Hawking HWL2A User manual

LIMITED WARRANTY
Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWL2A Hi-Gain WiFi Locator
Professional Edition For Apple Users is free from physical defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the
product proves defective during this two-year warranty period, call 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. 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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PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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 technician for help.
FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
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, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communications 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 2.5cm (1 inch) during
normal operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements
SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with
PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the application for Certification,
and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions,
construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Use in other devices such a PDAs
or lappads is not authorized. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific
antenna(s) tested in the application for Certification. The antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
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.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install
and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock
and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and
of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the
safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

CONTENTS
1Introduction 0
Features 1
Specifications 2
Package Contents 2
2WiFi Locator Mode – How to Use 3
3WiFi Adapter Mode – First Time Installation 6
4Using The Hawking Wireless Utility 11
5WiFi Adapter Mode – Uninstalling the Driver and Software 16
6Troubleshooting 20

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1 Introduction
-- Detect and Connect
Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Hi-Gain WiFi Locator Professional Edition for
Apple® Users. This Hi-Gain Wireless-G USB Adapter and Advanced Wireless Hot
Spot Detector is designed to comply with the IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN. The
integration of Hawking’s award winning Hi-Gain Advanced Antenna Technology and
proven record in creating superior wireless products makes the HWL2A a very powerful
wireless adapter/detector capable of obtaining wireless distances up to 3 times that of
the Apple® Airport Extreme Card. The Hawking WiFi Locator Professional Edition for
Apple® Users acts as a very powerful wireless adapter for MAC OS based computers.
In addition, the HWL2A detects any wireless network within a given vicinity, provides
detailed information regarding the network and allows for fast easy connection to that
same network.
This adapter supports the highest security standards to maintain a secure wireless
connection within your wireless network. Along with the standard 64 and 128-Bit
encryption the HWL2A provides support for 256-bit WEP encryption
The Hawking HWL2A is a powerful, portable tool for the mobile user.

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Features
-Detect and Connect to Any Wireless b/g Network (Bold)
-2 Products in One: WiFi Locator + Wireless-G USB Adapter for MAC OS based
computers.
-Finds Wireless Networks (Hot-Spots) w/o Taking Out Your Laptop
-Connects to your Laptop/Desktop with USB 2.0 to access WiFi networks
-Detects and Indicates Wireless Networks with Security Enabled
-Hi-Gain Directional Flip-Open Antenna provides Optimal Wireless Range.
-Up to 300% performance increase when compared to the Apple Airport Extreme
card.
-Compact Pocket Sized Design

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Specifications
•Standard: IEEE 802.11g/b
•Bus Type: USB 2.0 Type A
•Frequency Band: 2.4000~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
•Modulation: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (11g)
BPSK, QPSK, CCK (11b)
•Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback
•Security: 64/128/256-bit WEP Data Encryption
•Antenna: Directional 5dBi Hi-Gain Antenna
•Drivers: MAC OS X – 10.3
•LED: (5x Signal Strength) (1x Power)(1x Wireless Security)(2x 802.11b/g)
•Transmit Power: 21~22 dBm (Typical w/ Antenna)
•Dimension: 92(L) x 56(W) x 25(H) mm
•Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)
•Humidity: 0-95% (Non Condensing)
•Certification: FCC, CE
Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package
should include the following items:
•One Hi-Gain WiFi Locator Professional Edition for Apple Users
•One USB 2.0 Extension Cable (100 cm)
•One Quick Installation Guide
•One CD (Driver/Install Wizard/Manual)
•One Hawking Wireless Hot Spot Finder Software (Inside the CD)
If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

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2 WiFi Locator Mode – How to Use

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The HWL2A security LED will light up when it detects a network with WEP,
WPA or WPA2. It is also capable of detecting networks that do not
broadcast their SSIDs.

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3 WiFi Adapter Mode – First Time Installation
1. Install HWL2A driver and Hawking Wireless Utility
If you already have an Apple Airport wireless card installed in your computer you will have
to turn it off to proceed with the installation.
To do so, select the Wireless wave icon on the top right corner of your screen and select
TURN AIRPORT OFF
Double Click
ZD1211MacUSB_install_1_3_0_0.pkg
Double Click
ZD1211MacUSB_install_1_3_0_0.dmg

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Click Continue

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Select a Destination
Volume
Click Upgrade
Click Continue
Click OK
Enter Name and Password of
the user with Administrative
rights.

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Click Continue Installation
Click Restart
Now the Driver and Utility Installation is Complete! Restart the computer.
If this the first time you run this Wireless card after installaion, please enable the new network
interface in the Network Control Panel in System Preferences.
It is essential to follow the steps in below, before your initial launch of the Hawking Wireless
utility.
Click Network

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Click OK
Click Apply Now
You are now ready to use the Hawking WiFi Locator Professional Edition as a wireless adapter

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4 Using The Hawking Wireless Utility
Launch the Hawking WLAN Utility
In the System Preferences menu select the HawkingWLAN icon to launch the Hawking Wireless
Utility

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Click one SSID in Available
Network: it would show the
AP information in right
window.
Double Click one SSID in
Available Networks or Click
Connect this site to connect to
a specific wireless network.
Click Refresh: To perform a
site survey and refresh the
view of all wireless networks
available.
Click More Setting…: To
open the More Settings Menu
to configure advanced
features such as security and
manual configuration.
If the network you are
attempting to connect to has
WEP encryption a pop up
dialogue will appear
requesting the proper WEP
Key
Select “No” if you wish to
enter in a new WEP key.
Select “YES” to use a
previously entered WEP Key.
MainView

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Change connection setting
Open WEP key settings
Open Information
Close the More Settings Panel
Apply the new settings.
More Settings Menu

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1 Apple the new setting.
2 Click OK.
1 Load the selected profile.
2 Click Apply to confirm the
new settings.
WEP Key Settings
Profile – For Frequently
Associated Networks (i.e
home networks or work
networks)
Note: If you enter a WEP key
you will have to reconnect to
the specific network by
selecting the SSID of the
wireless network in the main
home page of the Utility.