Hawking HWREN25 User Manual
Hi-Gain™ Wireless-300N Wall Plug Multi-Function Extender HWREN25
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Sta t ement
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been te sted and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pur suant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, an d can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac cordance with the
instructions, may cause ha rmful interfer ence to radio c ommunicatio ns.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equi pment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encoura ged to try to cor rect the interference by one or
more of the f ollowing measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation betw een the equip ment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circ uit different from
that to whic h the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio tec hn ic ia n for he lp.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be in stalled and operated in accordance with pro vided
instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provid ed between
computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of
hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operati on.
This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interfere nce, and (2) this d evice must acce pt any interference received,
including interference that may cause u ndesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FC C) Radiation Exp osure
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 20cm (8 inc hes) during nor mal operation.
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 DI RECTIVE
1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of
March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal
Equipment and the mutual r ecognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and S atellite Earth Station
Equipment) A s 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 attenti on must be paid to the dangers of
electric shock and static e lectricity when working with electrical equ ipment.
All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefor e be
allowed at a ll times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this de vice is intende d for home and office use in
Austria, Belgium, D enmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, t he Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the
United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this de vice is also aut horized for use in EFTA mem ber
states: Iceland, Liecht enstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.
Table of Contents
Chapter I: Product Information ...................................................................... 1
1-1 Introduction and safety information ................................................................ 1
1-2 Safety Information ........................................................................................... 4
1-3 System Requirements ....................................................................................... 5
1-4 Package Contents ............................................................................................ 6
1-5 Product Overview ............................................................................................ 7
CHAPTER II: Repeater Mode ...................................................................... 10
2-1 Repeater Quick Installation Guide ................................................................ 10
2-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup .............................................................. 12
2-2 Repeater Quick Setup .................................................................................... 15
2-3 General Setup ................................................................................................ 20
2-3-1 System ................................................................................................ 20
2-3-2 Local Network .................................................................................... 22
2-3-3 Wireless Network ............................................................................... 27
3-3-3-1 Basic Wireless Settings ........................................................... 28
3-3-3-2 Advanced Wireless Settings .................................................... 30
3-3-3-3 Security Settings ..................................................................... 33
3-3-3-4 Wireless Access Control ......................................................... 39
3-3-3-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................. 42
2-4 Status ............................................................................................................. 45
2-5 Configuration Tools ....................................................................................... 48
2-6 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................... 50
2-7 System Reset.................................................................................................. 52
CHAPTER III: Bridge Mode ...................................................................... 53
3-1 Bridge Quick Installation Guide .................................................................... 53
3-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup .............................................................. 55
3-2 Bridge Mode Quick Setup ............................................................................. 58
3-3 General Setup ................................................................................................ 62
3-3-1 System ................................................................................................ 62
3-3-2 Local Network .................................................................................... 64
3-3-3 Wireless Network ............................................................................... 68
3-3-3-1 Basic Wireless Settings ........................................................... 69
3-3-3-2 Advanced Wireless Settings .................................................... 71
3-3-3-3 Security Settings ..................................................................... 74
3-3-3-4 Wireless Access Control ......................................................... 80
3-3-3-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................. 83
3-4 Status ............................................................................................................. 86
3-5 Configuration Tools ....................................................................................... 89
3-6 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................... 91
3-7 System Reset.................................................................................................. 93
CHAPTER IV: Access Point Mode ............................................................ 94
4-1 AP mode Quick Installation Guide ................................................................ 94
4-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup .............................................................. 95
4-2 Access Mode Quick Setup ............................................................................. 97
4-3 General Setup .............................................................................................. 102
4-3-1 System .............................................................................................. 103
4-3-2 Local Network .................................................................................. 106
4-3-3 Wireless Network ............................................................................. 110
4-3-3-1 Basic Wireless Settings ......................................................... 111
4-3-3-2 Advanced Wireless Settings .................................................. 114
4-3-3-3 Security Settings ................................................................... 117
4-3-3-4 Wireless Access Control ....................................................... 123
4-3-3-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ............................................... 126
4-3-3-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network ...................................... 129
4-4 Status ........................................................................................................... 133
4-5 Configuration Tools ..................................................................................... 136
4-6 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................... 138
4-7 System Reset................................................................................................ 140
Chapter V: Appendix ................................................................................. 141
5-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC .......................................................................... 141
5-1-1 Windows XP IP address setup .......................................................... 141
5-1-2 Windows Vista/7 IP address setup .................................................... 143
5-1-3 Mac OS X IP Address Setup ............................................................ 145
5-2 Specification ................................................................................................ 146
5-3 Glossary ....................................................................................................... 147
Chapter I: Produ ct Inf or m ati on
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing the HWREN25 Hi-Gain™ Wireless-300N Wall
Plug Multi-Function HWREN25!
The ultra-c ompact design and built-in power ada p ter allows you to install
this HWREN25 everywhere, and still provide excellent network
performance to extend the Wi-Fi signal and wireless coverage.
Other features of this Multi-Function HWREN25:
Extend the w ireless signal inside your home or offic e.
Ultra-com pact design while maintaining excellent network
performance.
LED signal indicator to easily recognize the best location
placement to extend W ir eless signal an d s ec ure be tte r wireless
performance.
The device supports Repeater mode, Access Point mode and
Bridge mode
Hardware switch button lets user change opera tio n m ode s
without logging into web firmware.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) hardware button for easy
installation and secure wireless security.
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1-2 Definition of Su p po rte d Mod e s
Modes
The HWREN25 supports 3 different modes.
Repeater: Also known as range extender, this mode will allow you to repeat a
selected wireless signal so you can extend the coverage of the existing wireless
network. After setup, the device is standalone. Computers or other networked
devices can also be wired into the network port on the unit.
Bridge Mode: The HWREN25 will allow you to connect wired devices wirelessly to
an existing wireless router or access point. It will “bridge” these devices wirelessly
with your network. It will not broadcast any Wireless signal. It will only make a
wireless connection between the Access Point and the HWREN25 and allow devices
that are only wired to connect to the wireless network.
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Access Point: The HWREN25 will broadcast a Wireless signal for other computers
and devices to connect to. Must be plugged into the router or network after setup.
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1-3 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and property, please follow the
following safety instruction s :
1. This wireless HWREN25 is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT
expose this device to direct sun ligh t, rain, or snow.
2. DO NOT put this at or near hot or hum id places, like kitchen or
bathroom. Also, do not leave this Wireless HWREN25 in the car in
summer.
3. Do not allow children to put any parts of this wireless HWREN25 in
their mouths. It could cause serious injury or could be fatal. If they
throw this wireless HWREN25, it will be damaged. PLEASE KEEP
THIS WIRELESS HWREN25 OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
4. This Wireless HWREN25 will become hot when being used for long
time (This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the
Wireless HWREN25 on paper, cloth, or other flammable objects.
5. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the Wireless HWREN25. If you
find that the Wireless HWREN25 is not working properly, please contact
your place of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the
Wireless HWREN25 by yourself, warranty will be vo id.
6. If the Wireless HWREN25 falls into water, DO NOT USE IT. Please
contact your place of purch ase and ask for help or for Warranty Return.
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1-4 System Requirements
Computer or network device(s) with wired or wireless network
interface card.
Web browser (Microsoft Interne t Ex plo rer 4.0 or above, Ne tscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, Mozilla Firefox web
browser or Safari w eb browser).
An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)
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1-5 Package Contents
Before you start to use this Wireless HWREN25, please check i f there’s
anything missing in the package. If so, please contact your place of
purchase to claim missing item s:
1x - Hi-Gain™ Wireless-300N Wall Plug Multi-Function HWREN25
1x - Quick Installation Guide
1x - Etherne t cord
1x – CD containing user manual and product registration.
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1-6 Product Overvie w
Item
Item Name
Description
A
Network
10/100M Ethernet LAN Port with
network sharing.
B
Reset / WPS
Reset the HWREN25 to factory default
WPS functio n.
C
Access
Switch the button to chang e operating
HWREN25 or Bridge mode.
D
ON/OFF
This is power on/off sw itch. If you want
to Off mode.
Interface Descriptions
A
B
C
D
Auto-MDI/MDI-X. Connecting to
computer, switch or hub for local
Point/HWREN25/Bridge
settings (clear all settings) or start WPS
function. Pr ess this button and hold for
10 seconds to restor e a ll se ttin g s to
factory defaults. For WPS, press this
button for less than 5 seconds to start
mode to Acces s Point or Range
to switch off th e HWREN25, switc h it
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Power is turned on.
Ready for “Reset to fact ory default”,
Off
Power is turned off.
Connected to wireless network. Wireless
receiving data)
Wireless network is not connected or on.
When WP S conne ct i on is suc ce ssf u l, turn
on for 5 minutes.
WPS is in progress of waiting for WPS
on, 0.1 second off) for 2 minutes.
Quick
Blinking
WPS error, blinking (0.1 second on, 0.1
second off )
NO WPS is in progress/ LED off mode
Excellent signal reception (signal strength
100%~67%).
Good signal reception
LED Definitions
LED Color LED Status Description
Power
Wireless
WPS
Green
Green
Green
Steady ON
Slow
Blinking
Blinking
Off
Steady ON
Blinking
Off
power LED is blinking.
function is act ive (transferring or
device’s connection, blinking (0.2 second
Steady ON
Signal
Amber
Blinking
Quick Blinking (66%~33%)
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Poor signal r eception
Slow blink ing (<33%)
Off
No Signal
Steady ON
LAN port is c onnected.
LAN port is active (transferring or
receiving data)
LAN port is not conne cte d
Green
Blinking
LAN
Off
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CHAPTER II: Repeater Mode
The HWREN25 is designed with the wireless repeater mode. This mode
allows you to repeat your wireless signal and coverage a nd help you to
solve wireless dead zones.
This chapter will show you how to quickly install this device by using
quick setup and define the settings on the web based interface.
2-1 Repeater Quick Installation Guide
For first time setup and easy installation, you can move t h is dev ice close
to the Wireless Broadband R outer or Access point you wish to c onnect to.
After the installation is done and wire les s co nne c tio n is made, you can
move this HWREN25 to the place you wish to use.
On the Top of the product, change the Switch mode se lec tor to
‘Repeater’.
Insert this device into a power outlet in the wall, and sw i tc h the W ireless
HWREN25’s power switch to ‘ON’. You should see ‘Power’ LED light
up in a few seconds. If not, please che ck if the power outlet you’re using
is working.
There are tw o ways to set this up:
You can build wireless connecti on via ‘Hardware WPS button’ or
‘Software web br ow s er’.
If your wireless router or access point supports ‘WPS’ , we recommend
you use the WPS button to establish connection. It is the fast and secure
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way without computer.
Using WPS button - please go to sectio n 2-1-1
Using Web browser - please go to sect io n 2-2
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2-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup
WPS LED
WPS button
(1) Press and hold WPS button on HWREN25 for 2 seconds, ‘WPS’ LED
will start flashi ng.
(2) Press WPS button on the wireless br oa d ban d rou ter or acc e ss po int
you wish to connect within 2 minutes.
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WPS LED
Signal LED
NOTE: this WPS button position on access point is an example.
Different devices may have different WPS button position.
TIP: If the access point you wish to connect does not have hardware WPS button,
you can also use its web configuration menu’s WPS function to establish
connection. You can also login to this HWREN25’s web UI and do the setup
there. (Refer to 2-1-2)
(3) If W PS connection is successfully established, ‘WPS’ LED will light
for 5 minute s; if ‘WPS’ LED flashes f ast, there’s something wrong.
Please wait for 2 minutes until ‘WPS’ LED off , and try from step 1 again.
When WPS installation is successful, ‘WLAN” LED will turn on.
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(4) Please move the W ir eless HWREN25 to the place you wish to use it
(the best plac e would be a m idpoint between your router and your
wireless de vices so the HWREN25 can relay the signal).
You can check the ‘Signal’ LED status to understand signal reception
level.
Steady light: Excellent, signal > 67%
Quick Flash: Good, signal < 66%
Slow Flash: Fair, signal < 33%
No Flash: no signal.
NOTE: If the Signal LED is off, i t means the location is out of range of
your wireless broadband router or access point. Please move this
HWREN25 closer to the broadband router until the HWREN2 5 can
receive signal from broadband router and repeat its signal.
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2-2 Repeater Quick Setup
Before you c an connect to t he HWREN25 and start configuration
procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address
automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use a static IP
address, please refer to ‘Cha pte r V: Appendix, 5-1 Configuring TCP/IP
on PC’ to set your compute r to use dynamic IP addr ess.
(1)Use Ethe rnet cable to connect your computer’s Ethernet port an d
wireless HWREN25’s Ethern et port.
Or use your c omputer’s wireless configuration utility to search for a
wireless network called ‘Hawking_HWREN25_Extender’ and get
connected. (The default wire less name of this HWREN25 device is:
‘Hawking_HWREN25_Extender’)
(2) Open we b browser and input ‘http:// 192.168.1.240’ in addre ss bar. A
window will prompt you to input username and password. Default
username is ‘admin’ and password is ‘1234’. Click ‘OK’ button to
continue.
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(3) Once y ou are logged in, the HWREN25 setup page will appear.
4) By default, the HWREN25 will use the same Wireless Name as the
network you are trying to ex tend. However, if you want to use your
own unique name to identify the HWREN25, you can u ncheck this box
and type in your own name.
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5) The wireless ne tworks availa ble in your area will appear in this
window
Please sele ct your network that you wish to r epeat. You may also
manually enter in your wire less network’s SSID and channel.
(6) Advanced IP address settings: This section allows you to set an IP
Address and subnet mask to fit your network if needed. Uncheck the
box to input. Otherwise, the default IP Address is 192.168.1.240
Note: It is re commended you give it an IP address in the same range of
your network. Otherwise, once it is configured it will not be in the same
range and y ou will not be ab le to access the setup page to view th e
general settings.
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7) Click “Connect”
8) If your wireless network you hope to extend has wireless secuirty, the
next page will prompt you to enter in your secur ity key. Please make
sure you type in the exact key as the wireless network. If you are unsure
what your key is, please contact the wireless router/access point’s
manufacturer or your network adminsi trator. Click Apply when you’re
done.
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(8) After reboot is complete, you can close the web browser to finish this
quick setup. The HWREN25 will now be in extender mode. Please
place the extender in an op timal location.
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2-3 General Setup
In this chapter, you’ll know how to change the major settings of the
HWREN25. Log onto the device and click on ‘Ge neral Setup’.
2-3-1 System
Change password
Default pas sword of the HWREN25 is ‘1234’ , and it’s displayed on the
login prompt when accessed from the web browser. There’s a security
risk if you don’t change the default password, since everyone can see it at
the prompt. Thi s is very important when you have wireless function
enabled.
To change p assword, please follow the instructions:
Please clic k ‘General Setup’ at top of w eb management interface, se lect
‘System’ tab on the left hand column, and then click ‘P assword Settings’,
and the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
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1
2
3
Current Please input current password here.
Password (1):
New Password (2): Please input new password here.
Confirm Please input new password her e again.
Password (3):
If the passw ord you typed in ‘New Passwor d’ (2) and ‘Confirm Password’
(3) field are not the same , you’ll see the following message:
Please retype the new password again when you see above message.
If you see the following m essage:
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It means the c ontent in ‘Cur rent Password’ field is wron g, please click
‘OK’ to go back to previous menu, and try to input curren t password
again.
If the current and new passw ords are correctly entered, a fter you click
‘Apply’, you’ll be prompted to input your new password:
Please use ne w password to enter web management interface again, and
you should be able to login w ith new passw ord.
2-3-2 Local Net work
Before all computers using wired Etherne t connection ( i.e. those
computers con nec te d to th i s ac cess point’s LAN port 1 to 5 by Ethernet
cable) can communicate with each other and access Inter net, they must
have a valid IP address.
There are tw o ways to assign IP ad dresses to computers: static IP address
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