Hawking HAWNU1, Quick Installation Manual

Page 1: ...HAWNU1 START HERE QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Hi GainTM Wireless 150N USB Network Adapter with Range Amplifier Mac OS X Windows XP Windows 7 Vista ...

Page 2: ...X Windows 7 Vista Installation page 2 Windows XP Installation page 9 Mac OS X Installation page 15 This document only contains quick setup instructions For more settings please refer to the User s Manual located on the CD Support is available via website email and telephone Website www hawkingtech com support E mail support hawkingtech com Tel Toll Free US Canada 888 202 3344 Tel International 949...

Page 3: ...D and are instructed to do so Otherwise the Adapter may not operate properly 1 Driver Utility Setup a Insert the Setup CD Select Run autorun exe b If the autorun doesn t come up go to open folder to view files then select autorun exe 2 Select START HERE from the Setup Wizard page 2 Setup Instructions Windows 7 Vista Computer DVD CD RW Drive D HAWNU1 Setup CD HAWNU1 Autoload cdr ...

Page 4: ...ntinue Then wait for the InstallShield Wizard to guide you through the setup 4 Read through the License Agreement Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and Next 5 Select the Default option and click Next Setup Instructions Windows 7 Vista page 3 ...

Page 5: ...ert the USB Adapter into your PC IGNORE the message for now Select OK to continue It is recommended to finish installing the driver before plugging in the Adapter 8 You are now finished installing the software driver Select Finish Then go to Step 9 page 4 Setup Instructions Windows7 Vista ...

Page 6: ...ll driver software recommended It will automatically locate the software and complete the driver installation process Set up Your Wireless Connection for Windows 7 Win 7 Step 1 Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon from your system tray bottom right on your screen A list of available wireless networks will appear Select a wireless network that you wish to connect to Setup Instructions Windo...

Page 7: ...istrator or the person who set up the selected wireless network If you are not connected to a security enabled network you system will proceed to the next step and connect automatically Setup Your Wireless Connection Windows Vista Win Vista Step 1 Double click on the bottom network icon If you can t locate the Network icon go to Start menu and select Connect To page 6 Setup Instructions Windows7 V...

Page 8: ...you are connecting to an unsecured networking se lect Connect Anyway See the right image If you are connecting to a security enabled Network type in the network security key or passphrase If you do not have the security key or passphrase please obtain it from your network adminis trator Setup Instructions Windows 7 Vista page 7 ...

Page 9: ... You are now connected to a wireless network To save this specific network for fu ture access select Save this network Select a location or you may customize the name and location type etc Close the Set Network Location when you are done Congratulations You are now connected ...

Page 10: ...he CD and are instructed to do so Otherwise the Adapter may not operate correctly 1 Driver UtilitySetup Insert the Setup CD The Setup Wizard will load up automatically select START HERE The InstallShield Wizard will initialize automatically 2 Setup will prompt you to accept the Licensing Agreement Select Yes to continue Setup Instructions Windows XP page 9 ...

Page 11: ...ctions Windows XP 3 Select Install driver and Hawking Wireless Utility and Next 4 Select Hawking Wireless Configuration then click Next 5 Please wait a few seconds Your system is installing the software Select Finish when it is done ...

Page 12: ...screen will guide you through the rest of the installation Select Yes this time only and Next Select Install the software automatically Recommended and wait until the wizard installs the software When the wizard finishes installing the software select Finish Setup Instructions Windows XP page 11 ...

Page 13: ... 1 In the Hawking Wireless Utility click on the NETWORK tab a Click on Rescan to update the list of wireless networks in your area If your wireless network is not listed check your Wireless Router Make sure your wireless network is set up correctly If the problem persists check with your Router manufacturer s technical support department b Select a network and double click to Connect If you are co...

Page 14: ...network administrator who set up your network WPA Encryption a Encryption Type Select TKIP or AES b All Encryptions must match the selected network s encryption settings c Pre shared Key Should be 8 63 characters and must match your network WPA2 Encryption a Enter Pre shared Key should be 8 63 characters and must match your network After you are done entering the selected Network Encryption click ...

Page 15: ...exactly 10 hexadecimal characters and must be the same as your network 128 bit WEP key exactly 26 hexadecimal characters and must be the same as your network Wireless Status The color on your icon in the system tray will help you determine your wireless network status Wireless Link is Excellent There is no Wireless Link Wireless Link is Average Wireless Device is not detected may not be plugged in...

Page 16: ...correctly 2 Installation software requires you to restart your computer be sure to save all your work before installation Note The installation images may be different depending on your Mac OS version 1 Insert Setup CD When the folder opens up automatically double click the icon titled START HERE If this window does not open up automatically go to your Desktop and click on the CD icon Setup Instru...

Page 17: ... 10 5 Snow Leopard Mac OSX 10 6 If you are uncertain about which Mac OS you are using go to the Finder s Menu Bar select the APPLE icon then select About this Mac and check your current Mac OS X version 3 The Introduction Screen will welcome you to the HAWNU1 Installer select Continue page 16 Setup Instructions Mac ...

Page 18: ...elect Install If your computer is password protected enter the password and click OK If it is not password protected leave the password field blank and click OK to continue If you do not have this information please contact the owner admin of this computer for Name and Password Setup Instructions Mac page 17 Install ...

Page 19: ...u have not saved all your work please do so Then select continue to Install 6 Please wait for the installation process to complete Select Finish when it is done and your computer will reboot page 18 Setup Instructions Mac Install ...

Page 20: ...y installed wireless card including the built in airport card To turn the airport card off locate the airport wireless icon at the top right hand corner and select Turn Airport Off 7 Set up your Wireless Network This is required only if you are installing the HAWNU1 for the first time 7a Click on the APPLE icon in the top left hand corner and then select SYSTEM PREFERENCES a Setup Instructions Mac...

Page 21: ...N adapter Be sure to note the port number i e Ethernet Adapter en Click OK to continue For any reason the newport is not detected and nothing show up on your screen go to System Preferences then select Network Click on the Show field select Ethernet Adapter en Note can be any number it does not have to be en3 as shown in the picture Double click on the Ethernet Adapter en__ b page 20 Setup Instruc...

Page 22: ... Ethernet Adapter en is selected Using DHCP should be selected in the Configure IPv4 field Finally select Apply Now to confirm and close the window if you cannot choose Ap ply Now simply close the page Mac OS 10 5 Leopard Mac OS 10 3 10 4 Setup Instructions Mac page 21 ...

Page 23: ...ove provides a list of detected wireless networks and their status B The handshake icon means you are connected to the associat ed network with the SSID next to the icon the example above shows the HAWNU1 is connected to a network with the name Hawking If you wish to connect to a different network select the network you wish to connect to either double click on it or click on the connect button C ...

Page 24: ... you to enter the Encryption Key If you are unsure about your security key please contact your network administrator Be sure to enter the correct Authentication Type and Encryption Type Then click OK Congratulations You have completed the Mac OS installation Setup Instructions Mac page 23 ...

Page 25: ... All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Apple Mac and Airport are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc No affiliation is implied or expressed Extend Your Wireless Range The HAWNU1 is designed with range extending feature To extend your wireless range simply replace the antenna with a higher decibel antenna Hawkin...