internet. The Wi-Fi LED indicator will turn to green.
  • Page 21 If you change the SSID and password of the FileHub, you may need to forget the password of the FileHub from your phone first.
  • Page 22 批注 [t1]: Note to Paul: use a photo of the RAVPower website instead of a news website.

  • Page 23: More Features

    (supported formats: NTFS/FAT16/FAT32, up to 4TB) into the USB port of the FileHub, then switch on the FileHub. RP-WD03 supports a USB hub with up to 4 USB devices (2 hard disks max) 2. Download the app FileHub Plus from Google Play to your Android...
  • Page 24 phone. 3. Connect your phone to the FileHub wirelessly. 4. Run the FileHub Plus app. Also you can access the USB storage via the admin web end 10.10.10.254 ( 58). To get full use of wireless sharing, please download the FileHub Plus app.
  • Page 25 5. Login with the default user name “admin” and leave the password field empty. (The username and password are the same as the key you use to login to the admin configuration page 10.10.10.254).
  • Page 26 6. Tap on File/Folder, and select FileHub Plus. All of the contents can be found under the main folder UsbDisk2_Volume1.
  • Page 28 7. Tap on Local device. All of the contents on the phone can be read.

  • Page 30: Travel Router

    If you need specific instructions for the FileHub Plus app, please refer instructions listed RAVPower website www.RAVPower.com Travel Router Similar settings can also be performed on any Mac, or on mobile devices such as phone, tablet, etc. Access Point Mode...

  • Page 31: Router Mode

    Router Mode The FileHub connects to a DSL or cable modem and turns it into a regular wireless router. Example: Android 1. Power on the FileHub. 2. Plug an Ethernet cable from a well-established modem to the FileHub. 3. Connect phone to the FileHub wirelessly. 4.
  • Page 33 6. Select Internet, choose Wired Access.
  • Page 34 The FileHub provides Dynamic IP, Static IP and PPPoE for router setup. Please consult with the network administrator or refer to the wired network user documentation for best selection. If using DSL Internet, please enter the PPPoE username and password and click Save.
  • Page 36 The FileHub will now connect to the Internet.
  • Page 37 批注 [p2]: Note to Paul: use a photo of the RAVPower website instead of a news website.
  • Page 38 If a static IP address has not been issued by the network provider please request the information from the network provider. The given static IP fields (including network mask and gateway) must also be set to the router. Click Save.
  • Page 39 The FileHub will now connect to the Internet. Tips...
  • Page 40 When connecting devices with a network cable, please make sure the cable is connected securely. Loose cables are one of the most common reasons for network setup problems. If a wired network type cannot be chosen, an alternative method is available to set up the router mode: 1.
  • Page 41 4. Connect the FileHub to the wired connection with an Ethernet cable 5. Login 10.10.10.254 6. Click Settings → Network Settings...
  • Page 42 7. Select Internet , then choose Wired Access and Static IP from the drop-down list 8. Enter into the IP field the same IP information assigned by the wired network. Click Save The FileHub will now connect to the Internet.

  • Page 43: Bridge Mode

    Bridge Mode Definition: The router borrows an existing wireless Internet and broadcasts it using a different network name (SSID) and password. This application can create two individual networks for two groups of users sharing one Internet connection. Application: Small restaurants, shops, bars, home, office or locations where Internet service needs to be provided to guests without revealing the password of the existing network.
  • Page 44 Configuration #1: Example: Android 1. Turn on the FileHub 2. Connect your phone to the FileHub wirelessly 3. Open browser and log in 10.10.10.254 4. Settings→ Network Settings → Internet, choose Wireless Access, Click Scan to search for available Wi-Fi connections.
  • Page 48 5. Select your wireless network (e.g. OpenWifi), enter corresponding password. Click Save.
  • Page 49 The FileHub will now connect to the Internet.
  • Page 50 FileHub can store the connected Wi-Fi.
  • Page 51 FileHub can connect to a hidden SSID. 1. Open the SSID drop-down list. Click Other network…. 2. Enter the SSID and password, click Save. Wait a few seconds. The FileHub will connect to the hidden SSID.
  • Page 52 Configuration #2: The setting applies to wireless networks that need a username and password to connect or use a Terms of Service agreement. 1. Get the user name and password of the Wi-Fi (if necessary). 2. Connect your phone to the FileHub wirelessly.
  • Page 53 3. Open browser and log in 10.10.10.254. 4. Settings→ Network Settings → Internet, choose Wireless Access, click Scan to select the Wi-Fi, then leave the password empty, click Save. 5. Open another page of the browser, the authorization page will pop up, then login with the username &...

  • Page 54: System Tools

    System Tools Language At the login page, you may change the language...
  • Page 55 And select the account Guest can only visit the content of the folder “Share” which is created automatically on your USB storage. You can put the files that you want others to view into this folder. The guest can edit the password of...

  • Page 56: Symbols

    the guest account. Symbols How much battery is left Not connected to any Internet network Connected to the Internet Click to redirect to the main page Click to go back to the last page Click to log out of the admin page...

  • Page 57: Main Page

    Main Page Videos/Photos/Music/Documents show the contents of the DLNA folder...

  • Page 58: Explorer

    Explorer It shows the contents of the USB storage attached to the FileHub Example: Windows 7/Firefox...
  • Page 59 Here you may view the pictures:...
  • Page 60 Play music:...
  • Page 61 Watch videos: 批注 [t3]: Have changed the picture without Chineses character Videos will be downloaded to your computer then open in the player you select. If you open videos on your phone or tablet, the supported formats of your phones/tablets can be opened directly. 批注...
  • Page 62 Here are some basic functions to manage your USB storage:...
  • Page 63 To refresh the display To create new folders on your external USB storage device To copy files and paste them into another folder To move files and paste them into another folder To rename files or folders To delete files To upload the files in your PC/Laptop to Upload the USB external storage device...
  • Page 64 wirelessly connected to your FileHub...

  • Page 65: Information

    Information The information of your FileHub and the USB storage device can be checked here. Login 10.10.10.254 →Settings→ Information...
  • Page 68 Click Device to view the FileHub information.
  • Page 69 Serial Number: Refers to which batch your FileHub belongs to. This is the same as the serial number (S/N) labeled on the bottom of your FileHub. When you have some problems with your FileHub, providing the serial number to our Tech Support will help to solve the issues.
  • Page 70 Click Storage to view the information of the USB storage attached to the FileHub. You may click Delete to eject your USB device.

  • Page 71: User Settings

    User Settings Login 10.10.10.254, Settings →User Manager Admin Select Admin. Here you can change the password of the admin account. Enter your new password, click Save.
  • Page 72 Note: If you forget the new password, you will have to reset the FileHub to factory settings to enter 10.10.10.254...

  • Page 73: Guest

    批注 [t5]: To Paul: I have changed the picture Guest Click guest, then click to enable or disable the guest account. You can also set the password of the guest account here.

  • Page 74: Network Settings

    Network Settings Log in 10.10.10.254, Settings → Network Settings...

  • Page 75: Host Name

    Host Name FileHub host name can be changed here: Select Host Name, enter the new host name, click Save...
  • Page 76 Now the host name has changed.

  • Page 77: Ssid Settings

    SSID Settings To change the SSID name and password of FileHub, please follow the steps below: Select Wi-Fi & LAN 2. Enter your new SSID name and password. Click Save...
  • Page 78 3. After changing the SSID and Password, your phone will lose the connection to your FileHub. You have to reconnect your phone to FileHub...
  • Page 80 If you only changed the password, the FileHub will lose the connection to your phone as well. And you have to click the FileHub SSID to Forget Network then reconnect to FileHub, because generally your phone can store the connected WiFi. Example: If you only change the password for 6D22, FileHub loses the connection to your phone.

  • Page 81: Mac Address

    the FileHub, because it remembers the last password. Every phone has a different button to Forget Network. Then reconnect it with new password Mac Address This is the Mac address of FileHub LAN itself. If your home router has a Mac filtering, please add the FileHub MAC address to the white list of your router.

  • Page 82: Region & Wi-Fi Channel

    Region & Wi-Fi Channel You may manually set the Region and Wi-Fi Channel...

  • Page 83: Hide Ssid

    And change the Security type (default: Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK): Hide SSID...
  • Page 84 Click you may hide/unhide the SSID.If you hide the SSID, others cannot search your FileHub. If you would like to hide your SSID, please make sure you have set up the network setting (wired/wireless) previously, otherwise you will lose the connection to FileHub, and will need to reset the FileHub to restore the original settings.

  • Page 85: Dhcp Settings

    DHCP Settings Click you may enable/disable the DHCP server. If you turn off the DHCP server, FileHub will NOT assign an IP address to your wireless device therefore making them unable to connect to the FileHub. The IP address from your wireless device needs to be inputted manually.

  • Page 88: Service Settings

    Service Settings Click 10.10.10.254 → Settings → Service Settings Samba Service Provide shared services to files and printers for clients on the Microsoft Windows Network and Unix-Like Network. Default status is ON.

  • Page 89: Dlna Service

    DLNA Service FileHub also supports DLNA service (if you need to change the settings of DLNA, a USB storage device should be attached to the FileHub):...
  • Page 90 The default name: DLNA-FileHub-XXXX Default directory: WiFiDisk1_Volume1/Media Directory Server Example: DLNA Name changed to 6D22 and the directory changed to June.
  • Page 91 Switch DLAN Service to ON, then click Add. Tap on the folder and click to change the directory.
  • Page 93 Now go back to the main page, the sections will show the contents of the folder that you set for the DLNA directory.
  • Page 95 批注 [t6]: To Paul: I have changed the picture to the one without Chinese characters...

  • Page 96: System Settings

    System Settings Login 10.10.10.254, click System Settings...

  • Page 97: Time Settings

    Time Settings Time Zone Click Time Zone to change the time zone for your FileHub. Default time zone is the same as the setting of your device.
  • Page 98 If you turn on the auto sync time server, you may set the sync frequency or you can sync now.
  • Page 99 And here you can manually set the time for the FileHub.

  • Page 101: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Here you can view the current version of the firmware of your FileHub. From here you can upgrade the firmware. To upgrade the firmware, please follow the steps below: 1. Download firmware from RAVPower website: http://www.ravpower.com/downloads-RP-WD03.html...
  • Page 102 2. Unzip it. 3. Insert a USB storage device into your FileHub (e.g an external hard drive or a USB flash drive). 4. Connect to the FileHub via wireless. 5. Open a browser and enter 10.10.10.254. 6. Settings →System Settings→Firmware Upgrade→Browse, Browse and select the file.
  • Page 104 7. Click Firmware Upgrade.
  • Page 105 You will be prompted to wait 5 minutes while the system updates. After the system has updated, you will have successfully updated the firmware.

  • Page 106: Factory Default

    Factory Default There are two ways to reset the FileHub: 1. Hard Reset: Use a needle-like object to press the reset button found next to the USB port; hold for 10 seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator LED blinks, release it and wait for it to reboot.
  • Page 107 Please ensure your FileHub has at least 50% power left (2 blue LED lights) before resetting This will reset all configuration settings to their default values. The default SSID Name: FileHub-XXXX The default SSID Password: 11111111(8 x 1’s) The default User Name: admin The default Password: blank (leave it empty) All changed settings will be restored to their factory default settings...

  • Page 108: Wizard

    Wizard Click Wizard, you will be directed to step-by-step basic configuration guide. Guides you to set the FileHub up from beginning.

  • Page 109: Battery Backup

    Battery Backup FileHub RP-WD03 has an internal 6000 mAh battery, which you can use to charge your devices on the go. Charging the FileHub Start charging the FileHub when the remaining power is less than 25%. This will ensure your external charger is ready for emergency situations.

  • Page 110: Charge Devices

    Charge Devices To charge your device: Plug the USB end of the charging cable into one of the USB ports on the FileHub. Connect the micro-USB end of the cable to your device. After a few seconds, charging will start automatically. ...

  • Page 111: Caring For The Filehub

    Caring for the FileHub Storage When the FileHub will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To care for your safety, do not store your FileHub in locations that: •...

  • Page 112: Caution

    Caution Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibrations. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Caring for the Battery Observe the following precautions when using the FileHub: ...

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the FileHub fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting a RAVPower representative. Q: Why can’t I connect to the FileHub after changing the SSID password? A: Please forget the password of the FileHub on your phone 80.
  • Page 114 internet access.

  • Page 115: Error Messages

    Error Messages Indicator Solution Wrong file format Change a USB device, or change a browser to upgrade the firmware No available space Plug a USB storage device (NTFS/FAT16/FAT32) into the FileHub Battery charge is critically low. Recharge the FileHub Device will shut down in 30 seconds Operation failed Check the connection...

  • Page 116: Hardware Specifications

    Hardware Specifications Project Name FileHub Model Name RP-WD03 Model MTK 7620 Frequency MIPS24KEc 360MHZ Type SPI Flash Flash Capacity 8MByte SPI flash Type SDRAM Memory 32MB * 16Bits Capacity (64MB) Standard 802.11 b/g/n Transceiver 1TX 1RX Wi-Fi Frequency 2.4GHz Antenna...
  • Page 117 4 LEDs: 76-100% WiFi LED shows the system initiating state: Blue LED flashing: Kernel loading in progress. WiFi LED/WLAN (Blue/Green) Blue LED stops flashing: System initiation complete. Green LED：Internet successfully connected. Power Button 1. Power on/off button (3 second long press). 2.
  • Page 118 battery, up to 1.6A current. USB Host Interface When switched on, you can connect to a USB storage device via the Wi-Fi. Can charge your mobile device (iPhone and other smartphones) with up to 1A current. WAN Port RJ45 100Mbit/s Capacity 6000 mAh 2x18650 battery...
  • Page 119 Certifications...

  • Page 120: Software Specifications

    Software Specifications System Settings Language Selection To select your native languages. Firmware Upgrade To upgrade firmware by web browser. Configuration Setting To backup and retrieve system configuration settings. Restore Default To restore default factory Factory Settings system settings originating in factory production.
  • Page 121 File Service CIFS Protocol Provide shared services to files for clients on Microsoft Windows Network. Samba Service Provide shared services to files and printers for clients on Microsoft Windows Network and Unix-Like Network. Media Server Support DLNA compatible device. HTTP Service A build-in browser which supports common operation system such as Windows,...
  • Page 122  Password login C) Samba access control  Password login Default security: A) Authentication needed with password 11111111 B) No authentication C) No authentication Storage Storage display Management Storage partition size and remaining space display Network WAN Side Setting A) Static IP Management B) Dynamic IP LAN Side Setting...
  • Page 123 Video: MP4, MOV, M4V, and AVI Photo: jpg, tiff, bmp, and gif (image) Document: Keynote, Numbers, Page, Excel Word, PPT, PDF, and txt iOS Client A) Audio: MP3 Video: MP4 Photo: jpg & png D) Document: txt, Word, Excel, PPT, and PDF Note: Other file format support is based on the android product OS...

  • Page 124: Warranty And Support

    Warranty and Support This RAVPower RP-WD03 FileHub is covered with the RAVPower 12 month warranty from the date of its original purchase. If the RAVPower RP-WD03 FileHub becomes defective during its warranty period, please contact RAVPower or your seller for warranty cover. The following are not covered by our warranty: ...

  • Page 125: Contact

    Contact If you have any concerns and enquiries about RAVPower products and services, please contact RAVPower support team via any of the following methods. NORTH AMERICA Tel: 1-888-456-8468 Tech Support: 408-627-7503 (Monday-Friday 9:00 – 17:00 PST) Address: 2228 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95131 E-mail: - support@RAVPower.com...

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