Hawking HW5AC User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
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Hi-Gain™ 5GHz Wireless-AC Network Upgrade HW5AC

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manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their
purchase, the buyer (and not Hawking Technologies, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes
the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from 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 obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Table of Contents
Chapter I: Product Information.......................................................................................... 6
1-1 Introduction and safety information..................................................................... 6
1-2 Safety Information................................................................................................ 7
1-3 System Requirements........................................................................................... 9
1-4 Package Contents................................................................................................ 10
1-5 Product Overview................................................................................................11
Chapter II: Quick Setup.................................................................................................... 13
2-1 Hardware Connection......................................................................................... 13
2-2 Quick setup......................................................................................................... 13
Chapter III Web Interface ................................................................................................. 25
3-1 Quick Setup ........................................................................................................ 25
3-1-1 Access Point mode .................................................................................. 26
3-1-2 Client mode............................................................................................. 30
3-2 Advanced Setup.................................................................................................. 33
3-3 WPS Setup.......................................................................................................... 35
3-4 Status .................................................................................................................. 35
Chapter IV: Appendix........................................................................................................ 38
4-1 Hardware Specification ...................................................................................... 38
4-2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 39
4-3 Glossary.............................................................................................................. 41

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing the HW5AC Hi-Gain™ 5GHz Wireless-AC Network Upgrade.
This cost-effective product is the best choice for Digital Home / Home Office users,
allowing users to upgrade their 2.4GHz Wireless network to a 5GHzAC Wireless
network.
This upgrade supports IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz wireless network capabilities. 5GHz
wireless-enabled network devices (such as PDA, Smart phones, Game consoles, Tablets,
TVs, etc) can connect to this upgrade without additional cabling, allowing speeds up to
433Mbps!
Other features of this band extender including:
Supports 5GHz wireless LAN only.
High wireless access throughput, up to 433Mbps (transfer data rate)!
One RJ-45 LAN Fast Ethernet plug (10/100M).
Provides IEEE 802.11a/n/ac wireless LAN capability.
Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup.
Support multiple wireless modes like: Access Point, Client.
Easy to use Web-based GUI 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. The HW5AC is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this upgrade outdoors.
2. DO NOT put the HW5AC near hot or humid places, like a kitchen or bathroom. Also,
do not leave this upgrade in the car in the summer.
3. DO NOT plug, unplug & rotation LAN port with force.
4. If you want to place this HW5AC in high places or hang on the wall, please make sure
the HW5AC is firmly secured. Falling from high places can damage the HW5AC and its
accessories, and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this HW5AC, like the antenna, cable and power supply, are a danger to
small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose or month and
it could cause serious damage. KEEP THE HW5AC OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN!
6. The HW5AC can become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is
not a malfunction). DO NOT put the HW5AC on paper, cloth, or other flammable
materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the HW5AC. If you found that the product is
not working properly, please contact your place of purchase or contact Hawking for help.
DO NOT disassemble the product, warranty will be void.
8. If the product 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
technician for help.
9. If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out from the product

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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
Any networking device with a RJ-45 Ethernet port.
Network devices with wired or 5G wireless network interface card.
Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari
web browser).
An available USB Port or USB power adapter (Output: DC5V/0.6A)

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1-4 Package Contents
Before you start to use the HW5AC, please check if there’s anything missing in the
package. Contact your place of purchase to claim missing items:
HW5AC
Antenna
Micro USB power cable + Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Setup CD

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1-5 Product Overview
LED indication & Button Functions
LED
Indication
Definition
Function
Definition
AP
mode
(Orange)
Blinking: Wireless LAN activity
(transferring or receiving data)
RJ-45
Ethernet
AP mode: LAN Port
Client mode: LAN Port
Client
mode
(Blue)
Blinking: Wireless LAN activity
(transferring or receiving data)
Micro USB
Connector
For the HW5AC power supply
only.
System
status
On Solid: Detect WPS button is
pressed and hold for more 3
WPS /
Reset
WPS: Pressed and hold for
3 seconds to start WPS.

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(Purple)
seconds, Wireless WPS function is
enabled.
Blinking: Detect Reset button is
pressed and hold for more 10
seconds. (Restore all settings to
factory defaults).
Reset: Pressed and hold for more
10 seconds, till LED is blinking to
do restore all settings to factory
defaults.

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Chapter II: Quick Setup
2-1 Hardware Connection
Please follow the following instructions to setup the HW5AC
1. Please connect the USB cable (Micro USB) to the HW5AC.
2. Please connect the USB cable (Type-A) to the provided AC power adapter. You can
also use a Router, TV or computer USB Port to get power.
3. If setting up the HW5AC for the first time, do not plug it into a router’s network port
yet.
2-2 Quick setup

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Please use the web browser to configure the HW5AC. A computer with Ethernet or a
computer, tablet or smart phone with a 5GHz wireless connection is required for this first
time configuration.
1. Select your WiFi connection and choose the network called “Hawking_HW5AC”

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2. Open the web browser and input the IP address of HW5AC
in address bar, and the following message should be shown.
Default IP: 192.168.1.241
3. Please input user name and password, then click ‘OK’ to access web
management interface of HW5AC.
Default User name: admin
Default Password: 1234
4. The Hawking HW5AC quick setup page should now load.
Click ‘Next’ to choose your mode.

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5. Select operation mode: you can selectAccess Point mode or Client mode by your
application environment, then click ‘Next’.
(for example: Access Point mode)

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6. Wireless Basic Function Setting, You can make basic settings here. Click ‘Next’
when you finish.

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7. Wireless Security Setting, click ‘Finished’ when you finish.

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8. Change Setting Successfully, please press ‘Reboot Now’to restart the HW5AC to
make the changes take effect.
Add the URL to your bookmark (my favorite list) Default: "Save"
(we recommend you save it for quick access to the settings page)