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Transfer Files from Your ASIAIR (Windows)

Jiro Newton
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Overview

This guide explains how to download observation files from your ASIAIR device to your Windows PC. You'll use a VPN connection (WireGuard) to securely access the device's internal storage, then transfer FITS files (raw observation data) to your computer.

Note: This applies to equipment owners only. Rental customers should contact support for file retrieval.

 

Prerequisites

Install WireGuard

  1. Download and install WireGuard from https://www.wireguard.com/install/
  2. Contact Starfront Support for:
    • Your ASIAIR's IP address
    • Your WireGuard config file (usually in a .zip)

     

  3. Extract the config file to your Desktop or Downloads folder
  4. Open WireGuard, click "Add Tunnel", and select your config file
  5. Your config appears in the left panel. Click it, then click "Activate"
  6. You're now connected to your ASIAIR's network

 

Access Your Files

Map the network drive

  1. Open Windows Explorer (press WIN+E)
  2. Click "This PC" on the left panel
  3. Right-click "This PC" and select "Map network drive..."
  4. Choose a drive letter from the dropdown
  5. In the "Folder" field, enter: \\YOUR_ASIAIR_IP_ADDRESS\EMMC Images (replace with your actual IP from support)
  6. Click "Finish"
  7. When prompted, enter guest as the username (leave password blank)

 

Find and download your files

Your ASIAIR's storage opens in a new window:

  1. Navigate to folders organized by observation session or date
  2. Look for FITS files (image data) and JPG files (preview images)
  3. Select the files you want and copy them to a folder on your PC

 

Clean up

  1. Once the transfer completes, you can delete the data from your ASIAIR if desired
  2. Disconnect your WireGuard connection in the WireGuard app

 

Troubleshooting

Connection not working? Windows SMB security settings may be blocking access. See ASIAIR Windows SMB Troubleshooting for detailed steps to resolve common authentication and firewall issues.

 

Need Help?

If you have trouble locating files or connecting after trying the troubleshooting steps, contact Starfront Support with your ASIAIR's IP address and any error messages.

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