Chapter 1 Introduction - Hawking HWBA54G User Manual

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Technologies Hi-Speed 54M Wireless-G Access
Point and Ethernet Bridge. The HWBA54G is compliant with the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards.
The Hi-Speed 54G Wireless AP/Bridge utilizes the highest wireless security standards
(WPA) to protect your network from outside intruders, including WPA-PSK, WEP, ESSID
and MAC address filter functions. With ESSID authentication, WPA-PSK, 64-/128-bit WEP
encryption and MAC address filtering, unauthorized outside access into your wireless
network is prevented.
The unique multi-function feature of the HWBA54G puts two solutions into one compact
unit, saving you time and money. You may setup your HWBA54G as a Wireless Access
Point to provide wireless access to any wired network or you may choose to set up your
device as an Ethernet Bridge to make any Ethernet-ready device wireless.
The HWBA54G's dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a RP-SMA connector.
Users can attach an optional Hawking Technologies Hi-Gain antenna to the connector for
better network range and signal quality.
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