Hawking HWABN25 User Manual

Hawking HWABN25 User Manual

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Hi-Gain™ Wireless-300N Multi-Function Extender Pro
HWABN25
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USER'S MANUAL
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© COPYRIGHT 2012 HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES,INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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  • Page 1 Hi-Gain™ Wireless-300N Multi-Function Extender Pro HWABN25 website www.hawkingtech.com USER’S MANUAL e-mail techsupport@hawkingtech.com © COPYRIGHT 2012 HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES,INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT Copyright ©2012 by Hawking Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means,...
  • Page 3 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
  • Page 5 EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2-1 Build Network Connection ..................14 2-2 Definitions of the HWABN25 Supported Modes ........... 15 2-3 Connecting to the HWABN25 via Web Browser ........... 19 2-3-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup .............. 20 2-3-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup ..............21 2-3-3 Windows XP IP address setup .................
  • Page 7 3-3-4 Wireless Access Control .................. 77 3-3-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................. 80 3-3-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network ..............83 Chapter IV Status and Tools ..................... 84 4-1 System Status ......................84 4-1-1 System information and firmware version ............84 4-1-2 Local Network ....................
  • Page 8: Chapter I: Product Information

    Chapter I: Product Information 1-1 Introduction and Safety Information Thank you for purchasing the HWABN25 Hi-Gain™ Wireless-300N Multi-Function Extender Pro. This highly efficient access point is the best choice for Small office / Home office users. It allows computers and network devices to gain wireless access in several modes throughout their network.
  • Page 9: Safety Information

    1-2 Safety Information In order to keep the safety of users and property, please follow these safety instructions: 1. This access point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this Extender outdoors. 2. DO NOT put this Extender at or near hot or humid places, like kitchens or bathrooms. Also, do not leave this access point in the car in summer.
  • Page 10: System Requirements

    1-3 System Requirements • One computer (Mac or PC). • Internet Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.) • A Wired or Wireless network adapter (e.g. Airport card, built-in Ethernet adapter, etc.)
  • Page 11: Package Contents

    1-4 Package Contents Before you start to use this Extender, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your place of purchase or contact Hawking Technologies. • 1x HWABN25 Hi-Gain™ Wireless-300N Multi-Function Extender Pro • 1x AC Power Adapter (5V/2A) •...
  • Page 12: Product Overview

    1-5 Product Overview LED Name Light Status Description The access point is switched on and correctly powered. Slow Blinking System is reset to factory default, at the same time WLAN LED is on. The access point is switched off. Wireless WPS mode is enabled. Wireless network is switched off.
  • Page 13 LAN port is not connected Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data) Item Name Description Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or start Reset / WPS WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults, and press this button for less than 5 seconds to start WPS function.
  • Page 14 separately)
  • Page 15: Chapter Ii: System And Network Setup

    1. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the ‘Power’ socket of HWABN25 located on the bottom of the unit. You may need to remove the back panel on the HWABN25 to get to this power socket.
  • Page 16: Definitions Of The Hwabn25 Supported Modes

    Modes The HWABN25 supports 6 different modes. Access Point: The HWABN25 will broadcast a WiFi signal for other computers and devices to connect to. Must be plugged into the router or network after setup. Station – Infrastructure (Bridge): The HWABN25 will allow you connect wired devices wirelessly to an existing wireless router or access point.
  • Page 17 AP Bridge – Point to Multi-Point: Similar to AP Bridge – Point to Point, this allows you to connect several HWABN25’s to one point. No WiFi signal will be broadcast and it will only make a wireless connection between the HWABN25s.
  • Page 18 AP Bridge WDS: Wireless Distributing System. This allows you to create a wireless network using up to four HWABN25’s using the same SSID (wireless name). It will broadcast a WiFI signal. Universal Repeater: In this mode, the HWABN25 will repeat the wireless signal of any...
  • Page 19 and seamless network for your wireless devices to connect to.
  • Page 20: Connecting To The Hwabn25 Via Web Browser

    2-3 Connecting to the HWABN25 via Web Browser After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the Extender with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment. Before you can connect to the Extender and start configuration procedures, your computer must be set to obtain an IP automatically.
  • Page 21: Windows 95/98/Me Ip Address Setup

    2-3-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’. 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’ and then click ‘OK’.
  • Page 22: Windows 2000 Ip Address Setup

    2-3-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon; click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’...
  • Page 23 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.
  • Page 24: Windows Xp Ip Address Setup

    2-3-3 Windows XP IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will appear, and then click ‘Properties’...
  • Page 25 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.
  • Page 26: Windows Vista/7 Ip Address Setup

    2-3-4 Windows Vista/7 IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, and then click Manage Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Network, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click ‘Properties’...
  • Page 27 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.
  • Page 28: Mac Os X Ip Address Setup

    2-3-5 Mac OS X IP Address Setup Go to your system preferences, go to network. Make sure next to “Configure”, you have it set under “Using DHCP”...
  • Page 29: Tablet/Smartphone Setup

    2-3-6 Tablet/Smartphone Setup iOS (iPhone or iPad) Go to your settings on your tablet or smart phone First, make sure JavaScript is On: Go to Settings icon Select Safari > make sure JavaScript is ON. Go back to Home Screen > Select Settings > In Wi-Fi Networks, select “Hawking_HWABN25”...
  • Page 30 Android (Android 2.1 +) Go to Settings Go to Wireless & Networks Check “Turn on Wi-Fi” and then click on Wi-Fi settings Look for Hawking_HWABN25, then select to connect...
  • Page 32: Accessing The Web Page User Interface

    2-3-7 Accessing the Web Page User Interface After the IP address setup is complete, please open your web browser. In the address field, please type: ‘192.168.1.241’ and press enter. The following message should be shown: Please input user name and password in the field respectively, Default Username: admin Default Password: 1234 Press ‘OK’...
  • Page 33 NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you are being prompted to input user name and password again, it means you didn’t input username and password correctly. Please retype user name and password again. If you are certain that user name and password you typed are correct, please go to ‘5-2 Troubleshooting’...
  • Page 34: Quick Setup

    2-4 ‘Quick Setup’ This Extender provides a ‘Quick Setup’ procedure, which will help you to complete all required settings you need to access the Internet in very short time. Please follow the following instructions to complete the ‘Quick Setup’: Please go to Quick Setup Wizard menu by clicking ‘Quick Setup’ button.
  • Page 35 On the drop down box, please choose the wireless mode you wish to use. There are 6 modes that the HWABN25 supports: Access Point - Please go to section 2-4-1 Station-Infrastructure (Bridge) - Please go to section 2-4-2 Bridge Point to Point...
  • Page 36: Setup Procedure For 'Access Point

    2-4-1 Setup Procedure for ‘Access Point’ Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this...
  • Page 37 If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11 Draft-N clients to connect to this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N). Main ESSID (3): Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) for each frequency here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
  • Page 38 ‘Back’ if you wish to make changes. Plug the HWABN25 into your router or network. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN25 as an Access Point!
  • Page 39: Setup Procedure 'Station-Infrastructure' (Wireless Bridge)

    2-4-2 Setup Procedure ‘Station-Infrastructure’ (Wireless Bridge) Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled Main ESSID (2): The wireless name of the network you wish to bridge to. Site Survey (3): When you select bridge mode, you have to associate it with a working access point.
  • Page 40 HWABN25 will not be able to connect. Click ‘Apply’ for the device to restart. Click ‘Back’ if you wish to make changes. As it is rebooting, plug in the wired ethernet devices that wish to use this as a Bridge. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN25 as a Bridge!
  • Page 41: Setup Procedure For 'Ap Bridge-Point To Point

    2-4-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Point’: Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.
  • Page 42 Note, you must setup another Bridge –point to point device in order for this to work properly in point to point. In that bridge, you will input the MAC address of this unit. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN25 in AP Bridge-Point to Point!
  • Page 43: Setup Procedure For 'Ap Bridge-Point To Multi-Point

    2-4-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point’ Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.
  • Page 44 When you finish with all settings, please click ‘Apply’ (7); Plug in the devices that you wish to bridge. Note, you must also set up the other bridges for this product to work properly in a bridge-point to multi-point. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN25 in AP Bridge-Point to Multi-point!
  • Page 45: Setup Procedure For 'Ap-Bridge Wds

    2-4-5 Setup Procedure for ‘AP-Bridge WDS’ Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled Band (2): If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.
  • Page 46 When you finish with all settings, please click ‘Apply’ (9); Connect you’re your wireless devices to the WDS network. Note: You must setup other devices in WDS mode in order for this to work properly. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN25 in AP Bridge-WDS!
  • Page 47: Setup Procedure For 'Universal Repeater

    2-4-6 Setup Procedure for ‘Universal Repeater’ On the drop down box, please select “Universal Repeater”. It may take a few seconds to load because once this mode is selected, it will scan for available networks to extend. Step 1) This step will prompt you to create a custom name. By default, the Extender will be the same SSID as your original wireless network.
  • Page 48 you wish to change your IP address, refer to the Advanced IP settings before you select “Connect.” Adv. IP Address This section allows you to set an IP Address and subnet mask to fit your network if needed. Uncheck the box to input. Otherwise, the default IP Address is 192.168.1.241 Then click “Connect”.
  • Page 49 Congratulations! Note: After setup, the HWABN25 will have the same name as the network you picked. This allows for a seamless WiFi network. Please disconnect any wired network cables and place it at a midpoint location.
  • Page 50: Chapter Iii General Setup

    Chapter III General Setup In this chapter, you’ll know how to change the major settings of the HWABN25. Log onto the device and click on ‘General Setup’.
  • Page 51: Change Management Password

    3-1 Change Management password Default password of this access point is ‘1234’, and it’s displayed on the login prompt when accessed from the web browser. There’s a security risk if you don’t change the default password, since everyone can see it. This is very important when you have wireless function enabled.
  • Page 52 If the password you typed in ‘New Password’ (2) and ‘Confirm Password’ (3) field are not the same, you’ll see the following message: Please retype the new password again when you see above message. If you see the following message: It means the content in ‘Current Password’...
  • Page 53 Please use new password to enter web management interface again, and you should be able to login with new password.
  • Page 54: Wired Lan Configuration

    3-2 Wired LAN Configuration Before all computers using wired Ethernet connection can communicate with each other and access Internet, they must have a valid IP address. There are two ways to assign IP addresses to computers: static IP address (set the IP address for every computer manually), and dynamic IP address (IP address of computers will be assigned by access point automatically.
  • Page 55: Local Network

    Please click ‘General Setup’ at the top of web management interface and click ‘Local Network’ on the left hand column. There are two setup groups here: ‘LAN IP’ and ‘DHCP Server’ 3-2-1 Local Network IP address (1): Please input the IP address of this access point. Subnet Mask (2): Please input subnet mask for this network.
  • Page 56: Dhcp Server

    3-2-2 DHCP Server: These settings are only available when ‘DHCP Server’ in ‘LAN IP’ section is ‘Enabled’. Lease Time (1): Please choose a lease time (the duration that every computer can keep a specific IP address) of every IP address assigned by this access point from dropdown menu.
  • Page 57 NOTE: 1. The number of the last field (mentioned ‘d’ field) of ‘End IP’ must be greater than ‘Start IP’, and can not be the same as router’s IP address. 2. The former three fields of IP address of ‘Start IP’, ‘End IP’, and ‘IP Address of ‘LAN IP’...
  • Page 58: Wireless Network

    ‘Wireless Configuration’. Choose ‘Basic Settings’. Next to the Mode option, please select your Mode. 3-3-1-1 Access Point The HWABN25 will broadcast a WiFi signal for other computers and devices to connect to. Must be plugged into the router or network after setup. Band (1):...
  • Page 59 2.4 GHz (B) 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11b wireless network clients to connect to this router (maximum transfer rate 11Mbps). 2.4 GHz (N) 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11n wireless network clients to connect to this router (maximum transfer rate 300Mbps). 2.4 GHz (B+G) 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router (maximum transfer...
  • Page 60 It’s recommended to change default ESSID value to the one which is meaningful to you, such as, ‘myhome’, ‘office_room1’, etc. Channel Number (3): Please select a channel from the dropdown list of ‘Channel Number’, You can choose any channel number you want to use, and almost all wireless clients can locate the channel you’re using automatically without any problem.
  • Page 62 3-3-1-2 Station-Infrastructure (Bridge) The HWABN25 will allow you connect wired devices wirelessly to an existing wireless router or access point. It will “bridge” these devices wirelessly with your network. It will not broadcast any WiFi signal. It will only make a wireless connection between the Access Point and the HWABN25.
  • Page 63 3-4-1-3 AP Bridge-Point to Point Similar to station-infrastructure, this requires two HWABN25’s on each end. This will create a wireless bridge between these two points. No WiFi signal will be broadcast and it will only make a wireless connection between those two points.
  • Page 64 3-4-1-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Similar to AP Bridge – Point to Point, this allows you to connect several HWABN25’s to one point. No WiFi signal will be broadcast and it will only make a wireless connection between the HWABN25s.
  • Page 65 Wireless Distributing System. This allows you to create a wireless network using up to four HWABN25’s using the same SSID (wireless name). It will broadcast a WiFI signal. NOTE: For WDS mode, the output signal nature is the same as that of normal AP mode.
  • Page 66 Client Table” will pop up. You can see the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the access point. MAC address Input the MAC address of other HWABN25’s 1 to 4 (6): Security Click to set security settings for this connection Setting (7): (Please go to section ‘3-3-3 Wireless Security’...
  • Page 67 3-4-1-6 Universal Repeater In this mode, the HWABN25 will act as a wireless repeater; it can be a wireless bridge and access point at the same time. It can use bridge mode to connect to a Root access point and use the access point function to service all wireless stations within its coverage.
  • Page 68 is used to identify your own wireless router from others when there are other wireless routers in the same area. Default SSID is ‘Hawking_HWABN25’, it’s recommended to change default ESSID value to the one which is meaningful to you, like myhome, office_room1, etc.
  • Page 69: Advanced Wireless Settings

    3-3-2 Advanced Wireless Settings This access point provides some advanced control of wireless parameters, if you want to configure these settings, please click ‘General Setup’ at the top of web management interface and click ‘Wireless Configuration’ on the left hand column. Choose “Advanced Settings’.
  • Page 70 Beacon Interval(3): Set the beacon interval of wireless radio. Do not modify the default value if you do not understand the function, default value is ‘100’. DTIM Period(4): Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. Do not modify the default value if you do not understand the function, default value is ‘3’.
  • Page 71 collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g/n wireless access points. It is recommended to set this option to ‘Auto’ or ‘Always’. However, if you set to ‘None’, your wireless access point should be able to function properly. Transmit Power(12): You can set the output power of wireless radio. Unless you are using this wireless access point in a large open space, you may not have to set output power to 100%.
  • Page 72: Security Settings

    3-3-3 Security Settings It is important to set your wireless security settings properly! If you do not configure a wireless security setting, unauthorized users can use your network and/or obtain valuable data without your consent. To set wireless security settings, please click ‘General Setup’ tab at the top of web management interface, then click ‘Wireless Configuration’...
  • Page 73 following setup menu will be shown on your web browser: Key Length (2): There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and 128-bit. Using ‘128-bit’ is safer than ’64-bit’, but will reduce some data transfer performance. Key Format (3): There are two types of key format: ASCII and Hex.
  • Page 74 ‘Hex’ as key format, you can use characters 0-9, a-f, and A-F. You must enter at least one encryption key here, and if you entered multiple WEP keys, they should not be same with each other. Enable 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every Authentication (9): user must use a valid account to login to this wireless access point before accessing the wireless LAN.
  • Page 75 will be displayed on your web browser: Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the access point so the settings will take effect. Please wait 30-60 seconds for the access point to reboot. 3-4-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA): When you select this mode, the wireless access point will use WPA encryption, and the following setup menu will be shown on your web browser:...
  • Page 76 After you finish WPA Pre-shared key setting, please click ‘Apply’ button (5) and the following message will be displayed on your web browser: Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the access point so the settings will take effect.
  • Page 77 your wireless client support the cipher you selected. RADIUS Server Please input the IP address of your IP address (3): Radius authentication server here. RADIUS Server Please input the port number of your Port (4): Radius authentication server here. Default setting is 1812. RADIUS Server Please input the password of your Radius Password (5):...
  • Page 78: Wireless Access Control

    3-3-4 Wireless Access Control This function will help you prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless access point; only those wireless devices who have a MAC address you assigned can gain access to your wireless access point. Use this function with other security measures described in previous section, to create a safer wireless environment.
  • Page 79 Enable Wireless To enforce MAC address filtering, you have to check Access Control (1): ‘Enable Wireless Access Control’. When this item is unchecked, wireless access point will not enforce MAC address filtering of wireless clients. MAC Address (2): Input the MAC address of your wireless devices here, dash ( - ) or colon ( : ) are not required.
  • Page 80 Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the wait 30-60 seconds for the access point so the settings will take effect. Please access point to reboot.
  • Page 81: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    3-3-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the simplest way to build connection between wireless network clients and this wireless access point. You don’t have to select an encryption mode and input a long encryption passphrase every time when you need to set up a wireless client, you only have to press a button on the wireless client and this wireless access point, and the WPS will automatically configure for you.
  • Page 82 Enable WPS (1) Check this box to enable WPS function, uncheck it to disable WPS. WPS Information (2) WPS Status: If the wireless security (encryption) function of this wireless access point is properly set, you’ll see ‘Configured’ message here. If wireless security function has not been set, you’ll see ‘Not configured’.
  • Page 83 of this wireless access point will be displayed here. If you do not enable security function of the wireless access point before WPS is activated, the access point will auto set the security to WPA (AES) and generate a set passphrase key for WPS connection. Passphrase Key: The wireless security key of the access point will be displayed here.
  • Page 84: Security Tips For Wireless Network

    3-3-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network Here are some quick tips to help you improve the security level of your wireless network: 1. Never use simple words for your password, such as “password” or “1234567890”. 2. A complicated (combination of numbers, alphabets, and even symbols) WEP key and WPA passphrase is more secure than simple and short words.
  • Page 85: Chapter Iv Status And Tools

    Chapter IV Status and Tools 4-1 System Status The functions described here will provide you with system related information. To enter system status menu, please either click ‘Status’ link located at top of web management interface. 4-1-1 System information and firmware version You can use this function to know the system information and firmware version of this access point.
  • Page 87: Local Network

    4-1-2 Local Network You can use this function to know the status of your access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Local Network’ on the left hand column. NOTE: Information displayed here may vary.
  • Page 89: Statistics

    4-1-3 Statistics You can use this function to check the statistics of wireless, LAN, and WAN interface of this access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Statistics’ on the left hand column. You can click ‘Refresh’...
  • Page 90: Configuration Tools

    4-2 Configuration Tools You can back up all configurations of this access point to a file, so you can make several copied of access point configuration for security reason. To backup or restore access point configuration, please follow the instructions: Please click ‘Tools’...
  • Page 91: Firmware Upgrade

    Factory Default (3): restore the configuration of this access point back to factory default settings. 4-3 Firmware Upgrade The system software used by this access point is known as ‘firmware’, just like any applications on your computer, when you replace the old application with a new one; your computer will be equipped with new function.
  • Page 92 Click ‘Browse’ button, and you’ll be prompted to provide the filename of the firmware upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from the Hawking Technologies website at www.hawkingtech.com, and use it to upgrade your access point. After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click ‘Apply’ button, and the access point will start firmware upgrade procedure automatically.
  • Page 93: System Reset

    Please click ‘Tools’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Reset’ on the left hand column. Please click ‘Apply’ to reset your HWABN25, and it will be available again after a few minutes, please be patient.
  • Page 94: Chapter V: Appendix

    Chapter V: Appendix 5-1 Hardware Specification SoC: Realtek RTL8196C + RTL8192CE Flash: 2MB SDRAM: 16MB LAN Port: 10/100M UTP Port/PoE x 1 Antenna: Built in Antenna x 2 Power: 5VDC, 2A Switching Power Adapter/PoE capable Dimension: 46(H) x 105(W) x 105(D) mm Transmit Power: 11n:23dBm ±...
  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    5-2 Troubleshooting If you find that the access point is working improperly or stops responding, check some of the FAQs below. You can also contact our support by email or phone. Scenario Solution Access point is not a. Please check the connection of power cords and responding to me when I network cables of this access point.
  • Page 96 slow or breaks frequently try again. b. Internet is slow sometimes, be patient. c. Try to reset the access point and see if it’s better after that. d. Try to know what computers do on your local network. If someone’s transferring big files, other people will think Internet is really slow.
  • Page 97: Glossary

    5-3 Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.
  • Page 98 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
  • Page 99 Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port numbers: Application Protocol Port Number Telnet SMTP POP3 H.323 1720 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP...
  • Page 100 Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).

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