Hawking HWDN3 User manual

HWDN3
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Hi-GainTM USB Wireless-300N Dish Adapter
Mac OS X Windows XP Windows 7 & Vista

OVERVIEW
Check Package Contents
- Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Dish Adapter
- USB Cable
- CD: User Manual and Drivers (Mac & PC))
Contents
- Windows 7 & Vista Installation page 2
- Windows XP Installation page 9
- Mac OS X Installation page 15
This document only contains quick setup instructions. For more
settings, please refer to the User’s Manual located on the CD.
Support is available via website, email, and telephone:
Website: www.hawkingtech.com/support
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel (Toll Free US & Canada): 888-202-3344
Tel (International): 949-206-6900

Windows 7 & Vista
IMPORTANT! Do not connect the HWDN3 until you install the driver
from the CD and are instructed to do so. Otherwise, the adapter
may not operate properly.
1. Insert the Setup CD and a menu page will automatically appear
on your screen. To begin installation click “Driver & Utility
Setup”.
2. Wait for the setup to complete.
Installation Instructions for Windows 7 & Vista

Windows 7 & Vista
3. Click “Next” to begin installation.
4. When the installation is complete you may be prompted to
restart your computer.

Windows 7 & Vista
6. For Windows 7 it is recommended to use the default Windows
network utility. To connect, click on the network icon in the
lower right corner of your desktop. Choose a network and
click “Connect”. If your network is password protected you will
be prompted to enter your password. Contact your network
administrator if you do not know your password.
5. After the restart, plug in your HWDN3, with the USB cable.

Windows 7 & Vista

Windows XP
Installation Instructions for Windows XP
Important: Do Not connect the Network Adapter into the USB port
until you have installed the driver from the CD and are instructed to
do so. Otherwise, the Adapter may not operate correctly.
1. Insert the Setup CD and a menu page will automatically appear
on your screen. To begin installation click “Driver & Utility
Setup”.
2 Wait for the setup to complete.

Windows XP
3. Click “Next” and wait while the Wizard installs the HWDN3
Driver & Utiliy.
4. When the installation is complete you may be prompted to
restart your computer.

Windows XP
6. For Windows XP it is recommended to use the HWDN3 Network
Utility. To start the Network Utility click on the wireless icon in the
lower right corner of your desktop.
5. After the restart, plug in your HWDN3, with the USB cable.
7. Once the Network Utility has started you should see the follow-
ing screen. Click on the “Available Network” tab. Select your wire-
less network and click “Add to Profile”.

Windows XP
8. If your network is password protected you will need to enter your
password. Contact your network administrator if you do not know
your password. Click “OK” to finish connecting to your network.-

Mac OS
Installation for Mac OS
IMPORTANT! Do not connect the HWDN3 until you install the driver from the CD
and are instructed to do so. Otherwise, the adapter may not operate properly.
Be sure to save all your work before continuing. Your computer will automatically
restart after the driver installation.
2. Insert the Setup CD and double click on the CD icon when it ap-
pears on your screen. Click on the corresponding icon for the
version of OS X that you are running.
1. For this installation you will need to know which version of Mac OS
X you are running. If you are uncertain about your Mac OS, click
on the APPLE icon in the upper-left corner of the Finder Menu bar
and select “About this Mac” to view your current Mac OS X version.

Mac OS
3. Welcome to the Hawking HWDN3 Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N
Dish Adapter Driver Installer. Click “Continue”, read the impor-
tant information, and click “Continue” again.
4. Software License Agreement: click “Continue” and “Agree” on
the following screen.

Mac OS
6. Click “Install” to continue installation. If your computer is
password protected enter your password, then click “Continue
Installation” on the following screen.
5. You may be prompted to choose a location to install the Drivers
and Utilities. Choose a location and click “Continue”.

Mac OS
7. Please wait while the wizard installs the HWDN3 Driver. Click
“Restart” when the installation is finished. Plug in your HWDN3
after your computer restarts.
8. Plug in your HWDN3 after your computer restarts.

Mac OS
Connect To A Wireless Network
9. After plugging in the adapter, the HWDN3 Wireless Utility will
automatically pop up. You will be asked to enable your WLAN
card. When the NOTICE window appears, click “OK”. Then,
click “Network Preferences”.
Please take note of the “Ethernet Adapter (en15)” network in-
terface. You will need to enable this in the Network preference.
The screen above shows “Ethernet Adapter (en15) network
interface, however the “en” number will vary from one computer
to another.

Mac OS
10. Enable the HWDN3 in your Network Preferences. Note: In
order for the adapter to work properly, you must turn off any
previously installed airport cards. To do this, go to the top right
hand corner of your finder and select “Turn Airport Off”.
11. Select “Ethernet Adapter (...)”. Then click “Apply”.

Mac OS
12. In the “Available Network” tab select your wireless network
and click on “Connect”
13. Encryption/Password Protected: If your selected network is
password protected, please enter the network key and confirm

Mac OS
14. Congratulations! You are now connected. To view your link
status go to “Link Status” tab. For more information, please
refer to the manual located in the CD.

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