Hawking Hi-Gain HAWNU2 User manual

HAWNU2
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Hi-GainTM USB Wireless-150N
Window Adapter with Range Amplifier
Mac OS X Windows XP Windows 7 & Vista
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Check Package Contents
- One Hi-Gain USB Wireless-150N Window Adapter
- 5 ft. USB Extension Cable
- 4-in-1 Mounting kit (Desktop, Suction, Wall Mount)
- CD (Drivers and User’s Manual)
Installation Instructions are divided into four sections
(Windows 7 & Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X):
1. Windows 7 & Vista Installation: page 2.
2. Windows XP Installation: page 9.
3. Mac OS X Installation: page 15
4. Mounting Instructions: page 24
(Suction, Magnetic, Desktop, and Wall)
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: [e-mail]
Tel (Toll Free US & Canada): 888-202-3344
Tel (International): [phone]
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OVERVIEW

Windows 7 & Vista
Installation Instructions for Windows 7 & Vista
IMPORTANT! Do not connect the USB Wireless-N 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
properly.
1. Insert the Setup CD. Select “Run
autorun.exe.” (If the autorun doesn’t
come up, go to “open folder to view
les”, then select “autorun.exe”.)
2. Select “START HERE” from
the Setup Wizard.
HAWNU2 - Autoload.cdr
Setup Instructions: Windows 7/ Vista - page 2 -
DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:)
HAWNU2 Setup CD

Windows 7 & Vista
- page 3 - Setup Instructions: Windows 7/Vista
3. When the User Account Control appears, select “Allow” to
proceed. InstallShield Wizard to guide you through the setup.
4. Read through the License
Agreement. Select “I accept
the terms of the license
agreement” and “Next”.
5. Select the Default option
and click “Next”.

Windows 7 & Vista
6. Select “Install” to continue.
7. The wizard may prompt you to insert the USB Adapter into your
PC, ignore the message for now and select “OK” to go on.
(It is recommended to nish with the driver installation before
plugging in the Adapter.)
8. You are now nished
installing the software
driver. Select “Finish.”Then,
go to Step 9.
Setup Instructions: Windows 7/ Vista - page 4 -

Windows 7 & Vista
9. Now, insert the Adapter
into an available USB Port.
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)”.
It will automatically locate the
software and complete the driver
installation process.
Set up Your Wireless Connection for Windows 7
[Windows 7] Step 1
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.
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Insert the Adapter into an available USB Port. Then
tighten the knobs and face the antenna side (three
imprinted waves ) toward your wireless source.

Windows 7 & Vista
[Windows 7 ]Step 2:
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.
If you are not connected to a
security enabled network, you
system will proceed to the next
step and connect automatically.
Setup Your Wireless Connection (Windows Vista)
[Windows Vista] Step 1:
Double click on the bottom
“network icon”
If you can’t locate the Network
icon, go to Start menu and
select “Connect To”. )
Setup Instructions: Windows 7/ Vista - page 6 -

Windows 7 & Vista
[Windows Vista] Step 2:
Select a Network and click Connect. Please wait until the
adapter connects.
[Windows Vista] Step 3:
If you are connecting to an
unsecured network, select
‘Connect Anyway’. (See the
right image)
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 adminis-
trator.
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Windows 7 & Vista
[Windows Vista] Step 4
You are now connected to
a wireless network. To save
this specic network for fu-
ture access, select Save this
network.
Select a location or you
may customize the name
and location type, etc.
Close the Set Network
Location when you are
done.
Congratulations! You
are now connected.
Setup Instructions: Windows 7/ Vista - page 8 -

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. Driver & Utility Setup: Insert
the Setup CD. The Setup
Wizard will load up
automatically, select
START HERE.
The InstallShield Wizard will initialize automatically
2. Setup will prompt you
to accept the Licensing
Agreement. Select “Yes”
to continue.
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Windows XP
3. Select “Install driver and
Hawking Wireless Utility”
and “Next”.
4. Select “Hawking Wireless
Conguration”, then click
“Next” .
5. Please wait a few seconds.
Your system is installing
the software. Select
“Finish” , when it is done.
Setup Instructions: Windows XP - page 10 -

Windows XP
Insert the Adapter into an available USB Port. Then
tighten the knobs and face the antenna side (three
imprinted waves) toward your wireless source.
6. Plug-in the Adapter into your USB port and
the correct side with three wave
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”.
Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended) and
wait until the wizard installs the software.
When the wizard nishes
installing the software, select
“Finish”.
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Windows XP
Important: This Quick Installation Guide is intended for quick setup with
available wireless networks. For more settings, please refer to the User
Manual located on the Setup CD.
Hawking Wireless Utility
Locate the Hawking icon in the system tray, right click on it and then
choose Hawking Wireless Utility.
Connect To:
Step 1: In the Hawking Wireless Utility, click on the NETWORK tab.
a. Click on Rescan to update the list of wireless networks in
your area. (If your wireless network is not listed, check your
Wireless Router. Make sure your wireless network is set up
correctly. If the problem persists, check with your Router
manufacturer’s technical support department.)
b. Select a network and double-click to Connect. (If you are
connecting to a network with encryption (TKIP, WPA, WEP,
etc. ) please go to Step 2 on the next page.
Setup Instructions: Windows XP - page 12 -

Windows XP
Step 2: In the Authentication and Security window, please
enter in your network’s security information. If you don’t
have this information, please request it from your network
administrator who set up your network.
WPA Encryption
a. Encryption Type:
Select TKIP or AES
b. All Encryptions
must match the
selected network’s
encryption
settings.
c. Pre-shared Key:
Should be 8-63
characters and
must match your
network.
WPA2 Encryption
a. Enter Pre-shared Key (should be 8-63 characters and must
match your network). After you are done entering the
selected Network Encryption, click OK and proceed.
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Windows XP
WEP Encryption
a. Select 64-bit or 128-
bit
b. Passphrase - this
is case sensitive and
contains no more
than 16 alphanumeric
characters. ( Must
be the same as your
network).
c. 64-bit WEP key:
exactly 10 hexadecimal
characters and must
be the same as your
network.
128-bit WEP key: exactly 26 hexadecimal characters and must be
the same as your network.
Wireless Status
The color on your icon in the system tray will help you determine
your wireless network status.
Wireless Link is Excellent There is no Wireless Link
Wireless Link is Average Wireless Device is not detected
(may not be plugged-in correctly)
Wireless Link is Weak
Setup Instructions: Windows XP - page 14 -

Mac OS
Installation for Mac OS X
Important:
1) Do not connect the USB Wireless Adapter to your computer until
you have installed the driver from the CD and are instructed to do so.
Otherwise, the adapter may not operate correctly.
2) Installation software requires you to restart your computer, be
sure to save all your work before installation.
Note: The installation images may be dierent depending on your
Mac OS version.
1. Insert Setup CD. When the folder opens up automatically,
double click the icon titled “START HERE”.
If this window does not open up automatically, go to your
Desktop and click on the CD icon.
HAWNU2 Setup CD
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Mac OS
2. Next, select the appropriate Mac OS X to install.
Mac OS X 10.6 ~ Snow Leopard
Mac OS X 10.5 ~ Leopard
Mac OS X 10.4 ~ Tiger
Mac OS X10.3 ~ Panther
If you are uncertain
about which Mac OS
you are using, go to
the Finder’s Menu
Bar, select the APPLE
icon, then select
“About this Mac” and
check your current
Mac OS X version.
3. The Introduction Screen
will welcome you to
the HAWNU2 Installer,
select “Continue.”
Setup Instructions: Mac - page 16 -
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4. Select a destination
for the driver. Select
“Continue”. (Typically,
the default destination
is the Macintosh HD.)
Select Install
If your computer is password protected*, enter the password
and click OK. If it is not password protected, leave the password
eld blank and click OK to continue.
*If you do not have
this information,
please contact the
owner/admin of this
computer for Name
and Password.
Install
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Mac OS
5. At this point, if you have
not saved all your work,
please do so. Then,
select continue to Install.
6. Please wait for the
installation process
to complete. Select
Finish when it is done
and your computer will
reboot.
Setup Instructions: Mac - page 18 -

Mac OS
CONNECTING TO YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK
After your computer reboots, insert the HAWNU2 Adapter into an
available USB port
Note: To make sure the HAWNU2 Adapter works properly, you must
turn o any previously installed wireless card (including the built-in
airport card.)
To turn the airport card o, locate the
airport wireless icon at the top right
hand corner and select “Turn Airport
O”
7. Set up your Wireless Network. This is required only if you are
installing the HAWNU2 for the rst time.
7a. Click on the APPLE icon in the
top left-hand corner and then
select SYSTEM PREFERENCES. a
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Insert the Adapter into an available USB Port. Then
tighten the knobs and face the antenna side (three
imprinted waves) toward your wireless source.