Hawking HAWNU1 User manual

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HI-GAINTM WIRELESS-150N
USB NETWORK ADAPTER
with RANGE AMPLIFIER
HAWNU1
USER’S MANUAL
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Hawking Technology guarantees that every HAWNU1 Hi-Gain Wireless-150N
USB Adapter with Range Amplifier is free from physical defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for one (1) year 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.
Hawking Technologies is not responsible for freight fees for items shipped to
Hawking Technologies. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.
RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF
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clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase.
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THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE
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particular purpose. Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or updates
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any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without
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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 Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement
methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only.

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 inAustria, 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1PRODUCT INFORMATION.........................................................................1
1.1Introduction and safety information................................................................1
1.2Safety Information..........................................................................................1
1.3System Requirements......................................................................................2
1.4Package Contents............................................................................................3
1.5Familiarize with your new wireless network card..........................................4
2INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM ...................5
2.1Driver & Software Installation........................................................................5
2.2Connect to a Wireless Connection: Windows 7..............................................7
2.3Connect to a Wireless Connection: Windows Vista........................................9
2.4Connect to a Wireless Connection: Windows XP/2000................................11
2.5Hawking Wireless Utility..............................................................................12
Launch the Hawking Wireless Utility............................................................... 12
Hawking Wireless Utility Overview................................................................. 13
Scan for Other Wireless Devices ...................................................................... 14
Connect to an Access Point............................................................................... 17
Add an Access Point to Profile ......................................................................... 20
Profile Management.......................................................................................... 26
Advanced Settings ............................................................................................ 30
View Network Statistics.................................................................................... 32
WMM Setting ................................................................................................... 33
WPS Configuration........................................................................................... 34
CCX Configuration........................................................................................... 39
Radio On/Off .................................................................................................... 41
About................................................................................................................. 43
On-line Help...................................................................................................... 44
2.6Using Windows Zero Configuration.............................................................44
3INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAC OPERATING SYSTEM ............................48
3.1Driver & Software Installation......................................................................48
3.2Connecting To Your Wireless Network (Mac 10.5 or later) .........................50
3.3Connecting To Your Wireless Network (Mac 10.3~10.4.9)..........................52
3.4Configure IP Manually vs.Automatic (DHCP)............................................54
3.5Hawking Wireless Utility for Mac OS X......................................................55
Site Survey........................................................................................................ 55
Profiles.............................................................................................................. 56
Configure Profile .............................................................................................. 56

Authentication vs. Security..................................................................................58
Link Status ........................................................................................................ 59
Statistics............................................................................................................ 60
Advanced .......................................................................................................... 60
WPS .................................................................................................................. 61
About................................................................................................................. 63
4Product Specifications...................................................................................64
5Troubleshooting .............................................................................................64
6Glossary..........................................................................................................66

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1PRODUCTINFORMATION
1.1 Introductionandsafetyinformation
Thank you for purchasing this high-speed wireless network card! The HAWNU1
Wireless-150N USB Adapter is backward compatible with wireless 802.11b/g. This wireless
card is capable of transfer data at speeds of up to 150Mbps, three times faster than 802.11g
wireless network. In addition, the built-in USB Range Amplified helps booster your wireless
range up to 250% compare to a standard wireless 802.11g network.
With easy-to-install USB 2.0 interface - a very common expansion port of computers - plug
this wireless network card into any empty USB port of your computer, just that simple!
Other features of this wireless network card include:
High-efficiency antenna expands the scope of your wireless network.
High-speed data transfer rate - Up to 150Mbps.
QoS function: control the bandwidth required for different applications.
Work with 802.11b/g/n wireless networks.
Supports major encryption methods like WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
WPS configuration - You don’t need an experienced computer technician to
help you to get connected. Utilizing the software program of the card, you can
get your computer connected by pushing a button or entering an 8-digit code.
USB 2.0 interface - you can get it installed on your computer in just few
seconds!
1.2 SafetyInformation
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety
instructions:
1. This USB wireless network card is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT expose this
network card to direct sun light, rain, or snow.
2. DO NOT put this network card at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or
bathroom. Also, do not leave this wireless network card in the car in heat.
3. This network card is small enough to put in a child’s mouth, and it could cause
serious injury or could be fatal. If they throw the network card, the card will be
damaged. PLEASE KEEP THIS NETWORK CARD OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN!
4. This network card will become hot when being used for long periods of time (This is
normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the network card on paper, cloth, or
other flammable objects after the network card has been used for a long time.

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5. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the network card. If you find that the network
card is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help.
DO NOT disassemble the network card by yourself, warranty will be void.
6. If the network card falls into water, DO NOT USE ITAGAIN BEFORE YOU SEND
THE CARD TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE FOR INSPECTION.
7. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out from the network
card, switch the computer off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.
1.3 SystemRequirements
An empty USB 2.0 port (USB 2.0 Port is recommended to maximize your
wireless performance. Performance will be greatly reduced with a USB 1.1
port)
Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, and 7 operating system
Mac OSX 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6
CD-ROM drive
At least 100MB of available disk space

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1.4 PackageContents
Before you start to use this wireless network card, please check if there is anything missing
from the package.
1. HAWNU1 Hi-Gain Wireless-N USB Adapter (1 pc)
2. Protective Cap (1 pc)
3. Quick Installation Guide (1 pc)
4. Driver/Utility/User manual CD-ROM (1pcs)
Contact your dealer of purchase to claim for any missing item listed above.
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1.5 Familiarizewithyournewwirelessnetworkcard
1. USB Connector
2. Connector Cap (To protect USB connector when not in use)
3. Link/Activity LED
LED Name Light Status Description
Radio Off Off Wireless LAN function is disabled.
Radio On
(No Link)
Off No link to wireless AP or Router
Flashing Transmitting management information.
Radio On
(Link to AP or
Router)
On Link to wireless AP or Router
Flashing Transmitting data or management information.
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2INSTRUCTIONSFORWINDOWSOPERATINGSYSTEM
2.1 Driver&SoftwareInstallation
Please follow the instructions to install your new wireless network card:
1. Insert device driver CD-ROM into
the CD/DVD-ROM drive of your
computer, and execute ‘Setup.exe’
program. Please read the end user
license agreement and click ‘I
accept the terms of the license
agreement’ then click ‘Next’ button,
to accept license agreement.
2. Select ‘Install driver and Hawking
Wireless Utility’. Click ‘Next’to
continue.
Note: If you are using a Window
Vista or 7, you may select ‘Install
driver only’since we recommend
that you use the Windows Wireless
Network Configuration and not the
Hawking Wireless Utility.

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3. Select ‘Install’to begin the
installation.
4. The install wizard will prompt you
to insert the USB Adapter into your
PC. IGNORE the message for now.
Select “OK” to continue. (It is
recommended to finish installing
the driver before plugging in the
Adapter.)

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5. Please wait while the install
procedure is running. When Install
Wizard completes, please click
‘Finish.’
6. Now, insert theAdapter into an
available USB Port.
2.2 ConnecttoaWirelessConnection:Windows7
(It is recommended that you use the Windows Wireless Utility for Windows 7 and Vista)
1. Wait a few seconds until your system detects the new hardware (Adapter).
2. A Found New Hardware screens may show up at this point, select “Locate and Install driver
software (recommended)”. Then, your system will automatically locate the software and
complete the driver installation process.

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3. Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon from
your system tray (bottom right on your screen). A
list of available wireless networks will appear. Select
a wireless network that you wish to connect to.
4. If you are connecting to a Security-enabled Network,
your system will prompt you to enter your security
key. If you don’t have the security key, please contact
your network administrator or the person who set up
the selected wireless network.
5. If you are not connected to a security enabled
network, you system will proceed to the next step and
connect automatically.

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2.3 ConnecttoaWirelessConnection:WindowsVista
(It is recommended that you use the Windows Wireless Utility for Windows 7 and Vista)
1. Wait a few seconds until your system detects the new hardware (Adapter). A Found New
Hardware screens may show up at this point, select “Locate and Install driver software
(recommended)”. Then, your system will automatically locate the software and
complete the driver installation process.
2. Click on the Network icon from your system tray
(bottom right on your screen). If you can’t locate
the Network icon, go to Start menu and select
“Connect To”.
3. Select a Network and click Connect. Please wait until the adapter connects.

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- If you are connecting to an
unsecured networking, select
Connect Anyway.
- If you are connecting to a
security-enabled Network, type in
the network security key or
passphrase. If you do not have the
security key or passphrase, please
obtain it from your network
administrator.
4. You are now connected to a wireless
network. To save this specific network for
future access, select Save this network.
5. Select a location or you may customize
the name and location type, etc.

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6. Close the Set Network Location when you
are done.
2.4 ConnecttoaWirelessConnection:WindowsXP/2000
Note: Installation was performed on a Windows XP system. Install Screen may vary
slightly, but the installation steps should be similar on a Windows 2000.
1. Plug-in the Adapter into your USB port
if you have not done so. A Welcome to
the Found New Hardware Wizard screen
will guide you through the rest of the
installation. Select “Yes, this time only”
and “Next”.
2. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended) and wait until the wizard
installs the software.

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3. When the wizard finishes installing the
software, select “Finish”.
4. After the driver is correctly installed, it will try to connect to any un-encrypted wireless
access point automatically. If you want to connect to a specific wireless access point, or
the access point you wish to connect uses encryption, you have to configure the wireless
network card and input required parameters, to get connected to the wireless access point
you wish to connect.
5. After installation is complete, Hawking
wireless configuration utility will be
shown in the system tray (lower-right
corner of your windows system). Click
on the icon to open up the Hawking
Wireless Utility. (Note: Hawking
Wireless Utility is recommended for
Windows XP and 2000 users.)
2.5 HawkingWirelessUtility
There are two ways you can configure your HAWNU1 Adapter to connect to a wireless
access point: 1. Using the Hawking Wireless Utility/Hawking Configuration Utility or 2.
Using the built-in Windows Zero Configuration Utility (also known as the Windows
Wireless Utility). If you are using Windows XP or 2000, it is recommended that you use
the Hawking Wireless Utility. If you’re using Windows Vista or 7, please use the Windows
Zero Configuration/ Windows Wireless Configuration.
LaunchtheHawkingWirelessUtility
When you want to configure your wireless
connection, please right click on this icon, and a
popup menu will appear. You can click ‘Launch
Config Utility’to start configuration program.

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NOTE: If you accidentally exit from the Config Utility by selecting ‘Exit’ from the
menu, you can start Config Utility again by going to ‘Start Menu All Programs 
Hawking Wireless-N Amplified Adapter folderHAWNU1 Wireless Utility icon.’
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HawkingWirelessUtilityOverview
Hawking HAWNU1 Wireless Utility will launch, and begin to scan for all wireless access
points automatically. The Wireless Utility is separated into three parts:
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Menu: includes the following the following tabs (Profile, Network, Advanced, Statistic,
WMM, WPS, SSO, CCX, and more)
Setup Area: displays information corresponding to the menu above (i.e. profile, network,
etc)
More Information: displays additional information related to the selected menu and set
up. The arrow option allows you to expand or contract the additional information
area (see example below).
Menu
Setup
Area
More
Information