LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWL2 Hi-Gain WiFi Locator Professional Edition 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 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 EVEN 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 updates its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:techsupport@hawkingtech.com Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. FCC Caution This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement 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 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the application for Certification, and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Use in other devices such a PDAs or lappads is not authorized. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna(s) tested in the application for Certification. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 Features ......................................................................................................................... 7 Specifications................................................................................................................ 7 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 8 2 WIFI LOCATOR MODE ­ HOW TO USE ..................................... 9 3 ADAPTER MODE ­ FIRST TIME INSTALLATION................... 12 4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY ....................................................... 18 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 Wireless Connection Status......................................................................................... 18 Using the Utility.......................................................................................................... 19 More Settings ­ Advanced Settings ............................................................................ 20 Wireless Security Settings .......................................................................................... 21 Setting WPA and WPA2:............................................................................................. 22 Using Profiles.............................................................................................................. 23 Other Settings / Power Consumption Settings............................................................ 24 Software Access Point Mode ...................................................................................... 26 Advanced / More Settings For AP Mode .................................................................... 28 Setting Wireless Security in AP Mode ............................................. 28 Advanced Settings in AP Mode........................................................ 29 MAC Address Filtering in AP Mode................................................ 29 5 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 30 1 Introduction -- Detect and Connect Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Hi-Gain WiFi Locator Professional Edition. This Hi-Gain Wireless-G USB Adapter and Advanced Wireless Hot Spot Detector is designed to comply with the IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN. The integration of Hawking's award winning Hi-Gain Advanced Antenna Technology and proven record in creating superior wireless products makes the HWL2 a very powerful wireless adapter/detector capable of obtaining wireless distances up to 3 times that of normal Wireless-G cards. The HWL2 detects any wireless network within a given vicinity, provides detailed information regarding the network and allows for fast easy connection to that same network. This adapter supports the highest security standards to maintain a secure wireless connection within your wireless network. Along with the standard 64, 128, 256-bit WEP encryption, the HWL2 also supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 which combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) technologies. The Hawking HWL2 is a powerful, portable tool for the mobile user. 6 1.1 Features Detect and Connect to Any Wireless b/g Network (Bold) 2 Products in One: WiFi Locator + Wireless-G USB Adapter Finds Wireless Networks (Hot-Spots) w/o Taking Out Your Laptop Connects to your Laptop with USB 2.0 to access WiFi networks Detects and Indicates Wireless Networks with Security Enabled Hi-Gain Directional Flip-Open Antenna provides Optimal Wireless Range. Up to 300% performance increase when compared to standard wireless laptops Compact Pocket Sized Design 1.2 Specifications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Standard: IEEE 802.11g/b Bus Type: 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: 64/128/256-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA (IEEE 802.1x with TKIP), WPA2 and AES Antenna: Directional 5dBi Hi-Gain Antenna Drivers: Windows 98/SE/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server LED: (5x Signal Strength) (1x Power)(1x Wireless Security)(2x 802.11b/g) Transmit Power: 21~22 dBm (Typical w/ Antenna) Dimension: 92(L) x 56(W) x 25(H) mm Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C) Humidity: 0-95% (Non Condensing) Certification: FCC, CE 7 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 WiFi Locator Professional Edition One USB 2.0 Extension Cable (100 cm) One Quick Installation Guide One CD (Driver/Install Wizard/Manual) One Hawking Wireless Hot Spot Finder Software (Inside the CD) If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible. 8 2 WiFi Locator Mode ­ How to Use 9 The HWL2 security LED will light up when it detects a network with WEP, WPA or WPA2. It is also capable of detecting networks that do not broadcast their SSIDs. 10 11 3 Adapter Mode ­ First Time Installation Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions. Note1: Please do not install the USB adapter into your computer before installing the software program from the CD. Note2: Note3: The following installation was operated in Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/2003 Server.) If you have previously installed a wireless adapter card or adapter, please uninstall the driver and utility. Please follow the instructions below to install the WiFi Locator Professional Edition as a Wireless USB Adapter. I. Install the Configuration Utility A. Insert the Installation CD to your CD-ROM Drive. Execute the "Driver and Software Setup" program from the Autoload CD Menu. If your CD rom does not autoload, fine your CD-Rom drive and explore the contents. Double click the icon that says Autoload.exe. 12 B. If you want to install the software program in another location, click "Browse" and select an alternative destination. Then, click "Next". 13 C. Click "Continue Anyway" to finish the installation. d) Click Finish to restart your computer after the installation. 14 II. Install the USB Adapter A. Plug the WiFi Locator Adapter into the USB port of your computer. B. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" is displayed. Some computers will have the option of asking Windows Update to search automatically for software. If this happens on your computer select No not at this time. C. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 15 D. Click "Continue Anyway" and the system will start to install the USB adapter. 16 E. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. III. Using the Configuration Utility To setup the USB adapter, double-click the icon in the system tray. For Windows XP, there is a "Windows Zero Configuration Tool" by default for you to setup wireless clients. If you want to use the Hawking Utility of the HWL2, please follow one of the ways as below. The Hawking Utility may provide more detailed features and options to adjust the adapter with. First Method A. Double-click the utility icon in the system tray. B. Click "Yes" to use the utility of the USB 17 4 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the Hawking Technologies WiFi Locator Professional Edition and monitor the link status during the communication proce ...