Specifications.............5 Basic Antenna Education..........6 - 11 Network / Hi-Gain Antenna Terms....6 Basic Setup and Operation......7 Obtaing the Optimal Signal.....8-9 Removing your Original Antenna....10 What is “Cable Loss”?......11 Hawking Hi-GainTM Range Extending Products...12 Warranty and Certifications........13 HAO15SIPManual_final.indd 2 8/9/2007 8:24:09 PM...
OVERVIEW HAO15SIP Hi-Gain 15dBi Outdoor Omni-Directional Antenna Package Contents a. One Hi-Gain Outdoor Antenna (HAO15SIP) e. Wall Mounting Kit b. Surge Protector (N-Plug to N-Jack) f. Waterproof Tape c. 50cm Extension Cable (N-Plug to SMA) g. Quick Installation Guide d. Adaptor (RP. SMA Jack- RP.TNC Plug) System Requirements - One Wireless Device with an External Antenna Connector - Connector Type: Reverse SMA Jack or Reverse TNC (Linksys or Cisco Devices) One...
Outdoor Antenna and the location of your Wireless Access Point. ( If you have not yet purchased your extension cable, please do so from your nearest Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna provider. Hawking 30ft N-Plug Low Loss Extention Cable.
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INSTALLATION HAO15SIP Hi-Gain 15dBi Outdoor Omni-Directional Antenna Step 3 After you have attached the Extension cable to your Wireless Access Point, install the Surge Protector to the N-Plug at the opposite end of the cable. Surge N-Plug Protector Twist the N-Plug clockwise to fasten it onto the connector of the N-Plug Extension Cable.
HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HAO15SIP Hi-Gain 15dBi Outdoor Omni-Directional Antenna I. ANTENNA TERMINOLOGY dBi (decibel): Used as a measurement unit for antenna strength. The standard factory antenna strength for 802.11b/g wireless products is 2dBi. A higher dBi level from the antenna signi es a more powerful wireless signal.
HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HAO15SIP Hi-Gain 15dBi Outdoor Omni-Directional Antenna II. BASIC SETUP AND OPERATION Below digram is an example of a basic wireless Network. Radio frequencies lose signficant signal strength when travelling through concrete and especially metal walls. Because of the wall in front of the Wireless Desktop room, the wireless signal is weak and can not reach the room with a wireless desktop.
HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HAO15SIP Hi-Gain 15dBi Outdoor Omni-Directional Antenna III. OBTAINING OPTIMAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE Obtaining one antenna or two antennas? Depending on your wireless application, you may need two antennas, one on each end to optimize the signal. If you have an Access Point in a small environment, i.e.
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These published results were obtained using HAWKING TECHNOLOGY wireless devices that are tested to obtain the highest performances with HAWKING TECHNOLOGY Hi-Gain Antennas. Caution: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
To remove your original antenna, hold it by its base and unscrew firmly by turning it counter-clockwise until the antenna is seperated from the connector. After it has been removed, take your Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna connector and screw it (clockwise) onto your wireless device.
HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HAO15SIP Hi-Gain 15dBi Outdoor Omni-Directional Antenna V. CABLE LOSS Cable loss is the loss in signal strength (dBi) due to the length of your antenna cable. Different types of Hi-Gain antenna cables have different rates of cable loss. However, in all cases, the longer your antenna cable is, the more signal strength (dBi) you will lose.
Wifi Range Extender ACCESSORIES HAC30N 30ft N-Plug Extension Cable (visit the hawking website for more antenna accessories) Extension Cables, Surge Protectors, and Connector Converters can be purchased to enhance your wireless network quality. Visit www.hawkingtech.com for more information. - 12 - HAO15SIPManual_final.indd 14...
Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.