SIGNAL BOOSTER + PCI KIT HSB1 – PCI WIRELESS-G SIGNAL BOOSTER [HSB1] PLUS WIRELESS-G PCI CARD [HWP54G] 1
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CONTENTS SECTION 1 – HWP54G WIRELESS-G PCI CARD 1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................4 1.1 Features ..........................................................................................................................4 1.2 Specifications .................................................................................................................4 1.3 Package Contents ....................................................................
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Technologies Hi-Speed 54G 802.11g Wireless PCI card . This card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard, which supports up to 54Mbps high-speed wireless networking. It is also backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices. The HWP54G is a quality high performance wireless product and has been tested to outperform the competition.
• • • • LEDs: TX/RX, Link Transmit Power: 16dBm~18dBm Power consumption: Tx: 350mA, Rx: 250mA Receive Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -7 0dBm , 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -86 dBm, 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER, -9 2dBm • • • • Dimension: 19(H) x 127(W) x 121(D) mm Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C) Humidity: Max. 95% (NonCondensing) Certification: FCC, CE 1.3 Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package.
2 Installation Procedure Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions. Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. Windows 98SE/Me/2000.) (Procedures are similar for Note2: If you have installed the Wireless PCI Card driver & utility before, please uninstall the old version first. Hardware Installation A. Turn off your computer and remove its cover. B. Insert the PCI card to an available PCI slot firmly. C.
C. Click “Easy Install” or “Next” to continue. D. The system starts to install the software of the card. Please wait a moment. E. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
F. The “RaConfig” is displayed and you can start to configure the card.
3 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the HWP54G and monitor the link status and statistics of your wireless connection. The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of your Windows operating system while the card is running. You can open it by double-clicking on the icon.
Parameter Description Available Networks This list shows all available wireless networks within range of your card. It also displays the information of the networks including the SSID, BSSID, Signal Strength, Channel, Encryption, Authentication and Network Type. If you want to connect to any networks on the list, double-click the item on the list, and the card will automatically connect to the selected network.
3.2.1 Configure the Profile System Configuration Parameter Description Profile Name Define a recognizable profile name for you to identify the different networks. SSID The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co -located WLANs. You may specify a SSID for the card and then only the device with the same SSID can interconnect to the card.
Parameter Description Network Type Infrastructure – This operation mode requires the presence of an 802.11 Access Point. All communication is done via the Access Point or Router. A d-Hoc – Select this mode if you want to connect to another wireless station in the Wireless LAN network without going through an Access Point or Router. Peer to Peer. Transmit Power If you wish to lower the transmit power of the card to save the power of your system, you can select the lower percentages from the list.
Authentication vs. Security Parameter Description Authen tication Type This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that the card intends to connect to. All security keys within a network must match to allow successful communications. None – No authentication is needed among the wireless network. Shared – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other.
Parameter Description Encryption Mode None – Disable the WEP Data Encryption. WEP – Enable the WEP Data Encryption. When the item is selected, you have to continue setting the WEP Encryption keys. TKIP – TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security.
3.2.2 Enable WPA in Windows XP Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a specification of standards-based, interoperable security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection (encryption) and access control (authentication) for existing and future wireless LAN systems. The technical components of WPA include Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for dynamic key exchange, and 802.1x for authentication. There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA (with server).
3. Press the “Configure” button to configure the WPA function for the current network. Note: Uncheck “Use Windows to Configure my wireless network settings ”, the “RaConfig” utility will be enabled again. Parameter Description Network Authentication Open –No authentication is needed among the wireless network. Shared – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other.
Parameter Description Data Encryption WEP – In WPA or WPA-PSK mode, WEP is also able to be the encryption method for the transmission data. TKIP – TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security.
Parameter Description Current Tx Rate Display the transmission rate of the network. The maximum transmission rate is 54Mbps. Throughput (Kbits/sec) Display the speed of data transmitted and received. Link Quality This bar indicates the quality of the link. The higher the percentage, the better the quality. dBm If you want to know the signal strength in the unit of dBm, select this check box. Signal Strength This bar shows the signal strength level.
3.5 Advanced This option enables you to configure more advanced settings, for example: wireless mode, protection mode and etc. Parameter Description Wireless Mode 802.11 B/G mix – If you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations in your network, i t is recommended to setting the card to this mode. This mode is also the default setting. 802.11 B only – This card can be compatible with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations. If there are only 802.
Parameter Description ADHOC_OFDM When the network type is in Ad Hoc mode, that the card can only work in 11b data rate. It is defined by Wi -Fi organization. If you want to enable the data rate up to 54Mbps (11g), select “ADHOC_OFDM”. Tx Rate There are several options including Auto/1/2/5.5/11/6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps for you to select. When the “Auto” is selected, the device will choose the most suitable transmission rate automatically.
4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the adapter. 1. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? 802.11g is the new IEEE standard for high-speed wireless LAN communications that provides for up to 54 Mbps data rate in the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11g is quickly becoming the next mainstream wireless LAN technology for the home, office and public networks. 802.11g defines the use of the same OFDM modulation technique specified in IEEE 802.
6. What is BSS ID? A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID. 7. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802 .11 standard. 8. What is TKIP? TKIP is a quick-fix method to quickly overcome the inherent weaknesses in WEP security, especially the reuse of encryption keys. TKIP is involved in the IEEE 802.
13. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communication systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
SECTION 2 – HSB1 WIRELESS-SIGNAL BOOSTER READ AND INSTALL THE HWP54G QIG FIRST BEFORE OPENING THIS MANUAL 24
LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HSB1-PCI WiFi Signal Booster Plus Wireless-G PCI Card Kit 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. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Network/Operating Range: IEEE 802.11b WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11g WLAN Standard 2400 - 2500 MHz Frequency Response: Output Power: +/- 1 dB Max 22dBm Input Power: 8-18 dBm Max. Receiver Gain: 10-13 dBm, 12 dBm Typical Noise Figure: 3.5 dB typical Connectors: Input: Reverse SMA Jack Antenna: Reverse SMA Jack Connector Cables: RP-SMA Power: External Power Adapter DC Surge Protection: Available Cable Length: 75 cm SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: - 802.11b or 802.11g Wireless Network - Certified 802.
Ethernet A networking standard using cables (Category 5) to create a network. 1 Network Adapter - Also known as a NIC (Network Interface Card). Used to provide PC’s or laptops with an Ethernet port or wireless access to the network. 2 Broadband Modem - A device that allows broadband connection to the internet. Broadband connections include speeds faster than 56k (dial up modem speed). The two most common types of Broadband connections are DSL and Cable.
High powered antenna to increase the distance of your WiFi device. SMA Connector – The standard antenna connector for WiFi devices. This is the most popular connector and comes standard with all Hawking Technologies equipment. TNC Connector – A type of antenna connector used by few wireless networking equipment manufacturers. 5 dBi (decibel) - A unit of measurement used to determine the gain level of wireless antennas.
