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Hawking HWREN1 User Manual

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  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT Copyright ©2008/2009 by Hawking Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical,...
  • Page 3 Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or updates its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
  • Page 4 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 5 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
  • Page 6 R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter I: Product Information ..............1     1-1 Product Introduction ..................1 1-2 Safety Information ................... 2   1-3 System Requirements ..................3   1-4 Package Contents ..................... 4   1-5 Product Overview .................... 5   Chapter II: System and Network Setup ............ 7  ...

  • Page 8: Chapter I: Product Information

    Chapter I: Product Information 1-1 Product Introduction Thank you for purchasing this wireless range extender! Easy install procedures allow any computer user to setup a network environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users. Just follow the instructions given in this user manual, you can complete the setup procedure and release the power of this range extender all by yourself! Other features of this range extender include:...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    1-2 Safety Information In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions: 1. This range extender is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this range extender outdoor. 2. DO NOT put this range extender at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    1-3 System Requirements One computer (PC) with an available CD or DVD-ROM drive Internet Web Browser (Internet Explorer, etc.) A Wired or Wireless networking adapter (e.g. Airport card, built-in Ethernet adapter, etc.) Wireless-B, G, or N Access Point or Router...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    1-4 Package Contents Before you starting to use this range extender, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items: □ Hi-Gain Wireless Range Extender (main body, 1 pcs) □...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    1-5 Product Overview Top Panel LED Name Light Description (Left to Right) Status The range extender is switched on and correctly powered. Wireless WPS mode is enabled. Wireless network is switched off. WLAN Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    Back Panel Item Name Description Antennas Two reserve SMA antenna connectors for screwing 3dBi detachable antennas enclosed with the product. Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter. (12V DC) Reset Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings). Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults.

  • Page 14: Chapter Ii: System And Network Setup

    Chapter II: System and Network Setup 2-1 Installing the range extender to your Network Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between your new wireless range extender and your computers, network devices: 1. Connect the range extender to the wireless router(source) in your network through the LAN port of the range extender by Ethernet cable.

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Wireless Range Extender By Web Browser

    2-2 Connecting to the Wireless Range Extender by web browser After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the range extender with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment. Before you can connect to the range extender and start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address).

  • Page 16: Windows 95/98/Me Ip Address Setup

    2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.
  • Page 17 2. Select ‘Specify an IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field: IP address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 click ‘OK’ when finish.

  • Page 18: Windows 2000 Ip Address Setup

    2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon, double click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’...

  • Page 19: Windows Xp Ip Address Setup

    2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field: IP address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 click ‘OK’ when finish. 2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel.
  • Page 20 2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field: IP address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 click ‘OK’ when finish.

  • Page 22: Windows Vista Ip Address Setup

    2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, then click Manage Network Connections..Right-click Local Area Network, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click ‘Properties’...
  • Page 23 2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field: IP address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 click ‘OK’ when finish.

  • Page 24: Connecting To Web Management Interface

    2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface All functions and settings of this range extender must be configured via web management interface. Please start your web browser, and input ‘192.168.1.240’ in address bar, then press ‘Enter’ key. The following message should be shown: Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user name is ‘admin’, and default password is ‘1234’, then press ‘OK’...
  • Page 25 NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you’re being prompted to input user name and password again, it means you didn’t input username and password correctly. Please retype user name and password again. If you’re certain about the user name and password you type are correct, please go to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’...

  • Page 26: View System Status And Information

    2-3 View System Status and Information After you connected to the range extender by web browser, the first thing you see is ‘Status and Information’ page. All system and network related information of this range extender will be displayed here. The information is very helpful when you want to know the detailed information of your range extender, and when you try to fix the communication problem between this range extender and other wired /...
  • Page 27 Runtime Code Displays current firmware version. If you want to Version perform firmware upgrade, this number will help you to determine if you need such upgrade. Mode Displays current wireless operating mode (see next Section) ESSID Displays current ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless range extender) Channel Number Displays current wireless channel number...

  • Page 28: Operating The Wireless Range Extender (Universal Repeater)

    2-4 Operating the Wireless Range Extender (Universal Repeater) The range extender acts as a wireless repeater; it can be Station and AP at the same time. It can use the Station function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service all wireless stations within its coverage. NOTE: In Repeater Mode, this Range Extender will demodulate the received signal, checking if this signal is noise for the operating network then have the signal modulated and amplified...
  • Page 29 If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11 Draft-N clients to connect to this range extender, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N). MAIN SSID Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless range extender) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.
  • Page 30 Select an AP from the left and click “Connect” and close the window. After you finish with settings, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed: When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. You can click ‘Continue’...

  • Page 31: Advanced Wireless Settings

    2-5 Advanced Wireless Settings This wireless range extender has many advanced wireless features. Please note that all settings listed here are for experienced users only, if you’re not sure about the meaning and function of these settings, please don’t modify them, or the wireless performance will be reduced. You can click ‘Advanced Setting’...
  • Page 32 DTIM Period Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. Do not modify default value if you don’t know what it is, default value is 3 Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen after...
  • Page 33 802.11g wireless range extenders. It’s recommended to set this option to ‘Auto’. TX Power You can set the output power of wireless radio. Unless you’re using this wireless range extender in a really big space, you may not have to set output power to 100%.

  • Page 34: Wireless Security

    2-6 Wireless Security This wireless range extender provides many types of wireless security (wireless data encryption). When you use data encryption, data transferred by radio signals in the air will become unreadable for those people who don’t know correct encryption key (encryption password). NOTE: All Security settings for the Range Extender must be identical to the original root Access Point’s(source) security settings.
  • Page 35 servers, which could cause serious problem. There are several things you can do to improve wireless security: 1. Always enable data encryption. Only disable it when you want to open your wireless range extender to the public. 2. Never use simple words as encryption password. Use the random combination of symbols, numbers, and alphabets will greatly improve security.

  • Page 36: Disable Security

    2-6-1 Disable Security When you select ‘Disable’, wireless encryption for the network is disabled. After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed: When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. You can click ‘Continue’...

  • Page 37: Wep

    2-6-2 WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a common encryption mode, it’s safe enough for home and personal use. But if you need higher level of security, please consider using WPA encryption (see next Section). However, some wireless clients don’t support WPA, but only support WEP, so WEP is still a good choice for you if you have such a client in your network environment.
  • Page 38 Format’ is ‘Hex (10 characters), which means the length of WEP key is 10 characters. Default Tx Key You can set up to four sets of WEP key, and you can decide which key is being used by default here. If you don’t know which one you should use, select ‘Key 1’.

  • Page 39: Wpa Pre-Shared Key

    2-6-3 WPA Pre-shared Key WPA Pre-shared key is the safest encryption method currently, and it’s recommended to use this encryption method to ensure the safety of your data. When you select ‘WPA pre-shared key’ as encryption type, the following messages will be displayed: Here are descriptions of every setup item: WPA Unicast Available options are: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES),...
  • Page 40 When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. You can click ‘Continue’ button to go back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless range extender and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

  • Page 41: Wpa Radius

    2-6-4 WPA RADIUS WPA Radius is the combination of WPA encryption method and RADIUS user authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can check the identity of every wireless client by user database. When you select ‘WPA RADIUS’ as encryption type, the following messages will be displayed: Here are descriptions of every setup item: WPA Unicast...
  • Page 42 After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed: When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. You can click ‘Continue’ button to go back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’...

  • Page 43: 802.1X Authentication

    2-6-5 802.1x Authentication You can enable 802.1x user identification (based on RADIUS user authentication server) by checking ‘Enable 802.1x Authentication’ box when you select ‘Disable’ or ‘WEP’ as encryption type, and the following message will be displayed: Here are descriptions of every setup item: Use internal MD5 Uses built-in RADIUS Server (refer to next RADIUS Server...
  • Page 44 When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. You can click ‘Continue’ button to go back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless range extender and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

  • Page 45: Mac Filtering

    2-7 MAC Filtering Another security measure you can use to keep hackers and intruders away is ‘MAC filtering’. You can pre-define a so-called ‘white-list’, which contains MAC addresses of the wireless clients you trust. All other wireless clients with a MAC address that is not in your list will be denied by this wireless range extender.
  • Page 46 This page contains two parts of MAC filtering information. All allowed MAC addresses will be listed in upper part (1), and you can add new MAC addresses by components in lower part (2). Here are descriptions of every setup item: Select Check this box to select one or more MAC address(es) to delete.
  • Page 47 field to write a comment for every MAC address as a memory aid. This is optional. When you finish inputting MAC address and (optional) Comment, click this button to add the MAC address to the list. Clear Remove all characters in ‘MAC address’ and ‘Comments’...

  • Page 48: System Utilities

    2-8 System Utilities This range extender provides some control functions including password, IP address management, and DHCP server function. Please click ‘Advanced Settings’ tab and then click ‘System Utility’ sub-tab beneath it in the web management interface to access these functions. Below are detailed descriptions of every control function.

  • Page 49: Ip Address Of The Wireless Range Extender

    2-8-2 IP Address of the Wireless Range extender You can change the IP address of this wireless range extender, so it can become a part of your local network. Please remember this address or you will not be able to connect to the configuration menu of this wireless range extender.
  • Page 50 After you finish, please go to the bottom of this page and click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed: When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. You can click ‘Continue’ button to go back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’...

  • Page 51: Dhcp Server

    2-8-3 DHCP Server This wireless range extender is capable of acting as a DHCP server for your network, but it’s disabled by default. If you want to activate this function, please click ‘System Utility’ sub-tab and the following message will be displayed: NOTE: Please remember to select ‘Enable’...
  • Page 52 After you finish, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed: When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. You can click ‘Continue’ button to go back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless range extender and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

  • Page 53: Chapter Iii: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter III: Advanced Configuration 3-1 Configuration Backup and Restore You can backup all configurations of this range extender to a file, so you can make several copies of range extender configuration for security reasons. To backup or restore range extender configuration, please follow the following instructions: Please click ‘Configuration’...
  • Page 54 range extender. After the configuration is uploaded, the range extender’s configuration will be replaced by the file you just uploaded. Restore to Factory Click this button to remove all settings you made, Default and restore the configuration of this range extender back to factory default settings.

  • Page 55: Firmware Upgrade

    3-2 Firmware Upgrade If there is new firmware available for this wireless range extender, you can upload the firmware to the range extender to change the firmware to the new one, to get extra functions or fix problems. To perform firmware upgrade, please click ‘Upgrade’ tab on the top-right of web management interface, and the following message will be displayed: Click ‘Browse’...

  • Page 56: System Reset

    3-3 System Reset When you think the range extender is not working properly, you can use this function to restart the range extender; this may help and solve the problem. This function is useful when the range extender is far from you or unreachable.

  • Page 57: Chapter Iv: Appendix

    Chapter IV: Appendix 4-1 Hardware Specification Flash: 4MB SDRAM: 16MB LAN Port: 10/100M UTP Port x 1 Antenna: 3dBi Detachable Dipole Antenna x 2 (2T2R Spatial Multiplexing MIMO configuration. These 2 antennas are for signal transmitting and receiving) Power: 12VDC, 1A Switching Power Adapter Dimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm Transmit Power: 11n:15dBm ±...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    4-2 Troubleshooting If you found the range extender is working improperly or stops responding to you, don’t panic! Before you contact your dealer of purchase for help, please read this troubleshooting first. Some problems can be solved by you within very short time! Scenario Solution Range extender is not...
  • Page 59 d. If all LEDs on this range extender are out, please check the status of A/C power adapter, and make sure it’s correctly powered. I can’t locate my range a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off? extender by my b. Is Antenna properly installed and secured? wireless client c.

  • Page 60: Glossary

    4-3 Glossary Default Gateway (Range extender): Every non-range extender IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.
  • Page 61 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
  • Page 62 Application Protocol Port Number Telnet SMTP POP3 H.323 1720 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure data transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet connections.
  • Page 63 Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.

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