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Hawking HWBA54G User Manual

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  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWBA54G Wireless-G AP / Bridge is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...................1 1.1 Package Contents ................... 2 1.2 Features ....................2 1.3 Specifications..................2 1.4 Physical Description................3 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection........5 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration......6 3.1 Getting Started ..................6 3.2 Configuring the Access Point..............11 3.2.1 Client Mode configuration.................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The unique multi-function feature of the HWBA54G puts three 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.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    1.1 Package Contents The HWBA54G includes the following items: l One HWBA54G Access Point/Bridge l One Power Adapter l One Quick Installation Guide l One Setup CD l One Dipole Antenna 1.2 Features l Complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards.
  • Page 6 connector) l Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1 l Power: 12VDC, 0.5A l Transmit Power: 16dBm (Typical) l LEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity l Dimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 87(D) mm l Temperature: u Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C) u Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C) l Humidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing)

  • Page 7: Physical Description

    1.4 Physical Description Front Panel Located on the HWBA54G’s front panel are LED status lights that inform you of the unit’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED.
  • Page 8 Front LED Panel Color Status Description Power Green Power is supplied. No Power. Wireless Green Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data. Activity Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data. Green A valid link is established. Link/Activity Flash It is transmitting or receiving data. No link is established.
  • Page 9 keeping your original configurations intact. 2) If problems continue to persist or you have forgotten your password, pressing the reset button for more than 5 seconds will reset the device back to its factory default settings. (Warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings).

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Wireless Lan Access Point Connection

    Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection Choosing a location for the access point. Usually, the best place for the access point is at the center of your wireless network, with line of straight to all your wireless clients. 2. Adjust the antenna. Usually the higher the antenna is placed, the better your performance will 3.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Wireless Lan Access Point Configuration

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3.1 Getting Started This Access Point provides web-based configuration tools, allowing you to configure from wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to configure the device. From Wired Station 1. Make sure your wired station has the same subnet address as the access Point.
  • Page 12 the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button. 7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks. Gateway: All fields are blank. DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
  • Page 13 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from the Network window. 3. Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now.
  • Page 14 4. You can now begin configuring the Access Point. Accessing the Configuration Menu From a Wireless Station 1. Make sure your wireless station has the same subnet as the access point. Please refer to Step 1 above for configuring the IP Address and Sub Mask of the wireless station.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Access Point

    3.2 Configuring the Access Point The HWBA54G supports 3 modes of use: Client Bridge, Access Point, and Bridge modes. “Client Bridge Mode” is used to allow a network device with only a wired Ethernet function to have wireless LAN communications capability.

  • Page 16: Client Mode Configuration

    3.2.1 Client Bridge Mode configuration This configuration is used to let a network device with only wired Ethernet functionality to have wireless LAN communication capability. It provides both Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes for the “Client Mode”. With “Ad Hoc mode”, it can let your network device join a wireless LAN with peer-to-peer communication.
  • Page 17 MAC Cloning Mode Disabled: It will use it’s own MAC address to access the wireless LAN. Enabled: It will use PC’s MAC address to access the wireless LAN. SSID The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN.
  • Page 18 Short: It is suitable for high traffic wireless network Long: It can provide more reliable communication Transmit Rate When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11b” and it allows you to select the speed of 1-11Mbps. When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11g”...

  • Page 19: Ap Mode Configuration

    3.2.2 AP Mode configuration This Access Point supports AP modes. “Access Point Mode” provides pure access point function. The simplest way to build up a wireless LAN is to use “AP Mode”. Access Point Mode provides wireless access to a wired network.
  • Page 20 Broadcast SSID It will respond to Broadcast SSID requests. If you enable this function, every wireless station located within the coverage of this access point can discover this access point easily. If you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. Disabling "Response to Broadcast ESSID requests"...

  • Page 21: P2P Mode Configuration

    3.2.3 P2P Mode configuration This function provides to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by wireless LAN. You can use two access points with “P2P mode” to bridge two wired Ethernet networks together. Parameter Description AP MAC Address You have to enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work.
  • Page 22 There are 14 channels available. Security Disable: Disable the security function. WEP: WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the Access Point. This Access Point supports 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function.

  • Page 23: Pmp Mode Configuration

    3.2.4 PMP Mode Configuration This function allows to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by wireless LAN. You can use two access points with “P2P mode” to bridge two wired Ethernet networks together. Parameter Description AP MAC Address If you want to bridge more than one wired Ethernet networks together with wireless LAN, you have to enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work.
  • Page 24 Channel 1-14 (Japan) Channel 1-13 (Europe) There are 14 channels available. Security Disable: Disable the security function. WEP: WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the Access Point. This Access Point supports 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function.

  • Page 25: Wep Setting

    3.2.5 WEP Setting Parameter Description WEP Length WEP-64: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys. WEP-128: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A -F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 13-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.

  • Page 26: Wpa Setting

    3.2.6 WPA Setting Parameter Description Authentication Type The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Passphrase To entry at least 8 characters pass phrase as the pre-shared keys. Group Re -Key Time It will auto re-gererate the Key after the defult time (86400) has passed, (second) or you can change the default time by yourself.

  • Page 27: Advanced Setting

    3.2.7 Advanced Setting Parameter Description Beacon Interval (20-1000) The period of time that this access point broadcast a beacon. Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network. RTS Threshold (256-2432) When the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold, the access point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.
  • Page 28 multicast messages. Protection Mode It provides best performance for 11g transmission when you enable it. Transmit Rate When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11b” and it allows you to select the speed of 1-11Mbps. When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11g”...

  • Page 29: Access Filter

    3.2.8 Access Filter The HWBA54G allows you to provide a Filter List of MAC addresses that are allowed/denied access associated with this AP.
  • Page 30 Parameter Description MAC Filtering You can enable or disable the MAC Filtering function. Filter Mode If you select “Only deny PCs with MAC listed below to access this device”, then all the PCs in the list will be denied to access and all other PCs will be allowed to access.

  • Page 31: Status Setup

    3.2.9 Status Setup Parameter Description Ethernet It shows the default IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Link status information. Wireless It shows the current Wireless information.

  • Page 32: Admin Setup

    3.2.10 Admin Setup Parameter Description FW Version It shows current FW version. FW Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point’s system firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Access Point, you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page.

  • Page 33: Lan Setup

    3.2.11 LAN Setup Parameter Description Device Name It shows current FW version. Automatic IP Selecting this option is not advised unless you have direct access to the device that provi des the IP address. Fixed IP Specify IP: Designate the Access Point’s IP Address. This IP Address should be unique in your network.
  • Page 34 Chapter4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. 1. How do I manually find the PC’s IP and MAC Address? 1) In Windows, open the Command Prompt program 2) Type Ipconfig /all and Enter Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address Your PC’s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address 2.
  • Page 35 based on a 64(40)-bit shared key algorithm. 6. What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level.

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