For anyone interested RavPower has updated this unit and it is now available called by the sane name and labeled the 2019 version. The model number is RP-WD009. It claims to be faster. I have ordered one and will be testing it soon. If you use the link in the original video it it will take you there.
Ok I am a newbie to all this. Going to use a mobile phone as a hotspot. I then link to this and then I can link, iPad, MacBook... correct at the same time. Plus use the data card for storage!? Am I correct. Thanks much!
In a word yes. You may get a severe performance hit with the configuration you describing but it "should" work. You will most likely have to use the ipad to config the device to your hotspot. Good luck and let us know how it went.
I am not sure they are aimed at the same market. The Gnarbox is more rugged, attempts photo and video organization, and is water proof. For the average person it offers no real advantage in my opinion, but if you spend many days outdoors where the rugged design will play a part then it may be worth it. I just got back from the Caribbean and the RavPower was a life saver. We used it doing multiple streams every night we were on the ship and it was great. I would not want to take it hiking, or on the water but basic file sharing it is awesome. The right tool for the right job. If you do get your hands on a Gnarbox please let us know.
I am considering buying on of those to use external sdds and scards with my ipad. I just wanted to clarify a few things. First can I transfer word files, pdf, excel docs etc through the device. Next, you refer to internet sharing does that still allow devices connected to this travel router once internet sharing is enabled to connect to the internet via the inputted WiFi network, say can I access my home network/internet through this device at the same time I am transferring files? Finally, can it remember multiple networks, so home, phone tether point and work?
Hi Alistair. It can only connect to one network at a time, but yes, it will remember each of them. You can select which one to connect to in the app.Yes, you can transfer all your files between all attached storage types and the ipad. Now if you connect to the FileHub and then connect the FileHub to your internet connection, it will only be on the slightly slower 2.4GHz band. Of course, the bottleneck will probably still be your internet connection, unless you are very lucky to have a super fast connection. Good luck.
Alistair Brown As this primarily a media sharing device, you can copy any type of file via you computer to be read on the iPad, however writing back and forth is not easy as a result of IOS. You can definitely share WiFi and I did not have any issues streaming 4 movies at the same time while accessing the internet however I was only reading from the device. As mentioned, IOS has many limitations. As for the network, you can connect to as many as you want and it will remember them. Your hotspot, work or home WiFi will all work.
@@MikeFaucher Have you tried using the file browser app to connect with the device? No idea if it will work but that is what I use to transfer files from a network drive and it works really well.
Thanks Mike. I write my own music. So I want to carry,store and share audio files(wave,aiff ,FLAC,mp3 even garageband files ) How does this app function? Does it play well with Apple's files.app or via iOS finder's "open in" ? Thanks. Any chance you can show how working with audio files functions?
solostream The app is a very basic file manager that’s used for launching files into your app. Does not do much more than list your files and allow basic file management.
I am a new to ipad pro 2018 user, everything else I own is windows or android. I am looking for ways to have access to tons of various types of files whether it be movies, loops for making music, photo storage, documents etc. Previously I'd just attatch a flash drive or even a harddrive but since none I have work with a ipad I am looking for some tips. from what I have gathered I have to use something like a wireless harddrive or a file hub with my existing drive. Please help with some advice I need to get one by xmas if possible. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
@@DToneQuest You can play music and movies but have not tried to insert loop files. Since it can be seen from the files app I will assume you can however I am not sure.
Hi Gayle. I was able to get word file on the device and share them to other devices including my laptop, iPad, and my Mac Air. As for being Mac compatible, it works fine if you access the device with the IP address. What I did is log in with my iPad and and get the IP and using the Go Server from the finder typed in the IP. Once i logged into to the device i could access all he files that were on there. Hope this helps
Hi Mike, thanks for that video it was very informative. I do have a question for you. I am interested in buying the new iPad Pro. As you may know it wont let any external devices connect to it. So, that will be an issue for my classes I teach when I use MSWord. Could any of these devices help me record a file to it and then a USB? Thanks
I teach college courses, and I use an Office 365 account (provided free by the schools) and the Office apps on my iPad Pro all the time. I use One Drive for file storage in the cloud, and I use One Note to access lesson plans, etc., from anywhere. I download students’ essays in Word and either use track changes or my Apple Pencil to mark them up. Then I upload them into my school’s learning management system to return them to students.
Unfortunately the limitations are imposed by Apple so you will have much the same constraints except that you can pull data from the app off the SD or USB. Until Apple give us the option no device will provide seamless integration.
hi mike... im a proud owner of an ipad pro tablet.... and currently im having problem acquiring the RAVPower file hub ac750....but... whats available in amazon right now is the RAVPower rp-wdo3 file hub... are they the same ? do you think it will work like the ac 750 ? ......i would really appreciate it if you will find time for a response... thanks mike and see you soon.
jojo M. Though I cant be 100% I believe that this is the N version of the device and uses WiFi N as the main difference. Not sure what is causing the shortage however you could try it and see if it works out for you. The main reason I got this was for the AC WiFi. If you decide to try it please let me know how you like it.
I found that it depends on the speed of the SD card. Most of the time I end up copying to the SD card via my computer and then putting the card into the RavPower.
Hello Sir, I wonder is there such a external harddrive which would accept SD and Compact flash cards. So that I may back up my Raw images from my camera, so that I may (not) take my laptop with me on photo trips ???
@@MikeFaucher Thanks Mike, I have one on order, my camera uses compact flash, but I should hopefully be able to plug my camera into it direct, and offload files to an external HDD.
There is no difference. Someone is selling a used one as the new one is out of stock and someone wants to take advantage of the shortage. Buy it somewhere else or wait for the restock. Thanks for the comment.
Hi from Venezuela and thanks for the video! I have a Kingston Mobilite, I make Real Estate Videos and my main editing device is my iPad Pro 10.5. (I travel a lot) I like a small setup, and the Kingston Mobilite is great but they seems to do not want to update the app. So, I see the RAV Power has a button called: SD/USB and I am wondering how does it works, in my Kingston device you can use both as you please, and my other question is about this NOT A HOTSPOT line I read in Amazon. Thanks in advanced
Thanks for the comment. You can manually toggle between SD and USB but using the app you can see both. As for the hotspot comment, this refers to a Mobil hotspot. Meaning it does not contain a mobile hotspot but it will internet share to an internet connection such as hotel or public WiFi connection. There words were probably not very clear. Hope that helps clarify.
@@MikeFaucher the one in the video is type c but the new version 009 doesn't have it according to the site it says upgraded to microusb so not sure which one is correct
You absolutely can share internet. The hotspot comment refers to not having a built in mobile hotspot. Badly worded. You can share an internet connection.
Mike I want to use this to increase the storage on my ipad pro so I can edit files with existing apps that I have on the ipad itself. Will this be possible as I am wanting to get a new 2018 ipad pro and at the same time save money on its storage options as the one TB is quite costly.
Until Apple releases updated in hopefully IOS 13, working with files on an external device is very limited unless they appear in the files app. I will experiment with it more and let you know as my use case was mainly sharing. thanks for the comment
@@MikeFaucher Hi Ken and Mike. So if you open up the File Management section of the FileHub app and then click and hold on the file you want to edit, the standard share sheet will pop up. Then you can click on which ever tool you want to open it in. I have opened them in LumaFusion, Affinity Photo, Lightroom, and some others. It's pretty slick. If they get it to show in the Files app, that will be amazing, but don't hold your breath. It is nice that you can view the files in other apps that support SMB, as long as you turn on the SMB options on the FileHub.
That is a tough call as this device is mainly meant to work with media. In theory it could be made to work but it will require some new features from Apple. Safe advice is to say no for now.
You should explore using a wifi Hard Drive or if you do not need portability you could get a NAS drive. That is what I use at home and it works well for getting files on and off the iPad. I use an app called File Browser for transferring the files if the app does not support it natively.
davva360 yup, FileBrowser on iOS is fantastic for copying all the files everywhere. And once you have that the Files app can also be used though you need to make sure smb sharing is enabled. I did my videos with the understanding that this is a travel device. If you are looking for it to replace something at home you will probably be disappointed (unless you have low expectations). For a NAS get a qnap, synology, or drobo. All amazing devices.
I have not tested it all the way but I routinely stream for 3 hours with plenty of battery left. Sorry I could not be more specific as it is on my list of things to do.
@@Stacksmusic Great. One additional suggestion which I do on a regular basis is to bring along a 15-20K mHa battery back which I use to charge my iPad, BT headphones, and the RavPower just to be on the safe side.
@@rcypriano1 Very hard to say. The speed I show in the video is probably as good as you can expect as the limitation is the wifi or Ethernet more than the SD card. To many variable to answer a specific number but expect about the same.
AFTER ABOUT THIS I TRIED TO TRANSFER A VIDEO AND I KEEP GETTING THIS ERROR AFTER 14 % TRANSFER THEN I TRIED IT THROUGH THE COMPUTER AND IT SAY "FILES LARGER THAN 2GB CANNOT BE UPLOADED TO " AND THE VIDEO IS ABOUT 1:46:29. JUST SO YOU KNOW I HAVE THE MODEL: "RP-WD009 / 2019 VERSION NEW" WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!
That is probably a limitation of the format you used on the SD card. It may be formatted the FAT32. I have many files larger than 2Gig but I use exFat or NTFS as the format. Try reformatting your card/USB drive.
The GL-AR750S-ext is more of a home wifi router and less of a travel router/file sharing device. This is more of a competitor to the "Circle" than the RavPower. I will add it to my list of items I want to try for future videos. Thanks for the input.
You can see the section you want to be in starting around the 6:20 of my video. The default password is 11111111 (8 x 1). Go into the settings (gear icon). The user settings for the admin, users, and the Wifi are in the same section. Hope that helps.
To access the internet go back to the settings (6:20 of the video) and select Wifi settings. Remember you iPad connects to the RAVPower and the RAVPower connects to the internet. You have to set them both. Once you configure the RAVPower to the internet, connecting the ipad to the RAVPower will get you going.
Under the front cover next to the ethernet port there is a USB (either Type or Micro) dead center. Just plug the cable that came with it there and to any USB charger or battery pack.
Bought that crap 6 months ago. Software just doesnt work (freezing, dropping wifi connection, etc, etc) and to use some of the advertised features you need to use built-in web interface that looks like a student project... After I raised the question on Amazon, RAV tried to buy out my bad review for like $10-20?.. I would suggest to stay away and look for alternatives. Yes they are more expensive but I'm using one since that and they actually work.
Vasiliy Ruzha I guess everyone has different experiences in addition to a couple of updates since then. Many variables with this type of device but I have had great luck with it. Thanks for the input.
@@jonathanlennard2472 , dont really want to advertise anything here :) Just look for alternatives... there are few of them on the market, mostly marketed for photo pros. Yes, RAVPower advertise more features and it's cheaper, BUT, I spent a solid week with RP-WD007 trying to make it work as advertised... and it failed horribly, so... :)
@@MikeFaucher , I'm willing to believe that's the case if you could make another, more detailed review that show us how the web interface looks after those updates... and show-case that their advertised features, like sharing hotel's wifi, actually work. I spend a week with device, traveling and staying in 4 or 5 different hotels... the thing did not work in any of them. Besides that, their attempt to buy out negative review... that practice should not exist.
Rawpower has a similar unit in stock it seems. To my eyes the only difference is the battery capacity? www.ravpower.com/p/ravpower-6000mah-filehub-plus.html
The RAVPower is a great device except the software needed to use it tracks your location and will not run unless you give it permission to do so. Even if you don’t care if a company is tracking you and selling that info to third parties, it drains the battery on your mobile device.
Mike Faucher Well here is the thing. I use the app on my Android phone which as I said, it will not run unless I give it permission to access my location. Per your last comment I installed it onto my iPad with location off and it runs fine. All the more reason to switch over to an iPhone I guess.
The only thing you can do is a factory reset. Remove any cards, and use a paperclip and press the reset for about 10 seconds. You find the location in the manual. I includled a link in case you do not have it. cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0257/5656/5579/files/RP-WD009_User_Manual.pdf?24508
Not sure what you are referring too. My affiliate link points to the new one for $49.99 but currently they are out of stock. Not sure where you got the $250 but thanks for pointing it out.
The basic process is to attach to the devices wifi via the app. Once you are connected, go to the settings and set your internet settings. This will allow you to share a connection. Copy some data to an SD card or USB device and using the mobile app you can access the files on it. That the basic setup. If you have a particular issue I will be glad to help.
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Thanks for the breakdown Mike, highly appreciate it. Picking up the WD009 sometime next week.
For anyone interested RavPower has updated this unit and it is now available called by the sane name and labeled the 2019 version. The model number is RP-WD009. It claims to be faster. I have ordered one and will be testing it soon. If you use the link in the original video it it will take you there.
How did you get one with USB-C? I ordered the same exact model and got got the micro-b port in the middle.
@@omaraouk4582 Not sure. The older version for me came with USB C while the new one came with USB Micro.
Today I tested the RAV WD009
9 GB MICRO-SD-CARD to 2,5“ HD in 8,5 minutes in 5G.
This is right for me for journey!!
Great to hear. Good luck.
I've been using my Galaxy S8+ as an internet hub at home. Could I use this instead ?
Absolutely. One of this device's main purpose is sharing a network connection. The rest of the features like file sharing will be a bonus.
That's it, got to get one!
Ok I am a newbie to all this. Going to use a mobile phone as a hotspot. I then link to this and then I can link, iPad, MacBook... correct at the same time. Plus use the data card for storage!? Am I correct. Thanks much!
In a word yes. You may get a severe performance hit with the configuration you describing but it "should" work. You will most likely have to use the ipad to config the device to your hotspot. Good luck and let us know how it went.
@@MikeFaucher Thanks for the reply.
Hi there, it was very useful and interesting tutorial video. Thnx
Thank you much!
Hi Mike. Great review. Thank you. One question, can you download purchased Apple films onto the SD card. Thanks in advance.
Not that I am aware of. I believe Apple limits that not the device.
Would anyone recommend Rav power over Gnarbox? Which one is better? $400 Gnarbox vs $80 Rav Power.
I am not sure they are aimed at the same market. The Gnarbox is more rugged, attempts photo and video organization, and is water proof. For the average person it offers no real advantage in my opinion, but if you spend many days outdoors where the rugged design will play a part then it may be worth it. I just got back from the Caribbean and the RavPower was a life saver. We used it doing multiple streams every night we were on the ship and it was great. I would not want to take it hiking, or on the water but basic file sharing it is awesome. The right tool for the right job. If you do get your hands on a Gnarbox please let us know.
@@MikeFaucher Thank you very much for your advise!!!
Can this be connected via network cable to a router? Use the usb storage to share via network (not wifi) like a NAS?
Yes but you are limited to the speed of the 100M ethernet and speed of the SD/USB.
Given the the Ravpower unit is sold out, is there an alternative option?
It'll be back in stock later this month. Be sure to keep an eye out. (about 60$ USD)
I am considering buying on of those to use external sdds and scards with my ipad. I just wanted to clarify a few things. First can I transfer word files, pdf, excel docs etc through the device. Next, you refer to internet sharing does that still allow devices connected to this travel router once internet sharing is enabled to connect to the internet via the inputted WiFi network, say can I access my home network/internet through this device at the same time I am transferring files? Finally, can it remember multiple networks, so home, phone tether point and work?
Hi Alistair. It can only connect to one network at a time, but yes, it will remember each of them. You can select which one to connect to in the app.Yes, you can transfer all your files between all attached storage types and the ipad. Now if you connect to the FileHub and then connect the FileHub to your internet connection, it will only be on the slightly slower 2.4GHz band. Of course, the bottleneck will probably still be your internet connection, unless you are very lucky to have a super fast connection. Good luck.
Matt Williams Okay, thank you. Might see if any Black Friday deals appear on it aha 😂
Alistair Brown As this primarily a media sharing device, you can copy any type of file via you computer to be read on the iPad, however writing back and forth is not easy as a result of IOS. You can definitely share WiFi and I did not have any issues streaming 4 movies at the same time while accessing the internet however I was only reading from the device. As mentioned, IOS has many limitations. As for the network, you can connect to as many as you want and it will remember them. Your hotspot, work or home WiFi will all work.
@@MikeFaucher Have you tried using the file browser app to connect with the device? No idea if it will work but that is what I use to transfer files from a network drive and it works really well.
Thanks Mike. I write my own music. So I want to carry,store and share audio files(wave,aiff
,FLAC,mp3 even garageband files ) How does this app function? Does it play well with Apple's files.app or via iOS finder's "open in" ? Thanks. Any chance you can show how working with audio files functions?
solostream The app is a very basic file manager that’s used for launching files into your app. Does not do much more than list your files and allow basic file management.
Good review, thanks! This device ticks all of my boxes.
Glad to hear it.
it sucks how they don't sell this at stores
I need a similar device that supports up to 8TB and not 4TB. Any suggestiosn?
Not off hand if you are still looking for portability and file sharing.
I am a new to ipad pro 2018 user, everything else I own is windows or android. I am looking for ways to have access to tons of various types of files whether it be movies, loops for making music, photo storage, documents etc. Previously I'd just attatch a flash drive or even a harddrive but since none I have work with a ipad I am looking for some tips. from what I have gathered I have to use something like a wireless harddrive or a file hub with my existing drive. Please help with some advice I need to get one by xmas if possible. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
You can do much of that with this device. The device does show up using the files app but you are restricted to what IOS lets you do.
can I import or use documents, pull in loop files to a project, play music or movies?
@@DToneQuest You can play music and movies but have not tried to insert loop files. Since it can be seen from the files app I will assume you can however I am not sure.
can I get MS Word document files to/from my SSD drive using this device? I also heard this was not Mac compatible..is that true? Thanks
Hi Gayle. I was able to get word file on the device and share them to other devices including my laptop, iPad, and my Mac Air. As for being Mac compatible, it works fine if you access the device with the IP address. What I did is log in with my iPad and and get the IP and using the Go Server from the finder typed in the IP. Once i logged into to the device i could access all he files that were on there. Hope this helps
Hi Mike, thanks for that video it was very informative. I do have a question for you. I am interested in buying the new iPad Pro. As you may know it wont let any external devices connect to it. So, that will be an issue for my classes I teach when I use MSWord. Could any of these devices help me record a file to it and then a USB? Thanks
I teach college courses, and I use an Office 365 account (provided free by the schools) and the Office apps on my iPad Pro all the time. I use One Drive for file storage in the cloud, and I use One Note to access lesson plans, etc., from anywhere. I download students’ essays in Word and either use track changes or my Apple Pencil to mark them up. Then I upload them into my school’s learning management system to return them to students.
Unfortunately the limitations are imposed by Apple so you will have much the same constraints except that you can pull data from the app off the SD or USB. Until Apple give us the option no device will provide seamless integration.
hi mike... im a proud owner of an ipad pro tablet.... and currently im having problem acquiring the RAVPower file hub ac750....but... whats available in amazon right now is the RAVPower rp-wdo3 file hub... are they the same ?
do you think it will work like the ac 750 ? ......i would really appreciate it if you will find time for a response... thanks mike and see you soon.
jojo M. Though I cant be 100% I believe that this is the N version of the device and uses WiFi N as the main difference. Not sure what is causing the shortage however you could try it and see if it works out for you. The main reason I got this was for the AC WiFi. If you decide to try it please let me know how you like it.
How do I know if the battery is full? It doesn't stop blinking
It should go solid. If not try a different charger as it may not be supplying enough power.
@@MikeFaucher I plug it again. Maybe i'm just impatient. I'll wait til the light go solid.
Mike Faucher finally it went solid. Thanks
@@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck Outstanding. Enjoy it.
Is it faster to copy files by RAVPower than inserting SD Card into laptop and external drive on USB?
I found that it depends on the speed of the SD card. Most of the time I end up copying to the SD card via my computer and then putting the card into the RavPower.
Hello Sir, I wonder is there such a external harddrive which would accept SD and Compact flash cards. So that I may back up my Raw images from my camera, so that I may (not) take my laptop with me on photo trips ???
Allan Davies Not that I know of. You could try a CF adapter to USB.
@@MikeFaucher thank you, for your prompt reply...
Allan Davies check out the WD My Passport WIFI Pro ...... have it and it is great. It will accept SD card and Micro in a SD sleeve.
Can it transfer documents from the iPad to a USB connected to the RavPower????
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Sir i have a mirror less camera wit xqd card...can i transfer file via this to my 2tb external hard drive??? Pls help
You can use a reader in the USB port and transfer but it might be a bit slow but it should work.
Thanks for replying sir
Is it possible to connect a card reader to this device as my camera does not use SD cards?
This device does do SD Cards. It is right on the side. You can also use a USB card reader in the USB port.
@@MikeFaucher Thanks Mike, I have one on order, my camera uses compact flash, but I should hopefully be able to plug my camera into it direct, and offload files to an external HDD.
@@markwith140 It should work fine with a card reader. I have used one before. Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
I see two units on Amazon one is $42 and the other is $229 what’s the difference between the two?
There is no difference. Someone is selling a used one as the new one is out of stock and someone wants to take advantage of the shortage. Buy it somewhere else or wait for the restock. Thanks for the comment.
Hi from Venezuela and thanks for the video! I have a Kingston Mobilite, I make Real Estate Videos and my main editing device is my iPad Pro 10.5. (I travel a lot) I like a small setup, and the Kingston Mobilite is great but they seems to do not want to update the app. So, I see the RAV Power has a button called: SD/USB and I am wondering how does it works, in my Kingston device you can use both as you please, and my other question is about this NOT A HOTSPOT line I read in Amazon. Thanks in advanced
Thanks for the comment. You can manually toggle between SD and USB but using the app you can see both. As for the hotspot comment, this refers to a Mobil hotspot. Meaning it does not contain a mobile hotspot but it will internet share to an internet connection such as hotel or public WiFi connection. There words were probably not very clear. Hope that helps clarify.
@@MikeFaucher 100% clear, Thanks so much!
They call the rpwd009 an upgrade whilst the 007 uses USB c and the upgraded version is microusb 🤔
They have since gone to USB C. Only the very early ones had Micro USB.
@@MikeFaucher so the 009 got USB c again?
@@MikeFaucher the one in the video is type c but the new version 009 doesn't have it according to the site it says upgraded to microusb so not sure which one is correct
@@alexderpyracc4053 Yes it did. I ordered a third unit and it did have USB-C.
@@MikeFaucher does it also work as a wifi repeater on 5ghz?
What type of HD do you use with this device?
I am using a 128 gig Samsung SD card. This device is only SD card or USB.
The description in Amazon says that it is not a Hotspot... Does it mean that you cannot share wifi across your devices? Btw it's out of stock 🤔
You absolutely can share internet. The hotspot comment refers to not having a built in mobile hotspot. Badly worded. You can share an internet connection.
@@MikeFaucher thank you, I thought the same. What's the price you paid for this? The WD is quite pricey
@@digiteye I paid $49.99 about 2 months ago.
@@MikeFaucher that's much better than the WD. Thanks. Hopefully it will be available soon.
@@digiteye , it's cheaper, but not even close in terms of reliability. From personal experience. I wouldn't trust this thing to backup my SD cards.
Great video 👍
Mike I want to use this to increase the storage on my ipad pro so I can edit files with existing apps that I have on the ipad itself. Will this be possible as I am wanting to get a new 2018 ipad pro and at the same time save money on its storage options as the one TB is quite costly.
Until Apple releases updated in hopefully IOS 13, working with files on an external device is very limited unless they appear in the files app. I will experiment with it more and let you know as my use case was mainly sharing. thanks for the comment
@@MikeFaucher Hi Ken and Mike. So if you open up the File Management section of the FileHub app and then click and hold on the file you want to edit, the standard share sheet will pop up. Then you can click on which ever tool you want to open it in. I have opened them in LumaFusion, Affinity Photo, Lightroom, and some others. It's pretty slick. If they get it to show in the Files app, that will be amazing, but don't hold your breath. It is nice that you can view the files in other apps that support SMB, as long as you turn on the SMB options on the FileHub.
That is a tough call as this device is mainly meant to work with media. In theory it could be made to work but it will require some new features from Apple. Safe advice is to say no for now.
You should explore using a wifi Hard Drive or if you do not need portability you could get a NAS drive. That is what I use at home and it works well for getting files on and off the iPad. I use an app called File Browser for transferring the files if the app does not support it natively.
davva360 yup, FileBrowser on iOS is fantastic for copying all the files everywhere. And once you have that the Files app can also be used though you need to make sure smb sharing is enabled. I did my videos with the understanding that this is a travel device. If you are looking for it to replace something at home you will probably be disappointed (unless you have low expectations). For a NAS get a qnap, synology, or drobo. All amazing devices.
How long does the battery last?
I have not tested it all the way but I routinely stream for 3 hours with plenty of battery left. Sorry I could not be more specific as it is on my list of things to do.
You answered it for me. My flight is 3 hours and it would be my wife and I using it.
@@Stacksmusic Great. One additional suggestion which I do on a regular basis is to bring along a 15-20K mHa battery back which I use to charge my iPad, BT headphones, and the RavPower just to be on the safe side.
Mike Faucher
Lol I just ordered a 20000 mHa from Best Buy like a hour ago had had the wife pick it up while I’m at work. Good looking out!
@@Stacksmusic Awesome. Now you are all set.
Can you only use it with the app? Could you use it without a laptop
You need the app on IOS but if you use a computer or laptop you can access it directly like any other portable storage device. Hope this helps.
@@MikeFaucher with you
@K.D.P. Ross Great way to do it. Thanks for the comment.
Can we transfer from SD card to HDD without a Computer..
You can do it through the app on but it is not fast.
@@MikeFaucher
if i copy a relatively fast sd card to an ssd can you tell me the speed?
@@rcypriano1 Very hard to say. The speed I show in the video is probably as good as you can expect as the limitation is the wifi or Ethernet more than the SD card. To many variable to answer a specific number but expect about the same.
Hi mike
Can I put sim card into this device?
Arunjeet Mehmi No it is not a mobile hotspot only for sharing a connection.
AFTER ABOUT THIS I TRIED TO TRANSFER A VIDEO AND I KEEP GETTING THIS ERROR AFTER 14 % TRANSFER THEN I TRIED IT THROUGH THE COMPUTER AND IT SAY "FILES LARGER THAN 2GB CANNOT BE UPLOADED TO " AND THE VIDEO IS ABOUT 1:46:29. JUST SO YOU KNOW I HAVE THE MODEL: "RP-WD009 / 2019 VERSION NEW" WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!
That is probably a limitation of the format you used on the SD card. It may be formatted the FAT32. I have many files larger than 2Gig but I use exFat or NTFS as the format. Try reformatting your card/USB drive.
Compare GL.inet GL-AR750S-ext to these if you can please too
The GL-AR750S-ext is more of a home wifi router and less of a travel router/file sharing device. This is more of a competitor to the "Circle" than the RavPower. I will add it to my list of items I want to try for future videos. Thanks for the input.
How do you get to where you change the password or what is the password
You can see the section you want to be in starting around the 6:20 of my video. The default password is 11111111 (8 x 1). Go into the settings (gear icon). The user settings for the admin, users, and the Wifi are in the same section. Hope that helps.
To access the internet go back to the settings (6:20 of the video) and select Wifi settings. Remember you iPad connects to the RAVPower and the RAVPower connects to the internet. You have to set them both. Once you configure the RAVPower to the internet, connecting the ipad to the RAVPower will get you going.
How do you charge this thing?
Under the front cover next to the ethernet port there is a USB (either Type or Micro) dead center. Just plug the cable that came with it there and to any USB charger or battery pack.
Can you change the wan mac address?? or clone one with it?
No, just IP and subnet.
Bought that crap 6 months ago. Software just doesnt work (freezing, dropping wifi connection, etc, etc) and to use some of the advertised features you need to use built-in web interface that looks like a student project... After I raised the question on Amazon, RAV tried to buy out my bad review for like $10-20?.. I would suggest to stay away and look for alternatives. Yes they are more expensive but I'm using one since that and they actually work.
Vasiliy Ruzha I guess everyone has different experiences in addition to a couple of updates since then. Many variables with this type of device but I have had great luck with it. Thanks for the input.
Vasiliy Ruzha what device are you using?
@@jonathanlennard2472 , dont really want to advertise anything here :) Just look for alternatives... there are few of them on the market, mostly marketed for photo pros. Yes, RAVPower advertise more features and it's cheaper, BUT, I spent a solid week with RP-WD007 trying to make it work as advertised... and it failed horribly, so... :)
@@MikeFaucher , I'm willing to believe that's the case if you could make another, more detailed review that show us how the web interface looks after those updates... and show-case that their advertised features, like sharing hotel's wifi, actually work. I spend a week with device, traveling and staying in 4 or 5 different hotels... the thing did not work in any of them. Besides that, their attempt to buy out negative review... that practice should not exist.
Vasiliy Ruzha Fair enough. I will go back at a later this me and go into more details. Can’t promise when but thanks for the input.
Rawpower has a similar unit in stock it seems. To my eyes the only difference is the battery capacity? www.ravpower.com/p/ravpower-6000mah-filehub-plus.html
The RAVPower is a great device except the software needed to use it tracks your location and will not run unless you give it permission to do so. Even if you don’t care if a company is tracking you and selling that info to third parties, it drains the battery on your mobile device.
Are you using File Hub or File hub plus?
@@MikeFaucher RAV Filehub
@@keng8883 Thanks. This is interesting as I am using the same software on IOS and location service is off. Are you on IOS or Android?
Mike Faucher Well here is the thing. I use the app on my Android phone which as I said, it will not run unless I give it permission to access my location. Per your last comment I installed it onto my iPad with location off and it runs fine. All the more reason to switch over to an iPhone I guess.
@@keng8883 Glad the mystery is solved .
I’ve forgotten my password what can I do
The only thing you can do is a factory reset. Remove any cards, and use a paperclip and press the reset for about 10 seconds. You find the location in the manual. I includled a link in case you do not have it. cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0257/5656/5579/files/RP-WD009_User_Manual.pdf?24508
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This is a complete ripoff! You want $250.00 USED, plus $5.00 shipping for this unit when it sells for $49.00 new on Amazon?
Not sure what you are referring too. My affiliate link points to the new one for $49.99 but currently they are out of stock. Not sure where you got the $250 but thanks for pointing it out.
When they go out of stock scammers come online charging 250 for items they probably never even ship.
@@technovangelist Yep, it's a shame when people take advantage of a popular product. Hopefully, they will restock shortly.
Great advertise! Almost the entire video. Still dont know how to set it UP?!%@#
The basic process is to attach to the devices wifi via the app. Once you are connected, go to the settings and set your internet settings. This will allow you to share a connection. Copy some data to an SD card or USB device and using the mobile app you can access the files on it. That the basic setup. If you have a particular issue I will be glad to help.