Hawking Howabn1 User manual

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WINDOWS version

Part No. HOWABN1 : Hi-GainTM Outdoor Wireless-300N Multifunction Access Point

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a) Logon to your network from a PC. Insert

the included CD and run the Setup Utility.

When the auto-load page appears, click

the Setup Utility option on the right and

follow the Setup directions.

b) Scan for your AP/Bridge by

clicking the ‘Scan’ button. i. Automatically (recommended): The

Setup Utility will automatically detect

the correct IP address from your

network settings

c) Rename the Hi-Gain Multifunction

Access Point so you can easily

identify the specific Hi-Gain

Multifunction Access Point that

you are configuring.

ii. Manually: Enter an IP address

yourself

d) Select an IP address for the Hi-Gain Multifunction Access Point

2 Initial Configuration: Hardware Setup

Setup your hardware according to the diagram

above for the initial setup of the Access Point.

After the initial setup is complete, you may mount

the Access Point in your desired location.

A. Attach the antennas to the antenna

connectors

(optional: the L-shape antenna connec-

tor is used to establish signal diversity

for more wireless range.)

B. Attach the Ethernet cable to LAN port

of the Hi-Gain Multifunction Access-

Point and the other end of the Ether-

net Cable to the PoE Adapter

C. Attach the power adapter and power

cable to the PoE Adapter

D. Connect an Ethernet cable between

the PoE adapter and an Ethernet LAN

port on your network or directly to

your Router/ AP Source.

Check Package Contents

• 1 x Hi-Gain Outdoor Wireless-300N

Multifunction Access Point

• 2 x Hi-Gain Outdoor Antennas

• 1 x PoE Adapter

• 1 x L-shape antenna connector

• 1 x Waterproof Gasket Kit for RJ-45

• 1 x Power Cable and

Power Transformer

• 1 x Ethernet Cable

• 1 x Mounting Kit

• 1 x Setup CD-Rom

System Requirements

• Computer with Internet access and web browser

• 802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n Wireless Network

1 Choose your Operating System

Router/AP

“SOURCE”

Broadband

Modem

Hi-Gain Multifunction

Access Point

PoE Adapter

If you are using Windows, please continue to the instruc-

tions below. If you are installing your HOWABN1 with a

MAC, proceed to the MAC version of the QIG included with

your HOWABN1.

3 Configure the Outdoor Wireless Access Point

a) Access Point Mode

Once you select Access Point Mode from the drop down menu, click on the “configurations” tab. Ensure that your wireless network is selected as the “Main ESSID”. Type in the network security passkey if you have an encrypted

network. If you do not know your network’s security code, contact your network administrator. You can also configure security settings for your access point by clicking on the “configure” button. (If you choose to continue

without security settings, simply click apply.) NOTE: To activate your new changes you must click “Apply” under the “New Settings” tab.

4 Select the operation mode of the Hi-Gain Multi-Function Access Point

Choose your mode from the six following options by selecting “Mode & Security”, from the left hand side of the setup utility menu. Then, click on the appropriate entry from the drop down menu.

b) AP Bridge: Point-to-Point

Once you select “AP Bridge-Point to Point” from the drop down menu, click on the “configurations” tab. You can also click “configure” to format your security settings. (If you choose to continue without security settings, simply click

apply.) Once you enter the “set security” menu, click the type of encryption you would like to use from the “encryption” drop down menu. Enter your chosen passkey. and select “apply”.

NOTE: To activate your new changes you must click “Apply” under the “New Settings” tab.

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5 Position your Access Point

With the initial configuration complete, you may now mount your Access Point in your

desired location. Each operational mode has different positioning requirements. Please

follow the operational diagram to correctly position your Access Point according to your

operational mode.

Follow the mounting instructions on the first page of this installation guide for outdoor

mounting of your Access Point.

c) Bridge-Client

4 Select the operation mode of the Hi-Gain Multi-Function Access Point (Continued)

f) AP Bridge: Point-to-Multi-Point

e) AP Bridge: WDS

d) Universal Repeater

Once you select “Bridge-Client” from the

drop down menu, click on the “configura-

tions” tab. Type in the network security

passkey if you have an encrypted network. If

you do not know your network’s security

code, contact your network administrator.

Once you have selected all your settings,

click “apply”. NOTE: To activate your new

changes you must click “Apply” under the

“New Settings” tab.

Select “Universal Repeater” from the drop

down menu and click on the “configura-

tions” tab. Once you have selected all your

settings, click “apply”. NOTE: To activate

your new changes you must click “Apply”

under the “New Settings” tab.

Once you select “AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point” Mode from the drop down menu, click on the “configurations” tab. You can also click “configure” to format your security settings. (If you choose to continue

without security settings, simply click apply.) Once you enter the “set security” menu, click the type of encryption you would like to use from the “encryption” drop down menu. Enter your chosen passkey and

select “apply”. NOTE: To activate your new changes you must click “Apply” under the “New Settings” tab.

Once you select “AP Bridge-WDS” Mode from the drop down menu, click on the “configurations” tab. You can also configure security settings for your access point by clicking on the “set security” button. (If

you choose to continue without security settings, simply click apply.) Once you enter the “set security” menu, click the type of encryption you would like to use from the “encryption” drop down menu. Enter

your chosen passkey and select “apply”. NOTE: To activate your new changes you must click “Apply” under the “New Settings” tab.

Mounting and Assembly Instruction

1. Square Nut (2 pcs)

2. M5-12 Screw (2 pcs)

3. M Shape Mounting (1 pc)

4. Pole (not included)

5. Hose Clamp 2 (1 pc)

6. Wall Screw (2 pcs)

7. Wall Anchor ( 2pcs)

8. Wall (not included)

9. Omni-Directional Antenna (2 pcs)

10. RJ-45 Connector (1 pc)

11. Water Proof Gasket Kit for RJ-45 (1 pc)

Note: Do Not mount your Access Point until

you have completed the initial configuration.

Choose your mode from the six following options by selecting “Mode & Security”, from the left hand side of the setup utility menu. Then, click on the

appropriate entry from the drop down menu.

WINDOWS version

Part No. HOWABN1 : Hi-GainTM Outdoor Wireless-300N Multifunction Access Point

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

www.hawkingtech.com Technical Support: 1.888.202.3344

Start Here 

2 Initial Configuration: Hardware Setup

Setup your hardware according to the diagram

above for the initial setup of the Access Point.

After the initial setup is complete, you may

mount the Access Point in your desired loca-

tion.

A. Attach the antennas to the antenna con-

nectors (optional: the L-shape antenna

connector is used to establish signal diversity

for more wireless range.)

B. Attach the Ethernet cable to LAN port of

the Hi-Gain Multifunction AccessPoint and

the other end of the Ethernet Cable to the

PoE Adapter

C. Attach the power adapter and power cable

to the PoE Adapter

D. Connect an Ethernet cable between the

PoE adapter and an Ethernet LAN port on

your computer or laptop.

Hi-Gain Multifunction

Access Point

PoE Adapter

(Mac Laptop or Desktop)

A.) Open your System Preferences and select

the “Network” option.

B.) Select the “Ethernet” option on the left hand side of

the window. Next find the “Configure” drop down

menu and select “Manually”. Now type in the IP

address “192.168.1.5” and select “Apply”.

C.) Open up your web browser (ex. Safari,

Firefox, etc.) and type “192.168.1.230” in the

address bar.

Before continuing, you’ll need to turn off the

Wi-Fi connection from your computer ( the

same computer that you are using to until you

are done configuring the repeater.

D. When the access window appears, enter the user-

name “admin” and the password “1234”. Then select

the “Log In” button.

Check Package Contents

• 1 x Hi-Gain Outdoor Wireless-300N

Multifunction Access Point

• 2 x Hi-Gain Outdoor Antennas

• 1 x PoE Adapter

• 1 x L-shape antenna connector

• 1 x Waterproof Gasket Kit for RJ-45

• 1 x Power Cable and

Power Transformer

• 1 x Ethernet Cable

• 1 x Mounting Kit

• 1 x Setup CD-Rom

System Requirements

• Computer with Internet Access and Web Browser

• 802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n Wireless Network

1 Choose your Operating System

If you are using a MAC OS, please continue to the

instructions below. If you are installing your HOWABN1

with a Windows operation system, proceed to the Win-

dows version of the QIG included with your

HOWABN1.

HawkTech

WLAN

a) Access Point Mode

4 Select the operation mode of the Hi-Gain Multi-Function Access Point

Once the page loads, select the “Basic Settings” tab at the top of the page. From this menu, you can select your chosen operation mode.

Select “Access Point Mode” from the drop down menu. Ensure that your wireless network is selected as the “Main ESSID”. (If “Default” is entered, your default wireless connection will be used.) Once you have selected all

your settings, click “apply”. This will take you to the next screen. Here, you can also configure security settings for your access point by clicking on the “continue” button or simply press the “Apply” button to continue

without further configuration. (If you click “Continue” it will take you back to the basic settings page, from there you also need to click on the “Security” tab at the top of the page.) When the next screen comes up, wait

for the countdown to get to zero and then click “OK”.

b) AP Bridge: Point-to-Point

Select “AP Bridge-Point to Point” from the drop down menu. Next, click “apply”. This will open the next window. Here, you can also configure security settings for your access point by clicking on the “continue” button or

simply press the “Apply” button to continue without further configuration. (If you click “Continue” it will take you back to the basic settings page, from there you also need to click on the “Set Security” button at the

bottom of the screen.) When the next screen comes up, wait for the countdown to get to zero and then click “OK”.

3 Configure the Outdoor Wireless Access Point

MAC version

Part No. HOWABN1 : Hi-GainTM Outdoor Wireless-300N Multifunction Access Point

their respective owners. Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. No

affiliation implied or expressed.

Technical Support: 1.888.202.3344 or [email protected] www.hawkingtech.com

4 Select the operation mode of the Hi-Gain Multi-Function Access Point (Continued)

Once the page loads, select the “Basic Settings” tab at the top of the page. From this menu, you can select your chosen operation mode.

5 Position your Access Point

With the initial configuration complete,

you may now mount your Access Point in

your desired location. Each operational

mode has different positioning

requirements. Please follow the

operational diagram to correctly position

your Access Point according to your

operational mode.

Follow the mounting instructions on the

first page of this installation guide for

outdoor mounting of your Access Point.

c) Bridge-Client

Select “Bridge-Client” from the drop down menu. Ensure that your wireless network is selected as the “Main ESSID”. (If “Default” is entered, your default wireless connection will be used.) When you have selected all

your settings, click “apply”. This will open the next window. Here, you can also configure security settings for your access point by clicking on the “continue” button or simply press the “Apply” button to continue

without further configuration. (If you click “Continue” it will take you back to the basic settings page, from there you also need to click on the “Security” tab at the top of the screen.) When the next screen comes up,

wait for the countdown to get to zero and then click “OK”.

d) Universal Repeater

Select “Universal Repeater” from the drop down menu, then click “apply”. This will take you to the next screen. Here, you can also configure security settings for your access point by clicking on the “continue” button

or simply press the “Apply” button to continue without further configuration. (If you click “Continue” it will take you back to the basic settings page, from there you also need to click on the “Security” tab at the top of

the page.) When the next screen comes up, wait for the countdown to get to zero and then click “OK”.

f) AP Bridge: Point-to-Multi-Point

Select “AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point” Mode from the drop down menu, then click “apply”. This will take you to the next screen. Here, you can also configure security settings for your access point by clicking on the

“continue” button or simply press the “Apply” button to continue without further configuration. (If you click “Continue” it will take you back to the basic settings page, from there you also need to click on the “Set

Security” button at the bottom of the screen.) When the next screen comes up, wait for the countdown to get to zero and then click “OK”.

e) AP Bridge: WDS

Select “AP Bridge-WDS” Mode from the drop down menu, then click “apply”. This will take you to the next screen. Here, you can also configure security settings for your access point by clicking on the “continue”

button or simply press the “Apply” button to continue without further configuration. (If you click “Continue” it will take you back to the basic settings page, from there you also need to click on the “Set Security” button