Hootoo ht-tm04 tripmate elite User manual

User Guide
HT-TM04 TripMate Elite
V 1.0
HooToo®

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Preview................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 Personal Cloud.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.2 Travel Router ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.3 External Battery Pack.................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Diagram ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 Configure the TripMate Elite ............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Connect the TripMate Elite .................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Connect the TripMate Elite wirelessly.......................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Access the Configuration Page ..................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Personal Cloud ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Travel Router...................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Access Point Mode ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Router Mode............................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.3 Bridge Mode ............................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3 System Tools .................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1 User Setting........................................................................................................................................ 22
3.2 Disk Information................................................................................................................................. 23
3.3 Network Setting ................................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.1 Host Name .................................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.2 SSID Setting................................................................................................................................. 26
3.3.3 Hide SSID..................................................................................................................................... 28
3.3.4 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................................................. 29
3.4 Service Setting.................................................................................................................................... 29
3.4.1 Samba Service............................................................................................................................. 29
3.4.2 DLNA Service............................................................................................................................... 30
3.5 System Settings .................................................................................................................................. 33
3.5.1 Backup & Restore ....................................................................................................................... 33

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3.5.2 Firmware..................................................................................................................................... 34
3.5.3 Factory Default ........................................................................................................................... 38
3.6 Wizard ................................................................................................................................................ 39
3.7 Explorer .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 4 Battery Backup................................................................................................................................. 41
4.1 Charge TripMate Elite ........................................................................................................................ 41
4.2 Charge Devices ................................................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 5 Warranty and Support..................................................................................................................... 42
Appendix A: Specification................................................................................................................................. 43

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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, a dual USB charger, and
an external battery pack charger to charge your devices on the go.
1.2 Features
1.2.1 Personal Cloud
Creating your own wireless network to transfer and share media with Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Streaming your videos from the USB storage and sharing with friends!
1.2.2 Travel Router
Turn an existing network into a handy, secure, local hotspot which can be shared by multiple
devices!
1.2.3 External Battery Pack
Give your phone, tablet or camera a quick charge while you are on the go.

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1.3 Diagram

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Chapter 2 Configure the TripMate Elite
2.1 Connect the TripMate Elite
2.1.1 Connect the TripMate Elite wirelessly
TripMate Elite 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. Press the power button for 3 seconds to power on the device. Wait for the Wi-Fi indicator to be
ready
2. Click Settings on phone

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3. Click WLAN
4. Open Wi-Fi, select TripMateElite-XXXX

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5. Enter the default password: 11111111 (8 x 1’s), click Connect
2.1.2 Access the Configuration Page
1. Connect phone to TripMate wirelessly
2. When it shows the status “Connected”, open browser, enter 10.10.10.254 in the url box

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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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Example: Android
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
3. Connect phone to the TripMate Elite wirelessly
4. Run the app HooToo TripMate

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5. Tap on My TripMate. All of the contents will be 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 www.hootoo.com

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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 Elite is connected to a wired network and transforms the wired Internet
access into a wireless one so that multiple devices can share the Internet.
Application:
1. Office, home, hotel and places where only wired network is available.
2. LAN gaming party, small meeting with file sharing and other situations where a temporary
network is needed.
Configuration:
Example: Android
▲Note: TripMate Elite will automatically become an access point once:
1. Power on the TripMate Elite
2. Plug a network cable from a well-established router to TripMate, wait for the green Wi-Fi
indicator light to stop flashing and remain steady
3. Connect phone to TripMate wirelessly
4. TripMate is now connected to the internet (e.g. www.yahoo.com)
▲Note: No need to change any parameters once it becomes an Access Point.

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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 Elite
2. Plug an Ethernet cable from a well-established modem to TripMate Elite
3. Connect phone to TripMate wirelessly
4. Login 10.10.10.254
5. Click Network

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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.
Example:

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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. Connect the computer directly to the wired connection with an Ethernet cable
2. Press win+R on the keyboard (the "win" key is located between the Ctrl and Alt buttons)
3. Enter CMD, a black window pops up; enter ipconfig. Get the IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway assigned by the router/modem.

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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, choose Static IP in the drop-down list
8. Enter into the IP field the same IP information assigned by the wired network. Click Save

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TripMate is now connected to the internet
2.3.3 Bridge Mode
Definition: The router borrows 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 restaurant, shop, bar, home, office and 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,

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2. Wi-Fi is open, but has an authorization page.
Configuration #1:
Example: Android
1. Power on TripMate Elite
2. Connect your phone to TripMate Elite wirelessly
3. Open browser and log in 10.10.10.254
4. Network → Internet, choose Wireless Access
5. Click Scan to search available Wi-Fi
6. Select OpenWifi, enter the corresponding password. Click Save

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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; log in 10.10.10.254
3. Network → Internet, choose Wireless Access, click Scan to select the Wi-Fi, then leave the
password empty, click Save