Hawking HWBA54G User Manual

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.

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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.
If the product proves defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service
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FCC WARNING

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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving a ntenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction................................ ..............................1

1.1 Package Contents................................ ...............................................2

1.2 Features................................ ...............................................................2

1.3 Specifications.......................................................................................2

1.4 Physical Description................................ ............................................4

Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection................7

Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration............8

3.1 Getting Started.....................................................................................8

3.2 Configuring the Access Point............................................................13

3.2.1 Status and Information ...................................................................................14

3.2.2 Wireless Setting...............................................................................................15

3.2.3 Advanced Setting............................................................................................28

3.2.4 Security .............................................................................................................30

3.2.5 MAC Address Filtering....................................................................................37

3.2.6 System Utility ...................................................................................................39

3.2.7 Configuration Tool...........................................................................................42

3.2.8 Firmware Upgrade ................................ ..........................................................43

3.2.9 Reset.................................................................................................................43

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.....................................................45

Introduction

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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. With ESSID authentication, WPA-PSK, 64 -/128-bit WEP

encryption and MAC address filtering, unauthorized outside access into your wireless
network is prevented.

The unique multi-function feature of the HWBA54G puts two solutions into one compact
unit, saving you time and money. You may setup your HWBA54G as a Wireless Access

Point to provide wireless access to any wired network or you may choose to set up your
device as an Ethernet Bridge to make any Ethernet-ready device wireless.

The HWBA54G’s dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a RP-SMA connector.
Users can attach an optional Hawking Technologies Hi -Gain antenna to the connector for
better network range and signal quality.

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1.1 Package Contents

The HWBA54G includes the following items:

l One HWBA54G Access Point/Bridge
l One Power Adapter

l One Quick Installation Guide
l One Setup CD

l One Dipole Antenna

1.2 Features

Ÿ Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification.
Ÿ Multiple Functions: Access Point, Ethernet Bridge, WDS Bridge etc…

Ÿ High wireless data rate 54Mbps network speed.

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Ÿ Seamlessly integrate s wireless and wired Ethernet networks.
Ÿ Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences.
Ÿ Provide 64/128 -bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption function to protect the

wireless data transmissions.

Ÿ Built-in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment.
Ÿ Supports Web-based configuration.
Ÿ Easy Setup Wizard for simple configuration

1.3 Specifications

Ÿ Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 (Wired)
Ÿ Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback
Ÿ Security: 64/128-bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption
Ÿ Frequency Band: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Ÿ Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps
Ÿ Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Ÿ Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector)

Compatible with Hawking Technologies Hi-Gain Wireless Range Extending
Antennas and Boosters.

Ÿ Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1
Ÿ Power: 12VDC, 0.5A

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Ÿ Transmit Power: 15dBm (Typical)
Ÿ LEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity
Ÿ Dimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm
Ÿ Temperature:

Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C)
Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C)

Ÿ Humidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing)
Ÿ Certification: FCC, CE

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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.

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LED Color Status Description

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Power Green

Lit Power is supplied.

Off No Power.

Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data.

Wireless

Activity

Green

Off

Antenna is not transmitting or receiving
data.

On A valid link is established.

LAN

Green

Flash It is transmitting or receiving data.

Link/Activity

Off No link is established.

Back Panel

Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the
description of each connection port.

Ÿ Antenna Connector

This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any
antennas with Reverse SMA connector can connect to the Access Point.

Ÿ DC Adapter Port

Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port.

Ÿ LAN Port

The Access Point’s LAN port is where you connect to your LAN’s network
devices.

Ÿ Reset

The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1) If problems occur with your Access Point, press the reset button with

a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the Access Point will re­boot itself, keeping your original configurations.

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2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you

forgot your password, press the reset button for longer than 4
seconds and the Access Point will reset itself to the factory default
settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with
the factory default settings).

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Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point

Connection

1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireles s Access Point.

The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your
wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile computers. A

higher location is also preferable. (i.e. the second story of a house versus
the first level)

2. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your router, hub or switch.

Connect one end of included Ethernet cable to the Access Point’s LAN
Port and connect the other end of the cable to a switch, a router or a hub.
The Access Point will then be connected to your existed wired LAN
Network.

3. Connect the DC Power Adapter to the Wireless LAN Access Point’s
Power Socket.

Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a
different adapter may damage the product.

The Hardware Installation is c omplete.

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Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point

Configuration

3.1 Getting Started

This Access Point provides web-based configuration tool allowing you to
configure from wired or wireless computers. Follow the instructions below to
get started configuration.

From Wired Computer

1. Make sure your wired computer is in the same subnet with the Access
Point.

The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point is:

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.240
Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Configure your PC to be in the same subnet with t he Access Point.

1a) Windows 95/98/Me

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.

3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to

install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.

4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.

5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the

OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.

6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from 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.

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• 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: 192.168.1.20 (any IP address within 192.168.1.1~192.168.1.253 is
available, do not setup 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.254)
ü Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.

1b) Windows XP

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network

Connections window will appear.

2: Double -click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.

3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list.

Select it and click the Properties button.

4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and

Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen.

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5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.

1c) Windows 2000

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2. Double-click Network and Dial -up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up

Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection

window will appear.

3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.

4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address

and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following.

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ü IP Address: 192.168.1.20 (any IP address within 192.168.1.1~192.168.1.253 is

available, do not setup 192.168.1 .1 or 192.168.1.254 )

ü Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

6. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.

1d) Windows NT

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. In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok

button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.

5. After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of

Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.

6. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• IP Address: Select Specify an IP address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask
as following example.

1. IP Address: 192.168.1.20 (any IP address within 192.168.1.1~192.168.1.253 is
available, do not setup 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.254)

ü Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

• DNS: Let all fields are blank.

• WINS: Let all fields are blank.

• Routing: Let all fields are blank.

7. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.

2. Enter 192.168.1.240 from a Web Browser to get into the Access Point’s
configuration tool.

3. A screen will be popped up and request you to enter user name and
password. The default user name and password is as follows.
User Name: Admin

Password: 1234