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Hawking HWUG1 User Manual

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  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 INTRODUCTION ... 1 1.1 Features ... 1 1.2 Specifications... 2 1.3 Package Contents ... 2 1.4 Wireless Network Options / Quick Tutorial... 3 The Peer-to-Peer Network (also known as Ad-Hoc Mode) ... 3 The Access Point Network ... 3 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Removable antenna with reverse SMA connector – upgradeable to a higher power antenna for a wider wireless coverage. For the best result, pair the HWUG1 with a Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna ) • Signal Strength Indicator shows current wireless signal reception information •...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications • Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g • Interface: USB 2.0 Type A • Frequency Band: 2.4000 ~ 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) • Modulation: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (11g) BPSK, QPSK, CCK (11b) • Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback •...

  • Page 6: Wireless Network Options / Quick Tutorial

    1.4 Wireless Network Options / Quick Tutorial The Peer-to-Peer Network (also known as Ad-Hoc Mode) This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly. Equipped with wireless PC Cards, wireless PCI, or Wireless USB adapters, you can share files and printers directly between each PC and laptop.

  • Page 7: Installation Procedure

    2 Installation Procedure Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions. Note1: Please do not install the HWUG1 into your computer before installing the software program from the CD. Note2: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/2003 Server.)
  • Page 8 D. Choose “Hawking Configuration Tool” and click Next. E. Select “Optimize for WiFi Mode” and click Next. F. The system will begin to install the software utility for the HWU54DM. Follow the instruction of the program to plug in the Mini USB Adapter into the USB port of your desktop or laptop computer. - 5 -...
  • Page 9 G. When the following screen appears, click Finish to complete the software and driver installation. - 6 -...

  • Page 10: Verify Device Installation

    Verify Device Installation To verify that the device has been properly installed in your computer and is enabled, go to Start Settings Control Panel System ( Hardware) Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters item. If the Hawking Wireless-G USB Adapter with Removable Antenna is listed, it means that your device is properly installed and enabled.

  • Page 11: Network Connection

    Go to Start Settings Control Panel Make sure that you have all the following components installed. Hawking HWUG1 Wireless-G Network Adapter with Removable Antenna IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI TCP/IP If any components are missing, click on the Add button to install them. All of the protocols and clients required (listed above) are provided by Microsoft.
  • Page 12 4. Highlight Microsoft, and then double click on the item you want to add. Click OK. After returning to the Network screen, you can make your computer is visible on the network by enabling the File and Print Sharing. 5. Click the Identification tab. Enter a name that is unique on the network. Type the name of your workgroup, which should be the same name used by all of the other PCs on the network.
  • Page 13 6. Click the Access Control tab. Make sure that “Share-level access control” is selected. If connecting to a Netware server, share level can be set to “User-level access control.” 7. When finished, restart your computer to activate the new device. 8.

  • Page 14: In Windows 2000/Xp

    9. Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the windows desktop, and you should see the names of the other PCs on the network. In Windows 2000/XP [In Windows 2000] Go to Start Settings Connection Properties. [In Windows XP] Go to Start Control Panel Properties.
  • Page 15 3. After selecting the component you need, click Add… to install. - 12 -...
  • Page 16 4. Select the network protocol you wish to add and click OK. This will return you to the Local Area Connections Properties window. 5. To allow your computer to be visible on the network, make sure you have checked off the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

  • Page 17: Configuration Utility

    4 Configuration Utility The Hawking Wireless Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the HWUG1 and monitor the link status and statistics of your wireless connection. The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of your Windows operating system while the adapter is running.

  • Page 18: Site Survey

    Site Survey When you open the Configuration Utility, the system will scan all wireless channels to find all access points/stations within the accessible range of your card and automatically connect to the wireless device with the highest signal strength. When using the “Site Survey” option, all nearby networks will be listed. You can change your connection to another network or you may add one of the networks to your own profile list.

  • Page 19: Profile

    Profile The “Profiles List” is for you to manage the networks you connect to frequently. You are able to Add/Delete/Edit/Activate a profile. Parameter Profiles List Add/Delete/Edit Button Activate Button Description The profiles list display all the profiles and the relative information including Profile Name, SSID, Channel, etc.

  • Page 20: Configure The Profile (Add/Edit A Profile)

    4.3.1 Configure the Profile (Add/Edit a Profile) System Configuration Parameter Profile Name SSID Power Saving Mode Parameter Network Type Description Define a recognizable profile name for you to identify the different networks. The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN.
  • Page 21 Transmit Power 11B Preamble Type RTS Threshold Fragment Threshold Channel Ad-Hoc – Select this mode if you want to connect to another wireless station in the Wireless LAN network without going through an Access Point or Router. Peer to Peer. If you wish to lower the transmit power of the card to save the power of your system, you can select the lower percentages from the list.

  • Page 22: Authentication Vs. Security

    4.3.2 Authentication vs. Security Under the profiles tab, you are able to specify the type of security/authentication mode used to connect with a wireless network. To access, create a new profile or click “edit” on one of the profiles and select the “Authentication and Security”...
  • Page 23 Parameter Encryption Mode WPA Pre-Shared Key WEP Key (Key1 ~ Key4) manually enters the starting password in their access point or gateway, as well as in each wireless stations in the network. WPA takes over automatically from that point, keeping unauthorized users that don't have the matching password from joining the network, while encrypting the data traveling between authorized devices.

  • Page 24: Enable Wpa In Windows Xp

    4.3.3 Enable WPA in Windows XP You can opt to use the XP’s built-in wireless Zero Configuration Utility (ZCU) to control your wireless adapter settings and to enable security with full WPA and WEP authentication. This option disables Hawking’s wireless utility settings. NOTE: These instructions assume you are running Windows XP with SP2.
  • Page 25 To enable the WPA function in Windows XP, the following software systems are required: 1. Right-click the Windows wireless networks icon located on your taskbar as shown below. Select “View Available Wireless Networks” to open up the Wireless Networks window. If you get the following message below, please follow the next step.
  • Page 26 4. In the Wireless Networks tab, select your preferred wireless network you are connected to and click on “Properties”. - 23 -...
  • Page 27 5. Under the Association tab, select the type of Network Authentication your wireless network uses and determine the type of data encryption, if available. Ask your administrator for network information, if you need help. A list of network authentication terms is described on the next page. 6.
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  • Page 29 Parameter Network Authentication Parameter Data Encryption Description Open –No authentication is needed among the wireless network. Shared – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other. WPA – This mode is for enterprise with an authentication server (Radius Server), WPA-enabled access point, and a WPA-enabled client.

  • Page 30: Link Status

    Link Status From the “Link Status” option, you can view all the information of the network you are connecting to. You can use this tool in while at the same time repositioning the Hi-Gain antenna to find the optimal location for antenna placement.

  • Page 31: Reading The Link Status Page And Obtaining The Strongest Connection

    4) When you are not using the HWUG1 Wireless-G USB Adapter, carefully pull out the unit from the computer’s USB port and put it in a safe place.

  • Page 32: Statistics

    Statistics This option enables you to view the available statistic information with its Tx counts (Tx success, Tx error, RTS Success and RTS Failed), and its Rx counts (Rx success, Rx error). You may reset the counters by clicking ”Reset Counter”. Advanced This option enables you to configure more advanced settings, for example: wireless mode, protection mode and etc.
  • Page 33 Wireless Mode Turbo Mode B/G Protection Fast Roaming Tx Rate Turn Off RF Button 802.11 B/G mix – If you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations in your network, it is recommended to setting the card to this mode. This mode is also the default setting. 802.11 B or G only –...

  • Page 34: About

    CCX 2.0 When settings have been made, select “Apply” to place the changes into effect. About By choosing this option, you can click view software and driver version information, IP address and gateway address. The MAC Address of the network adapter is displayed in the screen as well. Support Cisco Compatible Extensions function: 1.

  • Page 35: Uninstallation

    5 UNINSTALLATION In case you need to uninstall the Utility and driver, please refer to below steps. (As you uninstall the utility, the driver will be uninstalled as well.) 1. Go to Start All Programs Hawking Uninstall - Utility. 2. Click Remove all to complete the un-installation procedure. - 32 -...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the adapter. 1. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? 802.11g is the new IEEE standard for high-speed wireless LAN communications that provides for up to 54 Mbps data rate in the 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 37 An integrated wireless and wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database, or wireless application for mobile workers. 6. What is BSS ID？ A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID.
  • Page 38 (concentrated narrow wireless signal) to create a stronger link directly to the access point. 16. How do I get an Optimal Wireless Connection with the HWUG1? If pointing the antenna directly at the access point is not providing a sufficient signal connection then you can try bouncing the signals off walls.

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