12dBi Directional Window Antenna Introduction.....................1-2 Package Contents...............1 System Requirements...............1 Specifications......................2 Installation......................3-4 Basic Antenna Education................5-10 Network / Hi-Gain Antenna Terms........5 Basic Setup and Operation.............6 Obtaing the Optimal Signal..........7-8 Removing your Original Antenna.........9 What is “Cable Loss”?...............10 Hawking Hi-Gain™ Range Extending Products........11 Warranty and Certifications.................12...
INTRODUCTION HA12W Hi-Gain 12dBi Directional Window Antenna Package Contents a. One Hi-Gain Window Antenna (HA12W) b. Window/Wall Mounting Kit (two suction foots and four screws) c. 4 ft. Antenna Cable d. TNC Adaptor e. User’s Manual System Requirements One Wireless 802.11 b/g Device with an external Antenna Connector...
Reverse SMA Jack. For Wireless brands that do not come b. Connect the “Silver” colored connector of with Reverse-SMA Jacks, the HA12W the included cable to the Antenna includes a TNC Connector Adapter*. Other type of adapters can be purchased directly from Hawking.
HOW DO HAWKING HI-GAIN™ ANTENNAS WORK? HA12W Hi-Gain 12dBi Directional Window Antenna I. ANTENNA TERMINOLOGY dBi (decibel): Used as a measurement unit for antenna strength. The standard factory antenna strength for 802.11b/g wireless products is 2dBi. A higher dBi level from the antenna signifies a more powerful wireless signal.
HOW DO HAWKING HI-GAIN™ ANTENNAS WORK? HA12W Hi-Gain 12dBi Directional Window Antenna II. BASIC SETUP AND OPERATION Below diagram is an example of a basic wireless Network. Radio frequencies lose signficant signal strength when travelling through concrete and especially metal walls. Because of the wall in front of the...
HOW DO HAWKING HI-GAIN™ ANTENNAS WORK? HA12W Hi-Gain 12dBi Directional Window Antenna III. OBTAINING OPTIMAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE Obtaining one antenna or two antennas? Depending on your wireless application, you may need two antennas, one on each end to optimize the signal. If you have an Access Point in a small environment, i.e.
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These published results were obtained using HAWKING TECHNOLOGY wireless devices that are tested to obtain the highest performances with HAWKING TECHNOLOGY Hi-Gain Antennas. Caution: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
To remove your original antenna, hold it by its base and unscrew firmly by turning it counter-clockwise until the antenna is seperated from the connector. After it has been removed, take your Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna connector and screw it (clockwise) onto your wireless device.
HOW DO HAWKING HI-GAIN™ ANTENNAS WORK? HA12W Hi-Gain 12dBi Directional Window Antenna V. CABLE LOSS Cable loss is the loss in signal strength (dBi) due to the length of your antenna cable. Different types of Hi-Gain antenna cables have different rates of cable loss. However, in all cases, the longer your antenna cable is, the more signal strength (dBi) you will lose.
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. RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.
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