Hawking HWL2 INSTALLATION

LIMITED WARRANTY

Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWL2 Hi-Gain WiFi Locator Professional
Edition 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. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF
PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT
PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization
number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of
purchase.

IN NO EVEN SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY’S LIABILTY EXCEED THE
PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION.

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statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and
all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Hawking Technology reserves
the right to revise or updates its products, software, or documentation without obligation
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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 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 or more of the following measures:

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 technician for help.

FCC Caution

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not
be less than 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements

SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with
PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the application for Certification,
and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions,
construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Use in other devices such a PDAs
or lappads is not authorized. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific
antenna(s) tested in the application for Certification. The antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio
equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of
their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As
of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and
use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and
static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of
the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe
use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................6

1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Specifications................................................................................................................ 7

1.3 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 8

2 WIFI LOCATOR MODE – HOW TO USE ..................................... 9

3 ADAPTER MODE – FIRST TIME INSTALLATION................... 12

4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY ....................................................... 18

1.1 Wireless Connection Status......................................................................................... 18

1.2 Using the Utility.......................................................................................................... 19

1.3 More Settings – Advanced Settings............................................................................ 20

1.4 Wireless Security Settings .......................................................................................... 21

1.5 Setting WPA and WPA2:............................................................................................. 22

1.6 Using Profiles.............................................................................................................. 23

1.7 Other Settings / Power Consumption Settings............................................................ 24

1.8 Software Access Point Mode ...................................................................................... 26

1.9 Advanced / More Settings For AP Mode .................................................................... 28

1.10 Setting Wireless Security in AP Mode ............................................. 28

1.11 Advanced Settings in AP Mode........................................................ 29

1.12 MAC Address Filtering in AP Mode ................................................ 29

5 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 30

1 Introduction

-- Detect and Connect

Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Hi-Gain WiFi Locator Professional Edition.
This Hi-Gain Wireless-G USB Adapter and Advanced Wireless Hot Spot Detector is
designed to comply with the IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN. The integration of
Hawking’s award winning Hi-Gain Advanced Antenna Technology and proven record
in creating superior wireless products makes the HWL2 a very powerful wireless
adapter/detector capable of obtaining wireless distances up to 3 times that of normal
Wireless-G cards. The HWL2 detects any wireless network within a given vicinity,
provides detailed information regarding the network and allows for fast easy
connection to that same network.

This adapter supports the highest security standards to maintain a secure wireless
connection within your wireless network. Along with the standard 64, 128, 256-bit
WEP encryption, the HWL2 also supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2
which combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
technologies.

The Hawking HWL2 is a powerful, portable tool for the mobile user.

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1.1 Features

- Detect and Connect to Any Wireless b/g Network (Bold)

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- 2 Products in One: WiFi Locator + Wireless-G USB Adapter

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- Finds Wireless Networks (Hot-Spots) w/o Taking Out Your Laptop

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- Connects to your Laptop with USB 2.0 to access WiFi networks

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- Detects and Indicates Wireless Networks with Security Enabled

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- Hi-Gain Directional Flip-Open Antenna provides Optimal Wireless Range.

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- Up to 300% performance increase when compared to standard wireless laptops

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- Compact Pocket Sized Design

1.2 Specifications

• Standard: IEEE 802.11g/b

• Bus Type: USB 2.0 Type A

• Frequency Band: 2.4000~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)

• Modulation: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (11g)

BPSK, QPSK, CCK (11b)

• Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback

• Security: 64/128/256-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA (IEEE 802.1x with TKIP), WPA2 and

AES

• Antenna: Directional 5dBi Hi-Gain Antenna

• Drivers: Windows 98/SE/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server

• LED: (5x Signal Strength) (1x Power)(1x Wireless Security)(2x 802.11b/g)

• Transmit Power: 21~22 dBm (Typical w/ Antenna)

• Dimension: 92(L) x 56(W) x 25(H) mm

• Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)

• Humidity: 0-95% (Non Condensing)

• Certification: FCC, CE

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1.3 Package Contents

Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The
package should include the following items:

• One Hi-Gain WiFi Locator Professional Edition

• One USB 2.0 Extension Cable (100 cm)

• One Quick Installation Guide

• One CD (Driver/Install Wizard/Manual)

• One Hawking Wireless Hot Spot Finder Software (Inside the CD)

If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

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2 WiFi Locator Mode – How to Use

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The HWL2 security LED will light up when it detects a network with WEP,

WPA or WPA2. It is also capable of detecting networks that do not

broadcast their SSIDs.

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