Hawking Technology HWBA54G User Manual

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Table of contents

INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................1

LED Indicators................................................................................................... 2

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Ports on the Rear Panel ..................................................................................... 3

GETTING CONNECTED......................................................................... 4

ABOUT THE OPERATING MODES .......................................................5

WPA AP -CONFIGURATION VIA WEB ..................................................6

Login.................................................................................................................... 6

INFO(INFORMATION) ............................................................................7

Assoc(Associations) ............................................................................................ 8

Wireless (W ireless Configuration).................................................................... 9

Access (Access Control) ................................................................................... 11

Advanced (Advanced Wireless) ...................................................................... 12

Security ............................................................................................................. 15

IP Addr (IP Address Settings) ......................................................................... 19

IP Address Mode............................................................................................ 19

Access point name ......................................................................................... 19

Admin (Administration) .................................................................................. 20

Change password. .......................................................................................... 20

Reboot/Reset this device................................................................................ 20

Upgrade system firmware.............................................................................. 20

BRIDGE -CONFIGURATION VIA WEB................................................ 22

Login.................................................................................................................. 22

Info(Information) ............................................................................................. 23

Security ............................................................................................................. 26

Advanced (Advanced Wireless) ...................................................................... 27

Admin (Administration) .................................................................................. 29

Change device name. ..................................................................................... 29

IP address setting. .......................................................................................... 29

Change password. .......................................................................................... 29

Reboot/Reset this device................................................................................ 29

Upgrade system firmware.............................................................................. 30

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Technologies Hi-Speed 54G

Wireless-G Access Point and Ethernet Bridge. This product is compliant

with the IEEE 802.11g wireless standard and operates at transfer speeds up to

54Mbps. It is backwards compatible current 802.11b wireless hardware.

The Hi-Speed 54G Wireless AP/Bridge utilizes the highest wireless security

standards (WPA) to protect your network from outside intruders.

The unique multi-function feature of the HWBA54G puts three 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 Hi-Speed 54G Wireless

AP/Bridge can also function as a wireless repeater to extend your wireless

network range.

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LED Indicators

LED Indicators on the Front Panel

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Ports on the Rear Panel

Port/button Functions

A 5V DC

B LAN

C II-X

D Antenna

E

Reboot

Connects to the power adapter.

Connects to your LAN’s network device.

Switch this button for choosing different

wiring scheme LAN connections; Switch left

to select using a straight Ethernet cable (To

connect to a hub or switch); Switch right to

use a Crossover Ethernet cable (To connect

directly to a PC or device).

Adjust to have better performance. Twist off

to remove and replace with a Hawking

Hi-Gain Antenna (sold separately) for better

performance.

Use a pin-shape item, for example a pin tip, to

press this button to re-boot this device when

the device stops working properly.

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Getting Connected

1. Find a Location: choose a location to place the access point. Usually,

the best place for the access point is at the center of your wireless

network, with line of straight to all your wireless stations.

2. Adjust the Antenna: usually the higher the antenna is placed, the better

your performance will be.

3. Connect to your local area network: connect a straight or a crossover

Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet port of the access point, and the

other end to a hub or switch. (If you are using a straight Ethernet cable,

make sure the II-X button is switched right; the other way for Cross

Ethernet cable.)

4. Power on the device: connect the included AC power adapter to the

access point’s power port and the other end to a wall outlet. Note: use

only the power adapter that provided with the access point. Using a

different power adapter may cause permanent damage to the device.

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About the Operating Modes

This device provides two main operational applications: Access Point and

Bridge modes, which are mutually exclusive.

1. Access Point: As a wireless access point the HWBA54G allows any

existing wired network to have wireless access.

2. Bridge: When acting as a Bridge, the HWBA54G serves as a wireless

adapter that connects a wired network with another wired or wireless

network(s) through an access point(s). See the sample application below.

This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the

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box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced

configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can use the

web-based utility provided by the manufacturer as described in the following

sections or use the Software-based Setup Wizard in the included CD-Rom.

WPA AP -Configuration via Web

Login

1. Open the browser, enter the local port IP address of the Device

(default at 192.168.1. 240), and click “Go” to get the login page.

2. The user name and password are not required and should be left blank

for the first-time login. Just click OK to enter.

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