Hawking HWUN4 User manual

HWUN4
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Hi-GainTM USB Wireless-300N Adapter
Mac OS X Windows XP Windows 7 & Vista

Check Package Contents
- Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Adapter
- CD: User Manual and Drivers (Mac & PC)
Contents
- Windows 7 & Vista Installation page 2
- Windows XP Installation page 5
- Mac OS X Installation page 8
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
OVERVIEW
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Windows 7 & Vista
IMPORTANT! Do not connect the HWUN4 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. Click “Driver & Utility Install”, select a
language, then click “Next”
2. Click “Next” to begin installation.
Installation Instructions for Windows 7 & Vista
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Windows 7 & Vista
3. Wait for the setup to complete.
4. When the installation is complete you may be prompted to
restart your computer.
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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 the HWUN4 into your computer.
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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. Click “Driver & Utility Install”, select a
language, then click “Next”
2 Wait for the setup to complete.
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Windows XP
3. Click “Next” and wait while the Wizard installs the HWUN4
Driver & Utiliy.
4. When the installation is complete you may be prompted to
restart your computer.
5. After the restart, plug the HWUN4 into your computer.
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Windows XP
6. For Windows XP it is recommended to use the HWUN4 Network
Utility. To start the Network Utility click on the wireless icon in
the lower right corner of your desktop.
7. Once the Network Utility has started you should see the follow-
ing screen. Click on the “Available Network” tab. Select your
wireless network and click “Add to Profile”.
8. 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.
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Mac OS
Installation for Mac OS
IMPORTANT! Do not connect the HWUN4 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.
1. Insert the Setup CD and a menu page will automatically appear on
your screen. Select your appropriate OS version to get started.
2. Select the Mac OS X consistent with your computer. If you are
uncertain about which Mac OS you are using, click on the
APPLE icon on the upper-left corner of the Finder Menu bar and
select “About this Mac” to view your current Mac OS X version.
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