Hawking Hi-Gain HWREN2 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
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Hi-Gain™ Wireless 300N
Range Extender Pro
HWREN2

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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
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 equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions
and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and
person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of
operation.
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 Communication 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 20cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.
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 PARLIAMENTAND 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.

EU Countries Not intended for use
None.

CONTENTS
Chapter I: Product Information................................................................1
1-1 Product Introduction............................................................................................. 1
1-2 Safety Information................................................................................................ 2
1-3 System Requirements ........................................................................................... 3
1-4 Package Contents.................................................................................................. 4
1-5 Product Overview................................................................................................. 5
Chapter II: Quick Setup and Basic Settings.............................................7
2-1 Installing the HWREN2........................................................................................ 7
2-2 Connecting to the Range Extender by Web Browser ........................................... 8
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IPAddress Setup:............................................................. 9
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IPAddress Setup ................................................................... 10
2-2-3 Windows XP IPAddress Setup .......................................................................11
2-2-4 Windows Vista/7 IPAddress Setup................................................................ 13
2-2-5 Mac OS X IPAddress Setup .......................................................................... 15
2-2-6 Tablet/Smartphone Setup ............................................................................... 16
2-2-7 Connecting to Web Management Interface.................................................... 18
2-3 Quick Setup ........................................................................................................ 20
2-4 Status .................................................................................................................. 22
2-5 Wireless Security................................................................................................ 23
2-5-1 Disable Security............................................................................................. 25
2-5-2 WEP............................................................................................................... 26
2-5-3 WPA Pre-shared Key...................................................................................... 28
2-6 WPS Setting........................................................................................................ 30
2-7 MAC Address Filtering ...................................................................................... 33
Chapter III: Advanced Settings...............................................................35
3-1 Advanced Wireless Settings................................................................................ 35
3-2 System Utilities................................................................................................... 38
3-2-1 Change Password........................................................................................... 38
3-2-2 IPAddress of the Wireless Range extender ................................................... 39
3-2-3 DHCP Server.................................................................................................. 41
Chapter IV: Advanced Configuration.....................................................43
4-1 Configuration Backup and Restore..................................................................... 43
4-2 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................. 45
4-3 System Reset....................................................................................................... 46

Chapter V Setup Wizard...........................................................................47
Chapter VI: Appendix..............................................................................49
6-1 Hardware Specification ...................................................................................... 49
Output Power spec:.................................................................................................. 49
Receive Sensitivity spec:......................................................................................... 49
6-2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 50
6-3 Glossary.............................................................................................................. 53

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HWREN2 Hi-Gain™ Wireless
300N Range Extender Pro!
Easy installation procedures allow any computer user to setup a network
in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users. Just follow
the instructions given in this user manual, you can complete the setup
procedure and unleash the power of this range extender all by yourself!
Other features of the HWREN2 Hi-Gain™ Wireless 300N Range
Extender Pro includes:
Compatibility with IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless network
standard - works with other 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless devices.
High speed wireless network, three times faster than conventional
802.11g wireless network (up to 300Mbps).
Supports DHCP server function.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 wireless data
encryption.
Supports MAC address filtering (Only allow specific wireless
device of your choice to connect to this range extender).
Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), simplifies wireless client
setup procedures. Even inexperienced users can setup wireless
network without a network technician’s help!
Easy to use web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) for network
configuration and management purposes.

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1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This range extender is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place
this range extender outdoors.
2. DO NOT put this range extender near hot or humid places, like a
kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not leave this range extender in the car.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the
range extender first.
4. If you want to place this range extender at high places or hang on the
wall, please make sure the range extender is firmly secured. Falling from
high places would damage the range extender and its accessories, and
void the warranty.
5. Accessories of this range extender, like the antenna and power supply,
are dangerous to small children under 3 years old. They may put the small
parts in their nose or mouth and it could cause serious damage to them.
KEEP THIS RANGE EXTENDER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The range extender will become hot when being used for a long time
(This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this range
extender on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the range extender. If you found
that the range extender is not working properly, please contact your dealer
of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the range extender, or
the warranty will be void.
8. If the range extender falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use
your hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do
anything, or contact an experienced electrical technician for help.
9. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out
from the range extender or power supply, remove the power supply or
switch the electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase
for help.

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1-3 System Requirements
Computer or network device(s) with wired or wireless network
interface card.
Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, Mozilla Firefox web
browser or Safari web browser).
An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)

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1-4 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this range extender, please check if there is
anything missing in the package. Contact your place of purchase to
claim missing items:
1x - 300N Range Extender Pro
2x - 3dBi Dipole Antenna
1x - Quick Installation Guide
1x - A/C power adapter
1x - Ethernet cord
1x - Setup CD

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1-5 Product Overview
Front Panel
LED Name
(Left to Right) Light Status Description
PWR On Device is turned on
Off Device is turned off
LAN 1-4 On LAN port is connected Off LAN port is not connected
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data)
WLAN
On WLAN port is connected
Off WLAN port is not connected
Flashing Wireless activity (transferring or receiving
data)
Back Panel
Item Name Description
Antenna Two SMA antenna connectors for the 3dBi detachable
antenna enclosed with the product.
Power
(12V/1A) Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.
Network Local Area Network (LAN) port
Reset/WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all
settings) or start WPS function. Press this button and
hold for 15 seconds to restore all settings to factory
defaults, power off/on. Press this button for less than

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5 seconds to start WPS function.

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Chapter II: Quick Setup and Basic Settings
2-1 Installing the HWREN2
Complete the following instructions to build the network connection
between your new wireless range extender and your computers or
network devices:
1. Connect the range extender to your computer (source) through the
LAN port of the range extender by Ethernet cable or connect to it
wirelessly.
2. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it
to the ‘Power’ socket of the range extender.
3. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. LAN LEDs should be on if
the range extender is correctly connected to the router. If it is not on,
or any LED you expect is not on, please recheck the cabling, or jump
to ‘6-2 Troubleshooting’for possible reasons and solutions.

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2-2 Connecting to the Range Extender by Web Browser
After your HWREN2 Hi-Gain™ Wireless 300N Range Extender Pro has
been connected and powered the next step is to access the Web Menu for
initial configuration. To do this, your computer must be able to get an
IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address setting).
Try to access: http://192.168.1.240
If the Web Menu appears you can skip the next steps and go to step 2-3.
You will need to enter the following default login and password to access
the ‘Quick Setup’ menu:
Login: admin
Password: 1234
If it’s set to use a static IP address or you are unsure, please follow the
following instructions to configure your computer to use a dynamic IP
address:
Note: Please be sure to set your network IP addresses back to default
after you have finished configuration.
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows Vista/7 - please go to section 2-2-4
Mac OS X - please go to section 2-2-5

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2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IPAddress Setup:
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and
Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.
2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’ and then click ‘OK’.

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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IPAddress Setup
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up
Connections icon; click Local Area Connection, and Local Area
Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)’and then click ‘Properties’
2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’and ‘Obtain DNS server
address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

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2-2-3 Windows XP IPAddress Setup
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet
Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click
Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will
appear, and then click ‘Properties’
2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’and ‘Obtain DNS server
address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

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