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

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4. Open another page of the browser, the authorization page will then pop 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-TM04: http://www.hootoo.com/media/downloads/fw-hotel-HooToo-TM04-2.000.006.zip

▲ For instructions on how to upgrade the firmware, please refer to page 33.
After upgrading the firmware, please login 10.10.10.254, click Service, and select Auto-jump Service.
Turn off it. Click Save

TripMate is now connected to the internet
▲Note: Please clear the browser cache if the connection fails the first time

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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 Elite 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 the TripMate Elite, 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 Elite

▲ 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 Service

3.4.1 Samba Service

Samba service can be disabled here. Default status is On

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3.4.2 DLNA Service

TripMate also supports DLNA service:

How to use DLNA:

Example: Windows Phone

1. Download an app which supports DLNA service (e.g. My Media Hub) from the Windows app store

2. Plug a USB drive into the TripMate Elite

3. Connect phone to the TripMate wirelessly

4. Login 10.10.10.254, click Service, select DLNA Service. Change DLNA Name to test; and change

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the Directory (select the folder which needs access). Click Save

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5. Open the app My Media Hub, the server named ‘test’ refers to the TripMate.

6. Entering “test”, the contents of the selected folder of USB storage 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 Elite 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

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 latest firmware from the Hootoo website: www.hootoo.com

2. Unzip it

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3. Insert a USB storage device into your TripMate (i.e. an external hard drive or a USB flash drive)

4. Connect to TripMate wirelessly

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”

6. Click System

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7. Click Firmware Upgrade on the left-side tab, Click Upgrade

8. Browse and select the exact file from step 3

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Click Save.

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You will be prompted to wait 5 minutes while the system updates. After the system updates, you
will have successfully updated the firmware.

3.5.3 Factory Default

There are two ways to reset TripMate Elite:

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 make sure your TripMate has at least 50% power left (2 blue LED lights) before resetting it.

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▲ Note: This will reset all configuration settings to their default values.
The default SSID Name: TripMateElite-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

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 Elite

Start charging the TripMate Elite when the remaining power is below 25%. This will make sure your
external charger is always ready for emergency situations.

To charge the unit:

1. Connect the USB end of the USB cable to an AC adapter or active USB port;

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

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 disconnected.

Alternative method:

1. Flip down the prongs of the Tripmate Elite, plug into the socket to start charging;

2. 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 disconnected

▲Note: We recommend using USB AC adapter with 1A output to charge the TripMate Elite. Using a
charger with 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 the TripMate Elite;

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

3. After a few seconds, charging with start automatically

▲Note:

 Output 1 (1A) is to charge cell phones; output 2 (1A/2.1A) is to charge tablets;
 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

The HooToo HT-TM04 Tripmate Elite is covered with the HooToo 12 month warranty from the date
of its original purchase. If the HooToo HT-TM04 Tripmate Elite becomes defective during its
warranty period, please contact HooToo or your seller for warranty cover. The following are not
covered by our warranty:

 2

nd

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 Elite

Model Name

HT-TM04

CPU

Model

Ralink RT5350

Frequency

MIPS24KEc 360MHZ

Flash

Model

EN25Q64-104WIP

Capacity

8MByte SPI flash

SDRAM

Model

M12L2561616A-6TG(SDRAM)

Capacity

32MB (256Mbit)

WiFi

standard

802.11 b/g/n

Frequency

2.4GHz

Speed

72Mbps for 20MHz

150Mbps for 40MHz

WAN port

Protocol

Ethernet

Speed

100Mbit/s

Interface

Battery

LED (Blue*4pcs)

LED light to show the

percentage of remaining

power.

As below :

LED1: 0~25%

LED2:26~50%

LED3:51~75%

LED4:76~100%

LAN LED (Blue)

LAN LED shows the system

initiating state:

Blue LED Start flashing: Kernel

loading in process

Blue LED Stop flashing: System

initiation completes

Internet(WAN) LED(Green)

Green LED ： Internet is

connected successful

Power button

1. Power on/off button(3

second long pressing)

2. percentage of remaining

power button(short pressing)

Reset button

Factory default reset button

Power input

Micro USB 2.0(MAX 1A) & AC

Power Plug(2.1A) for charging

internal battery and provide

power to the device

USB host interface x2

In power on mode USB host 1

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can connect USB storage for

WiFi accessing USB host 2 can

charge your tablet/phone with

max 1A output. In power on

&off mode, USB host 1&2 can

charge your phone/tablet,

total up to 2.1A current.

USB host LED x2(Green)

It is off when no device is

connected; steady on when a

device is connected and

charged; and blinks when a

device is connected but not

charged.

WAN port

RJ45 100Mbit/s

Antenna

Signal strength

2dBi (WiFi component)

14dBm(Main chip)

Battery

Capacity

6000mAh 18650battery

Charging current

MAX1.0A(micro USB port)

/MAX1.5A(AC power plug)

Environmental requirements

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C

Non-Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C

Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% (Non-condensing)

Non-operating Humidity: 5% ~ 90 % (Non-condensing)

Product dimension

82mm L x82mm W x 28mm H

Emission (EMI), Safety & Other

Certifications

FCC Class B

 CCC,CB