Hawking HWABN1 Quick Install Guide
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 AP/Bridge
•1x Power Adapter
•1x Ethernet Cable
•1x Setup CD -ROM
•1x QIG (Quick Install Guide)
•2x Dipole Antennas
2 Overview
Requirements
•Internet Access with router or modem
•PC Computer (for configuration only)
•Power Outlet
3 Connecting 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.
HWABN1
AP/Bridge
4 Configuring the 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”.
2.) Connect your AP/Bridge to your broadband router.
HWABN1
AP/Bridge
Router/AP
“SOURCE”
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’.
Broadband Modem
3.) Connect your PC to any of the LAN ports
located on the back of your router/AP.
HWABN1
AP/Bridge
Router/AP
“SOURCE”
Broadband Modem
PC
PC Symbol for Ethernet Port
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.
Example
PC Rear Ports
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5a Operating in Access Point Mode
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 previously. 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.
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 network and click ‘Next’.
2.) Here you are given the option to change
the password for log-in to the web-user interface. If you wish to leave the log-in information
as the default settings (Username: admin,
Password:1234) click ‘NEXT’ to move on.
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 interface. Click ‘SET’ to apply all settings.
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 interface. Click ‘SET’ to apply all settings.
6 Connecting to your AP
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.
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2.) Click the ‘View Wireless
Networks’ button in the ‘Wireless 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 new wireless network!
NOTE: If you have WPA Security
enabled you will be prompted to
enter your password.
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