Hawking HI-GAIN WIRELESS-300N User manual

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWDN1 Hi-Gain
TM
Wireless-300N U B Dish Adapter with
Upgradable Antennas is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1)
year from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this one-year warranty period, call
Hawking Customer ervice in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or
replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE URE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF
PURCHA E. RETURN REQUE T CAN NOT BE PROCE ED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHA E. When
returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include
your original proof of purchase.
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Warning Statement:
Federal Communication
Commission Interference tatement
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CC Caution:
FCC RF Exposure tatement:
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This
equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may
violate FCC regulations.
Regulatory information/Disclaimers:
Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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TABLE O CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 4
2. FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................... 4
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 5
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................. 6
5. DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS VISTA..................................................................... 6
5.1. USING WINDOWS CONFIGURATION (VISTA) ..............................................................
6. INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 2000/XP) ....................................................................................... 11
6.1. VERIFY INSTALLATION (WINDOW 2000/XP).............................................................. 14
6.2. NETWORK CONFIGURATION (WIN 2000/XP) ............................................................. 15
7. SETUP WLAN (WIN 2000/XP) ....................................................................................................... 16
– USING HAWKING CONFIGURATION-UTILITY............................................................................. 16
7.1. NETWORK SECURITY (WEP, WPA…) ........................................................................... 1
7.1.1. WEP S ETUP ................................................................................................................ 18
7.1.2. WPA S ETUP ................................................................................................................ 19
7.2. ADDING PROFILES ............................................................................................................ 22
7.3. WPS CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 24
. QOS .................................................................................................................................................... 25
9. ADVANCED SETTINGS.................................................................................................................. 26
10. STATISTICS...................................................................................................................................... 27
11. LINK STATUS................................................................................................................................... 2
12. ABOUT............................................................................................................................................... 29
13. UNINSTALLING HAWKING UTILITY/DRIVER ....................................................................... 30
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 33
PRODUCT SUPPORT INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 3

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HWDN1 Hi-Gain
TM
Wireless 300N U B Dish Adapter.
Now you can enjoy the latest Wireless-N technology with excellent speeds, of up to
300Mbps*. Designed with Hi-Gain Dish Technology, the Wireless 300N U B Adapter extends
your wireless network coverage by up to 6 times and boosts transmission throughput 12
times more than a standard Wireless-G Network. It allows you to connect a notebook or
desktop to any wireless network** using the U B port. Now, you can stream HD video, play
games online, download music, images and data while maintaining your freedom of mobility.
The HWDN1 is also packed with security applications. For more security-sensitive
applications, the HWDN1 supports Hardware-based IEEE 802.11i encryption/decryption
engine, including 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AE . Also, it supports Wi-Fi alliance WPA and
WPA2 encryption. Cisco CCX V1.0, V2.0 and V3.0.
2. EATURES
eatures Advantages
High peed Data Rate Up to 300Mbps* Capable of handling heavy data payloads
such as MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant
Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b /
IEEE802.11g compliant devices with legacy
protection
upports WPA/WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i),
WEP 64/128 bits
Powerful & Robust data security.
Dual Radios (2Tx * 2Rx) Enables mart Antenna for more range and
speed
WMM (IEEE 802.11e) standard support
Wireless Multimedia Enhancements Quality of
ervice support (Qo ) / enhanced power
saving for Dynamic Networking.
* Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate.
**Preferably Wireless-N network for maximum through pts.
** *All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package
should include the following items.
• One HWDN1 Hi-Gain Wireless 300N U B Dish Adapter
• One U B cable (1.0m)
• One CD-ROM with User’s Manual & Drivers
• Quick Installation Guide
LED Description
LINK Blinks when active connection is available else remains switched OFF
PWR
Blinks rapidly when data communication in progress else remains
switched OFF
USB port
LED
indicator
Dual Antenna –
Dis Tec nology

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4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To begin using the HWDN1 Dish Adapter, your PC/Notebook must meet the following
minimum requirements:
• Operating ystem – Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• An Available U B Port on your Laptop or Desktop
• 256MB system memory or larger
• 750MHz CPU or higher configuration
5. Driver Installation for Windows Vista
a. Insert the included CD an auto load page will appear instantly on you screen.
b. elect Driver & Utility etup

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c. elect Install to begin the Installation
d. Please wait a while as the installation process take place.
e. After installation is complete, exit the wizard by clicking on the Finish
button.
f. Now, plug in your HW N1 adapter.

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5.1. USING WINDOWS CON IGURATION (VISTA)
It is recommended that you use the Windows Configuration for the Wireless-N
Adapter.
a. To open up the Windows Configuration, go to tart Connect To
b. elect the Network you wish to connect to. If you are connecting to an unsecure
network, go to step c. If you are connecting to a secured network, go to step d.

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c. If you are connecting to an open network (unsecured network), a warning may
appear indicating that the network is an unsecured network. elect Connect
Anyway and skip step d.
d. If your selected network is a secured (encryption) network, then a window will
prompt you to enter security key or passphrase. If you are connecting to a
network that is security enabled, but do not have the security key or passphrase,
please obtain the passphrase from your Network Administrator.

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e. Please wait while your HWDN1 is connecting.
f. The HWDN1 Wireless Dish Adapter is now connected, you may save this
network as your preferred network.

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6. INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 2000/XP)
Important! Please Install the HWDN1 Driver & Utility before connecting the
HWDN1 into the U B port on your computer. The HWDN1 Driver & Utility is located
on the CD.
Insert the support CD into your CD Drive.
The CD drive should auto-load the following.
Open the file and you can briefly see the following…

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Choose HWDN1 Configuration Utility & click next and then click install.
Await instructions as you see the setup progress as shown below...

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After a few seconds, the set up is complete and will show up as follows.
It may give you the option to restart. Click inish.
Restart your computer if the wizard prompted you to do so. Otherwise, please plug
the Hawking HWDN1 Wireless Dish Adapter into an available U B port on your
desktop or notebook.

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6.1. Verify installation (WINDOW 2000/XP)
1. Open Control Panel Double-click on System.
2. elect Hardware tabClick on Device Manager.
elect and double-click on 802.11N USB wireless LAN card.

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Verify the device status of the 802.11N USB Wireless LAN Card
This device is working properlyClick OK
6.2. Network Configuration (WIN 2000/XP)
• Go to Start Menu Control Panel  Network.
• Right-click on Wireless Network.
• elect Local Area Connection icon  select Properties.
• elect Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties.

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7. SETUP WLAN (WIN 2000/XP)
– Using Hawking Configuration-Utility
Prerequisite:
• Your home/office environment should have a wireless LAN Access Point
(AP) that is available for your use.
• You should readily have the (security keys) to connect to those Wireless
LAN Access Points (AP)
Configuration utility will first automatically link with the Wireless AP if there is no
security key required. If the connection is successful, a message will appear on
taskbar.
1. The following steps guide you on how to initially setup a wireless network
connection.
T e Hawking Configuration Utility s ould appear on t e
bottom rig t taskbar.
Select the [General] tab.
a. If your Wireless Router supports
[DHCP] function, please select
both [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DN
server address automatically].
b. If the router does not support
[DHCP] function, you have to
configure the IP and DN settings.

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2. Mouse over the “Hawk” icon and you’ll get a brief description and status of your
WLAN. For example, the figure below shows the HWDN1 is connected to an
NRouter.
3. Right click on the “HAWK” icon and it will open up a menu as shown below
4. Click on Launch Config Utilities
To see a list of available wireless networks, click on Site Survey tab Press
Rescan. All detected service set identifiers (SSID) will be listed under ID
column. Note: the ID indicates an individual Access Point (AP).
Figure 6.4

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To connect, select a ID or an AP that you wish to connect to and click Connect
and OK. (Note: if the selected ID has encryption, you need to enter a security
key in order to connect (refer to Chapter 7 for network settings). If the selected ID
is an open network or has no encryption, “none” will be listed under Encryption
column.)
When you are successfully connected, a handshake icon will appear on the left,
next to the selected AP.
When the HWDN1 fails to connect, the status bar (bottom left of the HWDN1
Wireless Utility) will show “Disconnected”.
7.1. NETWORK SECURITY (WEP, WPA…)
If your AP/Router has a networking security key, you must enter the same security
key and setting. If you do not have the Network Encryption key, please request it
from the Network Administrator or the person who set up your wireless network.
After you obtained the network security information, open up Hawking Wireless
Utility. Continue below to set up your Network ecurity Code.
7.1.1. WEP Setup
If the ID or Access
Point you wish to connect
has WEP authentication,
select the ID and click
on Connect.

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An Authentication and Security Window (figure 7.1b) should appear shortly.
Figure 7.1b
WEP Setup Instructions:
(All settings should correspond with settings of the wireless AP that you are connecting to.)
a. Authentication Type field: indicates the authentication type of the AP/Router.
Please confirm the setting of the AP/Router.
• Open: WEP open system is based on request and grant. It is essentially
no authentication.
• Shared: WEP shared key is based on request, challenge, challenge
response, grant/deny.
b. Encryption field: elect WEP
c. Enter in AP encryption keys (64/128bits) in the box Key1~Key4. Please accept
the auto selected setting of [Hex]/ [A CII].
d. elect the current AP encryption keys from Key1~Key4.
e. Press [OK] to finish setting.
7.1.2. WPA Setup
WPA encryption type can be divided into WPA-P K, WPA2-P K, WPA (also known
as WPA-EAP), and WPA2 (also known as WPA2-EAP). All settings should
correspond with the wireless AP that you wish to connect to.

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WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
etting the Authentication and Security Page:
a. Authentication Type: elect
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK (note:
your AP must support this
function).
b. Encryption: elect TKIP or AES
in the drop down menu.(Must
Correspond to the Value on your
AP)
c. Enter the WAP Preshared Key
and click OK.