Hawking HWUN3 Quick Installation Manual

Hawking HWUN3 Quick Installation Manual

Hi-gain wireless-n usb adapter

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HI-Gain Wireless-N USB Adapter
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS
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Part No. HWUN3

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  • Page 1: Quick Installation Guide

    QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE HI-Gain Wireless-N USB Adapter Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS START HERE  Part No. HWUN3...
  • Page 2 Step 1: Check Package Contents - One Hi-Gain Wireless-N USB Adapter with Cap - One External Dipole Antenna - CD (Drivers and User’s Manua - QIG (Quick Installation Guide) Step 2: Installation Instructions are divided into three sections: (Windows Vista, Windows •...
  • Page 3: Windows Vista

    Windows Vista Step 3: Instructions for Windows Vista Important: Do not connect the Wireless-N USB Adapter into the USB port until you have installed the driver from the CD and are instructed to do so. Otherwise, the Adapter may not operate properly. Driver &...
  • Page 4 Windows Vista User Account Control: Select Allow to continue. Then, wait for the InstallShield Wizard to guide you through the setup. Read through the License Agreement. Select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and “Next”. Now, you are ready to install the program.
  • Page 5 Please wait until the Install Wizard completes. Then select Finish to exit the wizard. Now, Plug-in your HWUN3 Wireless-N Adapter into an open USB port on your desktop or notebook. After plugging in the Adapter, Windows Vista will automatically search for new updates.
  • Page 6: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Windows Vista Connect to a Wireless Network: Double click on the bottom “network icon” or Right click on the Start menu and select “Connect To”. Select a Network and click Connect. Please wait until the adapter connects. Setup Instructions: Windows Vista - page 5 -...
  • Page 7 Windows Vista If you are connecting to an unsecured network, go to Step 10. If you are connecting to a Security-enabled Network, go to Step 11. Unsecured Network: Select Connect Anyway to continue on with an unsecured network. Then, go to Step 12. Security-enabled Network: Type in the network security key or passphrase.
  • Page 8 Windows Vista You are now connected to a wireless network. To start using your wireless network, select Close. To 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.
  • Page 9: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Step 3: Instructions for Windows Important: Do not connect the Wireless-N USB Adapter into the USB port until you have installed the driver from the CD and are instruct- ed to do so. Otherwise, the Adapter may not operate correctly. Driver &...
  • Page 10 Windows XP Select Hawking Configuration Tool” to continue with setup Select “Optimize for WiFi.” Click “Next” to continue. Please wait a moment, your system is installing the software. Setup Instructions: Windows XP - page 9 -...
  • Page 11 IP Address, please refer to the manual located on the CD. Locate the Hawking icon in the system tray, right click on it and then choose Hawking Wireless Utility.
  • Page 12 Wireless Device is not available (may not be plugged-in correctly) Wireless Link is Weak In the Hawking Wireless Utility, click on the NETWORK tab. 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.
  • Page 13: Wep Encryption

    Windows XP In the Authentication and Security window, please enter in your network’s security information. If you don’t have this information, please request it from your network administrator who set up your network. WEP Encryption a. Select 64-bit or 128-bit b.
  • Page 14 Mac OS Step 3: Instructions for Important: 1) Do not connect the Wireless-N USB adapter to your computer until you have installed the driver from the CD and are instructed to do so. Otherwise, the adapter may not operate correctly. 2) Installation software requires you to restart your computer, be sure to save all your work before installation.
  • Page 15 “About this Mac” and check your current Mac OS X version. The Introduction Screen will welcome you to the HWUN3 Wireless-N Adapter Installer, select “Continue.” - page 14 - Setup Instructions: Mac...
  • Page 16 Mac OS Select a destination for the driver. Typically, the default destination is the Macintosh HD. Select “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...
  • Page 17 Mac OS Select Install to continue. (Note: some may state Upgrade. Select Up- grade, if the Install option is not available.) At this point, if you have not saved all your work, please do so. Then, select continue to Install. Please wait for the installation process to complete.
  • Page 18: Connecting To Your Wireless Network

    “Turn Airport Off” Set up your Wireless Network you desktop or laptop. This is required only if you are installing the HWUN3 for the first time. Click on the APPLE icon in the top left-hand corner and then select SYSTEM PREFERENCES.
  • Page 19: Ethernet Adapter

    Mac OS From the menu that appears, double click the NETWORK icon to begin enabling your Hawking wireless device before using the wireless utility. Your computer should automatically detect the USB Wireless-N adapter by showing a pop-up window stating “New Port Detected”.
  • Page 20 Mac OS Mac OS 10.3-10.4 In the Network screen, click on the “Show” field, make sure the Ethernet Adapter (en#) is selected. “Using DHCP” should be se- lected in the Configure IPv4 field. Mac OS 10.5 Leopard Finally, select “Apply Now”...
  • Page 21: Wireless Utility

    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.
  • Page 22 Mac OS SECURITY If your wireless network requires a security key you may enter it in the Encryption Settings tab. If you are unsure what your security key is, please contact your network administrator. Be sure to enter the correct Authentication Type and Encryption Type.
  • Page 23 SAlES INformAtIoN sales@hawkingtech.com Hawking is a registered trademark of Hawking Technologies, Inc. ©2008 Hawking Technologies, Inc. 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 affliliation is implied or...

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