Travelair AC Wireless Storage Drive User Guide
E12135 Revised Edition V3 October 2016 Copyright © 2016 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Safety Information In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance [5mm] between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use this device.
Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091,2.1093, 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Proper Disposal DO NOT throw the product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
Contents Travelair AC specifications summary.............................................................................................................7 Package contents.................................................................................................................................................7 Getting to know your Travelair AC.................................................................................................................8 Charging your Travelair AC....................
Travelair AC specifications summary Interface Drive Capacity Battery Dimension Weight Supported devices Supported file types USB 2.0 / Wi-Fi 32 GB Non-replaceable Lithium-ion battery 86 x 86 x 21 mm 120 g iOS mobile device: iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch (iOS 7 and later version) Android mobile device: Tablet and smartphone (Android 4.0 and later version) Windows® computer: Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and later version Mac computer: Mac OS x 10.6 or later version iOS devices Photos: .jpg, .tiff, .bmp, .
Getting to know your Travelair AC Power button Press this button to turn your Travelair AC on/off. LED indicators Shows the status of your Travelair AC. Blinking blue: Long press the power button for about two (2) seconds to establish Wi-Fi connection Solid blue: Wi-Fi is ready Blinking green: Travelair AC is booting up Solid green: Travelair AC is ready 2.4GHz/5GHz toggle button. Slide this button leftward or rightward to toggle between 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
Charging your Travelair AC Fully charge your device for at least eight (8) hours when using it for the first time. To charge your Travelair AC: 1. Connect the USB 2.0 connector into the USB port of the power adapter. 2 3 1 2. Open the USB 2.0 interface port compartment and connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to your Travelair AC. 3. Plug the power adapter into a wall socket. NOTE: The ASUS power adapter is purchased separately.
4. Ensure that you download and install the ASUS AiDrive app on your mobile device. NOTE: Download the ASUS AiDrive app from Google Play, App Store, or Amazon Appstore. 5. Launch the ASUS AiDrive app. There is no default password, so click OK when logging in for the first time. IMPORTANT! Set up your password for your Travelair AC to secure it from unauthorized access. For details, refer to the section Setting up the admin/guest password. 6.
Connecting via NFC One Touch With just one touch or tap of your NFC-enabled mobile device on your Travelair AC, you can gain wireless access to your stored media files. To connect via NFC One Touch: 1. Turn on the NFC function of your mobile device. 2. Turn on your Travelair AC. 3. Touch or tap your NFC-enable device on the area of the NFC sensor. 4. The AiDrive app launches automatically. You can now log into the AiDrive app and wirelessly access the media files from your Travelair AC.
Assigning unique SSID and password for your Travelair AC You can change the default SSID and password of your Travelair AC. To assign unique SSID and password for your Travelair AC: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu. 2. Tap AiDrive Settings. 3. Tap Wi-Fi Settings and in the Name field, enter a unique name with at least eight (8) characters. 4. In the Security field, enter 8-63 alphanumeric characters as the password. 5. When done, tap Save. 6.
Setting up the admin/guest password Set up the admin and guest passwords to secure your Travelair AC and its contents from unauthorized access. NOTE: Up to five (5) users, including the admin user, can simultaneously access the Travelair AC. Setting up the admin password To set up the admin password: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu. 2. Tap AiDrive Settings. 3. Tap Sharing Settings > Admin Password. 4.
Setting up the guest password To set up the guest password: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu. 2. Tap AiDrive Settings. 3. Tap Sharing Settings, then turn Allow Guest User to ON. 4. Tap Guest Password. 5. Enter the Guest Password. If you have not set this password, leave this field blank. 6. Enter 5-32 alphanumeric characters in the New Password field. 7. Enter the guest password again in the Confirm Password field, then tap Save. 8.
Changing the admin/guest password Changing the admin password To change the admin password: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu. 2. Tap AiDrive Settings. 3. Tap Sharing Settings > Admin Password. 4. On the Old Password field, enter the previously assigned admin password. 5. Enter 5-32 alphanumeric characters in the New Password field. 6. Enter the admin password again in the Confirm Password field, then tap Save. 7. Log out to activate the new admin password.
Changing the guest password To change the guest password: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu. 2. Tap AiDrive Settings. 3. Tap Sharing Settings. 4. Tap Guest Password. 5. On the Guest Password field, enter the previously assigned guest password. 6. Enter 5-32 alphanumeric characters in the New Password field. 7. Enter the guest password again in the Confirm Password field, then tap Save. 8. Log out to activate the new guest password.
Connecting to the Internet Connect to the Internet to share your media files to Facebook or an email account. To connect to the Internet: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu. 2. Tap Connect to the Internet. 3. Slide Wi-Fi Connection to ON. 4. From the list, tap the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to. 5. When prompted, enter the security passkey for the Wi-Fi network. AiDrive disconnects then reconnects to your mobile device. 6.
Copying files from mobile device to Travelair AC You can wirelessly copy your files from your mobile device to your Travelair AC. To copy files from mobile device to Travelair AC: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, tap Files. Tap to view and edit all files 2. Tap Local, then tap the folder containing the files you want to copy from your mobile device.
3. Select the files, then tap > Copy. 4. Tap AiDrive, go to the folder you want to copy the files to, then tap Paste. Wait until the process is finished.
Sharing files to guest users You can share your media files from your Travelair AC or mobile device to your authorized guest users. NOTE: For details on granting access to guest users, refer to the section Setting up the admin/guest password. IMPORTANT! • For your guest users to access your shared media files, ensure the following: • AiDrive app is installed on the guest users' mobile devices. • The guest users' mobile devices are connected to your Travelair AC.
2. To select files from the internal directory of your Travelair AC, tap AiDrive > HDD. To select files from your SD or microSD card, tap Local then tap SD Card or microSD. 3. Select the photos you want to share, then tap 21 ASUS Travelair AC > Copy.
4. Tap AiDrive > HDD > Share, select the share folder, then tap the file transfer process is completed. > Paste. Wait for a while until Accessing shared files Authorized users can access shared files from Travelair AC on their mobile devices. To access shared files: 1. Launch and log into the ASUS AiDrive app. 2. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu. 3. Tap Share Files to view and access the shared files.
Sharing files via Facebook or email You can share your media files from your Travelair AC or mobile device to Facebook or an email account. NOTE: Ensure that your device has Internet connection. For details, refer to the section Connecting to the Internet. Sharing files from your Travelair AC to Facebook or email To share files from your Travelair AC to Facebook or email: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, tap Files. 2. To select files from your Travelair AC, tap AiDrive > Travelair AC. 3.
Sharing files from your mobile device to Facebook or email NOTE: Ensure that Facebook or email app is installed on your mobile device. To share files from your mobile device to Facebook or email: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, tap Files. 2. To select files from your mobile device, tap AiDrive > Local. 3. Tap SD Card to select a file from the internal storage space of your mobile device. Tap MicroSD card to select a file from your external storage card. 4. Browse and locate the file that you want to share.
Connecting to your Windows® PC wirelessly To connect to your Windows® PC wirelessly: 1. Turn on your Travelair AC. 2. On your Windows® PC, connect to your Travelair AC via Wi-Fi. 3. You can access your Travelair AC via the UPnP or Samba server from Computer > Network.
4. From the Network list, double-click on your Travelair AC network and Windows® Media Player is launched automatically. 5. You can now start to access the contents of your Travelair AC on your computer. IMPORTANT! Due to the UPnP server limitation, you can only access the UPnP-readable files.
Connecting to your Mac PC wirelessly To connect to your Mac PC wirelessly: 1. On your Mac PC, connect to your Travelair AC via Wi-Fi. 2. From the Finder menu, click Go > Connect to Server...
3. Enter this IP address of your Travelair AC: smb://192.168.96.98. 4. When prompted, enter your account name and password.
5. You can now start accessing the contents of your Travelair AC on your Mac PC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1: How do I connect my mobile device to my Travelair AC? • You can connect your mobile device to SSID or network name Travelair-XXXX to connect to your Travelair AC. For more details, refer to the section Connecting your mobile device. • You can automatically connect your NFC-enabled device to your Travelair AC. For more details, refer to the section Connecting via NFC One Touch. IMPORTANT! Your NFC-enabled mobile device must run on Android 4.0 or later version.
6. Turn on your Travelair AC. The system automatically detects the latest firmware file, and ASUS AiDrive app prompts for confirmation on proceeding with the update. 7. Confirm the update, and wait until the update process is completed. Your Travelair AC automatically restarts after the update process. NOTE: DO NOT turn off your Travelair AC during the update process. Q7: The firmware update process failed. 1.
Q16: Can I edit files on my mobile device via the ASUS AiDrive app? No, you cannot edit files via the ASUS AiDrive app. ASUS AiDrive only provides file management functions such as viewing, uploading, downloading, copying, and deleting files and folders. You can use third-party apps to edit files on your mobile device. Q17: My Travelair AC is not accessible wirelessly when it is connected to my computer’s USB port.
