LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWDN1 Hi-GainTM Wireless-300N USB Dish Adapter with Upgradable Antennas is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this one-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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 4 2. FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................... 4 3. PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 5 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HWDN1 Hi-Gain TM Wireless 300N USB Dish Adapter. Now you can enjoy the latest Wireless-N technology with excellent speeds, of up to 300Mbps*. Designed with Hi-Gain Dish Technology, the Wireless 300N USB Adapter extends your wireless network coverage by up to 6 times and boosts transmission throughput 12 times more than a standard Wireless-G Network. It allows you to connect a notebook or desktop to any wireless network** using the USB port.
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items. • One HWDN1 Hi-Gain Wireless 300N USB Dish Adapter • One USB cable (1.
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To begin using the HWDN1 Dish Adapter, your PC/Notebook must meet the following minimum requirements: • Operating System – Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista • An Available USB Port on your Laptop or Desktop • 256MB system memory or larger • 750MHz CPU or higher configuration 5. Driver Installation for Windows Vista a. Insert the included CD an auto load page will appear instantly on you screen. b.
c. Select Install to begin the Installation d. Please wait a while as the installation process take place. e. After installation is complete, exit the wizard by clicking on the Finish button. f. Now, plug in your HWDN1 adapter.
5.1. USING WINDOWS CONFIGURATION (VISTA) It is recommended that you use the Windows Configuration for the Wireless-N Adapter. a. To open up the Windows Configuration, go to Start Connect To b. Select the Network you wish to connect to. If you are connecting to an unsecure network, go to step c. If you are connecting to a secured network, go to step d.
c. If you are connecting to an open network (unsecured network), a warning may appear indicating that the network is an unsecured network. Select Connect Anyway and skip step d. d. If your selected network is a secured (encryption) network, then a window will prompt you to enter security key or passphrase. If you are connecting to a network that is security enabled, but do not have the security key or passphrase, please obtain the passphrase from your Network Administrator.
e. Please wait while your HWDN1 is connecting. f. The HWDN1 Wireless Dish Adapter is now connected, you may save this network as your preferred network.
6. INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 2000/XP) Important! Please Install the HWDN1 Driver & Utility before connecting the HWDN1 into the USB port on your computer. The HWDN1 Driver & Utility is located on the CD. Insert the support CD into your CD Drive. The CD drive should auto-load the following.
Choose HWDN1 Configuration Utility & click next and then click install. Await instructions as you see the setup progress as shown below...
After a few seconds, the set up is complete and will show up as follows. It may give you the option to restart. Click Finish. Restart your computer if the wizard prompted you to do so. Otherwise, please plug the Hawking HWDN1 Wireless Dish Adapter into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook.
6.1. Verify installation (WINDOW 2000/XP) 1. Open Control Panel Double-click on System. 2. Select Hardware tab Click on Device Manager. Select and double-click on 802.11N USB wireless LAN card.
Verify the device status of the 802.11N USB Wireless LAN Card This device is working properly Click OK 6.2. Network Configuration (WIN 2000/XP) • Go to Start Menu Control Panel Network. • Right-click on Wireless Network. • Select Local Area Connection icon select Properties. • Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties.
Select the [General] tab. a. If your Wireless Router supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. b. If the router does not support [DHCP] function, you have to configure the IP and DNS settings. 7. SETUP WLAN (WIN 2000/XP) – Using Hawking Configuration-Utility Prerequisite: • Your home/office environment should have a wireless LAN Access Point (AP) that is available for your use.
2. Mouse over the “Hawk” icon and you’ll get a brief description and status of your WLAN. For example, the figure below shows the HWDN1 is connected to an NRouter. 3. Right click on the “HAWK” icon and it will open up a menu as shown below 4. Click on Launch Config Utilities Figure 6.4 To see a list of available wireless networks, click on Site Survey tab Press Rescan. All detected service set identifiers (SSID) will be listed under SSID column.
To connect, select a SSID or an AP that you wish to connect to and click Connect and OK. (Note: if the selected SSID has encryption, you need to enter a security key in order to connect (refer to Chapter 7 for network settings). If the selected SSID is an open network or has no encryption, “none” will be listed under Encryption column.) When you are successfully connected, a handshake icon next to the selected AP.
An Authentication and Security Window (figure 7.1b) should appear shortly. Figure 7.1b WEP Setup Instructions: (All settings should correspond with settings of the wireless AP that you are connecting to.) a. Authentication Type field: indicates the authentication type of the AP/Router. Please confirm the setting of the AP/Router. • Open: WEP open system is based on request and grant. It is essentially no authentication.
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Setting the Authentication and Security Page: a. Authentication Type: Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK (note: your AP must support this function). b. Encryption: Select TKIP or AES in the drop down menu.(Must Correspond to the Value on your AP) c. Enter the WAP Preshared Key and click OK.
WPA and WPA2 1. If you wish to connect to an AP with WPA or WPA2 authentication, select the AP or SSID and select Connect. (For example the NRouter is being selected, the security settings must correspond to Wireless Access Point) 2. Setting the Authentication and Security Page: a. Authentication Type: select WPA or WPA2-PSK (AP must support the function). b. Encryption: select TKIP or AES (Same as AP) c. If the AP/router has 802.1x Setting function, click it for advanced settings.
Click OK to finish setting. 7.2. Adding Profiles 1. Select an AP in the SSID column (example: NRouter Click Add to Profile and the page shown below will appear. 2. Setting items in the configuration tab: • Profile Name: Enter the connected AP profile, eg: PROF1.
• SSID: Click the drop-down menu and select one AP. You can also enter the AP manually. • PSM: When CAM is selected, it indicates that the product is not in power saving status. When PSM is selected, the product is in power saving status. (Only select it under Infrastructure network type). • Network Type: [Infrastructure] or [Ad Hoc] type. We recommend you to select [Infrastructure]. • Transmit power: the amount of power used by a radio transceiver to send the signal out.
7.3. WPS Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configuration function - provides easy procedures to set up wireless security. Wi-Fi Protected Setup gives you a variety of setup options. It uses familiar methodologies such as typing in a Personal Identification Number /numeric code (PIN method), and pushing a button (Push-Button Configuration, or PBC) to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2TM) data encryption and authentication.
8. QoS Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ for WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) provides multimedia enhancements for Wi-Fi® networks that improve the user experience for audio, video, and voice applications. WMM is a profile of the IEEE 802.11e Quality of Service (QoS) extensions for 802.11 networks and started a certification program for WMM to satisfy the most urgent needs of the industry for a QoS solution for Wi-Fi networks. WMM provides prioritized media access and is based on the Enhanced Distributed Channel Access (EDCA) method.
9. Advanced Settings Wireless mode: Select wireless network mode (speed) - 802.11b/g mixed: Automatically detect 11b or 11g - 802.11b only: Frequency only 11b - 802.11b/g/n mixed: Automatically detect 11b or 11g or 11n In order to keep the connection stable, please select [Auto] to automatically confirm which mode the wireless network is working. TX-Burst: Turbo Mode.
10. Statistics The Statistics tab displays detailed information about Wireless LAN TX/RX. • Transmit Statistics: Statistic of transmitted frames. • Receive Statistics: Statistic of received frames. • [Reset Counters]: Click [Reset Counter] to start over at zero the statistic numbers of transmitting and receiving data.
11. Link Status This tab displays the information of the Wireless connection status. • Status: Displays the linked AP name and MAC address. When [Disconnect] appears in this box, the connection is failed. • Extra Info: link status and strength. • Channel: Current channel in use. • Link Speed: Shows current transmit rate and receive rate. • Throughput: Displays transmit and receive throughput value. • Link Quality: Displays connection quality based on signal strength and TX/RX packet error rate.
12. About The About tab displays version information of 1. Driver 2. Utility 3. EEPROM binary 4. Firmware 5. IP Address (current) 6. MAC address of the PHY 7. Subnet MASK Address 8.
13. Uninstalling Hawking Utility/Driver Select Uninstall option from the start menu. You can see the wizard preparing for uninstallation Select Remove All. When asked if you are sure you want to remove application and all its features, click Yes.
Removing the utility is in progress. At any time you may press cancel to abort uninstallation.
You will need to restart your computer to ensure a clean removal of the Hawking Utility.
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72, 84, 150 and 300Mbps (with 2-stream on both ends) Standards / Compliance IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, 802.11n 2.0 Regulation Certifications FCC Part 15, ETSI 300/328/CE Operating Voltage 5 V ± 0.25V Status LEDs LINK Drivers Windows 2000/XP/Vista RF Information Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) Modulation Technology 802.
Networking Topology Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure Security WPA/WPA2 (AES, 64,128-WEP with shared-key authentication) Cisco CCS V1.0, V2.0 and V3.0 compliant Physical Form Factor USB 2.0/1.1 Dimensions (H x W x D) 70(L) mm x 57.5(W) mm x 16(H) mm Weight 55 g/ 2.
INDEX This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the adapter. 1. What is the IEEE 802.11n standard? 802.11n is an IEEE 802.11 wireless network standard that increases transmission speeds from a traditional 11Mbps (802.11b) to over 100Mbps. Currently, the HWDN1 supports up to 300Mbps. 802.11n can handle legacy 11a, 11b and 11g transmission in a mixed mode or only 11n nodes for maximum performance. It supports the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.
7. 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 802.11i WLAN security standard, and the specification might be officially released by early 2003. 8.
13. What is Hi-Gain and dBi? Hi-Gain is Hawking Technologies’ high performance wireless distance extending product line. It encompasses a group of products and technologies used to help solve distance issues accompanied with WiFi products. A unit of measurement on antenna strength and power is dBi. The higher the dBi or gain level of an antenna the more powerful it is. 14.
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