Hawking HWR54G User manual

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1) POWER ON: After you have correctly connected your router to your PC and Cable/DSL
modem, please power on all units.
2) INSERT THE SETUP CD (FOR PC ONLY): Find the Setup-CD in your package and insert it
into your CD-Rom drive. Wait for the Auto-Load Page to load. If the page does not load, please
click on the “My Computer” icon of you PC and find your CD-Rom Drive. Right-Click on the
CD-Rom drive icon and choose “Explore.” Find the file titled “autorun” and execute it. If this
still does not work you may open your web browser and enter the following into the URL field:
- Type in http://192.168.1.254 in your URL section and hit ENTER.
2a) MAC Users:
- Do NOT insert the Setup CD-Rom.
- Open your Web-Browser (Safari or Internet Explorer)
- Type in http://192.168.1.254 in your URL section and hit ENTER.

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3) SETUP WIZARD:
Click on the “Setup Wizard” tab to begin configuration of your Router. If your web-browser
does not auto-load or cannot find the page, please skip to STEP 4, the Computer Configuration
page. You may return to this step after you have correctly configured your PC or Mac.
LOGIN AND PASSWORD
When the Login pop-up for the Router
appears, please enter “admin” for the
username to access the configuration screen.
(Note: By default, there is no password. If
you cannot get in, please reset the router by
pressing the button next to the antenna on the
back of the router and try logging in again.)
When the menu bar on the left loads, select
the “SETUP WIZARD” option on the top
menu bar. Select NEXT to continue with
the installation.

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TIME ZONE SETTING (Optional)
To setup the internal clock of your Router please select “Enable NTP Client Update” and select the appropriate Time
Zone of your specific geographical location. You do not need to setup the NTP server. Select NEXT to continue.
LAN INTERFACE SETUP
The Setup Wizard will allow you to change the default IP Address of your Router. This address is the URL address
that you will enter the next time you wish to configure your router settings.
Hawking strongly recommends that this information is NOT changed.
If you forget your LAN IP Address you may reset it to the original IP by resetting the router. (See manual)
Select NEXT to continue

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WAN INTERFACE SETUP (BROADBAND CONNECTION TYPE)
The WAN Interface Setup configures your router to your specific Broadband Internet Connection Type.
Select the drop down menu on the right and select the correct choice for your Internet Service Provider.
If you do not know what type of Broadband Internet Service Provider you have please contact your ISP for this
information.
CABLE MODEMS
Static IP – IP Address from Cable Modem ISP remains constant. Does not change.
Dynamic IP – IP Address from Cable Modem ISP changes constantly.
Select NEXT to continue
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) MODEMS
Static IP – IP Address from DSL Modem ISP remains constant. Does not change.
Dynamic IP – IP Address from DSL Modem ISP changes constantly.
PPPoE – Select this if you use a User Name and Password login with your DSL Internet Service Provider.
PPTP – A DSL service ONLY used in EUROPE. Check with your ISP for setup information.
L2TP – A rare connection type for DSL. Check with your ISP for setup Information.
Select NEXT to continue

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WIRELESS BASIC SETUP
This page will guide you through your initial setup for wireless access. If you do not wish to use wireless access in
your network you may select Disable Access Point.
Band: Hawking recommends using B+G for your band settings. The band settings let you set your wireless access for
802.11b, 802.11g or both networks.
SSID: The SSID is the identification name of your wireless network. Your individual computers will use this ID to
recognize and connect to your network. (For security reasons you may choose to disable the broadcasting of your
SSID so neighbors cannot view your network. This selection is made in the advanced wireless tab of your
configuration menu – see manual) The default ID of your network is: Hawking.
Channel #: Lets you select the channel number your wireless network operates on. You will not need to change this
unless there is wireless interference within your network.
Select NEXT to continue

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WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP
Hawking recommends that you enable wireless security within your network. Note that implementing wireless
security may have an impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data, enabling
wireless security should give you peace of mind that your network is safe from intruders.
This Quick Installation Guide will go over two types of wireless security. WEP and WPA. If you choose to use
WPA2 (more advanced security) please see the users manual.
If you do not wish to add security in your network simply click FINISHED.

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Basic Wireless Security Settings: WEP Encyption
WEP encryption provides basic wireless security for your network.
- Select “Shared Key” under Authentication
- Select “WEP” under Encryption
- Key Length lets you choose the strength of your
encryption key. A 128-Bit key is more secure than a
64-Bit Key.
- Key Format choose HEX
-Default Tx Key select Key 1
- For the Encryption Key 1 field you will need to enter
your specific WEP key. This Key functions similar to
the password into your network.
64-Bit Key: 10 digit key. Characters can be numerical
(0-9) or letters (A-F) or a combination.
Sample 64Bit Key: 0A12B3C45D
128-Bit Key: 26 digit key. Same characters as 64Bit.
Sample 128Bit Key: 0000011111AAAAAFFFFF222222
-SelectFINISHED to complete your installation.
Advanced Security Settings: WPA Encyption
WPA is more advanced wireless security for your network.
- Select “WPA-PSK” under Authentication
- Select “WPA (TKIP)” under Encryption
- Key Format choose Passphrase
- WPA Pre-Shared Key functions similar to a
password into your wireless network. All wireless
devices in your network will need to have this key
entered in order to function properly. The key must
be at least 8 letters long.
Sample Passphrase Key: hawkingtech
- Select FINISHED to complete your installation.
IMPORTANT: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption
method and key to function properly. Please save your encryption keys in a safe place. (If you happen to
forget your key you may reset the router to regain access)
Your router is now successfully setup for wired and wireless networking!

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Test
In order for all computers connected to the Wireless Router to work they must be configured
correctly. To test this please open your web browser and type www.hawkingtech.com in your web
browser’s address bar. If this does not work then POWER OFF YOUR CABLE MODEM OR
DSL MODEM FOR 30 SECONDS. MAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER IS
TURNED ON AND CONNECTED TO THE CABLE/DSL MODEM BEFORE YOU
POWERON YOUR MODEM AGAIN. (This lets your ISP re-adjust its settings to your new
router) Now power on your PC and try going to www.hawkingtech.com again.
If the page opens with no problem then you may skip the rest of this section and enjoy your new
Wireless-G Router. However, if it does not load, please follow the following steps to complete the
configuration process for each computer that fails the test.
Note: If your computer is not loading the Setup Wizard page during initial setup you may
also follow the following steps to correctly configure your PC.

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PC SETUP (For Windows 98/ME/XP)
1.) Click the START button in your Windows tool bar. Find the “CONTROL PANEL” tab and
select it. Double click the Network Connections (XP) or if you are using 98/ME, right click the
Network Neighborhoods icon and select Properties. Find your “Local Area Connection” (XP),
right click the icon and select Properties.
2.) Select the TCP/IP protocol option associated with your Network Adapter. (If you do not have
the TCP/IP protocol please click “Add…” to add this protocol) Select the Properties tag after
you have highlighted your TCP/IP protocol associated with the Network Adapter as indicated in the
illustration above.
3.) Be sure to check the selection entitled “Obtain an IP address automatically” if it has not yet
been chosen. Select OK. Your computer may request for you to reboot at this time. If so,
reboot and test your connection.

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Mac OSX SETUP (For OSX 10.3 and 10.4)
1.) Click the APPLE button in your OSX top right bar. Find the “Systems Preferences” tab and
select it.
2.) In the top bar of the Systems Preferences window select the NETWORK icon.
3.) In the Network bar select the drop down menu in the Show field and select Built-In Ethernet.
4.) Next select the TCP/IP in the navigation bar
5.) Drop down the Configure IPv4 window and select Using DHCP
6.) Click on Renew DHCP Lease and the select Apple Now.
Your Mac IP settings are now setup for dynamic networking. Please test your internet connection
again.

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