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Hawking HW5AC User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
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© COPYRIGHT 2014 HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES,INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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  • Page 1 Hi-Gain™ 5GHz Wireless-AC Network Upgrade HW5AC website www.hawkingtech.com USER’S MANUAL e-mail techsupport@hawkingtech.com © COPYRIGHT 2014 HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES,INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Page 2 "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Hawking Technologies, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
  • 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 R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter I: Product Information ..................6 1-1 Introduction and safety information ..............6 1-2 Safety Information ....................7 1-3 System Requirements ................... 9 1-4 Package Contents ....................10 1-5 Product Overview ....................11 Chapter II: Quick Setup ....................13 2-1 Hardware Connection ..................

  • Page 7: Chapter I: Product Information

    Chapter I: Product Information 1-1 Introduction and safety information Thank you for purchasing the HW5AC Hi-Gain™ 5GHz Wireless-AC Network Upgrade. This cost-effective product is the best choice for Digital Home / Home Office users, allowing users to upgrade their 2.4GHz Wireless network to a 5GHz AC Wireless network.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    3. DO NOT plug, unplug & rotation LAN port with force. 4. If you want to place this HW5AC in high places or hang on the wall, please make sure the HW5AC is firmly secured. Falling from high places can damage the HW5AC and its accessories, and warranty will be void.
  • Page 9 or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    1-3 System Requirements  Any networking device with a RJ-45 Ethernet port.  Network devices with wired or 5G wireless network interface card.  Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari web browser).  An available USB Port or USB power adapter (Output: DC5V/0.6A)

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    1-4 Package Contents Before you start to use the HW5AC, please check if there’s anything missing in the package. Contact your place of purchase to claim missing items:  HW5AC  Antenna  Micro USB power cable + Power Adapter ...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    (transferring or receiving data) Ethernet Client mode: LAN Port (Orange) Client Blinking: Wireless LAN activity Micro USB For the HW5AC power supply mode (transferring or receiving data) Connector only. (Blue) On Solid: Detect WPS button is WPS / WPS: Pressed and hold for...
  • Page 13 (Purple) seconds, Wireless WPS function is enabled. Reset: Pressed and hold for more 10 seconds, till LED is blinking to Blinking: Detect Reset button is do restore all settings to factory pressed and hold for more 10 defaults. seconds. (Restore all settings to factory defaults).

  • Page 14: Chapter Ii: Quick Setup

    2. Please connect the USB cable (Type-A) to the provided AC power adapter. You can also use a Router, TV or computer USB Port to get power. 3. If setting up the HW5AC for the first time, do not plug it into a router’s network port yet.
  • Page 15 Please use the web browser to configure the HW5AC. A computer with Ethernet or a computer, tablet or smart phone with a 5GHz wireless connection is required for this first time configuration. 1. Select your WiFi connection and choose the network called “Hawking_HW5AC”...
  • Page 16 2. Open the web browser and input the IP address of HW5AC in address bar, and the following message should be shown. Default IP: 192.168.1.241 3. Please input user name and password, then click ‘OK’ to access web management interface of HW5AC.
  • Page 17 5. Select operation mode: you can select Access Point mode or Client mode by your application environment, then click ‘Next’. (for example: Access Point mode)
  • Page 18 6. Wireless Basic Function Setting, You can make basic settings here. Click ‘Next’ when you finish.
  • Page 19 7. Wireless Security Setting, click ‘Finished’ when you finish.
  • Page 20 8. Change Setting Successfully, please press ‘Reboot Now’ to restart the HW5AC to make the changes take effect. Add the URL to your bookmark (my favorite list) Default: "Save" (we recommend you save it for quick access to the settings page)
  • Page 21 10. When you need to reconfigure the HW5AC, go to your bookmarks on your web browser. Select “11AC Upgrader Web Control Panel” to renter the settings page.
  • Page 22 11. Please insert the HW5AC into an available LAN port of your traditional 2.4GHz WiFi router. (** Do not use force to plug or unplug the 11ac band extender.) Any computer with a 5GHz WiFi should now see the HW5AC and can connect to it and access the internet/network.
  • Page 23 12. Lock & Unlock method for the HW5AC. Depending on the orientation of the LAN port, please unlock as shown in the below diagram. Please do not use force to plug, unplug or rotate the HW5AC.
  • Page 24 NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you’re 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’re certain about the user name and password you type are correct, please go to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’...

  • Page 26: Chapter Iii Web Interface

    Chapter III Web Interface 3-1 Quick Setup The setup wizard will guide you to configure HW5AC for the first time. Please follow the setup wizard step by step. Please click ‘Next’.

  • Page 27: Access Point Mode

    11ac 5GHz wireless connection and share to multiple 5GHz/ac compatible devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. After setup, you must connect the HW5AC to an available Ethernet port on your router or network. Select operation mode: Please select “Access Point” mode, then click ‘Next’.
  • Page 28 Wireless Basic Function Setting: You can set the wireless band, wireless network name (SSID), channel width, data rate and channel number, then click ‘Next’ when you are finished.
  • Page 29 Wireless Security Setting: You can set encryption for the HW5AC, then click ‘Finished’ when you are done.
  • Page 30 Change Setting Successfully: Please press ‘Reboot Now’ to restart the HW5AC to make the changes take effect. Add the URL to your bookmark (my favorite list) Default: "Save" (we recommend you to save it for quick access to the settings page)

  • Page 31: Client Mode

    (Supports IE and Firefox only. Please add the access key to the bookmark manually if you use other browsers) 3-1-2 Client mode Select this mode if you want your non-wireless networking device to have wireless capability; it will become your networking device’s wireless network card. You can connect this device to the RJ-45 Ethernet port of your existing Internet TV, desktop PC or Game console.
  • Page 32 Wireless Site Survey: Please click “Site Survey” button to find 5GHz wireless networks in your area. If any 5GHz is found, you can select it and then click ‘Next’ Security Key: If your network uses security, please enter in your security key on the next page.
  • Page 33 Connect Successfully: Please press ‘Reboot Now’ to restart the Band Extender to make the changes take effect. Add the URL to your bookmark (my favorite list) Default: "Save" (we recommend you to save it for quick access to setting page) (Supports IE and Firefox only.

  • Page 34: Advanced Setup

    you use other browsers) 3-2 Advanced Setup This page allows you change the Password and Firmware Password Settings: You can change the User Name and Password. By default, the username is ‘admin’ and the password is ‘1234’. Passwords can contain 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive.
  • Page 35 Firmware Upgrade: This tool allows you to upgrade the HW5AC system firmware. Enter the path and name of the upgrade file and then click the ‘APPLY’ button below. You will be prompted to confirm the upgrade. You can check for the latest firmware by going to Hawking’s support page.

  • Page 36: Wps Setup

    3-3 WPS Setup This page allows you to change the setting for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). WPS can help your wireless client automatically connect to the HW5AC. 3-4 Status The HW5AC’s status information provides the following information: Hardware/Firmware version and its current operating mode.
  • Page 37 Local Network: View the current network settings of the HW5AC.

  • Page 39: Chapter Iv: Appendix

    Chapter IV: Appendix 4-1 Hardware Specification CPU: REALTEK RTL8881AM RF: REALTEK RTL8881AM Flash: 2MB SDRAM RAM: 8MB (CPU Inside) LAN Port: 10/100M Port x 1 Antenna: External Dipole Antenna (5GHz) Power: DC 5V/0.5A USB port power or 5V/0.6A Switching Power Adapter Dimension: 60 (L) x 50 (W) x 23 (D) mm (without ANT) Temperature: Operating: 0~40C Storage: -20~60C...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    4-2 Troubleshooting If you found the device is working improperly or stop responding to you, don’t panic! Before you contact your place of purchase for help, please read this troubleshooting first. Some problems can be solved by you within very short time! Scenario Solution Device is not responding...
  • Page 41 adapter from utility power (make sure it’s safe before you’re doing this!), and call your dealer of purchase for help.

  • Page 42: Glossary

    4-3 Glossary DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address. DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandrouter.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8).
  • Page 43 the remaining bits correspond to the host ID. For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form, 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is, 11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000 It means the device’s network address is 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is, 00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111.
  • Page 44 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction agreed upon between multiple parties so that when they interface with each other based on such a protocol, the interpretation of their behavior is well defined and can be made objectively, without confusion or misunderstanding.
  • Page 45 familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.

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