Hawking H-WU300 User manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operationof this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his/her own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this productmay cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

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Hawking Technology guarantees that every H-WU300 Mini Wireless USB Adapter is
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CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 1
1.1 FEATURES..............................................................................................1
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................1
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................................2
2INSTALLATION PROCEDURE............................................... 4
2.1 WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000........................................................................4
2.1.1 Install the Driver ......................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Install the Utility......................................................................................................4
2.2 WINDOWS XP.........................................................................................5
3CONFIGURATION UTILITY.................................................. 7
3.1 WIRELESS CONNECTION...........................................................................7
3.2 GENERAL CONNECTION SETTING...............................................................8
3.3 WEP ENCRYPTION................................................................................ 10
3.4 ADVANCED SETTING.............................................................................. 12
4TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................13

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1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Wireless LAN Mini USB Adapter. This USB Adapter
is designed to comply with IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standard andeasy to carry with the
Mini size. It is suitable for any Laptop or Desktop computers. It also supportsWindows OS
Plug & Play installation and USB Hot Swap, allowing you to plug it in or remove it without
rebooting your computer.
1.1 Features
•Complies with the IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz (DSSS) standard.
•High data transfer rate -up to 11Mbps.
•Supports 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption function for high level of security.
•Supports peer-to-peercommunication amongany wirelessusers, noAccess Pointrequired.
•Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability.
•Supports the most popular operating system: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.
•Portable and mini-size design.
•Suitable for Any Notebook or Desktop PC.
1.2 Specifications
•Standard: IEEE 802.11b
•Bus Type: USB Type A
•FrequencyBand: 2.4000~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific MedicalBand)
•Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, QPSK@2Mbps, BPSK@1Mbps
•Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
•Data Rate: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback
•Security: 64/128-bitWEPEncryption
•Antenna: Internal Antenna
•Drivers: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
•LEDs: Link, Activity
•Transmit Power: 16dBm
•Dimension: 9(H) x 27(W) x 84(D)
•Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)
•Humidity: 0-95% (NonCondensing)
•Certification: FCC, CE

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1.3 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package
should include the following items:
•OneUSB Adapter
•One USB Extension Cable (100Cm)
•OneQuick Guide
•OneCD (Driver/Utility/Manual)
If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
1.4 LED Description
1.5 Wireless Networking Scenarios
As our 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other
IEEE 802.11b compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the
most freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after installing
802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, you can connect your computer to:
a. A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of IEEE802.11b compliant wireless devices.
b. A LAN (Local Area Network) constructed by Access Point(s) or other
IEEE802.11b compliant systems.
c. Share your Internet access by using just one connection, share printers and
other peripheral devices, share data and image files between networked PCs,
play multi-player games, and use other network enabled sharing resources.

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A. Peer-to-Peer Networking:
An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and this 802.11b
WLAN USB Adapter or our other WLAN devices. Therefore, it is very suitable
to build a network for temporary use, such as for demonstration in exhibition,
for new sales point/branch use and alike.
B. Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking):
With some 802.11b WLAN USB Adapters and Access Points, it is easy to
construct a LAN with access to the Internet for corporate/business use.
The construction is quite easy, the802.11b WLAN USB Adapter and Access
Point will automatically work at the most suitable frequency when your Access
Point is correctly configured.
In addition, most manufacturers will bundle the Site-Survey tool for users to
check their connection strength and quality.

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2Installation Procedure
2.1 Windows 98SE/Me/2000
Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions.
Note1: The following installation was operatedunder Window s2000.(Procedures will be the
same for Windows98SE/M e.)
Note2: Ifyou haveinstalled the Wireless USB Adapter driver & utility before, pleaseuninstall
theold versionfirst.
2.1.1 Install the Driver
1. Insert the USB Adapter into the USB port of your computer, the system will automatically
find the device and search for its driver.
2. Please select the “Driver\Win2000”folder (select the folder based on your computer’s
OS system ,ie. If you are using Windows 98 select “Driver\Win98“) and the system will
complete the driver installation.
2.1.2 Install the Utility
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM deviceand select the Wireless Utlity tab from the menu.
If the menu page does not automatically appear click onyour MY COMPUTER icon and
double click your CD-Rom Icon. After selecting the Wireless Utility tab from the menu
the InstallShield Wizard box will appear,click "Next" to continue.
2. The “Choose Destination Location”screen will show you the default destination chosen
by the program. If you want to install the utility in another location, click the “Browser”
button and select an alternate destination. When you are ready to continue, click the
“Next”button.
3. The program will finish the installation automatically.

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4. After completing the Utility installation, please execute the “ZDConfig”program (click
“Start”button and select “ZyDAS Wireless LAN –USB”) to start using the WLAN USB
Adapter.
2.2 Windows XP
The installation process in Windows XP is similar with the process in windows
98SE/Me/2000. Please refer to the instructions described in section 2.1.
Windows XP has abuilt-in wireless network utility which you may use or you may use the
provided Hawking/Zydas Wireless Utility. It is strongly recommended that you use the
utility provided with this adapter to obtain full functionality.
A. Using Windows XP’s Utility
Click the icon circled in redbelow which is located in the taskbar to start using the Windows
XP Wireless Configuration Utlity.
B. Using the Utility provieded with this adapter
1. To use the Hawking/Zydas Wireless Utility you will have to first shut off the Windows
Wireless Utility. To do this open the Windows Utility and click the “Advanced“button.

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2. In the “Wireless Network Connection Properties“screen, uncheck the setting “Use
Windows to configure my wireless network settings“. Note* If you wish to change back to
the Windows XP built-in utility, check the item again.
3. Execute “ZDConfig”program (click “Start”button and select “ZyDAS Wireless LAN –
USB”).
Note:Ifyou don’t disabletheXP’s Utility, youcanonly see the link status during
communication process from the USB Adapter’sutility.