Hawking HWU8DD User manual

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Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWU8DD Hi-Gain Wireless-G USBDish
Adapteris free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use
for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves defe ctive during this
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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 conjunctionwith
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/ECOF 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
INTRODUCTION........................................................................ 6
1.1 Features .........................................................................................................................6
1.2 Specifications ................................................................................................................6
1.3 Package Contents ..........................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................... 8
CONFIGURATION UTILITY..................................................... 15
1.1 Wireless Connection Status......................................................................................... 15
1.2 Using the Utility.......................................................................................................... 16
1.3 More Settings –Advanced Settings ............................................................................ 17
1.4 Wireless Security Settings ........................................................................................... 18
1.5 Setting WPA and WPA2:............................................................................................. 19
1.6 Using Profiles.............................................................................................................. 20
1.7 Other Settings / Power Consumption Settings ............................................................ 21
1.8 Software Access Point Mode ....................................................................................... 23
1.9 Advanced / More Settings For AP Mode .................................................................... 25
1.10 Setting Wireless Security in AP Mode ............................................. 25
1.11 Advanced Settings in AP Mode........................................................ 26
1.12 MAC Address Filtering in AP Mode ................................................ 26
3GETTING THE BEST SIGNAL.............................................. 27
4TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................... 28

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing theHawking Hi-Gain 8dBi Directional USB Wireless-G Dish
Adapter. This Hi-Gain Wireless-G USB DishAdapter utilizes the latest in wireless
technology to extend the reach of your wireless laptop or desktop PC. The
integration of Hawking’s innovative Hi-Gain8dBi Directional Dish Antenna makes the
HWU8DD a very powerful wireless adapter capable of obtaining wireless distances up
to 4 times that of normal Wireless-G adapters. The HWU8DDisalso very versatile
thanks to its USB 2.0 interface making it compatible with both laptops and desktops.
Thisadapter supportsthe highest security standards to maintain a secure wireless
connection within your wireless network. Along with the standard 64, 128, 256-bit
WEP encryption,the HWU8DD also supports WPA(Wi-Fi Protected Access) which
combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)technologies. WPA
enables client authentication and key verification, ensuring that your wireless
environment is controlled and secured. This adapter hasa built-in AES engine which
ensuresthe highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and is
the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for WiFi security.
The Hawking HWU8DDis a High Performance,Hi-Gain WiFi adapter thatexpands
the possibilities of your wireless network connections.
1.1 Features
•Complies with the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz standards.
•Up to 54Mbps data transfer rate.
•Support 64/128/256-bit WEP, WPA(TKIP, IEEE 802.1x) and AES functions for high level of
security.
•Supports Software AP function, which turns thewireless station into a wireless AP.
•Complies with IEEE 802.11d country roaming standard.
•Supportsthe most popular operating system s: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.
•Supports USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 interface.
•Integrated Hi-Gain 8dBi DirectionalDish Antenna for ExtendedDistancePerformance
•Physical Signal Strength 5 LED Readout on Device makes finding an Optimal Signal easy.
•Suitable for Any Notebook or Desktop PC.
1.2 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

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•Security: 64/128/256-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA(IEEE 802.1x with TKIP) andAES
•Antenna: Directional8 dBi Hi-GainDish Antenna
•Drivers: Windows 98/SE/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server
•LED: Link/Activity; Signal Strength 1~5
•Transmit Power: 22~24 dBm (Typical)
•Dimension(with antenna folded down): 2.9”(H) x 3.5 ”(W) x 4.5”(D)
•Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)
•Humidity: 0-95% (Non Condensing)
•Certification: FCC, CE
1.3 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The
package should include the following items:
•One Hi-Gain Wireless-GUSB Dish Adapter
•One USB 2.0 Extension Cable
•One QuickInstallation Guide
•One CD (Driver/Install Wizard/Manual)
If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
WARNING /CAUTION: Handling the Antenna
-When handling the antenna it is always advised to be gentle when raising the
antenna from its original position. Due to the intricacies of moving parts within
the antenna we recommend using caution when handling the antenna to avoid
any unnecessary damage.
-For more details on proper handling of the
antenna please view page.

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Installation Procedure
Before you proceed with the installation, pleasenoticefollowingdescriptions.
Note1: Please do not install the USB adapter into your computer before installing the software
program from the CD.
Note2: The following installation was operatedinWindowsXP.(Procedures are similar for
Windows 98SE/M e/2000/2003 Server.)
Note3: If you have previously installed a wireless adapter card or adapter, please uninstall the
driver and utility.
Please followthe instructions below to install the WiFi Locator Professional Edition as
a WirelessUSBAdapter.
I. Install the Configuration Utility
A. Insert the Installation CD to your CD-ROM Drive. Execute the “Driver and Software
Setup”program from the Autoload CD Menu. If your CD rom does not autoload,
findyour CD-Rom drive and explore the contents. Double click the icon that says
Autoload.exe.

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B. If you want to install the software program in another location, click“Browse”and
select an alternative destination. Then, click “Next”.

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C. Click “ContinueAnyway”to finish the installation.
d) Click Finish to restart your computer after the installation.

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II. Install the USB Adapter
A. Plug the Hi-Gain Wireless-G DishAdapter into the USB port of your computer.
Note: to obtain the best possible wireless data speeds you must attach the device to a hi-speed USB 2.0 port
on your computer. If the device is plugged into a USB 1.1 port it will work at a lower speed.
B. The “Found New Hardware Wizard”isdisplayed. Some computers will have the
option of asking Windows Update to search automatically for software. If this
happens on your computer select No not at this time.
C. Select“Install the software automatically(Recommended)”and click “Next”.

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D. Click “ContinueAnyway”and the system will start to install the USB adapter.

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E. Click “Finish”to complete the installation.
III. Using the Configuration Utility
To setup the USB adapter, double-click the icon in the system tray.
For Windows XP, there is a“Windows Zero Configuration Tool”by default for you to
setup wireless clients. If you want to use the Hawking Utility of the HWU8DD, please
follow one of the ways as below. TheHawking Utility may provide more detailed
features and options to adjust the adapter with.
First
Method
A. Double-click the utility
icon in the system tray.
B. Click “Yes”to use the
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Second
Method
A. Double-click the Window’s wireless networking icon.
B. Clickon the“Wireless Networks”tab above.
C. Uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”.

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Configuration Utility
The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the
Hawking TechnologiesHi-Gain Wireless-G DishAdapter and monitor the link status
during the communicationprocess.
The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of Windows while the
cardisrunning.You can open it by double-clicking the icon.
Right click the icon, there are some items for you to operate the configuration utility.
lOpen Utility Window
Select “Open Utility Window”to open the Configuration Utility tool.
lExit Hawking Wireless Utility
Select “Exit Hawking Wireless Utility”to close the Configuration Utility tool.
Before using the utility, you have to know some restrictions of the utility.
1. If you want to connect to an 11g (up to 54Mbps) network, please ensure to install
the adapter to a PC or laptop with an available USB 2.0 interface. This adapter is
backwardscompatible with USB 1.1 or USB 1.0 interfaces, however due to the
performance limitations of legacy interfaces the adapter cannot perform at its
optimal level.
2. Under Ad-Hoc mode the adapter works in 802.11b mode only.This is a rule
defined by the WiFi Organization. If you want to enable the data rate up to
54Mbps (11g), please follow the steps listed below.
A. Go to “NetworkConnections”.
B. Right Click the“Wireless Network Connection”and select “Properties”.
C. From the pop-up screen, click “Configure”.
D. Enter into “Advanced”page of the“Properties” screen.
E. Enable the setting of “IBSS_G_Mode”.
1.1 Wireless Connection Status
When you open the Configuration Utility, the system will scan all channels to find the
access points/stations within the accessible range of your card and automatically
connect to the wireless device with the highest signal strength.From this screen, you
can find details and information on the wireless networks in your environment.

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1.2 Using the Utility
If you are using Windows XP as your operating system, the “Zero Configuration”
feature/tool of Windows XP must be disabledfirst , then the Hawking WirelessUtility can
be used.
Figure 2-1
Open the Hawking Wireless Utility. The Utility Window is shown in “Figure 2-1”.
The adapter can be set in “Station”or “Access Point”Mode from the Mode drop
down menu. This section will go over the “Station” Mode settings.
-You can site survey the neighboring SSID/wireless networks by pressing the
“Refresh” key, the namesof the wireless networks and their signal strength
information will be shown in the “Available Networks”field.
-Double click the SSID site from the “Available Networks”field to connect
directly to a specific SSID or wireless network.
-The information of the SSID is shown on the “Current Network Information”.
-Show the BSSID of the associatedAP is diaplayed in the “Link Status”field.
-“Signal Strength”and “Link Quality”are shown below the BSSID and
described with percentages.
-The number of TX Framesare displayed underneath the Signal Strength and
Link Quality fields. The numbers here show the amount of data going out of
your adapter to the network.
-The number of RX Frames are displayed underneath the Signal Strength and
Link Quality fields. The numbers here show the amount of data coming into
your adapter from the network.

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1.3 More Settings –Advanced Settings
Figure 2-2
Click the “ More Settings“ iconof Figure 2-1to enter “More settings “ window. The
window is shown in “ Figure 2-2 ”.
General Connection Setting s:
-To adjust settings in the General Connection Settings page you will need to
click the “Change” button.
-Press the “Change”button to modifythe status, when the modification is
finished, press “Apply”to save it. The button “Change” and “Apply” is
alternately shown over the same position.
-Modify the SSID name from the “SSID”field. When use the item, the “any
“will be unchecked previously.
-Change the channel using the drop down menu “Channel”. When using this
feature, Ad Hoc mode will automatically be set.
-Select the transmissionrate using the “Tx Rate”drop down menu.
-Select the “Ad_Hoc”or “Infrastructure”Mode from the “Network Type”
drop down menu.
-Select the Security settings: “OpenSystem”, “Shared Key”, “Auto”,
“WPA”, “WPA PSK”, “WPA2”, “WPA2 PSK”from the “Authentication
Mode ”drop down menu.
-Select the “Disable”,“WEP”,“TKIP”, “AES”by the “Encryption”drop
down menu.

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Figure 2-3
1.4 Wireless Security Settings
Setting WEP:
WEP Encryption is a standard wireless network security protocol used to protect wireless
data from being hacked and intercepted.
-Select the “Open System”, “Shared Key”mode or “Auto”from the
“authentication Mode”drop down menu.
-Select the “WEP”mode from the “Encryption”drop down menu.
-Press “WEP Encryption Setting”in Figure 2-2 to enter the “WEP Key
Settings”page shown as Figure 2-3.
-Press the “Change”button to modify the contents of “WEP Key setting”,
when it is finished, press “Apply”to save it. The button “Change” and
“Apply” is alternately shown in the same position.
-Select which “key length”64,128 or 256 (bit) that you wish to use within
your network. If you do not know this information check with your network
administrator.
-Select which key set will be used by the field of “Default Key ID”
Modify the 4 sets of keysdepending on the selected key length in the field
of “Key Value”. The key value is used in hexadecimalformat.
-Select which key format “hexadecimal” or “ASCII”will be used from the
“Key Format” selection. .
Dynamic WEP:
If you checkedthe “The key is provided via 802.1x authentication”of
Figure 2-3 , and press the button:“Apply”, the “Use previous 802.1x
Setting”page should load as in Figure 2-4.
Press “Yes,” if you wish to use previous settings. Select “No”, if you wish
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“PAEP ”items. (Refer to 2.3.2.3)
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-5
1.5 Setting WPA and WPA2:
WPA and WPA2 Security is an advanced wireless security standard. It is more
complex than standard WEP encryption and offers more robust security features:
-Press the “Change”button to modify the contents of “WPA setting”,when
it is finished, select “Apply”to save your changes. The“Change” and
“Apply” buttons are alternately shown in the same position.
-Select “WPA”, “WPA PSK ”, “WPA2”or “WPA2 PSK”from the
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protocol your network is set on.Note: If you do not have this
information please contact your system administrator for answers and
assistance.
-Select “TKIP”or “AES”mode from the “Encryption”drop down menu
depending on what is used in your specific network.. WPA , WPA PSK ,
WPA2 or WPA2 PSK encryption modes will use TKIP or AES.
-Select “WPA Encryption Settings”in Figure 2-2 to enter the “WPA
Settings”page shown in Figure 2-5.
-After selecting the Authentication Protocol (i.e. WPA or WPA2) you must
select “TLS”or “PEAP”fromthe “Protocol” drop down menu . If TLS is
selected, the User nameand Certificate of your network will be required
to connect to a WPA/TLS enabled network. If PEAP is used, the User
name, Passwordand Certificate need to be usedfor authentication to a
specific network.
-If you selected the pre-share-key (WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK) protocol, you
can enter yourpassword in the “Passphrase” field for access to the specific
network . If the ASCII format is checked, the password length can be
selected from 8 bytes to 63 bytes depending on the user and network
settings. If you check the Hexadecimalformat, 64-bit characters must be
keyed in.
1.6 Using Profiles
Profiles can be used to save the connection and authentication settings of previously
connected networks. These profiles can be accessed at a later time when the network is
present by simply loading a saved profile:
-Select the profile that has been saved previously from the “Profile name”
drop down menu, then press the “Load ”button to load the previously saved
profile.
-Write the profile name in the “Profile name” field, and press the “Save
Current”button to save the current status ofthe profile.
-Select the profile name that you wish to delete from the “Profile name”drop
down menu, and press “Delete”button to delete it