Hawking HOW12ACM User manual

Quick Installation Guide
HOW12ACM Outdoor Wireless-AC1300 Managed Access Point/Extender
Package Contents
• 1x HOW12ACM
• 1x Ethernet Cable
• 1x Wall/Pole Mount Kit
• 1x Setup CD-ROM
• 2x Antennas
Requirements
• Wired Network Connection
• A Wired Network Device (Mac or Windows
Computer)
• PoE Injector/PoE Switch (Not Included)
Reset Switch
Use a pin or similar small
object. Press and hold for
30 seconds to factory
reset device
Product Description
LAN 1 Port (PD)
IEEE 802.3at PoE PD-In
LAN 2 Port (PSE)
IEEE 802.3af PoE PSE-Out
Grounding Terminal
Antenna Ports
2x SMA Female Ports for Omnidirectional
Dual Band Antennas
LED Behavior
5G: 5GHz Wireless is enabled/disabled
2.4G: 2.4GHz Wireless is enabled/disabled
LAN2(PSE): LAN2 port is connected
LAN1(PD): LAN1 port is connected
Status: ON, Booting up process; OFF, No error
Power: On/Off
Start Here 
1Initial Hardware Setup
Connect a PoE injector/switch into LAN1 PD-IN Port on the
HOW12ACM.
Connect a computer into the LAN port on the PoE injec-
tor/switch.
LANPoE
AC Power
LAN1 - PD-IN
Configure the HOW12ACM with a Mac computer
a. Connect your computer to the
network using an ethernet cable. If
your computer is Wi-Fi enabled,
you’ll need to turn off the Wi-Fi
connection from your computer until
you are done configuring the
HOW12ACM.
c. Select the “Ethernet” option. Find the
“Configure IPv4” drop down menu
and select “Manually”.
In the IP address, enter
“192.168.1.10”.
In the Subnet Mask, enter
“255.255.255.0”
Select “Apply”.
b. Open your System Preferences and
select the “Network” option.
HawkTech
WLAN
Configure the HOW12ACM with a Windows computer
a. Connect your computer to the network using an ethernet cable. If your
computer is Wi-Fi enabled, you’ll need to turn off the Wi-Fi connection
from your computer until you are done configuring the HOW12ACM.
b. Go to your control panel and
select “Network and Sharing
Center” On the left hand column,
choose “Change Adapter
Settings” Right click on
“Ethernet” and choose
“Properties”.
d. Select “Use the following IP
address”. In the IP address, enter
“192.168.1.10”. In the Subnet
Mask, enter “255.255.255.0” and
click “OK”. Select “OK” again to
close the properties and save.
3Accessing the Setup via Web Browser
a. Open any web browser from the computer that is plugged into
the HOW12ACM. In the address field, type in “192.168.1.230”.
Press “Enter”.
c. A window should appear asking what mode you wish to use. Select your
mode and click “Next”.
Access Point: Go to Section 4a.
Wireless Repeater (Range Extender): Go to Section 4b
Bridge Client: Refer to Manual located on CD.
c. Select “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IPv4)” and click on
“Properties”.
2Computer Configuration
b. A security prompt will appear asking for a username/password.
Username: admin
Password: 1234

a. To change the SSID of your access
point’s 2.4GHz wireless network, go
to “2.4GHz Basic Settings”. Enter the
new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless
network in the “SSID1” field”. The
default 2.4GHz SSID is
“Hawking_HOW12ACM_2.4GHz”
b. Go to “5GHz Basic Settings” and
repeat the previous step for the
access point’s 5GHz AC wireless
network. The default 5GHz SSID is
“Hawking_HOW12ACM_5GHz”
c. To change the access point’s LAN IP
address, go to “LAN-side IP
Address”.
Enter the IP address settings you
wish to use for your access point.
You can use a dynamic (DHCP) or
static IP address, depending on your
network environment. Click “Next” to
save the changes and to go to the
security settings.
d. To configure the security of your
access point’s wireless network, go to
“2.4GHz Wireless Security
Settings/5GHz Wireless Security
Settings”. Select an “Authentication
Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key”
or “Encryption Key”, depending on
your choice, then click “Apply”.
Hawking recommends at least
WPA/WPA2 security.
Click “Apply” and the device will now reset and save your settings. The basic settings for access point are now configured!
4b Repeater Quick Setup
a. To scan for your Wi-Fi signal, click
“Scan”. If you only wish to scan only
in 2.4G or 5G, choose accordingly.
Clicking scan will scan for all
available Wi-Fi networks in the area
b. After it has finished scanning, a list of
networks will appear. Please select the
Wi-Fi source you wish to connect to. In
repeater mode, you can select either a
2.4GHz OR 5GHz Wi-Fi source. It can
only repeat from one source. However,
it will broadcast this source in both the
2.4GHz and 5GHz range.
c. After you select your network, it will
ask you to create a profile. You can
change the extended SSID if you
wish. By default it will use the same
SSID as your wireless source. The
security settings will also be listed
and it will automatically choose the
security settings of the wireless
source. Type in your password in the
“Key Field”. If you do not know this
password, please contact your
network administrator or check the
wireless source’s settings. If you
wish to make changes to your IP, go
to next step before you click
“Connect”
d. Enter the IP address settings you wish
to use for your access point. You can
use a dynamic (DHCP) or static IP
address, depending on your network
environment. Go back to the previous
step and click “Connect”
Click “Connect” and the device will now reset and save your settings. The basic settings for repeater mode are now configured!
4a Access Point Quick Setup
5Hardware Installation
Connect the HOW12ACM to your POE injector/switch.
If in Access Point mode, connect the PoE switch/injector to the
rest of the network via ethernet cable.
In Range Extender/Repeater mode, just plug into your PoE
switch for power, connect to unit via Wi-Fi.
The HOW12ACM supports both wall and pole mounts. Refer to the
manual located on the CD for installation instructions.
LANPoE
AC Power
LAN1 - PD-IN
Ethernet Cable
AP Mode Only
Ethernet Cable for Power

QIG - Point to Point
Requirements
• HOW12ACM x2
• Wired Network Connection
• A Wired Network Device (Mac or Windows
Computer)
• PoE Injector/PoE Switch (Not Included)
The HOW12ACM is an ideal solution for marine docks, RV parks, adjacent offices, large homes and more.
Pair with another HOW12ACM for an ultimate long range Wi-Fi Network.
HOW12ACM (Unit #1)
in Access Point Mode
HOW12ACM (Unit #2)
in Repeater Mode
HOW12ACM x2 Building to Building WiFi Setup Guide
AHOW12ACM (Unit #1) Initial Hardware Setup
Repeat Steps 1-3 on the Basic Setup Guide of the HOW12ACM. In this Building to Building/Point to Point Setup, we will configure
HOW12ACM (Unit #1) as an Access Point. This will broadcast a signal for HOW12ACM (Unit #2) to pick up and repeat.
LANPoE
AC Power
LAN1 - PD-IN
a. To change the SSID of HOW12ACM
(Unit #1) 2.4GHz wireless network,
go to “2.4GHz Basic Settings”. Enter
the new SSID for your 2.4GHz
wireless network in the “SSID1”
field”.
b. Go to “5GHz Basic Settings” and
repeat the previous step for the
access point’s 5GHz AC wireless
network.
c. To change HOW12ACM (Unit #1)
LAN IP address, go to “LAN-side IP
Address”.
Enter the IP address settings you
wish to use for your access point.
HOW12ACM (Unit #1) and (Unit #2)
MUST have different IP addresses.
Click “Next” to save the changes
and to go to the security settings.
d. To configure the security of your
access point’s wireless network,
go to “2.4GHz Wireless Security
Settings/5GHz Wireless Security
Settings”. Select an
“Authentication Method” and
enter a “Pre-shared Key” or
“Encryption Key” depending on
your choice, then click “Apply”.
Hawking recommends at least
WPA/WPA2 security.
BHOW12ACM (Unit #1) Access Point Setup
Click “Apply” and the device will now reset and save your settings. HOW12ACM (Unit #1) is now configured as a wireless access
point.
CHOW12ACM (Unit #1) Hardware Installation HOW12ACM (Unit #1)
LANPoE
AC Power
LAN1 - PD-IN
Ethernet Cable for Power
Etherne Cable to Network
Connect the HOW12ACM (Unit #1) to your POE injector/switch.
Connect the PoE injector to the rest of the network via
ethernet cable.

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EHOW12ACM (Unit #2) Repeater Setup
a. To scan for your Wi-Fi signal, click
“Scan”. If you only wish to scan in
2.4G or 5G, choose accordingly.
Clicking scan will scan for all
available Wi-Fi networks in the area.
b. After it has finished scanning, a list
of networks will appear. Please
select the Wi-Fi Name you gave
HOW12ACM (Unit #1). You can
select either the 2.4GHz OR 5GHz
Wi-Fi name. It can only repeat from
one source. However, it will
broadcast this source in both the
2.4GHz and 5GHz range.
c. After you select your network, it will
ask you to create a profile. You can
change the extended SSID if you
wish. By default it will use the same
SSID as your wireless source. The
security settings will also be listed
and it will automatically choose the
security settings of the wireless
source. Type in your password in the
“Key Field”. This password will be
the same Wi-Fi password you used
for HOW12ACM (Unit #1)
d. Enter the IP address settings you
wish to use for your access point.
You can use a dynamic (DHCP) or
static IP address, depending on your
network environment. This IP
address MUST be differnet from
HOW12ACM (Unit #1). Go back to
the previous section and click
“Connect”
FHOW12ACM (Unit #2) Hardware Installation
LANPoE
AC Power
LAN1 - PD-IN
Ethernet cable for power
HOW12ACM (Unit #2)
Connect the HOW12ACM (Unit #2) to your POE injector/switch.
This will provide power to HOW12ACM (Unit #2). It does not need to
wired to the LAN side.
Click “Connect” and the device will now reset and save your settings. The basic settings for repeater mode are now configured!
DHOW12ACM (Unit #2) Initial Hardware Setup
LANPoE
AC Power
LAN1 - PD-IN
Point-to-Point mode is now complete. Mount the devices outside within view of each other and it should create a long range wifi
network that can reach up to 500ft+ and connect both locations together. Perfect for remote Wi-Fi security cameras, remote Wi-Fi
access, Outdoor Wi-Fi Hotspots, etc. Set up this long range outdoor Wi-Fi at a RV park, marina, backyards, warehouses, offices
and more. The HOW12ACM is durable and can withstand any outdoor condtions, including rain and snow.
Repeat Steps 1-3 on the Basic Setup Guide of the HOW12ACM. In this Building to Building/Point to Point Setup, we will now
configure HOW12ACM (Unit #2) as a Repeater. HOW12ACM (Unit #2) will pick up the signal from HOW12ACM (Unit #1) and
rebroadcast the Wi-Fi signal.