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TABLE OF CONTENTS HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna Introduction......................................................................................1-2 Package Contents.........................................................1 System Requirements.................................................1 Specifications.......................................................................................2 Installation.........................................................................................3-5 Basic Antenna Education...........................................................6-11 Network / Hi-Gain Antenna Terms.........................6 Basic Setup and Operation.......................................7 Obtaing the Optimal Signal..................................8-9 Removing your Original Antenna........................10 What is "Cable Loss"?.................................................11 Hawking Hi-GainTM Range Extending Products.....................12 Warranty and Certifications..........................................................13 INTRODUCTION HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna lW Package Contents a. One Hi-Gain Window Antenna (HA12W) b. Window/Wall Mounting Kit (two suction foots and four screws) a. c. 4 ft. Antenna Cable d. TNC Adaptor e. User's Manual c. d. e. b. System Requirements One Wireless 802.11 b/g Device with an external Antenna Connector Coverage Area These coverage diagrams show the wireless signal pattern from the HA12W. -1- INTRODUCTION HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna lW -2- INSTALLATION HAI8DD Hi-GainTM 8dBi Dish Antenna 8dB d dB Installation 1. Remove the existing antenna from your Wireless Device or Wireless PCI Card on your Desktop Computer. Make sure the antenna connector on your wireless device is a Reverse SMA Jack. For Wireless brands that do not come with Reverse-SMA Jacks, the HAI8DD includes a TNC Connector Adapter*. Other type of adapters can be purchased directly from Hawking. *TNC connector usually works with Linksys® and Cisco® Wireless Devices. Wireless AP - Reverse SMA J MA Jack Wireless PCI Card - Reverse SMA Jack 2. Connect the Reverse SMA Plug into your Hawking wireless device. Screw in the antenna connector on the end of the cable from the Dish Antenna. If the TNC Connector Adapter* is needed, attach it before connecting the antenna cable to your device. Make sure the connectors are tight and secured. *TNC Connector Adapter Connect the Antenna & Wireless Device Antenna - Reverse SMA Plug -3- INSTALLATION HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna o W 3. Mounting -4- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna o W dBi (decibel): Used as a measurement unit for antenna strength. The standard factory antenna strength for 802.11b/g wireless products is 2dBi. A higher dBi level from the antenna signifies a more powerful wireless signal. Omni-Directional Antenna: The antenna covers a 360° radius on plane level or a flat surface. It emits stronger signal in a slightly smaller angle (vertically) comparing to the Directional Antenna. The Omni-Directional is great for Wireless Access Points that serve multiple computers in different locations. Directional Antenna: The Antenna emits a direct signal, approximately 80° angle on a flat surface , but wider coverage vertically. Directional Antenna are very effective on both Access Points and Network Adapters (such as, Wireless Bridges, PC Cards, USB Network Adapters etc...). Normally, it is reconmended to install two directional antennas to optimize the performance. The extended range may reach up to 2750 ft. Reverse SMA Plug: Standard connector for a removable external Antenna. Most wireless Access Points and Routers come with detachable antennas. Reverse SMA plug is on the end of antenna connector that screws into the wireless device. Reverse SMA Jack: Connector on the wireless device side (Access Point, Router, PCI Card) Reverse SMA Plug screws into the Reverse SMA Jack. RP-SMA Plug (male) RP-SMA Jack (female) -5- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna G o W II. BASIC SETUP AND OPERATION Below digram is an example of a basic wireless Network. (A) Radio frequencies lose signficant signal strength when travelling through concrete and especially metal walls. Because of the wall in front of the Wireless Desktop room, the wireless signal is weak (A) and can not reach the room with a wireless desktop. To solve this problem a Hi-Gain Indoor Directional Antenna is set up to direct wireless signals out the door towards the opposite wall, then bounce the signal to room with the desktop. -6- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HW12A Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna o W III. OBTAINING OPTIMAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE Obtaining one antenna or two antennas? Depending on your wireless application, you may need two antennas, one on each end to optimize the signal. If you have an Access Point in a small environment, i.e. home, with multiple users in differents locations, it is more cost effective for you to use one Omni-Directional Antenna. However, in areas that recieve poor coverage, you may need a Directional Antenna to amplify the signal from the receiving end, i.e. Client side. For extended wireless range, it is reconmended that you use two Directional Antennas facing each other. If only one Hi-Gain Antenna applies to one end and a normal (manufacture standard) antenna on the other end, the result may not be as great as using two antennas. The Hi-Gain side may send out a signal quickly, however, the other end (manufacture standard side), may not have the strength to send back the signal instantaneoulsy. Sever Side: HAI8DD connected to a Wireless Access Point Client Side: HWU8DD connected to laptop or desktop Client Side: HWU5DM connected to laptop or desktop -7- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HA12W M Hi-GainTM 12dBi Outdoor Omni-Directional Antenna rec rec e III. OBTAINING OPTIMAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE (Con'd) HA12W: Hi-Gain 12dBi Directional Window Antenna Up to 5,000 ft To obtain optimal distances, the two antennas must be directly facing one another with little or no obstructions interfering with the signal (if possible a clear sight from one end to another. NOTE: Many factors in the environment may affect your wireless range. Different wireless devices may have stronger signals than others which may derive varying performance results. For example, the wireless output power on Access Points may vary from one brand to the next, which would create different results. These published results were obtained using HAWKING TECHNOLOGY wireless devices that are tested to obtain the highest performances with HAWKING TECHNOLOGY Hi-Gain Antennas. Caution: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 1 foot during normal operation. -8- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna o W IV. REMOVING YOUR ORIGINAL ANTENNA N It is very easy to remove your original antenna. Simply, take your wireless device, whether it be an Access Point, Bridge, Wireless PCI Card, USB Adapter etc., and check to see if it has a removable antenna. To determine whether your original antenna is removable, examine the base of the antenna to see if it is a "screw on" type or a non-removable type. To remove your original antenna, hold it by its base and unscrew firmly by turning it counter-clockwise until the antenna is seperated from the connector. After it has been removed, take your Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna connector and screw it (clockwise) onto your wireless device. After you have firmly attached your Hi-Gain Antenna, place it in a location where it will achieve optimal performance. -9- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna o W V. CABLE LOSS Cable loss is the loss in signal strength (dBi) due to the length of your antenna cable. Different types of Hi-Gain antenna cables have different rates of cable loss. However, in all cases, the longer your antenna cable is, the more signal strength (dBi) you will lose. This table lists the specific antenna model, its cable type and the amount of dBi lost per meter of cable: As you can see from the chart, depending on the type of cable, there is a varying range of cable loss per meter. Measuring exact dB loss due to cable: (3.28 ft = 1 meter) Conversion rate HAC10N is 10ft long. It has a cable loss of 0.26 dBi per meter. Simple conversion shows that the use of this cable will result in: 10 ft (Cable length) / 3.28 (conversion rate) = 3.05 meters 3.05 meters x 0.26 (cable loss per meter) = 0.79 dBi Therefore, when attached to an 9dBi Outdoor antenna, the actual signal strength will be 6.32 dBi (Calculation: 9.0 - 0.79 = 8.21) The HAC30N is a 30ft cable and would result in a cable loss of three times the amount the HAC10N. (0.79 x 3 = 2.37 dBi cable loss) When attached to the same 9dBi Outdoor Antenna the resulting actual dBi is 6.63 dBi. This is a significant difference. Please be sure to check the amount of cable you need and use the shortest length possible to keep your signal strength at the highest level. - 10 - HI-GAIN RANGE EXTENDING PRODUCTS TS TS HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna G o W INDOOR ANTENNAS HAI7SIP 7dBi Omni-Directional Antenna HAI15SC 15dBi Corner Antenna HAI8DD 8dBi Directional Dish Antenna HAI7MD 7dBi Directional Antenna OUTDOOR ANTENNAS HAO9SIP 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna HAO9SDP 9dBi Directional Antenna HAO14SDP 14dBi Directional Antenna SIGNAL BOOSTERS AND RANGE EXTENDERS HSB2 Wifi Signal Booster HWREG1 Wifi Range Extender ACCESSORIES HAC30N 30ft N-Plug Extension Cable Extension Cables, Surge Protectors, and Connector Converters can be purchased to enhance your wireless network quality. Visit www.hawkingtech.com for more information. - 11 - CERTIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna o W COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK Copyright 2007 Hawking Technologies, Inc. All right reserved. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every Hi-Gain 2.4 Series Antenna and Accessory is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this one-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY'S LIABILTY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Hawking Technology makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: techsupport@hawkingtech.com For assistance or more information contact: Hawking Technologies, Inc. 1-888-202-3344 1-949-790-0810 techsupport@hawkingtech.com www.hawkingtech.com - 12 - ...