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  • Page 2 If the product proves defective during this one-year warranty period, call 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 2000/XP) ..................11 6.1. VERIFY INSTALLATION (WINDOW 2000/XP).............. 14 6.2. NETWORK CONFIGURATION (WIN 2000/XP) ............. 15 SETUP WLAN (WIN 2000/XP) ....................... 16 – USING HAWKING CONFIGURATION-UTILITY................16 7.1. NETWORK SECURITY (WEP, WPA…) ................18 7.1.1. WEP S ........................ 18 ETUP 7.1.2.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HWDN1 Hi-Gain Wireless 300N USB Dish Adapter. Now you can enjoy the latest Wireless-N technology with excellent speeds, of up to 300Mbps*. Designed with Hi-Gain Dish Technology, the Wireless 300N USB Adapter extends your wireless network coverage by up to 6 times and boosts transmission throughput 12 times more than a standard Wireless-G Network.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    3. PACKAGE CONTENTS Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items. • One HWDN1 Hi-Gain Wireless 300N USB Dish Adapter • One USB cable (1.0m) • One CD-ROM with User’s Manual & Drivers •...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To begin using the HWDN1 Dish Adapter, your PC/Notebook must meet the following minimum requirements: • Operating System – Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista • An Available USB Port on your Laptop or Desktop • 256MB system memory or larger •...
  • Page 7 Select Install to begin the Installation Please wait a while as the installation process take place. After installation is complete, exit the wizard by clicking on the Finish button. Now, plug in your HWDN1 adapter.

  • Page 8: Using Windows Configuration (Vista)

    USING WINDOWS CONFIGURATION (VISTA) 5.1. It is recommended that you use the Windows Configuration for the Wireless-N Adapter. a. To open up the Windows Configuration, go to Start Connect To b. Select the Network you wish to connect to. If you are connecting to an unsecure network, go to step c.
  • Page 9 c. If you are connecting to an open network (unsecured network), a warning may appear indicating that the network is an unsecured network. Select Connect Anyway and skip step d. If your selected network is a secured (encryption) network, then a window will prompt you to enter security key or passphrase.
  • Page 10 Please wait while your HWDN1 is connecting. The HWDN1 Wireless Dish Adapter is now connected, you may save this network as your preferred network.

  • Page 11: Installation (Windows 2000/Xp)

    6. INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 2000/XP) Important! Please Install the HWDN1 Driver & Utility before connecting the HWDN1 into the USB port on your computer. The HWDN1 Driver & Utility is located on the CD. Insert the support CD into your CD Drive. The CD drive should auto-load the following.
  • Page 12 Choose HWDN1 Configuration Utility & click next and then click install. Await instructions as you see the setup progress as shown below...
  • Page 13 It may give you the option to restart. Click Finish. Restart your computer if the wizard prompted you to do so. Otherwise, please plug the Hawking HWDN1 Wireless Dish Adapter into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook.

  • Page 14: Verify Installation (Window 2000/Xp)

    6.1. Verify installation (WINDOW 2000/XP) 1. Open Control Panel Double-click on System. 2. Select Hardware tab Click on Device Manager. Select and double-click on 802.11N USB wireless LAN card.

  • Page 15: Network Configuration (Win 2000/Xp)

    Verify the device status of the 802.11N USB Wireless LAN Card This device is working properly Click OK 6.2. Network Configuration (WIN 2000/XP) Go to Start Menu Control Panel Network. • Right-click on Wireless Network. • Select Local Area Connection icon select Properties.

  • Page 16: Setup Wlan (Win 2000/Xp)

    Configuration utility will first automatically link with the Wireless AP if there is no security key required. If the connection is successful, a message will appear on taskbar. The following steps guide you on how to initially setup a wireless network connection. The Hawking Configuration Utility should appear on the bottom right taskbar.
  • Page 17 Mouse over the “Hawk” icon and you’ll get a brief description and status of your WLAN. For example, the figure below shows the HWDN1 is connected to an NRouter. Right click on the “HAWK” icon and it will open up a menu as shown below Click on Launch Config Utilities Figure 6.4 To see a list of available wireless networks, click on Site Survey tab...

  • Page 18: Network Security (Wep, Wpa

    If you do not have the Network Encryption key, please request it from the Network Administrator or the person who set up your wireless network. After you obtained the network security information, open up Hawking Wireless Utility. Continue below to set up your Network Security Code.

  • Page 19: Wpa Setup

    An Authentication and Security Window (figure 7.1b) should appear shortly. Figure 7.1b WEP Setup Instructions: (All settings should correspond with settings of the wireless AP that you are connecting to.) a. Authentication Type field: indicates the authentication type of the AP/Router. Please confirm the setting of the AP/Router.
  • Page 20 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Setting the Authentication and Security Page: a. Authentication Type: Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK (note: your AP must support this function). b. Encryption: Select TKIP or AES in the drop down menu.(Must Correspond to the Value on your c.
  • Page 21 WPA and WPA2 1. If you wish to connect to an AP with WPA or WPA2 authentication, select the AP or SSID and select Connect. (For example the NRouter is being selected, the security settings must correspond to Wireless Access Point) Setting the Authentication and Security Page: a.

  • Page 22: Adding Profiles

    Click OK to finish setting. Adding Profiles 7.2. 1. Select an AP in the SSID column (example: NRouter Click Add to Profile and the page shown below will appear. 2. Setting items in the configuration tab: Profile Name: Enter the connected AP profile, eg: PROF1. •...
  • Page 23 SSID: Click the drop-down menu and select one AP. You can also enter the • AP manually. PSM: When CAM is selected, it indicates that the product is not in power • saving status. When PSM is selected, the product is in power saving status. (Only select it under Infrastructure network type).

  • Page 24: Wps Configuration

    WPS Configuration 7.3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configuration function - provides easy procedures to set up wireless security. Wi-Fi Protected Setup gives you a variety of setup options. It uses familiar methodologies such as typing in a Personal Identification Number /numeric code (PIN method), and pushing a button (Push-Button Configuration, or PBC) to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2TM) data encryption and authentication.

  • Page 25: Qos

    8. QoS Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ for WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) provides multimedia enhancements for Wi-Fi® networks that improve the user experience for audio, video, and voice applications. WMM is a profile of the IEEE 802.11e Quality of Service (QoS) extensions for 802.11 networks and started a certification program for WMM to satisfy the most urgent needs of the industry for a QoS solution for Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 26: Advanced Settings

    9. Advanced Settings Wireless mode: Select wireless network mode (speed) - 802.11b/g mixed: Automatically detect 11b or 11g - 802.11b only: Frequency only 11b - 802.11b/g/n mixed: Automatically detect 11b or 11g or 11n In order to keep the connection stable, please select [Auto] to automatically confirm which mode the wireless network is working.

  • Page 27: Statistics

    10. Statistics The Statistics tab displays detailed information about Wireless LAN TX/RX. • Transmit Statistics: Statistic of transmitted frames. • Receive Statistics: Statistic of received frames. • [Reset Counters]: Click [Reset Counter] to start over at zero the statistic numbers of transmitting and receiving data.

  • Page 28: Link Status

    11. Link Status This tab displays the information of the Wireless connection status. • Status: Displays the linked AP name and MAC address. When [Disconnect] appears in this box, the connection is failed. • Extra Info: link status and strength. •...

  • Page 29: About

    12. About The About tab displays version information of 1. Driver 2. Utility 3. EEPROM binary 4. Firmware 5. IP Address (current) 6. MAC address of the PHY 7. Subnet MASK Address 8. Default Gateway...

  • Page 30: Uninstalling Hawking Utility/Driver

    13. Uninstalling Hawking Utility/Driver Select Uninstall option from the start menu. You can see the wizard preparing for uninstallation Select Remove All. When asked if you are sure you want to remove application and all its features, click Yes.
  • Page 31 Removing the utility is in progress. At any time you may press cancel to abort uninstallation.
  • Page 32 You will need to restart your computer to ensure a clean removal of the Hawking Utility.

  • Page 33: Appendix A - Specifications

    APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72, 84, 150 and 300Mbps (with 2-stream on both ends) Standards / Compliance IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, 802.11n 2.0 Regulation Certifications FCC Part 15, ETSI 300/328/CE Operating Voltage 5 V ±...
  • Page 34 Networking Topology Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure Security WPA/WPA2 (AES, 64,128-WEP with shared-key authentication) Cisco CCS V1.0, V2.0 and V3.0 compliant Physical Form Factor USB 2.0/1.1 Dimensions (H x W x D) 70(L) mm x 57.5(W) mm x 16(H) mm Weight 55 g/ 2.0oz Environmental Temperature Range Operating: 0°C to 50°C...
  • Page 35 INDEX This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the adapter. 1. What is the IEEE 802.11n standard? 802.11n is an IEEE 802.11 wireless network standard that increases transmission speeds from a traditional 11Mbps (802.11b) to over 100Mbps. Currently, the HWDN1 supports up to 300Mbps. 802.11n can handle legacy 11a, 11b and 11g transmission in a mixed mode or only 11n nodes for maximum performance.
  • Page 36 7. What is TKIP? TKIP is a quick-fix method to quickly overcome the inherent weaknesses in WEP security, especially the reuse of encryption keys. TKIP is involved in the IEEE 802.11i WLAN security standard, and the specification might be officially released by early 2003. 8.
  • Page 37 13. What is Hi-Gain and dBi? Hi-Gain is Hawking Technologies’ high performance wireless distance extending product line. It encompasses a group of products and technologies used to help solve distance issues accompanied with WiFi products. A unit of measurement on antenna strength and power is dBi. The higher the dBi or gain level of an antenna the more powerful it is.

  • Page 38: Product Support Information

    PRODUCT SUPPORT INFORMATION Thank you for choosing Hawking Technologies. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the installation of your product. We’re here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! PHONE SUPPORT •...

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