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Hawking HWBA54G User Manual

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  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWBA54G Wireless-G AP / Bridge is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 3 T R A D E M A R K S A N D C O P Y R I G H T Windows 95/98/ME and Windows NT/2000/XP are regist ered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative (such as translation, transformation or adaptation) without the express written consent of the manufacturer as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: T h i s e q u i p m e n t c o m p l i e s w i t h F C C r a d i a t i o n e x p o s u r e l i m i t s s e t f o r t h f o r a n u n c o n t r o l l e d e n v i r o n m e n t .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .............. 1 1.1 Package Contents ................2 1.2 Features....................2 1.3 Specifications ..................2 1.4 Physical Description ................4 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection....7 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration .... 8 3.1 Getting Started..................8 3.2 Configuring the Access Point............

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The unique multi-function feature of the HWBA54G puts two solutions into one compact unit, saving you time and money. You may setup your HWBA54G as a Wireless Access Point to provide wireless access to any wired network or you may choose to set up your device as an Ethernet Bridge to make any Ethernet-ready device wireless.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps Ÿ Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Ÿ Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector) Compatible with Hawking Technologies Hi-Gain Wireless Range Extending Antennas and Boosters. Ÿ Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1 Ÿ...
  • Page 8 Introduction Ÿ Transmit Power: 1 5dBm (Typical) Ÿ LEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity Ÿ Dimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm Ÿ Temperature: Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C) Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C) Ÿ Humidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing) Ÿ Certification: FCC, CE...

  • Page 9: Physical Description

    Introduction Physical Description Front Panel Located on the HWBA54G’s front panel are L ED status lights that inform you of the unit’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED.
  • Page 10 Introduction Color Status Description Power is supplied. Power Green No Power. Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data. Wireless Green Antenna is not transmitting or receiving Activity data. A valid link is established. Green Flash It is transmitting or receiving data. Link/Activity No link is established.
  • Page 11 Introduction 2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the Access Point will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings).

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Wireless Lan Access Point Connection

    Wireless LAN Access Point Connection Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection 1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless Access Point. The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile computers. A higher location is also preferable.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Wireless Lan Access Point Configuration

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Getting Started This Access Point provides web-based configuration tool allowing you to configure from wired or wireless computers. Follow the instructions below to get started configuration.
  • Page 14 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge • WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution. • IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example. IP Address: 192.168.1.20 (any IP address within 192.168.1.1~192.168.1.253 is available, do not setup 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.254)
  • Page 15 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge 5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your B roadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.
  • Page 16 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge ü IP Address: 192.168.1.20 (any IP address within 192.168.1.1~192.168.1.253 is available, do not setup 192.168.1 .1 or 192.168.1.254) ü Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.
  • Page 17 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Enter the default user name and password, then press OK button directly. 4. You can start configuring the Access Point once you enter the management scre en. From a Wireless computer 1. Make sure your wireless computer is in the same subnet with the Access Point.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Access Point

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Configuring the Access Point When modifying a settings page always click the “Apply” button after your changes have been made. The above page will appear. Click “Continue” if you wish to continue making more changes. When all of your changes have been made, click “Apply”...

  • Page 19: Status And Information

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge 3.2.1 Status and Information On this screen, you can see the general information of the Access Point including Alias Name, Firmware Version, ESSID, Channel Number, Status, IP Address, MAC Address, etc.

  • Page 20: Wireless Setting

    Point to Point mode” to bridge two wired Ethernet networks together. If you want to bridge more than two wired Ethernet networks together, you will need to utilize enough HWBA54G access points with “AP Bridge-Point to Multi- Point mode” to suffice your application. An access point with “AP Bridge- Point to Point mode”...
  • Page 21 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Access Point mode settings page:...
  • Page 22 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Ethernet Bridge – Ad Hoc mode settings page:...
  • Page 23 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Ethernet Bridge - Client mode settings page:...
  • Page 24 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge AP Bridge - Point to Point mode settings page:...
  • Page 25 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge AP Bridge - Point to Multi-Point mode settings page:...
  • Page 26 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge AP Bridge - WDS mode settings page:...
  • Page 27 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Parameter Description ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique identifying name of a wireless network. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located wireless networks. Please make sure that the ESSID of all computers in the same WLAN network are the same.
  • Page 28 Wireless Site Survey When using the HWBA54G in Bridge mode the HWBA54G will need to connect to a specific wireless access point of yo ur choosing. Click the “Select Site Survey” button to do a local search of wireless networks.
  • Page 29 Set Security Wireless security provides protection from outside intruders into your network. The HWBA54G offers the latest in wireless security in all modes: “AP Bridge- Point to Point mode”, “AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point mode” or “AP Bridge - WDS mode”. “WEP 64bits”, “WEP 128bits”, “WPA (TKIP)”, “WPA2 (AES)”...
  • Page 30 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge ASCII Characters: guest Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde WEP Key This is only used when you select “WEP 64bits” or “WEP 128bits” encryption method. The WEP key is used to encrypt data transmitted between the bridged access points. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
  • Page 31 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Active Wireless Client Table The “Active Wireless Client Table” records the status of all active wireless devices and computers that connect to the access point. You can lookup the MAC Address, Number of Transmitted Packets, Number of Received Packets and Encryption Status of each active wireless client in this table.
  • Page 32 When using “Ethernet Bridge - Ad Hoc mode” or “Ethernet Bridge - Client mode” the HWBA54G requires a connection to a wireless network to work correctly. Below is a view of the Site Survey tool used to select a network to...

  • Page 33: Advanced Setting

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge 3.2.3 Advanced Settings For more technical users the HWBA54G offers a wide selection of advanced options. The parameters include Authentication Type, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, Tx Operation Rate, Tx Basic Rate, Preamble Type, Broadcast ESSID.
  • Page 34 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Fragment Threshold “Fragment Threshold” specifies the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result in bad performance. RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold, the access point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.

  • Page 35: Security

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge 3.2.4 Security This Access Point provides a complete set of wireless LAN security functions, including WEP, IEEE 802.11x, IEEE 802.11x with WEP, WPA with pre- shared key and WPA with RADIUS. With these security features, you can prevent your wireless network from outside intruders .
  • Page 36 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge WEP encryption uses 64-bit and 128-bit keys to protect your data. You can generate the keys by yourself and enter it. You may enter up to four keys (only one is necessary to work). You can use WEP encryption in “ Access Point mode”, “Ethernet Bridge - Ad Hoc mode”, “Ethernet Bridge - Client...
  • Page 37 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge it in the “Default key” will take effect. Key 1 - Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
  • Page 38 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Parameter Description RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server.
  • Page 39 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge For the WEP settings, please refer to section “WEP only”. For the 802.1x settings, please refer to section “802.1x only”. Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.
  • Page 40 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication peer automatically. Pre-shared Key Format You may select to select Passphrase (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (in the “A-F”, “a -f” and “0-9” range) to be the Pre- shared Key.
  • Page 41 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Parameter Description WPA(TKIP) TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the wireless LAN security. WPA2(AES) This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently. AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security.

  • Page 42: Mac Address Filtering

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge 3.2.5 MAC Address Filtering This Access Point provides MAC Address Filtering, which prevents computers and devices with unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your wireless network. Parameter Description Enable Wireless Access Enable or disable the MAC Address Filtering function.
  • Page 43 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Remove MAC address from If you want to remove some MAC address from the “MAC Address the table Filtering Table”, select the MAC addresses you want to remove in the table and then click “Delete Selected”. If yo u want remove all MAC addresses from the table, just click “Delete All”...

  • Page 44: System Utility

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge 3.2.6 System Settings The System Settings page allows for configuration of your passwords, device IP address and DHCP Server. Parameter Description Current Password Enter the current password (up to 15-digit alphanumeric string) of the Access Point.
  • Page 45 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge New Password Enter the password (up to 15 -digit alphanumeric string) you want to login to the Access Point. Note that the password is case-sensitive. Re-Enter Password Reconfirm the password (up to 15-digit alphanumeric string) you want to login to the Access Point.
  • Page 46 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Start IP/End IP You can designate a particular IP address range for your DHCP server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients . By default the IP range is from: Start IP 192.168.1.100 to End IP 192.168.1.200.

  • Page 47: Configuration Tool

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge 3.2.7 Backup Tool The Backup feature allows you to save (Backup) the Access Point’s current configuration setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the Access Point and you have to reset to factory default.

  • Page 48: Firmware Upgrade

    HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge 3.2.8 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the Access Point’s firmware. Parameter Description Firmware Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point’s system firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Access Point, you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page.
  • Page 49 HWBA54G – Wireless-G Access Point / Ethernet Bridge Parameter Description Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the Apply button. You will be asked to confirm your decision.

  • Page 50: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. 1. How to manually find your PC’s IP and MAC Address? 1) In Windows, open the Command Prompt program 2) Type Ipconfig /all and Enter Ÿ...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent scrambling security feature. On the software side, the WLAN series offers the encryption function (WEP, WPA, WPA2) to enhance security and access control.

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