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[Nexus 10 Accessories] plcline:
Anyone have this for comparison

ADATA DashDrive Air AE400 Black 5000 mAh Wireless Storage Reader and Power Bank AAE400-CBKSV

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875899001
[Nexus 10 Accessories] benjdm:
Review for the ADATA
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Poser:
Look sharp
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
Does look sharp indeed, but other than the bigger battery I'm not sure what it adds to the Ravpower?

It's too bad none of these devices has an ethernet port to use the ethernet connection of a hotel without an additional device...

Also I'm not sure how configurable the WISP modes are exactly, can they display a login page if needed by the wireless network you are connection to?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] plcline:
Thanks!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] knoxploration:
It's also significantly smaller overall, but a fair bit thicker and a tiny bit heavier.

Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPkAgvYRGNY

Another review here complete with internals. It is based around a 5000mAh battery from APower Electronics (AEC).

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/52...400-wireless-storage-device-review/index.html

And one more:

http://www.custompcreview.com/revie...r-ae400-wireless-storage-reader-review/17400/
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
Thanks for the links, I didn't realize it was much smaller than the Ravpower that seemed already pretty small in reviews! Would be great if someone who's used both could run a quick comparison. That last review complains about SD speed transfers but this one says they're impressive, using the same ATTO Disk Benchmark tool : http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.p...k=view&id=1053&Itemid=60&limit=1&limitstart=4 !

Ravpower : 4.65" x 3.11" x 0.55" and 4.23 oz.

Adata : 3.2 x 2.3 x 0.8 and and 4.5 oz

I haven't seen it stated whether the AE400 could transfer files between SD and USB but since there is a "move" option I'm guessing it can.

One thing I'm wondering about these devices with WISP is how they handle WiFi connections were you are required to sign in with a user name and password or even accept the TOS, does a browser page pop up ?

Also do they create their own sub network or do they piggyback on the routing of the wireless network they connect to? I'm guessing the former to be able to work standalone when not in WISP mode but then if you're at home you won't be able to access devices on your home network...I suppose you could connect directly to your home wireless network if you need that!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] wptski:
Did that ADATA unit just increase in price or was it always $75 from Newegg? That's $25 more than a RavPower.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
Pretty sure it's always been more expensive than the RavPower, $75 is the cheapest I've seen.

I'm still thinking of pulling the trigger on the RavPower but I've seen the Dlink DIR-506L http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-d-link-shareport-go-dir-506l/ that has the added bonus of an ethernet port to broadcast a hotel's wired internet. Unlike the TPLink MR3040 its USB port is not for a 3G/4G modem (I don't need that) but to stream data. I guess the only letdown vs the RavPower is the lack of an SD slot to offload files of a camera, but is that really going to be used very often? Battery is smaller at 1700mAh too...decisions, decisions !
[Nexus 10 Accessories] adrianpang:
Anyone has any idea whether the ADATA AE400 is able to transfer files from SD card to USB via the web interface without the need for a mobile device as a middle-man? If it has this function that is similar to the RAVPower one, it will be great.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] wptski:
How are you going to operate the WiFi disk then? You need either a WiFi mobile device or a WiFi capable PC for that.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
Yeah, you need to access that built-in interface somehow!

So I've received my WD-01 and there is a lot to like about it. I managed to connect to my hotel's wifi and share it's connection among several devices. I had to use the web web interface though because the Airstore app couldn't seem to program it properly. In fact there are two Airstor apps, both free, Airstor pro and Airstor. The only difference I can see is that the Pro version reads most video formats and the standard version pretty much none! Maybe I'm missing something? I'm having problems reading some files though, including an avi/divx with AC3.

Thanks to the SMB tip here I was able to use my media streamers like Good Player but it's not doing any better. It seems XBMC would be the way to go but while I've been able to connect and browse the file system, but it's not seeing the actual files, video or music, odd...
[Nexus 10 Accessories] adrianpang:
I remember reading somewhere that it is possible to start the file copying process from SD card directly to USB harddisk via the web interface. Of course we will still need a WiFi mobile device or a WiFi capable PC to start this process. I am trying to find out whether this process, once started, can continue on its own without the need for an external WiFI user device to keep it going. What this means is that the files in the SD card are not first copied to the external WiFi user device and then to the USB harddisk, but rather done so directly.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
Yes, once it's started the transfer will finish on its own.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] jamesc760:
I just wish there's a way to extend the wifi signal strength on the WD01, such as external antenna. I'd love to connect my cantenna to it and access my wifi router across the hall. Currently, the WD01 has to be very close to the router for me to access the internet.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
Yes it's not the most powerful wifi device and can't cover my home when broadcasting but I've found that it does the job in hotels (or in my home) connecting to their AP so I'm wondering if there isn't a dual chip/antenna in there?

I picked up the tiny Edimax 6258n in case I ever have WiFi range issues and also because it's two Ethernet ports could come in handy some day!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] suffer1989:
Here is a connectivity review I did :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41751832#post41751832
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
I think the speed had already been tested (maybe not here) and no negative impact found, thanks for sharing your detailed testing.

Well I was at this hotel and I hadn't deemed it necessary to take the Edimax...but I should have because the RavPower struggled to keep a stable connection unfortunately. A bit odd since my iPhone didn't. The RP was showing 4/5 access points (same name so several bridges I assume) and it was only connecting (sometimes) to the weakest one. My iPhone (and laptop and android) only saw one with a good signal.

Not sure the Edimax would have done better in WISP mode but since there was also a wired connection it would have taken care of that problem.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] HPE1000:
Questions about how to stream from Ravpower RP-WD01 WiFi

I got this ravpower wifi in the mail today and I am happy and all, but the included software is slightly holding me back from doing what I wanted, which was streaming my music to my phone. I wanted to know if there is any way to use an external app to stream my music to so I don't have to use the "MobileFun" app to choose each song one by one.

I have read about this smb or samba thing but I just do not understand it or if it has anything to do with what I want, but I would just love to locally stream my music like I can to my computer, the WifiDisk shows up on my windows 7 computer under network and I can pull all the music off of it, but the device does not show up as a local device in my HTC Ones Music app which I just love and think is the best music app out there.

SO, if I could get a walk-through on how to actually get connected to this device outside of the "mobilefun" app because after reading this it seems everyone else is doing it, but I simply cannot figure it out :(

Thanks people :silly:
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Nipper99:
I think my Ravpower could be faulty

Last night I decided that there was no way I could ever get my Ravpower to do as the " Good Book" states,

So my friend asked me if I would try every effort I had tried on mine to try it on his.

The first thing I did was to press the dodgy Re-Set button I say dodgy because it is, it takes a while and your not sure how long to hold it for.

I then set the Ravpower on his WiFi and then opened "Safari" and entered 10.10.10.254 into the address line

Up came the Ravpower Software and I was able to set up his User- Name & Password, as well as update his Firmware to 2.000.158

His wife will test it later on the same Audiobook.

Got back home and no matter how long or how short or how many times I tried to Re- set my Ravpower it refused to find 10.10.10.254.

Hope all this has been some help

Kind Regards

Tony

Some say,

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Engineers believe.

"If it ain't broke, its because it doesn't have enough features.".
[Nexus 10 Accessories] geert56:
Root password for ravpower

Has anyway tried telnet into the ravpower wd01?

My guess is that the admin account works right away.

My experience with a similar device, the Leedo w3000p is that the root password

is "20080826". Can someone please confirm that this works on the ravpower as well?

I am quite happy with the w3000p. Now with the root capability it is easy to

hack the device and add new functionality.

Cheerio.

Let me reply to myself since nobody else seems to be taking notice of this post:

I unraveled the Ravpower WD01 firmware and was able to compare the /etc/passwd file with

the one from my Leedo Wifidisk Wi-Data W3000PH USB 2.5 enclosure, and yes, the root (and admin)

passwords are indeed the same! I strongly believe that both hardwares are very similar (same SoC RT5350

processor, same 32MB RAM, same 8MB flash).

I rooted my device and installed ipkg and dropbear for ssh. I use an ext2 partition on my disk mounted

under /opt. Let me know if anyone wants more details...

All the best
[Nexus 10 Accessories] rajesh1108:
How to configure the ravpower to an access point

Hi have just got my ravpower wifi disk and was able to connect to my ipad and samsung n8000 tablet. As i have read in this forum that we can configure it to our AP so that we can surf and access the disk also. can anyone tell me a step by step guide how can i configure it to my wireless point. i have run the wizard but unsuccessful.

Thanks in advance
[Nexus 10 Accessories] wptski:
Have these new Ravpower users read this thread from the start? I think "some" of your questions can be answered if you do.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] rajesh1108:
Ya i have read it from the start but couldn't find anything about my question? My question was how to configure the ravpower to act as a hotspot. I have try to configure it through the web interface, had scan my ssid but when i click save nothing happen. It says limited connectivity on my wireless network connection (connected on the wifidisk)
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
Well if the RavPower is not connected to your home network you won't be able to surf the internet while connected to it that's for sure. I would turn on my home network off/on to see if it helps. Check passwords, check that there isn't a security on your home network that requires a button to be pressed before new devices can connect, etc...

On a related matter I finally got to try a hunch I had that you can indeed connect to the RavPower FROM a device connected to your home network (and mount it as a Samba drive) by using the IP address allocated to the RavPower by your home network. In effect it turns it into a network drive.

It really is a jack of all trades, but during a recent hotel stay I did find the WiFi to be a bit weak as it couldn't keep a steady connection to the hotel wifi when my other devices could, including my iPhone 4S, so the next time I'll be sure to pack the diminutive Edimax 6258n too. It has a stronger WiFi as well as ethernet ports if the WiFi is really too bad too use.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] rajesh1108:
Thks for your reply. In fact i have turn off/on my home network but nothing happen.I don't have a password for the network, i have make it open but to be able to connect via wifi i have configure it that only the mac address i have configure can connect via wifi. I have also configure the mac address of the ravpower into my home network but still nothing.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] webvan:
Well it shouldn't be a problem, but just in case, I would remove the MAC Filtering to establish a first connection.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] eferraro:
Well I just received this in the mail today and set it up using web access IP. I currently use Itsplaying app which plays all types of movie files. I can connect to the drive and see the files, but when I try to play them it states there is an error. when playing through the airstor app I have no issues.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Fric:
W3000PH

Hey!

I have an enclosure similar to your's, but it's the one with the hdd enclosure.

The model is W3000PH, made by a few brands (FANTEC, NEXTAV, MACALLY, POWER 7, VOCTOR and LEEDO)

I've flashed with the Ravpower RP-WD01 firmware and now it doesn't detect the hard drive :/

Do you have any idea where can i find the original firmware?

Thanks a lot!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Fric:
A new firmare:

h**p://www.fileswap.com/dl/c5MVBigepx/
[Nexus 10 Accessories] wptski:
AirStor is an Apple app.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] chrishin:
Hi geert56,

Wow! Great news :) I've ordered WD01 and it shall arrive next week.

Maybe have you also tried to install sftp-server and mount the attached devices

on Android or Linux box with fuse/sshfs?

Sent from my Nexus 10 with XDA Premium HD. ROM: Buttered Manta AOKP 4.2.2 Kernel: KTManta
[Nexus 10 Accessories] geert56:
Ravpower & Macally WifiSD

I tried hard to get sftp-server going. No luck so far. ssh works fine. I tried all kinds of MIPS binaries.

Also, logging in with a key is not working. Have no clue why. I also get some strange messages from

ipkg. Like it cannot distingush between directories and files, Weird. Maybe it has to do with doing

a mount --bind of /opt. Anyway, it is fun to be able to have root access.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] chrishin:
Dropbear has issues with public key authentication. Have you tried openssh? IIRC ipkg includes

also openssh server. Okay, I've used the arm version of ipkg on Android earlier.

Does ipkg update/install work with the bind mount at all?

Sent from my Nexus 10 with XDA Premium HD. ROM: Buttered Manta AOKP 4.2.2 Kernel: KTManta
[Nexus 10 Accessories] wptski:
Hmm, you are correct, it's a Android app but from the comments on the Play Store page, it's broken!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] geert56:
Dropbear 0.52

I am using dropbear 0.52. I have the exact same excutable running on a SimpleShare device with no

problems (and CAN use sftp-server and key pair authentication). Here is a telnet session showing

my experience on the Macally WifiSD (prtty much same hardware/software as Ravpower WD01):

Trying 192.168.0.124...
Connected to wifisd.
Escape character is '^]'.

WIFISD login: root
Password:

BusyBox v1.12.1 (2012-04-26 15:28:18 PHT) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.

# ipkg list_installed
Successfully terminated.
# ipkg update
An error ocurred, return value: 22.
Collected errors:
ipkg_update_cmd: ERROR: /opt/lib/ipkg/lists exists, but is not a directory
# ps x
PID TTY STAT TIME COMMAND
1 ? SLs 0:01 /sbin/init
2 ? SN 0:00 [ksoftirqd/0]
3 ? S< 0:00 [events/0]
4 ? S< 0:00 [khelper]
5 ? S< 0:00 [kthread]
35 ? S< 0:00 [kblockd/0]
38 ? S< 0:00 [khubd]
52 ? S< 0:00 [kswapd0]
53 ? S 0:00 [pdflush]
54 ? S 0:00 [pdflush]
55 ? S< 0:00 [aio/0]
681 ? S 0:05 [mtdblockd]
718 ? S< 0:00 [scsi_eh_0]
719 ? S< 0:00 [usb-storage]
827 ? S<Ls 0:02 /usr/sbin/udevd -d
1853 ? S 0:00 [RtmpCmdQTask]
1854 ? S 0:00 [RtmpWscTask]
2742 ? SLs 0:01 /usr/sbin/led_control
2748 ? SL 0:00 /usr/sbin/led_control
2749 ? SL 0:00 /usr/sbin/led_control
2903 ? SNs 0:00 /usr/sbin/nmbd -D -s/etc/samba/smb.conf -d0
2917 ? S 0:00 /usr/sbin/ntp
2940 ? Ss 0:00 udhcpd /etc/udhcpd.conf
2941 ? S 0:00 /usr/sbin/vstddns
2973 ? S 0:00 igmpproxy
2984 ? SN 0:00 /usr/sbin/fileserv -f /etc/fileserv/lighttpd.conf -m
2987 ? SN 0:00 /usr/sbin/fileserv -f /etc/fileserv/lighttpd.conf -m
2988 ? SN 0:00 /usr/sbin/fileserv -f /etc/fileserv/lighttpd.conf -m
2999 ? SLs 0:00 /usr/sbin/ioos
3005 ? SL 0:00 /usr/sbin/ioos
3006 ? SL 0:00 /usr/sbin/ioos
3007 ? S<L 0:00 /usr/sbin/ioos
3008 ? S<L 0:00 /usr/sbin/ioos
3009 ? S<L 0:00 /usr/sbin/ioos
3010 ? SL 0:00 /usr/sbin/ioos
3013 ? SNs 0:00 /usr/sbin/smbd -D -s/etc/samba/smb.conf -d0
3040 ? S 0:00 /usr/sbin/upnpd
3042 ? Ss 0:00 udhcpc -i apcli0 -s /sbin/udhcpc.sh -p /var/run/udhcp
3043 ? SN 0:00 /usr/sbin/smbd -D -s/etc/samba/smb.conf -d0
3044 ? S 0:00 /usr/sbin/upnpd
3067 ? S 0:00 /opt/sbin/dropbear -p 22
3070 ? Rs 0:00 telnetd
3071 ? Ss 0:00 /usr/sbin/au
3073 ttyS1 Ss+ 0:00 /sbin/getty 57600 ttyS1
3079 ? Ss 0:00 /opt/sbin/dropbear -p 22
3090 pts/0 Ss+ 0:00 -sh
3136 pts/1 Ss 0:00 -sh
3240 pts/1 R+ 0:00 ps x
#
[Nexus 10 Accessories] chrishin:
Hmm, seems like ipkg isn't happy either with the location or the bind mount.

Was /opt already in use before you installed optware? As a mount?

Maybe you could try to move the installation to other path and adjust

the startup script?

You're absolutely right, the root access is a BIG step already :)

EDIT

check your optware environment, libs setting, etc. I can remember, I had to set a soft link

/lib -> /opt/rootlib on my old GalaxyTab

Sent from my Nexus 10 with XDA Premium HD. ROM: Buttered Manta AOKP 4.2.2 Kernel: KTManta
[Nexus 10 Accessories] dgcruzing:
Ok..read through the while thread. .looks like an interesting piece if kit and a must have due to the lack if internal micro sdcard support in our N10s.

Two wee questions.

1: If I understand correctly. I can tether to my phone with the N10 and wifi disk. It will then allow me to connect to it..

Being that the tethered offered by my phone is the connection point.

2: No wifi direct connection and or bluetooth?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] BigMatza:
I plan on using this in my car. My Nexus 4 phone will host a WiFi Hotspot to which the WD01 will connect in AP+Client mode. I will connect a USB hard drive to the WD01 and access it via CIFS/Samba from the phone, via Poweramp (audio) or MXPlayer (audio/video).

I'm hoping the WD01 will play nicely with the car configuration. So I've got the following questions to ask of anyone who may be able to lend some expertise:

Has anyone experienced heat-related issues when using the WD01 after it's been roasting in a hot car all day?

In the AP+Client mode, will the WD01 automatically reconnect to my phone's WiFi Hotspot when it becomes available again?

Does the WD01 go into standby/low-power mode after a certain amount of inactivity? It'd be a royal PITA to have to remember to open the glove compartment and power on/off the device whenever I get in/out of the car. The internal battery is nice in that the CIFS/Samba connectivity can close "gracefully" when the car powers off.

Kudos to all the rooting work. I'd love to be able to configure the device to work exclusively in client mode as opposed to being a repeater.

Thanks!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] alecoddlyiv:
WARNING : Possibly dumb question to follow.

Are you able to connect to a hotels wifi with this device and share it between multiple devices?

Thanks
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Ken401:
It will certainly share a WIFI connection with other devices by broadcasting it's own SSID. If you mean the hotel style connection that requires acceptance on their webpage, I think you would first connect your PC/tablet/phone to the WD01's WIFI SSID, and then set up the WD01's connection to the hotel's WIFI using your connected device. At that point, it seems like you should get the hotel's login webpage on your PC/tablet/phone. I have the WD01, but don't recall using it for the hotel style login.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Samsara69:
Hello.

Please, anyone could confirm it support NTFS ?

Thanks
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Siggyceline:
Yes...I have an oyen digital USB3.0/2.0/IEEE1384b w/2TB 2.5in HD formatted with NTFS with my media library (all 1080p videos).

I use this all the time when I travel, and it works great...(now if Chromecast would just allow local content!)

Also (for those who have asked), I hook to the the hotel WiFi networks all the time....the only problem is usually with the piss-poor bandwidth available from most Hotels I stay at for business...256-512Kbps seems to be common maximum throughput...which doesn't work for much more than doing emails and some surfing. I consider myself lucky if the Hotel offers 1Mbps... I stay at Hilton Brand Hotels most often, and it is pretty consistently poor [S L O W] bandwidth.)

Just make sure to lock-down your Rav Power with both WiFi encryption/password (WPA2-AES ONLY!), as well as the admin login and drive access!

(Oh...As others have noted, the Rav Power does not seem to like WEP encrypted WiFi Networks...but nobody should be using WEP these days...there is NO interop testing by anybody (IEEE/WiFi Alliance) since at least Dec 31st 2010. )
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Samsara69:
Thanks for the answer.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] thebeest:
I can confirm it will share a hotel WiFi walled garden type connection as I have been using with hotels and free WiFi hotspots so I don't have to login on all of my devices. Just connect the Rav to the hotspot then browse to the login page, login and connect your other devices. Easy!

---------- Post added at 05:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:34 AM ----------

I am using a similar setup in my truck right now in Australia and it hasn't failed me yet. I was concerned about the heat when I stored it in the glove box next to my external HDD and it did feel far too hot but since then I have always kept the Rav and the HDD apart and had no problems with overheating.

The AP will reconnect to your phones hotspot but it doesn't rescan every 10 seconds so there may be a delay of up to a minute before a reconnect.

To my knowledge there is no power saving mode and the battery lasts roughly 4 hours with an SD card and maybe 2.5 with a HDD but if you are in your car its not a big deal as it would taken a few weeks to drain your 12V battery, plus you could shut it down remotely from the web interface son you wouldn't med to get back in to unplug it ;)
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Xdmsa:
ipkg on wd01

geert56, Thanks SO much for root password.

I'm really interested in how you got ipkg running on this great device. Could you please provide details?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] thompsos:
Good writeup! I have the ALL In 1 EasyAcc device, which is about the same price. It's black (and only available in black), has a built-in FTP server (and unadvertised SMB server!) and a much larger internal battery (8800mah). Other than that it's similar to the Ravpower model, but it's always nice to have choices.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] mark.m.moran:
Hey there, how is all with the ALL In 1 EasyAcc, still loving it!?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] thompsos:
It still meets my needs admirably. My main reason for purchasing it is to enable multiple devices to stream media content from the device using it as a SMB server; I just haven't had any long road trips with my kids to test this out. It works great for offloading content from my device to the SD card slot of USB storage and for creating wireless networks, though.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] SHKaminski:
Installing ipkg and reconfiguring interfaces

I would also like to learn how you did this. Having root access is very helpful. Thank you!

I also have another question:

With root access, would it be possible to reconfigure the interfaces so the device no longer requires bridge mode, but would simply be another device on the same subnet as the network? Doing this should, I think, allow you to access the device as any other device on the network (e.g.a printer or nas or other server), without having to go through the device's bridge to access the router.

I'm not a network config expert. Is this doable?

Thanks