OVERVIEW Check Package Contents - Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Adapter - CD: User Manual and Drivers (Mac & PC) Contents - Windows 7 & Vista Installation page 2 - Windows XP Installation page 5 - Mac OS X Installation page 8 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 HWUN4 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 Wait for the setup to complete. When the installation is complete you may be prompted to restart your computer. page 3...
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Windows 7 & Vista After the restart, plug the HWUN4 into your computer. 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 HWUN4 Driver & Utiliy. When the installation is complete you may be prompted to restart your computer. After the restart, plug the HWUN4 into your computer. page 6...
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Windows XP For Windows XP it is recommended to use the HWUN4 Network Utility. To start the Network Utility click on the wireless icon in the lower right corner of your desktop. Once the Network Utility has started you should see the follow- ing screen.
Mac OS Installation for Mac OS IMPORTANT! Do not connect the HWUN4 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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Click on this to OS option begin Mac OS 10.7 installation Welcome to the Hawking HWUN4 Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Adapter Driver Installer. Click “Continue”, read the important 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. page 10...
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Mac OS Please wait while the wizard installs the HWUN4 Driver. Click “Restart” when the installation is finished. After your Restart is complete, plug in the HWUN4 into your computer. page 11...
Mac OS Connect To A Wireless Network After plugging in the adapter, the HWUN4 Wireless Utility will automati- cally pop up. You will be asked to enable your WLAN card. When the NOTICE window appears, click “OK”. Then, click “Network Prefer- ences”.
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Mac OS Select “Ethernet Adapter (...)”. Then click “Apply”. In the “Available Network” tab select your wireless network and click on “Connect” page 13...
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Mac OS Encryption/Password Protected: If your selected network is pass- word protected, please enter the network key and confirm it. Congratulations! You are now connected. To view your link sta- tus go to “Link Status” tab. For more information, please refer to the manual located in the CD.
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