Hawking HWUN3, Quick Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS Part No HWUN3 START HERE HI Gain Wireless N USB Adapter QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ws Vista Windows XP and Mac OS For Windows Vista go to page 2 For Windows XP go to page 8 For Mac OS go to page 13 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 I...

Page 3: ...ave installed the driver from the CD and are instructed to do so Otherwise the Adapter may not operate properly 1 Driver Utility Setup a Insert the Setup CD Select Open Folder to view files option b Select autorun exe 2 The Setup Wizard will load up Select Driver and Utility Setup Windows Vista page 2 Setup Instructions Windows Vista ...

Page 4: ...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 Now you are ready to install the program Select Install Setup Instructions Windows Vista page 3 ...

Page 5: ... HWUN3 Wireless N Adapter into an open USB port on your desktop or notebook a After plugging in the Adapter Windows Vista will automatically search for new updates b A Found New Hardware screen may pop up at this point If so select Locate and Install Driver software recommended page 4 Setup Instructions Windows Vista n ...

Page 6: ...Wireless Network a Double click on the bottom network icon or b Right click on the Start menu and select Connect To 9 Select a Network and click Connect Please wait until the adapter connects Setup Instructions Windows Vista page 5 ...

Page 7: ...o to Step 11 10 Unsecured Network Select Connect Anyway to continue on with an unsecured network Then go to Step 12 11 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 administrator page 6 Setup Instructions Windows Vista ...

Page 8: ...o save this specific network for future access select Save this network 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 have completed the Windows Vista Installation Setup Instructions Windows Vista page 7 ...

Page 9: ...are instruct ed to do so Otherwise the Adapter may not operate correctly 1 Driver Utility Setup Insert the Setup CD The Setup Wizard will load up automatically select START HERE Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP InstallShield Wizard will initialize automatically 2 Setup will prompt you to accept the Licensing Agreement Select Yes to continue page 8 Setup Instructions Windows XP ...

Page 10: ...XP 3 Select Hawking Configuration Tool to continue with setup 4 Select Optimize for WiFi Click Next to continue 5 Please wait a moment your system is installing the software Setup Instructions Windows XP page 9 ...

Page 11: ...nded for quick setup with available wireless networks If you need to connect to a specific network that is not listed and need to manually set up the IP Address please refer to the manual located on the CD 7 Locate the Hawking icon in the system tray right click on it and then choose Hawking Wireless Utility page 10 Setup Instructions Windows XP ...

Page 12: ...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 connecting to a network with encryption TKIP WPA WEP etc please got to Step10 Wireless Link is Excellent There is no Wireless Link Wireless Link is Average Wireless Device ...

Page 13: ...twork 128 bit WEP key exactly 26 hexadecimal characters and must be the same as 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 ...

Page 14: ...e 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 Inst...

Page 15: ... are uncertain about which Mac OS you are operating on click the APPLE icon in the upper left hand corner of the finder s menu bar and select About this Mac and check your current Mac OS X version 3 The Introduction Screen will welcome you to the HWUN3 Wireless N Adapter Installer select Continue page 14 Setup Instructions Mac ...

Page 16: ...t Continue 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 15 ...

Page 17: ...if the Install option is not available 6 At this point if you have not saved all your work please do so Then select continue to Install 7 Please wait for the installation process to complete Select Finish when it is done and your computer will reboot page 16 Setup Instructions Mac ...

Page 18: ... 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 8 Set up your Wireless Network you desktop or laptop This is required only if you are installing the HWUN3 for the first time 8a Click on the APPLE icon in the top left hand corner and then select SYSTEM PREFERENCES a Setup Instru...

Page 19: ...rt Detected Be sure to note the port number i e Ethernet Adapter en Click OK to continue If the New Port Detected screen does not appear you will need to direct your system to use the newly installed Wireless N Adapter manually Go to System Preferences 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 ...

Page 20: ... Ethernet Adapter en is selected Using DHCP should be se lected in the Configure IPv4 field Finally select Apply Now to confirm and close the window if you cannot choose Apply Now simply close the page Mac OS 10 5 Leopard Mac OS 10 3 10 4 Setup Instructions Mac page 19 ...

Page 21: ...tility with detailed information about the associated wire less network B The handshake icon means your are connected to the network with the SSID next to the icon the example above shows the HWU G1A 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 The R...

Page 22: ... what your security key is please contact your network administrator Be sure to enter the correct Authentication Type and Encryption Type Depending on your network Encryption Type you ll need to enter WPA Pre shared Key or the Hexadecimal key Congratulations You have completed the Mac OS installation Setup Instructions Mac page 21 ...

Page 23: ...erved 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 affliliation is implied or expressed HWUN3 Wireless Adapter with a standard antenna HWUN3 Wireless Adapter with a Hawking Hi Gain 7dBi indoor antenna Model HAI7MD sold separately Extend Your Wireless Range The HWUN3 is desi...