Hawking HGU1 User manual

FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his/her own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
VCCI Mark Warning
LIMITED WARRANTY
Hawking Technology guarantees that every HGU1 USB Gigabit Ethernet
Network Adapter is free from physical defects in material and workmanship
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW......................................................................................... 2
System Requirements ......................................................................3
Operating Systems....................................................................3
Package Contents .....................................................................3
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .....................................................4
Parts Names and Functions ...................................................... 4
Hardware Installation .......................................................................5
Getting Hooked Up....................................................................5
Software Installation.........................................................................6
Installation for Windows 2000 ...................................................6
Installation for Windows XP....................................................... 9
Setup Diagnostics ................................................................... 11
Specifications..................................................................................12

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OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HGU1 USB Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter. The 10/100/1000Mbps USB Adapter is an ultimate high
speed Internet solution for Laptop or Desktop users. Use it to connect
to your Home, Office, or Gaming Networks.
The HGU1 Gigabit USB Ethernet Adapter enables you to plug into an
available Universal Serial Bus port and connect your desktop or laptop
with out the hassle of taking apart your computer. This device complies
with USB Specification 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0. Also, the HGU1 is USB
powered - no external power supply is needed.
Simply hook up Gigabit USB Adapter through the USB port and a
standard Ethernet cable in the RJ-45 port and you will be networked
within minutes.
FEATURES
Compliance with USB specification 1.0 and 1.1 and 2.0
10M/100M/1000(Gigabit) data rate auto-negotiation.
Features full duplex mode - doubles your network connection
speed.
Bus-powered - no external power adapter is required
LED indicators – activity, link, and connection speed
Easy Installation - Plug-and-Play compatibility

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CD-ROM Drive
An Available USB Port
Windows 2000 or XP
1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet, 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet or
10BaseT Ethernet connectivity to your local area network.
Cable requirements:
One Ethernet Cable
Port Type Media Max Distance
10Base-T Cat.3,4, or 5 UTP 100 meters
100/1000Base-T Cat. 5 or 5e UTP 100 meters
Operating Systems
Windows 2000 and XP.
Package Contents
One Gigabit USB Adapter
One USB Cable
Software CD (includes User’s Manual and Driver for Windows 2000
and XP)
Quick Installation Guide

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Parts Names and Functions
cUSB Device Cable (Type A-to-Type B connection): Connects the
HGU1 Gigabit Adapter to your computer (USB host port).
dUSB Type-B Device Port: USB port for the USB Device Cable.
eUSB Gigabit Network Adapter
fLink LED indicator:
o10M: Yellow & Green when connected and blinking when
transmitting data.
o100M: Green when connected and blinking when transmitting
data.
o1000M or Gigabit: Yellow when connected and blinking
gRx/Tx LED indicator: Green when transmitting and receiving data,
hEthernet Port: An Ethernet cable is required to link the USB Gigabit
Adapter to your Network.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Getting Hooked Up
1. Connect the USB device cable to your computer USB port, with the
wider USB connection into your computer port.
2. Connect the other end of the USB device cable into the USB Type-
B Device port.
3. Connect the Ethernet Cable in to the HGU1’s ethernet port
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable into a Hub.

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Installation for Windows 2000
1. After you finish with the hardware installation, turn on your
computer if you haven’t done so already. Windows will
automatically detect the newly installed hardware. A “Welcome
to the Found New Hardware Wizard” will help you to install the
device driver. Click Next.
2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
ΰrecommendedα. Click Next.

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3. Insert the HGU1 software CD into your CD-Rom drive. Select
Specify a location and then click Next.
4. Click Browse to select the driver folder and then click OK.
5. When the Driver Files Search Results screen appears, click
Next.

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6. You will receive the message “Digital Signature Not Found”.
Click Yes to continue the installation.
7. When Windows has finished installing the software for this
device. Click Finish.

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Installation for Windows XP
1. After you finish the hardware installation, power on your PC if you
haven’t done so. Windows will automatically detect the newly
installed hardware. The Welcome to the Found New Hardware
Wizard will prompt you to insert the installation CD. Insert the
HGU1 Software CD now and select Install the software
automaticallyΰRecommended). Click Next to continue.
2. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and
“Include this location in the search.” Click Browse to select the
driver folder and click Next.

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3. Windows will start searching for the driver. When the following
screen appears, click Continue Anyway.
4. When the wizard has finished installing the software. Click Finish.
5. Go to Start ÆControl Panel ÆNetwork Connections. Double-
click Local Area Connections.
6. When the Network dialog box appears, click Install to set the
appropriate protocols and client. When you have completed, click
OK.

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7. Restart your computer to activate the HGU1 USB Gigabit Adapter.
Setup Diagnostics
To verify if the HGU1 is installed properly, go to Start ÆControl
Panel ÆSystemÆHardware. Select Device Manager. If the 10/100
Gigabit USB2.0 Ethernet Adapter device name is found, then you
have successfully installed the HGU1 USB Gigabit Adapter.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Network Specifications
IEEE802.3 10BaseT, 802.3u 100BaseTX and 802.3ab 1000Base-T.
Cat3/Cat5 UTP cable up to 328ft/100M.
Host Interface
High-power Bus-powered from USB HOST or HUB, no external power
needed.
Full Speed/High Speed USB device, upstream B USB port.
Suspend power saving mode supported.
Supported operating systems
Windows 2000 and XP
LED Indicators
Link: When the device is properly connected to the computer, the Link
LED will appear as solid green.
TX/RX: Transmitting and Receiving data
10M: Yellow & Green lights when connected. Blinking when data
transmitting.
100M: Green LED when connected and blinking when transmitting
data.
1000M or Gigabit: Yellow LED when connected and blinking when
transmitting data.
Power Requirements
Operating Voltage: 5V DC
Operation Mode: 425mA (Max)
Suspend Mode: 25mA (Max)
Physical specification
Dimensions: 3.2"(L) x 2.2"(W) x1" (H)
EMC Certification
FCC Part15 Class B, CE, and VCCI