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- Page 2 Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or updates its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries techsupport@hawkingtech.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ... 1 Features ... 1 Package Contents ... 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ... 2 III. CONNECTING TO YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK ... 6 CONFIGURATION UTILITY ... 9 Site Survey ... 9 Profile ... 10 Link Status ... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HWUN1A Wireless-N USB Adapter. Now you can enjoy the latest Wireless-N technology with excellent speeds, of up to 300Mbps*. The Wireless-N USB Adapter extends your wireless network coverage by up to 3 times and boosts transmission throughput 12 times more than a standard Wireless-NNetwork. -
Page 5: Ii. Installation Procedures
Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items: One HWUN1A Wireless-N USB network Adapter One USB cable (1.0m) One CD-ROM with User’s Manual & Drivers Quick Installation Guide 2 Dipole Antenna (SMA connector) One Laptop Clip indicator... - Page 6 IMPORTANT: • Please do not install the wireless adapter into your Mac desktop or notebook before installing the software program from the CD. • The following installation was operated under Apple OSX 10.3 Panther. (Installation Procedures are similar in other OS. However, the installation images and screens may not look the same as the ones in this manual) •...
- Page 7 iii. Click Continue to begin (Note: the setup wizard may look different depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using.) 2. Select the location on your computer where you wish to install the software and click “Continue.”...
- Page 8 3. The system will begin to install the software utility for the HWUN1A. You may be prompted to enter your administrator login information. If so please enter your user information and select “Continue.” 4. A window will appear that informs you of a necessary restart of your computer to complete the installation.
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Page 9: Connecting To Your Wireless Network
III. Connecting To Your Wireless Network 1. When your computer has successfully restarted. Insert the Hi-Gain Wireless-N USB Adapter into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. Insert the USB adapter firmly into the USB port to ensure a proper connection is made. When the adapter is inserted carefully lift the antenna unit upright. - Page 10 If You Have a Previously Installed Airport Card -Turning Airport OFF. You will need to turn it off to use the HWUN1A Wireless-N Adapter. To do this, select the Airport icon on the top right corner of your screen and select “TURN OFF AIRPORT.”...
- Page 11 Click “APPLY NOW” to confirm the selection. - If you plan on using a “Static” (Manually entered) IP address for your computer you may do so here by double clicking the “USB Wireless Adapter” selection and selecting TCP/IP. - If you are using an automatically assigned IP address (MOST NETWORKS) you do not have to worry about this.
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Page 12: Iv. Configuration Utility
IV. Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the HWUN1A and monitor the link status and statistics of your wireless connection. Each time you insert the Hawking Hi-Gain card the Hawking Wireless Utility should automatically load. -
Page 13: Profile
Rescan Button Connect Button Add to Profile Button 2. 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 networks on the list, double-click the item on the list, and the card will automatically connect to the selected network. -
Page 14: Configure The Profile
2.1. Configure the Profile System Configuration Parameter Profile Name SSID Power Saving Mode 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. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. - Page 15 Parameter Network Type Transmit Power 11B Preamble Type RTS Threshold Fragment Threshold Channel Description Infrastructure – This operation mode requires the presence of an 802.11 Access Point. All communication is done via the Access Point or Router. 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.
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Page 16: Authentication Vs. Security
Authentication vs. Security Parameter Authentication Type Parameter Description This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that the card intends to connect to. All security keys within a network must match to allow successful communications. None – No authentication is needed among the wireless network. Shared –... - Page 17 Encryption Mode WPA Pre-Shared Key WEP Key (Key1 ~ Key4) None – Disable the WEP Data Encryption. WEP – Enable the WEP Data Encryption. When the item is selected, you have to continue setting the WEP Encryption keys. TKIP – TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security.
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Page 18: 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 as you reposition the Hi-Gain antenna to find the optimal location for antenna placement. Parameter Status Current Channel Parameter... -
Page 19: Reading The Link Status Page And Obtaining The Strongest Connection
Link Quality Signal Strength Reading the Link Status Page and Obtaining the Strongest Connection The Link Status page gives you information regarding your current wireless channel, transmit rate (speed) and link/signal quality. You will use this utility to figure out which antenna position results in the best performance and connection. -
Page 20: Statistics
4. Statistics This option enables you to view the available statistical information concerning 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”. -
Page 21: Advanced
5. Advanced This option enables you to configure more advanced settings, for example: wireless mode, protection mode and etc. Parameter Wireless Mode Tx Burst Description 802.11 B/G/N mix – If you have a mix of 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations in your network, it is recommended to setting the adapter to this mode. -
Page 22: About
Tx Rate Turn Off RF Button 6. About By choosing this option, you can click the hyperlink to connect to the website for the information of the wireless chipset vendor and review basic information about the Utility such as the Driver, Utility and EEPROM Version. -
Page 23: 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 24: Vi. Index
VI. 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 HWUN1 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 25 8. What is AES? AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), a chip-based security, has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information, wherever and however communicated or stored, while making more efficient use of hardware and/or software than previous encryption standards.
- Page 26 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. 14.
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Page 27: 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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