Signal Booster + 11g AP KIT HSB2 –AP Wireless Signal Booster (HSB2) Plus Wireless G AP (HWBA54G)
CE MARK WARNING This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWBA54G Wireless-G AP / Bridge is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase.
Table of Contents Section 1 – HWBA54G Wireless 11g AP Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Package Contents......................................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................................................... 2 Specifications ..............................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Technologies Hi-Speed 54M Wireless-G Access Point and Ethernet Bridge. The HWBA54G is compliant with the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards. The Hi-Speed 54G Wireless AP/Bridge utilizes the highest wireless security standards (WPA) to protect your network from outside intruders, including WPA-PSK, WEP, ESSID and MAC address filter functions.
1.1 Package Contents The HWBA54G includes the following items: One HWBA54G Access Point/Bridge One Power Adapter One Quick Installation Guide One Setup CD One Dipole Antenna 1.2 Features Complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards. Multiple Functions: Access Point, Ethernet Bridge, Workgroup Bridge. High speed data rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps network speeds. Seamlessly integrates wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks.
connector) Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1 Power: 12VDC, 0.
1.4 Physical Description Front Panel Located on the HWBA54G’s front panel are LED status lights that inform you of the unit’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED.
Front LED Panel LED Power Color Green Status Lit Off Description Power is supplied. No Power. Wireless Activity Green Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data. Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data. On A valid link is established. Flash Off It is transmitting or receiving data. No link is established.
keeping your original configurations intact. 2) If problems continue to persist or you have forgotten your password, pressing the reset button for more than 5 seconds will reset the device back to its factory default settings. (Warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings).
Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection 1. Choosing a location for the access point. Usually, the best place for the access point is at the center of your wireless network, with line of straight to all your wireless clients. 2. Adjust the antenna. Usually the higher the antenna is placed, the better your performance will be. 3. Connect the access point to your local area network (LAN). Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the access point, and the other end to a hub or switch.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3.1 Getting Started This Access Point provides web-based configuration tools, allowing you to configure from wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to configure the device. From Wired Station 1. Make sure your wired station has the same subnet address as the access Point. The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the access point are: Default IP Address: 192.168.1.240 Default Subnet: 255.255.255.
the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button. 7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks. Gateway: All fields are blank. DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS. WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution. IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example. 1 IP Address: 192.168.1.3 (any IP address within 192.
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from the Network window. 3. Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5. 4.
4. You can now begin configuring the Access Point. Accessing the Configuration Menu From a Wireless Station 1. Make sure your wireless station has the same subnet as the access point. Please refer to Step 1 above for configuring the IP Address and Sub Mask of the wireless station. 2. Connect to the Access Point. The Access Point’s ESSID is “HawkingAP” and the WEP Encryption function is disabled.
3.2 Configuring the Access Point The HWBA54G supports 3 modes of use: Client Bridge, Access Point, and Bridge modes. “Client Bridge Mode” is used to allow a network device with only a wired Ethernet function to have wireless LAN communications capability. It provides both Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes for the “Station Mode”. “Station-Ad Hoc Mode”, allows the network device to join a wireless LAN with peer-to-peer communication.
3.2.1 Client Bridge Mode configuration This configuration is used to let a network device with only wired Ethernet functionality to have wireless LAN communication capability. It provides both Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes for the “Client Mode”. With “Ad Hoc mode”, it can let your network device join a wireless LAN with peer-to-peer communication. With “Infrastructure mode”, it can let your network device join a wireless LAN through an access point. Parameter Description Station Mode 802.
MAC Cloning Mode Disabled: It will use it’s own MAC address to access the wireless LAN. Enabled: It will use PC’s MAC address to access the wireless LAN. 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. Please make sure that the SSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the same. The default SSID is “default”.
Short: It is suitable for high traffic wireless network Long: It can provide more reliable communication Transmit Rate When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11b” and it allows you to select the speed of 1-11Mbps. When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11g” and it allows you to select the speed of 1-54Mbps. Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.
3.2.2 AP Mode configuration This Access Point supports AP modes. “Access Point Mode” provides pure access point function. The simplest way to build up a wireless LAN is to use “AP Mode”. Access Point Mode provides wireless access to a wired network. Parameter Description Mode 802.11b mode: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps 802.
Broadcast SSID It will respond to Broadcast SSID requests. If you enable this function, every wireless station located within the coverage of this access point can discover this access point easily. If you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. Disabling "Response to Broadcast ESSID requests" can provide better security. Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. Channels differ from country to country.
3.2.3 P2P Mode configuration This function provides to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by wireless LAN. You can use two access points with “P2P mode” to bridge two wired Ethernet networks together. Parameter Description AP MAC Address You have to enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work. Mode 802.11b mode: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps 802.
There are 14 channels available. Security Disable: Disable the security function. WEP: WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the Access Point. This Access Point supports 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function. With this function, your data will be transmitted over the wireless network securely. # You can refer to the detail setting from chapter 3.2.6.
3.2.4 PMP Mode Configuration This function allows to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by wireless LAN. You can use two access points with “P2P mode” to bridge two wired Ethernet networks together. Parameter Description AP MAC Address If you want to bridge more than one wired Ethernet networks together with wireless LAN, you have to enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work. Mode 802.11b mode: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps 802.
Channel 1-14 (Japan) Channel 1-13 (Europe) There are 14 channels available. Security Disable: Disable the security function. WEP: WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the Access Point. This Access Point supports 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function. With this function, your data will be transmitted over the wireless network securely.
3.2.5 WEP Setting Parameter Description WEP Length WEP-64: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys. WEP-128: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 13-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys. Mode HEX: input Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) ASCII: input alphanumeric format.
3.2.6 WPA Setting Parameter Description Authentication Type The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Passphrase To entry at least 8 characters pass phrase as the pre-shared keys. Group Re-Key Time It will auto re-gererate the Key after the defult time (86400) has passed, (second) or you can change the default time by yourself. Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
3.2.7 Advanced Setting Parameter Description Beacon Interval (20-1000) The period of time that this access point broadcast a beacon. Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network. RTS Threshold (256-2432) When the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold, the access point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet. DTIM Period (1-255) This is the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM).
multicast messages. Protection Mode It provides best performance for 11g transmission when you enable it. Transmit Rate When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11b” and it allows you to select the speed of 1-11Mbps. When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11g” and it allows you to select the speed of 1-54Mbps. Preamble Type Preamble type defines the length of preamble block in the frames during the wireless communication.
3.2.8 Access Filter The HWBA54G allows you to provide a Filter List of MAC addresses that are allowed/denied access associated with this AP.
Parameter Description MAC Filtering You can enable or disable the MAC Filtering function. Filter Mode If you select “Only deny PCs with MAC listed below to access this device”, then all the PCs in the list will be denied to access and all other PCs will be allowed to access. If you select “Only allow PCs with MAC listed below to access this device”, then all PCs in the list will be allowed to access but all other PCs will be denied to access.
3.2.9 Status Setup Parameter Description Ethernet It shows the default IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Link status information. Wireless It shows the current Wireless information.
3.2.10 Admin Setup Parameter Description FW Version It shows current FW version. FW Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point’s system firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Access Point, you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page. You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC. Please reset the Access Point when the upgrade process is complete.
3.2.11 LAN Setup Parameter Description Device Name It shows current FW version. Automatic IP Selecting this option is not advised unless you have direct access to the device that provides the IP address. Fixed IP Specify IP: Designate the Access Point’s IP Address. This IP Address should be unique in your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.2.1. Subnet Mask: Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment. Specify the default gateway IP of this Access Point.
Chapter4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. 1. How do I manually find the PC’s IP and MAC Address? 1) In Windows, open the Command Prompt program 2) Type Ipconfig /all and Enter 1 Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address 2 Your PC’s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address 2. What is BSS ID? A group of wireless stations and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS).
based on a 64(40)-bit shared key algorithm. 6. What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent.
Section 2 – HSB2 Wireless Signal Booster
LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HSB1 WiFi 802.11b/g Adjustable WiFi Signal Booster and HWBA54G (sold separately) is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase. The kit contains three units, Hawking HWBA54G (Wireless Access Point), RF cable and HSB1 (Signal Booster). RF Cable and HSB1 are designed to operate only with Hawking HWBA54G as a single system, more systems may be certified at a later time.
Warning Statement: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Network/Operating Range: IEEE 802.11b WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11g WLAN Standard 2400 - 2500 MHz Transmit Gain: up to 27dB Frequency Response: Output Power: +/- 1 dB 100/200/500mW Transmit Power: 3 dBm min; 27dm max Receiver Gain: 10-13 dBm, 12 dBm Typical Noise Figure: 3.
Ethernet A networking standard using cables (Category 5) to create a network. 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. 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.
Wireless Device – Any WiFi device (802.11b/g) that communicates wirelessly using the IEEE802.11 wireless standard. These devices can range from wireless access points to wireless routers to wireless PCI client cards. IEEE 802.11 – Wireless Network Specifications • 802.11 -- applies to wireless LANs (Networks) and provides 1 or 2 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band using either frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) or direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS). • 802.11b (also referred to as 802.
