Table of Contents Warranty Information Certifications What You Need to Get Started Package Contents Product Description Quick Start Installation How the Broadband Booster Works Broadband Booster Overview Which Applications will Benefit Most from the Broadband Booster Introducing Stream Engine Technology Accessing the Advanced Configuration Menu Information/Status Menu Advanced Configuration Menu...
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(2) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. The warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds.
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FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B dig ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
It optimizes networks for interactive applications used by A) multiple users, and B) individual users. Overview The Hawking Broadband Booster is a new class of product: a network upgrade that solves problems with using time-sensitive applications on broadband internet connections.
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enhances the quality of streaming video without any configuration required by the user. Target Applications High speed internet connections are making interactive applications such as online games, VoIP, file and application sharing, and video conferencing more popular. These new technologies work very well, but people run into problems when they try to use more than one application at the same time.
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Simply put, the Broadband Booster is an easily- installed device that provides broadband users with a superior experience of the internet. Simple Installation and Automatic Operation Broadband Booster plugs in directly between the broadband modem and a computer, router, gateway, or access point, with a single Ethernet port for each device.
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through the high-priority packets. This means that a high-priority VoIP packet does not have to wait for large FTP packets to be sent before leaving the modem. Assuming that all of the data streams are correctly prioritized, the user can still run into problems. Many people believe that the delays they see while using online applications is caused by the internet itself.
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To see realtime performance benefits, Hawking recommends the user to run two internet applications (i.e. uploading a file to an FTP server while playing Quake 3 – Online game) with and without the Broadband Booster.
Advanced Configuration Menu Configuring Advanced Features in Your Broadband Booster The GUI (Graphical User Interface) allows you to do manually adjust the control features within the Broadband Booster. You can view information regarding the status of the device, change the login password as well as upgrade the firmware.
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The Information Page will gives you information regarding the current settings of your Broadband Booster. Firmware Version: Current firmware version on the HBB1 Upstream Rate: Speed setting for upstream rate Upstream MTU: Modem Type: Shows which type of broadband connection your network using.
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Configuration Menu To access the Configuration Menu click on the “Configuration” tab on the navigation bar at the top of the browser.
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Auto Rate Detection: This allows the Broadband Booster to automatically detect your networks upstream data rate and speed. It is recommended that you use the Auto Rate Detection feature unless you are an advanced user or if you feel that your detected data rate is incorrect.
Administration Menu To access the Administration Menu select “Administration” from the navigation bar.
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Device Control: Any changes that have been made in the configuration menu will need a system reboot first before they become active. To manually reboot the device select the “Reboot” button. Resetting Configurations : To reset the settings to the factory default settings select the “Reset Configurations”...
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Once the power is on you will have 3 minutes to access the login page through your web browser by entering the IP address into the URL bar: 4) There will be no password or username required to login during the 3 minute time window. Hit enter to login. 5) Click on the Administration Menu tab to re-enter a new username and password.
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions Broadband Booster FAQ and Miscellaneous Information Frequently Asked Questions When can I see the greatest benefit from using a Broadband Booster? The Broadband Booster will improve your experience the most if you have a broadband connection with a typical uplink data rate, and you use multiple applications, with at least one of them being time sensitive.
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Kazaa and Bitorrent? Yes, peer to peer network applications will benefit from the Broadband Booster. The HBB1 will optimize your P2P experience so there is no lag in your entire network that may be caused by P2P uploading.
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3) Once the power is on you will have 3 minutes to access the login page through your web browser by entering the IP address into the URL bar: 4) There will be no password or username required to login during the 3 minute time window.
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Hawking Product Service and Support Customer Service and Technical Assitance Information If you are having trouble installing or configuring the Broadband Booster please contact Hawking Technologies Technical Support department using one of the following methods : Hawking Technical Support Email: Techsupport@hawkingtech.com...
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