Hootoo HT-TM01 TripMate User Manual

User Guide

HT-TM01 TripMate

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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 ................................................................................................................................................ 4

Chapter 2 Configure the TripMate ..................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Connect the TripMate .......................................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1 Connect the TripMate wirelessly .................................................................................................. 6

2.1.2 Access the Configuration Page ..................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Personal Cloud ..................................................................................................................................... 9

2.3 Travel Router ...................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.1 Access Point Mode ..................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.2 Router Mode ............................................................................................................................... 13

2.3.3 Bridge Mode ............................................................................................................................... 18

Chapter 3 System Tools .................................................................................................................................... 23

3.1 User Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 23

3.2 Disk Information ................................................................................................................................. 24

3.3 Network Setting ................................................................................................................................. 25

3.3.1 Host Name .................................................................................................................................. 25

3.3.2 SSID Setting ................................................................................................................................. 27

3.3.3 Hide SSID ..................................................................................................................................... 29

3.3.4 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................................................. 30

3.4 Service Setting .................................................................................................................................... 30

3.4.1 Samba Service ............................................................................................................................. 31

3.4.2 DLNA Service ............................................................................................................................... 31

3.5 System Settings .................................................................................................................................. 35

3.5.1 Backup & Restore ....................................................................................................................... 35

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3.5.2 Firmware ..................................................................................................................................... 37

3.5.3 Factory Default ........................................................................................................................... 41

3.6 Wizard ................................................................................................................................................ 42

3.7 Explorer .............................................................................................................................................. 43

Chapter 4 Battery Backup ................................................................................................................................. 44

4.1 Charge TripMate ................................................................................................................................ 44

4.2 Charge Devices ................................................................................................................................... 44

Chapter 5 Warranty and Support ..................................................................................................................... 45

Appendix A: Specification ................................................................................................................................. 46

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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 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. Stream
your videos and songs from the USB storage and share 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.

1.3 Diagram

Power Button:

Short Press (1 second): Activates battery LED indicators
Long Press (3 seconds): Activates Internet/LAN

Wi-Fi LED:

Flashing Green: System loading
Solid Green: System loaded

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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

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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. 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 the phone

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3. Click WLAN

4. Open Wi-Fi, select TripMate-XXXX

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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

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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 to your Android phone

3. Connect phone to the TripMate wirelessly

4. Run the HooToo TripMate app

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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 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 is connected to a wired network and transforms the wired connection into a

wireless one so that multiple devices can share the Internet.

Application:

1. Office, home, hotel or places where only a 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 will automatically become an access point once:

1. Power on the TripMate;

2. Plug a network cable from a well-established router to TripMate, wait for the blue Wi-Fi

indicator light to stop flashing and remain steady;

3. Connect phone to the 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

2. Plug an Ethernet cable from a well-established modem to TripMate

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

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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. 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 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

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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.

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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. Network → Internet, choose Wireless Access

5. Click Scan to search available Wi-Fi

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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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3. Network → Internet, choose Wireless Access, click Scan to select the Wi-Fi, then leave the

password empty, click Save

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

 HT-TM04:

http://www.hootoo.com/media/downloads/fw-hotel-HooToo-TM04-2.000.006.zip

▲ If you need instructions on how to upgrade the firmware, please refer to Page 37.

After upgrading the firmware, please login 10.10.10.254, click Service, then Auto-jump Service
before selecting off. Click Save

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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.

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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

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3.2 Disk Information

The basic information for the USB storage is displayed here.
Log in 10.10.10.254, select Disk

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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

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Now the host name has changed.

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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:

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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.

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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 Service Setting

Login 10.10.10.254, click Services

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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). Click Save

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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

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▲ 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

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3.5.2 Firmware

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. Connect to TripMate via wireless

5. Open a browser and enter 10.10.10.254

Login to the page, default user name: admin; password: “leave the password blank field empty”

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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.

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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. Restore Factory Setting:

On the computer, click Reset Settings to Restore to factory default settings → Save, wait for it to
reboot.
Please ensure your TripMate has at least 50% power left (2 blue LED lights) before resetting.

▲ Note: This will reset all configuration settings to their default values.
The default SSID Name: TripMate-XXXX
The default SSID Password: 11111111(8 x 1’s)

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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.

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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 – To upload the files in your PC/Laptop to USB External Storage

Create Folder – To create new folders on you USB External storage devices

Copy Button – To copy files and paste them into another folder

Cut/Move Button – To move files and paste them into another folder

Download Button – To download files to your PC/Laptop

Delete Button – To delete the files you do not need any more

Rename Button – To rename files or folders

Photo Viewer – To view the photos on one folder with slide

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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.
To charge the unit:

1. Connect the USB end of the USB cable to an AC adapter or any USB power source;

2. Connect the micro-USB end of the cable to the charging port of the TripMate;

3. The power indicators will blink during the charging sequence. Once the unit is fully charged, the

blinking will stop and the indicators will remain lit until the cable is.

▲Note: We recommend using a USB AC adapter with 1A output to charge the TripMate. Using a
charger with an output higher than 1A will damage the internal battery.

4.2 Charge Devices

To charge your device:

1. Plug the USB end of the charging cable into one of the USB ports on TripMate;

2. Connect the micro-USB end of the cable to your device;

3. After a few seconds, charging will start automatically.

▲Note:

 Please do not use the unit to charge the devices whose input current is not 5V;
 Some devices (e.g. iPhone, iPad etc) have a micro-USB port that is different from standard

micro-USB port. The USB cable provided will not be able to charge the devices. Please use
original cable supplied by your device manufacturer instead.

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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:

 2

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hand purchase or purchase from a non-authorized seller/distributor

 Damages resulted from abuse, fire, poison and moisture
 Damages resulted from natural disaster
 Product been dismantled

Note: Successful product registration at www.hootoo.com/productregistration will add an
additional 6 month of warranty cover, making a total of 18 months warranty cover from the date of
original purchase.

▲NOTE:

 Please do not return the product without contacting HooToo first
 We can only provide warranty cover for products sold by a HooToo authorized distributor

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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

Factory default setting

restore

To restore default system setting originated

in factory production

File system

NTFS

A) Support Microsoft Windows NTFS file

system

B) Application tools:

 Tuxera NTFS tool for mounting file

system

 NTFS file system inspection and repair

tool

FAT16/FAT32

A) Support Microsoft Windows

FAT16/FAT32 file system

B) Application tools:

FAT file system inspection and repair tool

File service

CIFS protocol

Provide shared services to files and printers

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

HTTP service

OS

A build-in browser which support common

operation system such as Windows, Linux,

Mac® OS and smart terminal for easy

management

WebDAV protocol

Makes the Web a readable and writable

medium which allow users to edit and

manage documents and files stored on

World Wide Web servers

Access control

Password protection

A) WiFi access control:

 None
 WPA
 WPA2

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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

USB storage

management

Storage display

Storage partition size and remaining space display

Network Management

WAN side setting

A) Static IP
B) Dynamic IP

LAN side setting

A) Sparrow IP setting
B) Subnet mask setting
C) DHCP server setting
D) Default gateway setting
E) Default DNS setting

WiFi setting

A) WiFi mode setting
B) WiFi basic setting
C) WiFi security setting

Application software

Client

A) Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8, Linux,

Unix, Mac®

B) Android: tablet, smartphone
C) iOS: iPad®, iPhone®

File Formats

iOS Client

A) Audio: Support formats of MP3

、

AAC

、

m4a、wav、aiff

B) Video: Support formats of MP4

、

MOV

、

m4v、avi

C) Photo: Support formats of jpg

、

tiff

、

bmp，gif(image)

D) Document: Support formats of keynote

、

numbers、page、excel、word、pdf、txt

、

ppt

Android Client

A) Audio: Support formats

of MP3 ,Video:MP4

B) Photo: Support formats of.jpg

、

.png

C) Document: Support formats of txt

、

word、excel、ppt and pdf

Note: other file formats support is based on

the android product OS performance