Hawking Technology HW7ACW User Manual
Wireless-AC Multifunction Extender HW7ACW
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
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 equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between
computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of
hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
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 Communication 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 20cm (8 inches) during normal 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 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.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.
Table of Contents
Chapter I: Product Information ...................................................................... 1
1-1 Introduction and safety information ..................................................................... 1
1-2 Definition of Supported Modes ............................................................................. 3
1-3 Safety Information ................................................................................................ 4
1-4 System Requirements ............................................................................................ 5
1-5 Package Contents ................................................................................................. 6
1-6 Product Overview ................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER II: Repeater Mode ....................................................................... 11
2-1 Repeater Quick Installation Guide ......................................................................11
2-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup ................................................................... 13
2-1-2 Repeater Web Based Setup ...................................................................... 17
2-2 General Setup ..................................................................................................... 23
2-2-1 System ..................................................................................................... 23
2-2-2 Local Network ......................................................................................... 26
2-2-3 Wireless Configuration ............................................................................ 29
2-2-3-1 Security Settings .......................................................................... 30
2-2-4 Wireless Access Control .......................................................................... 35
2-2-5 Advanced Wireless Settings .................................................................... 38
2-2-6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................................. 42
2-3 Status .................................................................................................................. 45
2-4 Configuration Tools ............................................................................................ 46
2-5 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................. 48
2-6 System Reset....................................................................................................... 50
CHAPTER III: Bridge Mode ...................................................................... 51
3-1 Client Bridge Quick Installation Guide .............................................................. 51
3-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup ................................................................... 53
3-1-2 Client Bridge Web based Setup ............................................................... 57
3-2 General Setup ..................................................................................................... 62
3-2-1 System ..................................................................................................... 62
3-2-2 Local Network ......................................................................................... 65
3-2-3 Wireless Configuration ............................................................................ 68
3-2-3-1 Security Settings .......................................................................... 69
3-2-4 Wireless Access Control .......................................................................... 74
3-2-5 Advanced Wireless Settings .................................................................... 77
3-2-6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................................. 81
3-3 Status .................................................................................................................. 84
3-4 Configuration Tools ............................................................................................ 85
3-5 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................. 87
3-6 System Reset....................................................................................................... 89
CHAPTER IV: Access Point Mode ............................................................ 90
4-1 AP mode Quick Installation Guide ..................................................................... 90
4-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup ................................................................... 92
4-1-2 Access Point Web Based Setup ............................................................... 95
4-3 General Setup ................................................................................................... 101
4-3-1 System ................................................................................................... 102
4-3-2 Local Network ....................................................................................... 104
4-2-3 Wireless Configuration .......................................................................... 107
4-2-3-1 Security Settings ........................................................................ 108
4-2-3-2 Security Tips for Wireless Network ............................................112
4-3 Status .................................................................................................................114
4-4 Configuration Tools ...........................................................................................115
4-5 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................117
4-6 System Reset......................................................................................................119
Chapter V: Appendix ................................................................................. 120
5-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC ............................................................................... 120
5-1-1 Windows XP IP address setup ............................................................... 120
5-1-2 Windows Vista/7/8 IP address setup ...................................................... 122
5-1-3 Mac OS X IP Address Setup ................................................................. 124
5-2 Specification ..................................................................................................... 125
5-3 Glossary ............................................................................................................ 126
Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing the HW7ACW Wireless-AC Multifunction
Extender!
The ultra-compact design and built-in power adapter allows you to install
this HW7ACW everywhere, and still provide excellent network performance
to extend the Wi-Fi signal and wireless coverage.
Other features of this Multi-Function HW7ACW:
Support 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11ac standards. Speeds up to
300Mbps for 2.4Ghz, 150Mbps for 5GHz and 433Mbps for 5Ghz in
11ac mode.
Dual-band provide user to the best compatibility to the wireless
router.
Extend the wireless signal inside your home or office.
Ultra-compact design while maintaining excellent network
performance.
LED signal indicator to easily recognize the best location placement
to extend Wireless signal and secure better wireless performance.
The device supports Repeater mode, Access Point mode and Bridge
mode
Hardware switch button lets user change operation modes without
logging into web firmware.
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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) hardware button for easy installation
and secure wireless security.
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1-2 Definition of Supported Modes
Modes
The HW7ACW 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 HW7ACW 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 HW7ACW and allow devices that are only wired to
connect to the wireless network.
Access Point: The HW7ACW 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 instructions:
1. This wireless HW7ACW is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT expose
this device to direct sun light, rain, or snow.
2. DO NOT put this at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom.
Also, do not leave this Wireless HW7ACW in the car in summer.
3. Do not allow children to put any parts of this wireless HW7ACW in their
mouths. It could cause serious injury or could be fatal. If they throw this
wireless HW7ACW, it will be damaged. PLEASE KEEP THIS WIRELESS
HW7ACW OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
4. This Wireless HW7ACW will become hot when being used for long time
(This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the Wireless
HW7ACW on paper, cloth, or other flammable objects.
5. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the Wireless HW7ACW. If you
find that the Wireless HW7ACW is not working properly, please contact
your place of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the Wireless
HW7ACW by yourself, warranty will be void.
6. If the Wireless HW7ACW falls into water, DO NOT USE IT. Please
contact your place of purchase 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 Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, Mozilla Firefox web
browser or Safari web 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 HW7ACW, please check if there’s
anything missing in the package. If so, please contact your place of
purchase to claim missing items:
1x - Wireless-AC Multifunction Extender
1x - Quick Installation Guide
1x – CD containing user manual and product registration.
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1-6 Product Overview
Item
Item Name
Description
A
Mode switch
You can switch the operation mode by this
switch. The HW7ACW supports 3 modes:
AP mode, Repeater mode and Bridge-Client
mode.
B
LAN port
One 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN Port with
Auto-MDI/MDI-X.
C
WPS / Reset
This button support 2 functions:
A B C
Interface Descriptions
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button
1. One click to start WPS function (Both
2.4Ghz and 5Ghz)
2. Hold the button 10 seconds to reset all the
values to the factory default.
LED
Color
LED Status
Description
Signal
Status
(5G)
Amber
Steady ON
1. Good signal (RSSI 100%~50%)
Blinking
1. Poor signal
2. Slow blinking (RSSI <50%~25%)
3. Quick blinking (RSSI <25%)
Off
1. No signal/ or LED off mode.
Signal
Status
(2.4G)
Green
Steady ON
1. Good signal (RSSI 100%~50%)
Blinking
1. Poor signal
2. Slow blinking (RSSI <50%~25%)
LED Definitions
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3. Quick blinking (RSSI <25%)
Off
1. No signal/ or LED off mode.
WLAN
Status
Green
Blinking
Wireless function is active (transferring
or receiving data)
Off
Wireless network is switched off/ or
LED off mode.
Power
On/Off
Status
Green
Steady ON
1. Power is turned on
Slow Blinking
1. System is booting up.
(Duty cycle 700ms on/700ms off)
2. Ready for “Reset to factory
default”, power LED is blinking.
(Duty cycle 700ms on/700ms off)
Off
1. Power is turned off.
2. LED off mode. (except power LED
is on, other LEDs are off *)
*If you select to enable “LED OFF
mode”, power LED On/Off depends
on your selection, you can select to
leave only power LED on or turn off
all LEDs including this power LED.
WPS
(2.4/5G)
Green
Steady ON
1. When WPS connection is
successful, turn on for 5 minutes.
Blinking
1. WPS is in progress, blinking for 2
minutes (waiting for WPS
connection)
Quick blinking
1. WPS error, blinking
LAN
Green
Steady ON
1. LAN port is connected.
Blinking
1. LAN port is active (transferring or
receiving data).
Off
1. LAN port is not connected/ or LED
off mode
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CHAPTER II: Repeater Mode
The HW7ACW is designed with the wireless repeater mode. This mode
allows you to repeat your wireless signal and coverage and 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 this device close to
the Wireless Broadband Router or Access point you wish to connect to.
After the installation is done and wireless connection is made, you can move
this HW7ACW to the place you wish to use it at. Note that in repeater
mode, this device acts like a wireless relay and should be placed at a
midpoint so it can grab a signal from your router and then rebroadcast it to
your extended location.
On the Bottom of the product, change the Switch mode selector to
‘Repeater’.
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Insert this device into a power outlet in the wall. You should see ‘Power’
LED light up in a few seconds. If not, please check if the power outlet
you’re using is working.
There are two ways to set this up:
You can build wireless connection via ‘Hardware WPS button’ or ‘Software
web browser’.
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 way
without computer.
Using WPS button - please go to section 2-1-1
Using Web browser - please go to section 2-1-2
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2-1-1 Hardware WPS button setup
WPS button
(1) Press and hold WPS button on HW7ACW for 2 seconds, ‘WPS’ LED
will start flashing.
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WPS LED
NOTE: this WPS button position on access point is an example.
Different devices may have different WPS button position.
(2) Press WPS button on the wireless broadband router or access point you
wish to connect within 2 minutes.
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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 HW7ACW’s web UI and do the setup there.
(Refer to 2-1-2)
WPS LED
(3) If WPS connection is successfully established, ‘WPS’ LED will light for
5 minutes; if ‘WPS’ LED flashes fast, there’s something wrong. Please wait
for 2 minutes until ‘WPS’ LED off, and try from step 1 again.
When WPS installation is successful, the ‘WLAN” LEDs will turn on.
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Signal LED
NOTE: If the Signal LED is off, it means the location is out of range of
your wireless broadband router or access point. Please move this
HW7ACW closer to the broadband router until the HW7ACW can
receive signal from broadband router and repeat its signal.
(4) Please move the Wireless HW7ACW to the place you wish to use it (the
best place would be a midpoint between your router and your wireless
devices so the HW7ACW can relay the signal).
You can check the ‘Signal’ LED status to understand signal reception level.
Steady light: Excellent, signal > 67%
Slow Flash: Good, signal < 66%
Quick Flash: Fair, signal < 33%
No Flash: no signal.
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2-1-2 Repeater Web Based Setup
Before you can connect to the HW7ACW 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
‘Chapter V: Appendix, 5-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC’ to set your computer
to use dynamic IP address.
(1) Use Ethernet cable to connect your computer’s Ethernet port and
wireless HW7ACW’s Ethernet port.
You can also use your computer’s wireless configuration utility to
search for a wireless network called ‘Hawking_HW7ACW and get
connected. (The default 2.4GHz wireless name of this HW7ACW
device is: ‘Hawking_HW7ACW_2.4GHz’ and the default 5GHz
wireless name is ‘Hawking_HW7ACW_5GHz’)
(2) Open a web browser and it should automatically redirect to the setup
page. However, if it does not, you can type in ‘http://repeater.setup’
in the address bar. Note: You can also type in http://192.168.1.241 in
the address 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 you are logged in, the HW7ACW setup page will appear.
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(4) By default, the first page will allow you to choose a 2.4GHz network
you want to connect. If you do not want to repeat a 2.4GHz
network, you can click skip on the bottom of the page. Select your
network and click ‘Next’
(5) If your network is a secure network, a password field will be
prompted. Please type in the wireless password of the 2.4GHz
network. Contact your network admin if you do not know this
password.
Click Next. The device will then verify if you inputted the correct
password. Click Yes to continue if you wish to repeat a 5GHz signal.
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(6) The next page will allow you to choose a 5GHz network you want to
connect. If you do not want to repeat a 5GHz network, you can click
skip on the bottom of the page. Select your network and click ‘Next’
(7) If your network is a secure network, a password field will be
prompted. Please type in the wireless password of the 5GHz
network. Contact your network admin if you do not know this
password.
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Click Next. The device will then verify if you inputted the correct
password.
Click Next to continue if you wish to repeat a 5GHz signal.
(8) By default, the HW7ACW will use the same SSID as your Home
Wireless Network. If you wish to use a different name, you can
uncheck the box and type in your own SSID.
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(9) 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 in repeater mode is
192.168.1.241.
Note1: It is recommended 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 you will not be able to access the setup page to
view the general settings.
Note2: After configuration, you can access the settings page at any
time using ‘http://repeater.setup’ from any computer that is wirelessly
or directly connected to the HW7ACW. From other devices on the
network,you must use the IP address of the HW7ACW.
(10) The last page wil be a summary of your settings.
If everything is correct, click ‘Finish’ and the HW7ACW will then
proceed to reboot and restart.
(11) After reboot is complete, you can close the web browser to finish
this quick setup. The HW7ACW will now be in extender mode.
Please place the extender in an optimal location.
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2-2 General Setup
In this chapter, you’ll know how to change the major settings of the
HW7ACW. Log onto the device and click on ‘General Setup’.
2-2-1 System
Change password
Default password of the HW7ACW 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.
This is very important when you have wireless function enabled.
To change password, please follow the instructions:
Please click ‘General Setup’ at top of web management interface, select
‘System’ tab on the left hand column, and then click ‘Password Settings’,
and the following message will be displayed on your web browser:
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