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 the 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 of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distanc e 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Package Contents................................................................................... 2 Features ................................................................................................. 2 Specifications......................................................................................... 2 Physical Description............................................................................... 3 Chapter 2 Wireless Range Extender Connection......................................5 Chapter 3 Wireless Range Extender Configuration................................. 6 3.1 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 6 3.2 Configuring the Range Extender ........................................................... 11 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7 3.2.8 3.2.9 Status and Information ....................................................................................... 12 Basic Settings..................................................................................................... 13 Security .............................................................................................................. 18 MAC Address Filtering...................................................................................... 23 Advanced Setting ............................................................................................... 25 System Utility .................................................................................................... 27 Configuration Tool............................................................................................. 30 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................. 31 Reset................................................................................................................... 31 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 33 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your Hi-Gain Wireless-G Range Extender. The HWREG1 is the simplest way to repeat your wireless network signal for increasing the range of your network. The advanced features in the second generation Range Extender from Hawking Technologies will ensure a significant increase in your wireless operating range as well as the easiest installation possible. The Hi-Gain Wireless-G Range Extender features support for the latest in wireless security. WEP, WPA, WPA2 and Radius are all supported by the Range Extender. The new setup wizard and setup features allow you to simply scan for a wireless network to extend, select it and you are ready to go. Whether your application is to eliminate a wireless dead spot within your home or extend your wireless connection to another room or building, the HWREG1 can easily double the effective range of your current network. For more wireless range and distance, upgrading to Hawking's array of Hi-Gain WiFi Range Extending Antennas is possible by removing the antenna attached to the HWREG1 and replacing it. 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Contents The Range Ext ender includes the following items: Y One Hi-GainWireless-G Range Extender Y One Power Adapter Y One Quick Installation Guide Y One CD with Setup Wizard and Users Manual 1.2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Features Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification. High data rate 54Mbps network speed. Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks. Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences. Provide 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 Data Encryption function to protect wireless data transmissions. Built-in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment. Supports Web-based configuration. 1.3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 (Wired) Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback Security: 64/128-bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption Frequency Band: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector) Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1 Power: 12VDC, 0.5A Transmit Power: 15dBm (Typical) LEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity Dimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm Temperature: Operating: 32~131 °F (0~55°C) 2 Introduction Y Y Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C) Humidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing) Certification: FCC, CE 1.4 Physical Description Front Panel On the Range Extender's front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the Range Extender's current status. Below is an explanation of each LED. LED PWR Color Green Status Lit Off Flash Off On Flash Off Description Power is supplied. No Power. Antenna is transmitting or receiving data. Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data. A valid link is established. It is transmitting or receiving data. No link is established. WLAN Green LAN Link/Activity Green Back Panel Range Extender's connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the description of each connection port. 3 Introduction Y Antenna Connector (ANT) This round connection is a standard R everse SMA antenna connector. The antenna included in your packaging screws on here. Upgradeable to Hi-Gain antennas. Y DC Adapter Port Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port. Y LAN Port The Range Extender's LAN port is the connector port for connecting the HWREG1 to your local network or computer during the setup procedure. (Uses Included Ethernet Cable) Y Reset The Reset button allows you to do one of two things. 1) If problems occur with your Range Extender, press the reset button with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the Range Extender will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations. 2) If problems persist or you experience critical issues or have forgotten your password, press the reset button for longer than 4 second s and the Range Extender will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings). 4 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection Chapter 2 Wireless Range Extender Connection 1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless Range Exte nder. The best location for your Range Extender is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your local computers. However, depending on the application, you may place your Range Extender at any location that is between your original wireless router or access point and your wireless trouble spot. Do not place the Range Extender in your desired location yet. You must first connect it to your network for configuration. 2. Connect the Wireless Range Extender to your router, hub or switch. Connect one end of standard Ethernet cable to the Range Extender's LAN Port and connect the other end of the cable to a switch, a router or a hub. The Range Extender will then be connected to your existing Network. 3. Connect the DC Power Adapter to the Wireless Range Extender's Power Socket. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Range Extender. Using a different adapter may damage the product. The Hardware Installation is complete. 5 Hawking Technologies Hi-Gain Wireless-G Range Extender Configuration Chapter 3 Wireless Range Extender Configuration 3.1 Getting Started This Range Extender provides two options for installation: 1)a Web-Based configuration tool for basic and advanced configurations via a web browser or 2) basic configurations using a software CD based Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions below to get started with the Web-Based configuration. (The Quick Installation Guide covers how to install your product via the Setup Wizard) From Wired Computer 1. Make sure your wired computer is in the same subnet with the Range Extender. The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Range Extender is: Default IP Address: 192.168.1.235 Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Configure your PC to be in the same subnet with the Range Extender. 1a) Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Pan el. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double -click Network icon. The Network window will appear. 3. Check your list of Network Components . If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button . 5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation. 6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button. 7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: · Bindings : Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks. · Gateway: All fields are blank. 6 Hawking Technologies Hi-Gain Wireless-G Range Extender Configuration · · DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS. WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution. · IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example. ü IP Address: 192.168.1.2 35 (any IP address within 192.168.1.2~192.168.1.2 34 is available, do not setup 192.168. .1 or 192.168.1.235) 1 ü Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified. 1b) Windows XP 1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window will appear. 2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address a utomatically as shown on the following screen. 7 Hawking Technologies Hi-Gain Wireless-G Range Extender Configuration 5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router's DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router's DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you've configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3. 1c) Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double -click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connec ...