Table of Contents 2 Warranty Information 3 Certifications 4 What You Need to Get Started Package Contents Product Description Quick Start Installation 11 How the Broadband Booster Works Broadband Booster Overview Which Applications will Benefit Most from the Broadband Booster Introducing StreamEngine Technology 16 Accessing the Advanced Configuration Menu Information/Status Menu Advanced Configuration Menu Administration Menu Setting the Username and Password 23 Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HBB1 Broadband Booster is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. The warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.
FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Quick Start Setting Up the Broadband Booster in Your Network 6
The Broadband Booster is placed in-between your Cable or DSL Modem and your network Router.
How The Broadband Booster Works Introducing Stream Engine Technology The Broadband Booster sits between the broadband modem and router. It optimizes networks for interactive applications used by A) multiple users, and B) individual users. Overview The Hawking Broadband Booster is a new class of product: a network upgrade that solves problems with using time-sensitive applications on broadband internet connections.
enhances the quality of streaming video without any configuration required by the user. Target Applications High speed internet connections are making interactive applications such as online games, VoIP, file and application sharing, and video conferencing more popular. These new technologies work very well, but people run into problems when they try to use more than one application at the same time.
Simply put, the Broadband Booster is an easily-installed device that provides broadband users with a superior experience of the internet. Simple Installation and Automatic Operation The Broadband Booster plugs in directly between the broadband modem and a computer, router, gateway, or access point, with a single Ethernet port for each device. It requires no configuration by the user, and has clear status lights to show it is working correctly.
VoIP packet does not have to wait for large FTP packets to be sent before leaving the modem. Assuming that all of the data streams are correctly prioritized, the user can still run into problems. Many people believe that the delays they see while using online applications is caused by the internet itself. However, most latency and jitter is actually caused by the behavior of the modem on the user’s home network.
How to Measure the Performance Benefits? People can benefit most from a Broadband Booster under the following conditions: Their internet connection has a narrow uplink, such as with an ADSL or cable modem. They are using interactive applications like online games, VoIP, video conferencing, or application sharing. There are other network applications that run while they are using interactive applications. These might include sending e-mail attachments, file sharing, or even other VoIP calls or online games.
Advanced Configuration Menu Configuring Advanced Features in Your Broadband Booster The GUI (Graphical User Interface) allows you to do manually adjust the control features within the Broadband Booster. You can view information regarding the status of the device, change the login password as well as upgrade the firmware. To access the GUI you will need to open a web-browser from a computer that is connected to the “boosted” network. In the address bar type in the following address: http://192.168.229.
The Information Page will gives you information regarding the current settings of your Broadband Booster. Firmware Version: Current firmware version on the HBB1 Upstream Rate: Speed setting for upstream rate Upstream MTU: Modem Type: Shows which type of broadband connection your network using. Protocol Overhead: Home Gateway IP Address: Displays the IP address of your broadband modem. ISP Router IP Address: Displays the IP address of your network router.
Configuration Menu To access the Configuration Menu click on the “Configuration” tab on the navigation bar at the top of the browser.
Auto Rate Detection: This allows the Broadband Booster to automatically detect your networks upstream data rate and speed. It is recommended that you use the Auto Rate Detection feature unless you are an advanced user or if you feel that your detected data rate is incorrect. Upstream Data Rate: If the Auto Rate Detection feature is not used, then the Upstream Data Rate must be manually entered. The units used are kbits/s. Please check with your local ISP for the correct number to be used here.
Administration Menu To access the Administration Menu select “Administration” from the navigation bar.
Device Control: Any changes that have been made in the configuration menu will need a system reboot first before they become active. To manually reboot the device select the “Reboot” button. Resetting Configurations: To reset the settings to the factory default settings select the “Reset Configurations” button. This tool is used in case configurations have been manually made that hinder the device from working properly.
3) Once the power is on you will have 3 minutes to access the login page through your web browser by entering the IP address into the URL bar: http://192.168.229.61/ 4) There will be no password or username required to login during the 3 minute time window. Hit enter to login. 5) Click on the Administration Menu tab to re-enter a new username and password.
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions Broadband Booster FAQ and Miscellaneous Information Frequently Asked Questions When can I see the greatest benefit from using a Broadband Booster? The Broadband Booster will improve your experience the most if you have a broadband connection with a typical uplink data rate, and you use multiple applications, with at least one of them being time sensitive.
Does the Broadband Booster support specific settings for specific online computer games? Yes, the Broadband Booster has support for a very long list of the most popular online games.
1) Disconnect the power to the Broadband Booster 2) Wait 5 seconds and plug the power back in. 3) Once the power is on you will have 3 minutes to access the login page through your web browser by entering the IP address into the URL bar: http://192.168.229.61/ 4) There will be no password or username required to login during the 3 minute time window. Hit enter to login. 5) Click on the Administration Menu tab to re-enter a new username and password.
Hawking Product Service and Support Customer Service and Technical Assitance Information If you are having trouble installing or configuring the Broadband Booster please contact Hawking Technologies Technical Support department using one of the following methods: Hawking Technical Support Email: Techsupport@hawkingtech.com Toll Free: 800-756-7832 Web: http://www.hawkingtech.com/servicesupport.php RMA Information (For Warranty Issues) Web: http://www.hawkingtech.com/rma.
