Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Preview TripMate is a versatile device that creates a personal hotspot for sharing your existing USB storage device, a travel router that provides wireless access to a wired connection and an external battery pack charger to charge your devices on the go. 1.2 Features 1.2.1 Personal Cloud Create your own wireless network to transfer and share media with Wi-Fi enabled devices.
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Flashing Blue: Connecting to the Internet Solid Blue: Internet connected RJ45 Ethernet Port: Connect to your existing router/modem to set TripMate as AP/Bridge/Router USB Port: To connect to your USB storage and to charge your devices Micro USB Port: Charge your TripMate Reset Button: Press with a small pin for 10 seconds to reset your TripMate...
Chapter 2 Configure the TripMate 2.1 Connect the TripMate 2.1.1 Connect the TripMate wirelessly The TripMate can create a limited local wireless network (no full internet access), where the central functions are performed through the local network. To connect the TripMate wirelessly, please follow the steps below: Example: Android 1.
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3. Click WLAN 4. Open Wi-Fi, select TripMate-XXXX...
5. Enter the default password: 11111111 (8 x 1’s), click Connect ▲Note: The same process applies for iPhone and other Smartphones when connecting the TripMate to local WiFi. 2.1.2 Access the Configuration Page 1. Connect phone to TripMate 2. When it shows the status “Connected”, open browser, enter 10.10.10.254 in the url box...
3. Log in with default user name: admin, password: (leave it empty) 2.2 Personal Cloud You can create your own wireless personal media sharing cloud. ▲Note: Download the "HooToo TripMate" app from App Store or Google Play first...
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1. Insert a USB thumb drive, a card reader (up to 64GB), or a USB HHD (supported format: NTFS/FAT16/FAT32, up to 4TB) into the USB port of the TripMate, then power up the TripMate. 2. Download the app HooToo TripMate from Google Play to your Android phone 3. Connect phone to the TripMate wirelessly...
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5. Tap on My TripMate. All of the contents can be found under the main folder "USBDisk1_Volume1” 6. Tap on My Device. All of the contents on the phone can be read. ▲Note: If you need specific instructions for the HooToo TripMate app, please refer to the instructions listed on the HooToo website...
2.3 Travel Router ▲Note: Similar settings can also be performed on any Mac computer, or mobile devices such as phone, tablet, etc. 2.3.1 Access Point Mode Definition: TripMate is connected to a wired network and transforms the wired connection into a wireless one so that multiple devices can share the Internet.
2.3.2 Router Mode TripMate connects to a DSL or cable modem and turns it into a regular wireless router. Configuration: 1. Power on TripMate 2. Plug an Ethernet cable from a well-established modem to TripMate 3. Connect phone to TripMate wirelessly 4.
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6. Select Internet, choose Wired Access. ▲Note: TripMate 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 a DSL Internet, please enter the PPPoE username and password. Click Save...
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Example: TripMate is now connected to the internet If a static IP address is issued by the network provider (please request network provider), the given static IP fields (including network mask and gateway) must also be set to the router. Click Save...
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TripMate is now connected to the internet ▲Tips: When connecting devices with network cables, please make sure the cable is connected securely. Loose cables are one of the most common sources of network setup problems. If a wired network type cannot be chosen, an alternative method is available to set up the router mode 1.
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4. Connect TripMate to the wired connection with an Ethernet cable 5. Login 10.10.10.254 6. Click Network 7. Select Internet , then choose Wired Access then Static IP from the drop-down list 8. Enter into the IP field the same IP information assigned by the wired network. Click Save...
TripMate is now connected to the internet 2.3.3 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, bar, home, office or others where Internet service needs to be provided for guests without revealing the password of the existing network for hosts.
Configuration: There are two configuration modes: 1. Wi-Fi is secured, which requires entering password, 2. Wi-Fi is open, but has an authorization page. Configuration #1: Example: Android 1. Power on TripMate 2. Connect your phone to TripMate wirelessly 3. Open browser and log in 10.10.10.254 4.
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6. Select OpenWifi, enter the corresponding password. Click Save TripMate is now connected to the internet Configuration #2: 1. Get the user name and password of the Wi-Fi, which is needed to click through the login/authentication page 2. Connect phone to TripMate wirelessly > Open browser and log in 10.10.10.254...
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4. Open another page of browser, the authorization page pops up, login with the username & password ▲Note: If the authorization page doesn’t pop up, please update the firmware. Please download the firmware from the HooToo website: HT-TM02: http://www.hootoo.com/media/downloads/HooToo-TM02-Auto-jump-button-2.000.018.zip ...
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TripMate is now connected to the internet ▲Note: Please clear the browser cache if the connection failed the first time and then try again.
Chapter 3 System Tools 3.1 User Setting The admin login password can be changed here. 1. Login 10.10.10.254, select User 2. Enter your new password and confirm, click Save...
3.3 Network Setting Login 10.10.10.254, click Network. 3.3.1 Host Name TripMate host name can be changed here: Select Host Name, enter the new host name, click Save...
3.3.2 SSID Setting To change the SSID name and password of TripMate, please follow the steps below: Select Wi-Fi & LAN Enter the new SSID name and password. Click Save...
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Then reconnect phone to TripMate ▲Note: On this page the Wi-Fi Channel can also be changed:...
And change the Security type: 3.3.3 Hide SSID ▲Note: 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 TripMate, and will need to reset the TripMate to restore the original settings.
3.3.4 DHCP Settings Select DHCP Server, you can disable the DHCP server. Click Disabled → Save ▲Note: If you turn off the DHCP server, TripMate will NOT assign an IP address to your wireless device therefore making them unable to connect to the TripMate. The IP address from your wireless device needs to be inputted manually.
3.4.1 Samba Service Samba service can be disabled here. The default status is On 3.4.2 DLNA Service TripMate also supports DLNA service: How to use DLNA: Example: Windows Phone...
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1. Download an app which supports DLNA service (e.g. My Media Hub) from the Windows App Store 2. Plug a USB drive into TripMate 3. Connect phone to TripMate wirelessly 4. Login 10.10.10.254, click Service, select DLNA Service. Change DLNA Name to test; then change the Directory (select the folder which you would like to access).
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5. Open the app My Media Hub, the server named test refers to the TripMate.
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6. Entering “test”, the contents of the selected folder of the USB storage device can be read under the folder Browse Folders...
▲ Note: A wireless device which supports DLNA service is needed. 3.5 System Settings Login 10.10.10.254, click System 3.5.1 Backup & Restore Select Backup Settings. Here you can save the current configuration of the TripMate as a backup file or restore the configuration via a backup file.
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Click Save to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local computer. To restore the TripMate’s configuration Click Restore to locate the backup file for the TripMate...
On the bottom of the interface, you can view the current firmware version. To upgrade the firmware, please follow the steps below: 1. Download the firmware from the Hootoo website: www.hootoo.com 2. Unzip it 3. Insert a USB storage device into your TripMate (i.e. an external hard drive or a USB flash drive) 4.
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6. Click System 7. Click Firmware Upgrade on the left-side tab, Click Upgrade...
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8. Browse and select the exact file from step 3...
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Click Save You will be prompted to wait 5 minutes while the system updates. After the system has updated, you will have successfully updated the firmware.
3.5.3 Factory Default There are two ways to reset TripMate: 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. 2.
The default User Name: admin The default Password: blank (leave it empty) All changed settings will be restored to their factory default settings 3.6 Wizard Click Wizard, you will be directed to step-by-step basic configuration guide.
3.7 Explorer Login 10.10.10.254→Explorer, here you can overview the contents of your USB storage when plugged into the TripMate as well as perform some basic operations (the Hootoo TripMate app is needed for complete operation of the USB storage). Refresh Button – To refresh the display Upload Button –...
Chapter 4 Battery Backup TripMate has an internal 6,000mAh battery, so you can use it charge your devices on the go. 4.1 Charge TripMate Start charging the TripMate when the remaining power is below 25%. This will ensure your external charger is ready for emergency situations.
Chapter 5 Warranty and Support This HooToo HT-TM01 TripMate is covered with the HooToo 12 month warranty from the date of its original purchase. If the HooToo HT-TM01 TripMate becomes defective during its warranty period, please contact HooToo or your seller for warranty cover. The following are not covered by our warranty: ...
Appendix A: Specification Project name TripMate Model Name HT-TM01 Battery Capacity: 6000 mAh (18650 Battery Cell x2) Input Current: 5V/1A Output Current: 5V/1A System setting Language selection To select your native languages Firmware upgrade To upgrade firmware by web browser Configuration setting To backup and retrieve system configuration setting...
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WPA&WPA2 B) WEB access control Password login C) Samba access control Password login Default security: A) Authentication needed with password 11111111 B) No authentication storage Storage display management Storage partition size and remaining space display Network Management WAN side setting A) Static IP B) Dynamic IP...
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