Hawking Technology HWUG1 User Manual

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FCC Warning

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 to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his/her own expense.

The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).
The Product name has been tested to the FCC exposure requirements (Specific Absorption Rate)

IC Warning

This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

HAWKING LIMITED WARRANTY

Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWUG1 Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with removable
antenna is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from
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CONTENTS

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

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

1.2 Specifications.................................................................................................. 2

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

1.4 Wireless Network Options / Quick Tutorial...................................................... 3

The Peer-to-Peer Network (also known as Ad-Hoc Mode)........................................3

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

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

2.1 Verify Device Installation................................................................................. 7

3 NETWORK CONNECTION ....................................................... 8

In Windows 98SE/ME ............................................................................................. 8

In Windows 2000/XP..............................................................................................11

4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY ....................................................14

4.1 Accessing the Configuration Utility ............................................................... 14

4.2 Site Survey................................................................................................... 15

4.3 Profile ........................................................................................................... 16

4.3.1 Configure the Profile (Add/Edit a Profile) ....................................................... 17

4.3.2 Authentication vs. Security............................................................................19

4.3.3 Enable WPA in Windows XP.......................................................................... 21

4.4 Link Status.................................................................................................... 27

4.5 Reading the Link Status Page and Obtaining the Strongest Connection...... 28

4.6 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 29

4.7 Advanced...................................................................................................... 29

4.8 About............................................................................................................ 31

5 UNINSTALLATION.................................................................32

6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................33

1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Technologies HWUG1 Wireless 802.11 u sb Adapter wi th removable
antenna. The removable antenna enables user to upgrade to a higher power antenna for a wider wireless
coverage. Designed with Turbo Mode, the HWUG1 is 108Mbps capable when paired with the hawking
HWRGM1A, Wireless-G MiMo Router. The Turbo Mode increases the data transfer rate by compressing
the data.

For piece-of-mind wireless security, the HWUG1 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.

• Removable antenna with reverse SMA connector – upgradeable to a higher power antenna for a

wider wireless coverage. For the best result, pair the HWUG1 with a Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna )

• Signal Strength Indicator shows current wireless signal reception information

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

• Supports Turbo Mode to enhance the data transfer speed within the specific wireless network.

• Supports WMM (IEEE 802.11e QoS standard)- 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/2003 Server

• USB2.0 Compliant & Bus powered

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1.2 Specifications

• Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g

• Interface: 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-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA, WPA2

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, AES and IEEE 802.1x

• Antenna: External Dipole Antenna

• Drivers: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server

• LEDs: Power/Link (Pwr/Lnk)

• Transmit Power: 17dBm ± 2dBm

• Receive Sensitivity: -70dBm@54Mbps, -83dBm@11Mbps

• Dimension: 10(H) x28(W) x 89.6(D) mm

• Temperature: 32~122°F (0 ~50°C)

• Humidity: Max. 10-95% (Non-Condensing)

• 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 Mini USB Wireless-G Network Adapter

• One Dipole Antenna

• 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.

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WPA2 is only available through Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server

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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.

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 HWUG1 into your computer before installing the software program

from the CD.

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

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/2003 Server.)

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 Configuration Tool” and cli ck 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. When the following screen appears, click Finish to complete the software and driver installation.

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2.1 Verify Device Installation

To verify that the device has been properly installed in your computer and is enabled, go to Start Æ
Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Sy stem (Æ Hardware) Æ Device Manag er. Expand the Ne twork adapters

item. If the Hawking Wireless-G USB Adapter with Removable Antenna is listed, it means that your
device is properly 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 Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Network.

Make sure that you have all the following components installed.

2.

 Hawking HWUG1 Wireless-G Network Adapter with Removable Antenna
 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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4. Highlight Microsoft, and then double click on the item you want to add. Click OK.

After returning to the Network screen, you can make your computer is visible on the network by
enabling the File and Print Sharing.

5. Click the Identification tab. Enter a name that is unique on the network. Type the name of your
workgroup, which should be the same name used by all of the other PCs on the network.

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