Hawking HWL2A User Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWL2A Hi-Gain WiFi Locator

Professional Edition For Apple Users 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.

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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

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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 0

Features 1
Specifications 2
Package Contents 2

2 WiFi Locator Mode – How to Use 3

3 WiFi Adapter Mode – First Time Installation 6

4 Using The Hawking Wireless Utility 11

5 WiFi Adapter Mode – Uninstalling the Driver and Software 16

6 Troubleshooting 20

1 Introduction

-- Detect and Connect

Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Hi-Gain WiFi Locator Professional Edition for

Apple® Users. 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 HWL2A a very powerful

wireless adapter/detector capable of obtaining wireless distances up to 3 times that of

the Apple® Airport Extreme Card. The Hawking WiFi Locator Professional Edition for

Apple® Users acts as a very powerful wireless adapter for MAC OS based computers.

In addition, the HWL2A 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 and 128-Bit
encryption the HWL2A provides support for 256-bit WEP encryption

The Hawking HWL2A is a powerful, portable tool for the mobile user.

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Features

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

- 2 Products in One: WiFi Locator + Wireless-G USB Adapter for MAC OS based

computers.

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

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

- Detects and Indicates Wireless Networks with Security Enabled

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

- Up to 300% performance increase when compared to the Apple Airport Extreme

card.

- Compact Pocket Sized Design

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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

• Antenna: Directional 5dBi Hi-Gain Antenna

• Drivers: MAC OS X – 10.3

• 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

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 for Apple Users

• 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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