Travelair N Wireless Storage User Guide
E11181 Revised Edition V2 January 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.
Contents Travelair N specifications summary...............................................................................................................6 Package contents.................................................................................................................................................6 Getting to know your Travelair N....................................................................................................................7 Charging your Travelair N..................
Travelair N specifications summary Interface Drive Capacity Battery Dimension Weight Supported devices Supported file types USB 3.0 / Wi-Fi 500 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB Non-replaceable Lithium-ion battery 140 x 90 x 25.5 mm 350 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 x10.6 or later version iOS devices Photos: .jpg, .
Getting to know your Travelair N SD card compartment Open the compartment and insert a Secure Digital™ (SD) card into the slot. Power button Press this button to turn your Travelair N on/off. LED indicators Shows the status of your Travelair N. 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 N is booting up Solid green: Travelair N is ready USB 3.
Charging your Travelair N Fully charge your device for at least eight (8) hours when using it for the first time. To charge your Travelair N: 1. Connect the USB 3.0 connector into the USB port of the power adapter. 2. Open the USB 3.0 interface port compartment and connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to your Travelair N. 3. Plug the power adapter into a wall socket. 2 3 1 NOTE: Use only the power adapter that came with your device. Using a different power adapter may damage your device.
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 N 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 N, 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 N. 3. Touch or tap your NFC-enable device on the center of your Travelair N. 4. The AiDrive app launches automatically. You can now log into the AiDrive app and wirelessly access the media files from your Travelair N.
Assigning unique SSID and password for your Travelair N You can change the default SSID and password of your Travelair N. To assign unique SSID and password for your Travelair N: 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 N and its contents from unauthorized access. NOTE: Up to five (5) users, including the admin user, can simultaneously access the Travelair N. 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 that you are connecting to.
Copying files from mobile device to Travelair N You can wirelessly copy your files from your mobile device to your Travelair N. To copy files from mobile device to Travelair N: 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 N 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 N.
2. To select files from the internal directory of your Travelair N, 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 20 ASUS Travelair N > 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 N 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 N 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 N to Facebook or email To share files from your Travelair N to Facebook or email: 1. On the AiDrive home screen, tap Files. 2. To select files from your Travelair N, tap AiDrive > HDD > Share. 3.
Sharing files from your mobile device to Facebook or email 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. 5. Tap to share your file via Facebook, Photos, or Email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1: How do I connect my mobile device to my Travelair N? • You can connect your mobile device to SSID or network name Travelair-XXXX to connect to your Travelair N. For more details, refer to the section Connecting your mobile device. • You can automatically connect your NFC-enabled device to your Travelair N. 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 N. 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 N automatically restarts after the update process. NOTE: DO NOT turn off your Travelair N 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 N is not accessible wirelessly when it is connected to my computer’s USB port.
