Hawking HWABN1 User manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Part No. HWABN1 Hi-GainTM Wireless-300N Access Point/Bridge
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1 Check Package Contents & Requirements
Package Contents
•1x Wireless-300N A/Bridge
•1x Power Adapter
•1x Ethernet Cable
Requirements
•Internet Access with router or modem
•PC Computer (for configuration only)
•Power Outlet
2 Overview
3 Connecting the AP/Bridge
4 Configuring the AP/Bridge
1.) Connect the A/C power adapter to an
electrical source, and then connect it to the
‘Power’ socket of the AP/Bridge.
3.) Connect your PC to any of the LAN ports
located on the back of your router/AP.
Example
PC Rear Ports
Router/AP
“SOURCE”
PC Symbol for Ethernet Port
HWABN1
AP/Bridge HWABN1
AP/Bridge
1.) Insert the Setup CD into the
CD-ROM drive of your computer.
2.) When the auto-load page
appears, click the Setup Wizard
option on the right and follow the
Setup directions...
3.) Scan for your AP/Bridge by clicking
the ‘Search’ button. Once found, click
the device to highlight it and click
‘Next”.
4.) Here, you can adjust your LAN IP
address for the AP/Bridge. You can
automatically assign an IP from your
network, or you may also choose to set
it Manually. Click ‘Next’.
5.) Select an Operation Mode. Choose
either Access Point Mode or Ethernet
Bridge Mode. Click ‘Next’. See Step 5a
to continue operating in Access Point
Mode or Step 5b to continue operating
in Bridge Mode.
PC
2.) Connect your AP/Bridge to your broad-
band router.
Router/AP
“SOURCE”
HWABN1
AP/Bridge
Broadband Modem
Broadband Modem
•1x Setup CD -ROM
•1x QIG (Quick Install Guide)
•2x Dipole Antennas

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6 Connecting to your AP/Bridge
6.) Choose a name for your AP/Bridge. You
will use this name to identify and connect to the
network. Optionally, you may change your
login username and password to the web-user
interface at the IP address you selected previ-
ously. Click ‘Next’.
7.) In Access Point Mode, it is optional to setup
an encrypted network. If you don’t, your new
wireless network will be open to any and all
users who can see your network. Hawking
suggests setting up a basic WPA security as
shown above.
5a Operating in Access Point Mode
8.) The Setup Summary displays all your
recently configured settings for the HWABN1
AP/Bridge. Please double check all settings to
make sure they are correct and remember the
IP address for logging into the web-user inter-
face. Click ‘SET’ to apply all settings.
1.) To connect to your new wireless network,
click the wireless network icon in your system
tray. It is located in the bottom right-hand
corner of your desktop.
2.) Click the ‘View Wireless
Networks’ button in the ‘Wire-
less Network Connection
Status’ window.
3.) Find your new network (default ID:
Hawking_300N_AP/Bridge) and click on
it twice or select and click ‘Connect’. You
can now enjoy your newly extended
wireless network!
NOTE: If you have WPA Security
enabled you will be prompted to
enter your password.
5b Operating in Bridge Mode (Client Mode)
1.) In Bridge Mode, you must scan for the
wireless network that you would like to “bridge”
to your wired network device. Select the net-
work and click ‘Next’.
2.) Here you are given the option to change
the password for log-in to the web-user inter-
face. If you wish to leave the log-in information
as the default settings (Username: admin,
Password:1234) click ‘NEXT’ to move on.
3.) The Setup Summary displays all your
recently configured settings for the HWABN1
AP/Bridge. Please double check all settings to
make sure they are correct and remember the
IP address for logging into the web-user inter-
face. Click ‘SET’ to apply all settings.