OVERVIEW Check Package Contents - Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Dish Adapter - USB Cable - CD: User Manual and Drivers (Mac & PC)) Contents - Windows 7 & Vista Installation page 2 - Windows XP Installation page 9 - Mac OS X Installation page 15 This document only contains quick setup instructions.
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Windows 7 & Vista Installation Instructions for Windows 7 & Vista IMPORTANT! Do not connect the HWDN3 until you install the driver from the CD and are instructed to do so. Otherwise, the adapter may not operate properly. Insert the Setup CD and a menu page will automatically appear on your screen.
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Windows 7 & Vista Click “Next” to begin installation. When the installation is complete you may be prompted to restart your computer.
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Windows 7 & Vista After the restart, plug in your HWDN3, with the USB cable. For Windows 7 it is recommended to use the default Windows network utility. To connect, click on the network icon in the lower right corner of your desktop. Choose a network and click “Connect”.
Windows XP Installation Instructions for Windows XP Important: Do Not connect the Network Adapter into the USB port until you have installed the driver from the CD and are instructed to do so. Otherwise, the Adapter may not operate correctly. Insert the Setup CD and a menu page will automatically appear on your screen.
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Windows XP Click “Next” and wait while the Wizard installs the HWDN3 Driver & Utiliy. When the installation is complete you may be prompted to restart your computer.
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Windows XP After the restart, plug in your HWDN3, with the USB cable. For Windows XP it is recommended to use the HWDN3 Network Utility. To start the Network Utility click on the wireless icon in the lower right corner of your desktop.
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Windows XP If your network is password protected you will need to enter your password. Contact your network administrator if you do not know your password. Click “OK” to finish connecting to your network.-...
Mac OS Installation for Mac OS IMPORTANT! Do not connect the HWDN3 until you install the driver from the CD and are instructed to do so. Otherwise, the adapter may not operate properly. Be sure to save all your work before continuing. Your computer will automatically restart after the driver installation.
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Mac OS Welcome to the Hawking HWDN3 Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Dish Adapter Driver Installer. Click “Continue”, read the impor- tant information, and click “Continue” again. Software License Agreement: click “Continue” and “Agree” on the following screen.
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Mac OS You may be prompted to choose a location to install the Drivers and Utilities. Choose a location and click “Continue”. Click “Install” to continue installation. If your computer is password protected enter your password, then click “Continue Installation” on the following screen.
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Mac OS Please wait while the wizard installs the HWDN3 Driver. Click “Restart” when the installation is finished. Plug in your HWDN3 after your computer restarts. Plug in your HWDN3 after your computer restarts.
Mac OS Connect To A Wireless Network After plugging in the adapter, the HWDN3 Wireless Utility will automatically pop up. You will be asked to enable your WLAN card. When the NOTICE window appears, click “OK”. Then, click “Network Preferences”.
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Mac OS Enable the HWDN3 in your Network Preferences. Note: In order for the adapter to work properly, you must turn off any previously installed airport cards. To do this, go to the top right hand corner of your finder and select “Turn Airport Off”.
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Mac OS In the “Available Network” tab select your wireless network and click on “Connect” Encryption/Password Protected: If your selected network is password protected, please enter the network key and confirm...
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Mac OS Congratulations! You are now connected. To view your link status go to “Link Status” tab. For more information, please refer to the manual located in the CD.
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