Hawking Technology HWU54DM User Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely t o cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
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CE Mark Warning

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Hawking Technol ogy guarantees that every HWU54DM Hi-Gain Mini USB Wireless-G
Adapter 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
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CONTENTS

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

1.1 Features................................ .......................................................................................1

1.2 Specifications..............................................................................................................1

1.3 Package Contents......................................................................................................2

1.4 Wireless Network Options / Quick Tutorial.............................................................2

The Peer -to-Peer Network (also known as Ad-Hoc Mode)...........................................2

The Access Point Network .............................................................................................3

2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............................................... 4

2.1 Verify Device Installation....................................................................................... 3

3 NETWORK CONNECTION ..................................................... 4

In Windows 98SE/ME.........................................................................................................4

In Windows 2000/XP................................ ...........................................................................6

4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY.................................................... 9

4.1 Accessing the Configuration Utility..........................................................................9

4.2 Site Survey................................................................................................................10

4.3 Profile ................................ .........................................................................................11

4.3.1 Configure the Profile (Add/Edit a Profile) ............................................................ 11

4.3.2 Authentication vs. Security .................................................................................. 13

4.3.3 Enable WPA in Windows XP................................ ................................................ 15

4.4 Link Status................................ .................................................................................20

4.5 Reading the Link Status Page and Obtaining the Strongest Connection........21

4.6 Statistics................................ .....................................................................................22

4.7 Advanced...................................................................................................................22

4.8 About..........................................................................................................................24

5 UNINSTALLATION ................................ ..............................25

6 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................26

1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Technologies Hi-Gain Mini USB Wireless-G Adapter. The
HWU54DM complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard, which supports up to 54Mbps high-speed
wireless network ing. It is also backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices. The HWU54DM is a
high quality, high performance wireless product that has been designed with Hawking’s Hi-Gain
Technology for improved distance and throughput. Using a unique swivel-and-rotate design paired
with a 5dB/5dB Patch antenna, the adapter ensures you’ll get the greatest signal coverage wherever
you are. The antenna itself is uniquely designed to get up to 300% increase in signal reception
compared to standard wireless adapters. Just point the unit in the direction of the wireless signal
source and you’re sure to get the highest signal strength. The LED Signal Strength Indicator provides
you the information you need to make sure you’re getting the most from your wireless connection.

For piece-of-mind wireless security, the HWU54DM supports 64/128-bit WEP data encryption that
protects your wireless network from eavesdropping. It also supports the WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi
Protected Access) security standards that combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol) technologies. Client users are required to authorize before accessing to APs or AP Routers,
and the data transmitted in the network is encrypted/decrypted by a dynamically changed secret key.

1.1 Features

• Works with both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products.

• Rotate and Swivel design for maximum reception adjustability

• Designed with Hawking Hi-Gain Technology

• Signal Strength Indicator shows current wireless signal reception information

• Directional 5dBi/5dBi Dual Hi-Gain Antenna design for increased Wireless Distance and

elimination of wireless interference from laptop components

• High-speed transfer data rate - up to 54Mbps.

• High throughput allows for the transfer of data heavy multi-media files.

• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x) and AES functions for the highest

level of security.

• Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability.

• Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

• USB2.0 Compliant & Bus powered

1.2 Specifications

• Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g

• Interface: USB 2.0

• 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

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• Security: 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA, WPA2, AES and IEEE 802.1x

• Antenna: Hi-Gain 5dBi/5dBi Antenna (Rotate an d Swivel)

• Drivers: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

• LEDs: Power, Link, Signal Strength indicators (5):

Red Bad
Orange Poor
Yellow Good
Blue Very good
Blue Excellent
Orange Link / Activity
Blue Power

• Transmit Power: 16dBm~18dBm (Before Antenna)

• Gain: Dual 5dBi

• Dimension: 4.36(H) x 1.36(W) x 0.5(D) inches

• Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)

• Humidity: Max. 95% (NonCondensing)

• Certification: FCC, CE

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 Mini USB Wireless-G Network Adapter

• One USB Base Stand for desktop PCs

• One CD ( Driver/Utility/User’s Manual.)

• One Quick Installation Guide

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

1.4 Wireless Network Options / Quick Tutorial

The Peer-to -Peer Network (also known as Ad-Hoc Mode)

This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly. Equipped with
wireless PC Cards, wireless PCI, or Wireless USB adapters, you can share files and printers directly
between each PC and laptop.

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You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and share
files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN.

The Access Point Network

The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access much more conveniently.
With Wireless LAN Cards, you can connect to the internet or with your network through a wireless

access point.

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2 Installation Procedure

Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions.

Note1: Please do not install the HWU54DM into your computer before installing the software

program from the CD.

Note2: The following insta llation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for

Windows 98SE/M e/2000.)

Note3: If you have installed the Wireless adapter driver & utility before, please uninstall the old

version first.

A. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive. The Utility splash screen will appear . Click

Driver & Utility Setup to begin setup initialization.

B. Setup will initialize automatically.

C. Setup will ask prompt you to accept the Licensing agreement. Select Yes to continue.

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D. Choose “Hawking Configur ation Tool” and click Next.

E. Select “Optimize for WiFi Mode ” and click Next.

F. The system will begin to install the software utility for the HWU54DM. Follow the instruction of the

program to plug in the Mini USB Adapter into the USB port of your desktop or laptop computer.

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G. The system will automatically detect the Mini USB Adapter and copy the necessary driver files over.

H. Windows Hardware may prompt you with a hardware installation warning message. This message

is standard issue. Please disregard the message by selecting “Conitnue Anyway” to continue the
HWU54DM setup.

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I. When the following screen appears, click Finish to complete the software and driver installation.

2.1 Verify Device Installation

To verify that the device has been properly installed in your computer and is enabled, go to Start à
Settings à Control Panel à System (à Hardware) à Device Manager. Expand the Network
adapters item. If the Hawking HWU54DM Mini USB Adapter is listed, it means that your device is

proerly installed and enabled.

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3 NETWORK CONNECTION

Once the driver has been installed, you will need to make adjustments to your network settings.

In Windows 98SE/ME

1. Go to Start à Settings à Control Panel à Network.

2. Make sure that you have all the following components installed.

§ Hawking HWU54DM Hi-Gain Wireless Adapter

§ IPX/SPX -compatible Protocol

§ NetBEUI

§ TCP/IP

If any components are missing, click on the Add button to install them. All of the protocols and clients
required (listed above) are provided by Microsoft.

3. Next, highlight the specific network component you need, click Add.

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