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Hi-Gain™ Outdoor Dual Band Wireless N Access Point/Bridge
HOD45B
USER'S MANUAL
USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Hi-Gain™ Outdoor Dual Band Wireless N Access Point/Bridge HOD45B website www.hawkingtech.com USER’S MANUAL USER’S MANUAL e-mail techsupport@hawkingtech.com © COPYRIGHT 2013 HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES,INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT Copyright ©2013 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,...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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 5 EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter II: System and Network Setup ................13 2-1 Build Network Connection ..................13 2-2 Definitions of Dual Band and HOD45B Supported Modes ........14 2-3 Connecting to the HOD45B via Web Browser ............18 2-3-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup .............. 19 2-3-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup ..............
  • Page 7 3-4-2 Advanced Wireless Settings ................75 3-4-3 Security Settings ....................78 3-4-4 Wireless Access Control .................. 85 3-4-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................. 88 3-4-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network ..............91 Chapter IV Status and Tools ..................... 92 4-1 System Status ......................92 4-1-1 System information and firmware version ............

  • Page 8: Chapter I: Product Information

    Chapter I: Product Information 1-1 Introduction and Safety Information Thank you for purchasing the HOD45B Hi-Gain™ Outdoor Dual Band Wireless N Access Point/Bridge. This highly efficient access point is the best choice for Small office / Home office users. It allows computers and network devices to gain wireless access in several modes throughout their network.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    1-2 Safety Information In order to keep the safety of users and property, please follow these safety instructions: 1. This access point is designed for outdoor use and is weather resistant. 2. DO NOT put this access point at or near hot or humid places, like kitchens or bathrooms.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    and call techsupport or your place of purchase for help. 1-3 System Requirements  One computer (Mac or PC).  Internet Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.)  A Wired or Wireless network adapter (e.g. Airport card, built-in Ethernet adapter, etc.)

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    1-4 Package Contents Before you start to use this access point, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your place of purchase or contact Hawking Technologies. • 1x HOD45B Hi Gain Outdoor Dual-Band Wireless-N Access Point/Bridge •...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    1-5 Product Overview Back Panel Item Name Description Mounting Points Mounting points for wall/pole bracket Antennas (2) 5dBi antennas Network/Power Connects to PoE adapter and for LAN connections.
  • Page 13 Bottom Panel Item Name Description Antenna Jacks Two antenna connectors for the 5dBi detachable antennas enclosed with the product. Reset (2) Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings). Remove cover screw and using a long, thin pointy object, press and hold for 15 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults, power off/on.

  • Page 14: Chapter Ii: System And Network Setup

    PoE injector. Connect a Ethernet cable from the “Power + Data Out” port on the PoE injector into the HOD45B 2. Connect your HOD45B from the “LAN” on the PoE injector to your computer/network or connect wirelessly to it.

  • Page 15: Definitions Of Dual Band And Hod45B Supported Modes

    Modes The HOD45B supports 6 different modes. Access Point: Standard default mode. The HOD45B will broadcast a WiFi signal for other computers and devices to connect to. Must be plugged into the router or network after setup.
  • Page 16 AP Bridge – Point to Point: Similar to station-infrastructure, this requires two HOD45B’s on each end. This will create a wireless bridge between these two points. No WiFi signal will be broadcast and it will only make a wireless connection between...
  • Page 17 AP Bridge – Point to Multi-Point: Similar to AP Bridge – Point to Point, this allows you to connect several HOD45B’s to one point. No WiFi signal will be broadcast and it will only make a wireless connection between the HOD45Bs.
  • Page 18 Universal Repeater: In this mode, the HOD45B will repeat the wireless signal of any existing wireless router/access point. It will act as a wireless relay and create a larger and seamless network for your wireless devices to connect to.

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Hod45B Via Web Browser

    2-3 Connecting to the HOD45B via Web Browser After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the access point with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment. Before you can connect to the access point and start configuration procedures, your computer must be set to static IP.

  • Page 20: Windows 95/98/Me Ip Address Setup

    2-3-1 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’. 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’ and then click ‘OK’.

  • Page 21: Windows 2000 Ip Address Setup

    2-3-2 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; click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’...
  • Page 22 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

  • Page 24: Windows Xp Ip Address Setup

    2-3-3 Windows XP IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will appear, and then click ‘Properties’...
  • Page 25 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

  • Page 26: Windows Vista/7 Ip Address Setup

    2-3-4 Windows Vista/7 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, and 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 27 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

  • Page 28: Mac Os X Ip Address Setup

    2-3-5 Mac OS X IP Address Setup Go to your system preferences, go to network. Make sure next to “Configure”, you have it set under “Using DHCP”...

  • Page 29: Tablet/Smartphone Setup

    2-3-6 Tablet/Smartphone Setup iOS (iPhone or iPad) Go to your settings on your tablet or smart phone First, make sure JavaScript is On: Go to Settings icon Select (a) Safari > make sure (b) JavaScript is ON. Go back to Home Screen > Select Settings > In Wi-Fi Networks, select (c) “Hawking_HOD45B_2.4GHz”...
  • Page 30 Android (Android 2.1 +) Go to Settings Go to Wireless & Networks Check “Turn on Wi-Fi” and then click on Wi-Fi settings Look for Hawking_HOD45B_2.4GHz, then select to connect...

  • Page 31: Accessing The Web Page User Interface

    2-3-7 Accessing the Web Page User Interface After the IP address setup is complete, please open your web browser. In the address field, please type: ‘192.168.1.230’ and press enter. The following message should be shown: Please input user name and password in the field respectively, Default Username: admin Default Password: 1234 Press ‘OK’...
  • Page 32 NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you are 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 are certain that user name and password you typed are correct, please go to ‘5-2 Troubleshooting’...

  • Page 34: Quick Setup

    2-4 ‘Quick Setup’ This access point provides a ‘Quick Setup’ procedure, which will help you to complete all required settings you need to access the Internet in very short time. Please follow the following instructions to complete the ‘Quick Setup’: Please go to Quick Setup Wizard menu by clicking ‘Quick Setup’...
  • Page 35 On the drop down box, please choose the wireless mode you wish to use. There are 5 modes that the HOD45B supports: Access Point - Please go to section 2-4-1 Station-Infrastructure (Bridge) - Please go to section 2-4-2 Bridge Point to Point...

  • Page 36: Setup Procedure For 'Access Point

    Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled ESSID (2): The HOD45B transmits in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi frequencies. Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) for each frequency here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
  • Page 37 Band (3): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band. 2.4GHz Band If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.
  • Page 38 If you wish to have security, please select your level of security here. Refer to Section 3-4-3 for descriptions of security types. Click ‘Apply’ for the device to restart. Click ‘Back’ if you wish to make changes. Plug the HOD45B into your router or network. Congratulations, you have set up the HOD45B in Access Point!

  • Page 39: Setup Procedure 'Station-Infrastructure' (Wireless Bridge)

    Select one access point in the table and it will join wireless LAN through this access point. Note: The HOD45B will only repeat a 2.4GHz or a 5GHz network. Blue will be 2.4GHz networks and orange will be 5GHz...
  • Page 40 Please enter the wireless password here. When you finish with all settings, press ‘Next’ . Click ‘Apply’ for the device to restart. Click ‘Back’ if you wish to make changes. Plug the devices that wish to use this as a Bridge. Congratulations, you have set up the HOD45B as a Bridge!

  • Page 41: Setup Procedure For 'Ap Bridge-Point To Point

    2-4-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Point’: Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.
  • Page 42 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point. If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using 802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect to this access point. If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11 Draft-N clients to connect to this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).
  • Page 43 Uncheck the box to input. Otherwise, the default IP Address is 192.168.1.230 When you finish with all settings, please click ‘Next’(7); Plug in the devices that you wish to bridge. Congratulations, you have set up the HOD45B in AP Bridge-Point to Point!

  • Page 44: Setup Procedure For 'Ap Bridge-Point To Multi-Point

    2-4-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point’ Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting...
  • Page 45 different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band. 2.4GHz Band If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.
  • Page 46 Uncheck the box to input. Otherwise, the default IP Address is 192.168.1.230. When you finish with all settings, please click ‘Next’ (7); Plug in the devices that you wish to bridge. Congratulations, you have set up the HOD45B in AP Bridge-Point to Multi-point!

  • Page 47: Setup Procedure For 'Ap-Bridge Wds

    2-4-5 Setup Procedure for ‘AP-Bridge WDS’ Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled Band (2): 2.4GHz Band...
  • Page 48 PLEASE NOTE THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE. Channel Number (4): The HOD45B transmits in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi frequencies. Please select a channel number you wish to use. Please note that this should be the same channel as the other...
  • Page 49 Uncheck the box to input. Otherwise, the default IP Address is 192.168.1.230. When you finish with all settings, please click ‘Next’ (8); Connect you’re your wireless devices to the WDS network. Congratulations, you have set up the HOD45B in AP Bridge-WDS!

  • Page 50: Setup Procedure For 'Universal Repeater

    Step 2) Please select your wireless network from the list below by selecting the network with your mouse. If your wireless network does not appear, please click ‘Scan’ so our HOD45B can rescan the wireless networks. Blue networks are 2.4GHz and...
  • Page 51 ‘Back’ Congratulations! You have setup the HOD45B in universal repeater. After setup, the HOD45B will have the same name as the network you picked. This allows for a seamless WiFi network. Note: If the original network’s SSID are the same for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks,...
  • Page 52 please make sure the security keys for both are the same. Otherwise, the seamless roaming will not work.

  • Page 53: Chapter Iii General Setup

    Chapter III General Setup In this chapter, you’ll know how to change the major settings of the HOD45B. Log onto the device and click on ‘General Setup’.

  • Page 54: Time Zone And Time Auto-Synchronization

    3-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization Please follow the following instructions to set time zone and time auto-synchronization parameters: Please click ‘General Setup’ at the top of web management interface, select ‘System’ on the left hand column, and select ‘Time Zone’. The time zone settings will be displayed in your web browser: Please select the correct time zone from the drop-down list, and input the IP address or host name of the time server.
  • Page 55 Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the access point so the settings will take effect. Please wait 30-60 seconds for the access point to reboot.

  • Page 56: Change Management Password

    3-2 Change Management password Default password of this access point is ‘1234’, and it’s displayed on the login prompt when accessed from the web browser. There’s a security risk if you don’t change the default password, since everyone can see it. This is very important when you have wireless function enabled.
  • Page 57 If the password you typed in ‘New Password’ (2) and ‘Confirm Password’ (3) field are not the same, you’ll see the following message: Please retype the new password again when you see above message. If you see the following message: It means the content in ‘Current Password’...
  • Page 58 Please use new password to enter web management interface again, and you should be able to login with new password.

  • Page 59: Wired Lan Configuration

    3-3 Wired LAN Configuration Before all computers using wired Ethernet connection (i.e. the computers connected to this access point’s LAN port) can communicate with each other and access Internet, they must have a valid IP address. There are two ways to assign IP addresses to computers: static IP address (set the IP address for every computer manually), and dynamic IP address (IP address of computers will be assigned by access point automatically.

  • Page 60: Local Network

    Please click ‘General Setup’ at the top of web management interface and click ‘Local Network’ on the left hand column. There are two setup groups here: ‘LAN IP’ and ‘DHCP Server’ 3-3-1 Local Network IP address (1): Please input the IP address of this access point. Subnet Mask (2): Please input subnet mask for this network.

  • Page 61: Dhcp Server

    3-3-2 DHCP Server: These settings are only available when ‘DHCP Server’ in ‘LAN IP’ section is ‘Enabled’. Lease Time (1): Please choose a lease time (the duration that every computer can keep a specific IP address) of every IP address assigned by this access point from dropdown menu.

  • Page 62: Static Dhcp Leases Table

    3-3-3 Static DHCP Leases Table: This function allows you to assign a static IP address to a specific computer forever, so you don’t have to set the IP address for a computer, and still enjoy the benefit of using DHCP server. Maximum 16 static IP addresses can be assigned here. (If you set ‘Lease Time’...
  • Page 63 If you want to delete a specific item, please check the ‘Select’ box of a MAC address and IP address mapping (1), then click ‘Delete Selected’ button (2); if you want to delete all mappings, click ‘Delete All’ (3). After you finish all LAN settings, please click ‘Apply’ button on the bottom of this page. After you click ‘Apply’, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: Press ‘Go Back’...

  • Page 64: Wireless Network

    3-4 Wireless Network If your computer, PDA, game console, or other network devices is equipped with a wireless network adapter, you can use the wireless function of this access point to let them connect to the Internet and share resources with other computers. Please click ‘General Setup’...

  • Page 65: Basic Wireless Settings

    Choose ‘Basic Settings’. Next to the Mode option, please select your Mode. 3-4-1-1 Access Point Standard default mode. The HOD45B will broadcast a WiFi signal for other computers and devices to connect to. Must be plugged into the router or network after setup.
  • Page 66 2.4GHz 2.4 GHz (B) 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11b wireless network clients to connect to this router (maximum transfer rate 11Mbps). 2.4 GHz (N) 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11n wireless network clients to connect to this router (maximum transfer rate 300Mbps). 2.4 GHz (B+G) 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router (maximum transfer...
  • Page 67 ESSID (2): This is the name of wireless access point. You can type any alphanumerical characters here, maximum 32 characters. ESSID is used to identify your own wireless access point from others when there are other wireless access points in the same area.
  • Page 68 Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu; to continue on access point setup, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the access point so the settings will take effect. Please wait 30-60 seconds for the access point to reboot.
  • Page 69 It will “bridge” these devices wirelessly with your network. It will not broadcast any WiFi signal. It will only make a wireless connection between the Access Point and the HOD45B. The HOD45B will only connect to either 2.4GHz or a 5GHz network.
  • Page 70 NOTE: Two HOD45B’s must use the same mode, band, channel number, and security setting! Band (2): Select the band you want to use, the two HOD45B’s must use the same setting. Refer to 3-4-1-1 for definitions. Channel Number (3): Select the channel you want to use, the two wireless HOD45Bs must use the same setting.
  • Page 71 3-4-1-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Similar to AP Bridge – Point to Point, this allows you to connect several HOD45B’s to one point. No WiFi signal will be broadcast and it will only make a wireless connection between the HOD45Bs.
  • Page 72 Wireless Distributing System. This allows you to create a wireless network using up to four HOD45B’s using the same SSID (wireless name). It will broadcast a WiFI signal. NOTE: For WDS mode, the output signal nature is the same as that of normal AP mode.
  • Page 73 MAC address Input the MAC address of other HOD45B’s 1 to 4 (6): Security Click to set security settings for this connection (Please go to section ‘3-4-3 Wireless Security’ for detailed Setting (7): instructions).
  • Page 74 3-4-1-6 Universal Repeater In this mode, the HOD45B will act as a wireless repeater; it can be a wireless bridge and access point at the same time. It can use bridge mode to connect to a Root access point and use the access point function to service all wireless stations within its coverage. In this mode, the HOD45B will repeat the wireless signal of any existing wireless router/access point.
  • Page 75 the one which is meaningful to you, like myhome, office_room1, etc. Channel Select the channel you want to use, all the wireless Number (4): clients must use the same setting. Associated Clients (5): Click ‘Show Active Clients’ button, then an “Active Wireless Client Table”...

  • Page 76: Advanced Wireless Settings

    3-4-2 Advanced Wireless Settings This access point provides some advanced control of wireless parameters, if you want to configure these settings, please click ‘General Setup’ at the top of web management interface and click ‘Wireless Configuration’ on the left hand column. Choose “Advanced Settings’.
  • Page 77 Beacon Interval(3): Set the beacon interval of wireless radio. Do not modify the default value if you do not understand the function, default value is ‘100’. DTIM Period(4): Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. Do not modify the default value if you do not understand the function, default value is ‘3’.
  • Page 78 not have to set output power to 100%. This will enhance security (malicious / unauthorized users in distance will not be able to reach your wireless access point). WMM(12): Wi-Fi MultiMedia (WMM) will enhance the data transfer performance of multimedia contents when they are being transferred over a wireless network.

  • Page 79: Security Settings

    3-4-3 Security Settings It is important to set your wireless security settings properly! If you do not configure a wireless security setting, unauthorized users can use your network and/or obtain valuable data without your consent. To set wireless security settings, please click ‘General Setup’ tab at the top of web management interface, then click ‘Wireless Configuration’...
  • Page 80 following setup menu will be shown on your web browser: Key Length (2): There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and 128-bit. Using ‘128-bit’ is safer than ’64-bit’, but will reduce some data transfer performance. Key Format (3): There are two types of key format: ASCII and Hex.
  • Page 81 ‘Hex’ as key format, you can use characters 0-9, a-f, and A-F. You must enter at least one encryption key here, and if you entered multiple WEP keys, they should not be same with each other. Enable 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every Authentication (9): user must use a valid account to login to this wireless access point before accessing the wireless LAN.
  • Page 82 will be displayed on your web browser: Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the access point so the settings will take effect. Please wait 30-60 seconds for the access point to reboot. 3-4-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA): When you select this mode, the wireless access point will use WPA encryption, and the following setup menu will be shown on your web browser:...
  • Page 83 Pre-shared Please input the WPA passphrase here. It’s not recommended to use a word that can be found in a Key (4): dictionary due to security reason. After you finish WPA Pre-shared key setting, please click ‘Apply’ button (5) and the following message will be displayed on your web browser: Please click ‘Go Back’...
  • Page 84 WPA Unicast Please select a type of WPA cipher suite. Cipher Suite: Available options are: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES), and WPA2 Mixed. You can select one of them, but you have to make sure your wireless client support the cipher you selected. RADIUS Server Please input the IP address of your IP address (3):...
  • Page 85 point to reboot.

  • Page 86: Wireless Access Control

    3-4-4 Wireless Access Control This function will help you prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless access point; only those wireless devices who have a MAC address you assigned can gain access to your wireless access point. Use this function with other security measures described in previous section, to create a safer wireless environment.
  • Page 87 wireless clients. MAC Address (2): Input the MAC address of your wireless devices here, dash ( - ) or colon ( : ) are not required. (i.e. If the MAC address label of your wireless device indicates ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ or ‘aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff ’, just input ‘aabbccddeeff’. Comment (3): You can input any text here as the comment of this MAC address, like ‘ROOM 2A Computer’...
  • Page 88 Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the wait 30-60 seconds for the access point so the settings will take effect. Please access point to reboot.

  • Page 89: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    3-4-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the simplest way to build connection between wireless network clients and this wireless access point. You don’t have to select an encryption mode and input a long encryption passphrase every time when you need to set up a wireless client, you only have to press a button on the wireless client and this wireless access point, and the WPS will automatically configure for you.
  • Page 90 Enable WPS (1) Check this box to enable WPS function, uncheck it to disable WPS. WPS Information (2) WPS Status: If the wireless security (encryption) function of this wireless access point is properly set, you’ll see ‘Configured’ message here. If wireless security function has not been set, you’ll see ‘Not configured’.
  • Page 91 of this wireless access point will be displayed here. If you do not enable security function of the wireless access point before WPS is activated, the access point will auto set the security to WPA (AES) and generate a set passphrase key for WPS connection. Passphrase Key: The wireless security key of the access point will be displayed here.

  • Page 92: Security Tips For Wireless Network

    3-4-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network Here are some quick tips to help you improve the security level of your wireless network: 1. Never use simple words for your password, such as “password” or “1234567890”. 2. A complicated (combination of numbers, alphabets, and even symbols) WEP key and WPA passphrase is more secure than simple and short words.

  • Page 93: Chapter Iv Status And Tools

    Chapter IV Status and Tools 4-1 System Status The functions described here will provide you with system related information. To enter system status menu, please either click ‘Status’ link located at top of web management interface. 4-1-1 System information and firmware version You can use this function to know the system information and firmware version of this access point.

  • Page 94: Local Network

    4-1-2 Local Network You can use this function to know the status of your access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Local Network’ on the left hand column. NOTE: Information displayed here may vary.

  • Page 95: Active Dhcp Client List

    4-1-3 Active DHCP client list If you’re using the DHCP server function of this access point, you can use this function to check all active DHCP leases issued by this access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Active DHCP Client’...

  • Page 96: Statistics

    4-1-4 Statistics You can use this function to check the statistics of wireless, LAN, and WAN interface of this access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Statistics’ on the left hand column. You can click ‘Refresh’...

  • Page 97: Configuration Tools

    4-2 Configuration Tools You can back up all configurations of this access point to a file, so you can make several copied of access point configuration for security reason. To backup or restore access point configuration, please follow the instructions: Please click ‘Tools’...
  • Page 98 default settings.

  • Page 99: Firmware Upgrade

    4-3 Firmware Upgrade The system software used by this access point is known as ‘firmware’, just like any applications on your computer, when you replace the old application with a new one; your computer will be equipped with new function. You can also use this firmware upgrade function to add new functions to your access point, even fix the bugs of this access point.
  • Page 100 Click ‘Browse’ button, and you’ll be prompted to provide the filename of the firmware upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from the Hawking Technologies website at www.hawkingtech.com, and use it to upgrade your access point. After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click ‘Apply’ button, and the access point will start firmware upgrade procedure automatically.

  • Page 101: System Reset

    4-4 System Reset If you think your network performance is bad or you find the behavior of the access point is strange, you can perform a access point reset. Sometimes it will solve the problem. Please click ‘Tools’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Reset’ on the left hand column.

  • Page 102: Chapter V: Software

    Chapter V: Software 5-1 Setting up via Software Option The HOD45B can also be configured via a software interface. Note this will work ONLY for Windows operating systems. Insert the CD and run the ‘autorun.exe’. You should see a ‘Software’ option...
  • Page 103 HOD45B on the network. You may also click on ‘Scan’ to search again. Once detected, please select the HOD45B you wish to configure and click ‘Connect’ A password prompt will appear: Username: admin Password: 1234 Note: If you have changed the password, please use the password you selected.
  • Page 104 The HOD45B should now have a prompt saying it is ‘Connecting…’ After it has connected, the HOD45B will ask for a device name. If you have several HOD45Bs on the network, it is best to give each a unique device name to differentiate...
  • Page 105 The next page will ask you to choose your mode. You can select the same modes as outlined in the Web Interface. Select your mode. There will be a diagram describing the mode. Click on the ‘Configuration’ tab and make your changes. Click ‘Next’ Network settings should appear.
  • Page 106 A summary page will appear. If all is correct, please click ‘Apply’ The device will now reboot. When done, the settings you have selected should now be in effect! Congratulations, you have configured the HOD45B!

  • Page 107: Other Settings On The Software Interface

    5-2 Other Settings on the Software Interface 5-2-1 Firmware Upgrade Connect to the Software UI like in section 5-1. Once connected to the HOD45B, on the left hand column, click on ‘Firmware Upgrade’. Click on browse, click on the firmware you downloaded, then click ‘Apply’.

  • Page 108: Reset Settings

    5-2-3 Reset Settings Connect to the Software UI like in section 5-1. Once connected to the HOD45B, on the left hand column, click on ‘Reset Settings’. On this page, you can soft reset the unit or factory reset. Choose your option, then click ‘Apply’. The unit will now reboot.

  • Page 109: Chapter Vi: Appendix

    Chapter VI: Appendix 6-1 Hardware Specification SOC+RF: Ralink RT3662 + RT3092L Gigabit Switch: Realtek RTL8367R Flash: 8MB Parallel Flash RAM: 64MB DDR2 RAM LAN Ports: 10/100/1000M (Auto-MDI/MDI-X) UTP Port x 1 MIMO Technology: 5GHz: 2T2R MIMO, 2.4GHz: 2T2R MIMO Antenna: 5dBi Dual Band Fixed Dipole Antenna x 2 (2T2Rfor 5GHz and 2T2R for 2.4GHz) Output Power: 2.4GHz 11b(11Mbps): 18±1.5dBm...
  • Page 110 b. If all LEDs on this access point are off, please check the status of A/C power adapter, and make sure it’s correctly powered. c. You must use the same IP address section which access point uses. d. Are you using MAC or IP address filter? Try to connect the access point by another computer and see if it works;...
  • Page 111 I can’t log onto web a. Make sure you’re connecting to the correct IP management interface: address of the access point! b. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the ‘Caps password is wrong Lock’ light is not illuminated. c. If you really forgot the password, do a hard reset. Access point becomes hot a.

  • Page 112: Glossary

    6-3 Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point 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 113 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 114 Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port numbers: Application Protocol Port Number Telnet SMTP POP3 H.323 1720 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP...
  • Page 115 Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).

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