Hawking Technology HWC54D - Manual (Page 4)

1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Technologies Hi-Gain Mini USB Wireless-G Adapter. The
HWU54DM complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard, which supports up to 54Mbps high-speed
wireless networking. It is also backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices. The HWU54DM is a
high quality, high performance wireless product that has been designed with Hawking’s Hi-Gain
Technology for improved distance and throughput. Using a unique swivel-and-rotate design paired
with a 5dB/5dB Patch antenna, the adapter ensures you’ll get the greatest signal coverage wherever
you are. Just point the unit in the direction of the wireless signal source and you’re sure to get the
highest signal strength. The LED Signal Strength Indicator provides you the information you need to
make sure you’re getting the most from your wireless connection.
For wireless security issues, this card supports 64/128-bit WEP data encryption that protects your
wireless network from eavesdropping. It also supports the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security
standard that combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) technologies. Client
users are required to authorize before accessing to APs or AP Routers, and the data transmitted in the
network is encrypted/decrypted by a dynamically changed secret key. This card also has built-in an
AES engine which ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is
the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for security in wireless networks.
The power consumption of the card is also very low. Furthermore, this card provides several levels of
power saving modes allowing the user to optimize the battery life of their notebooks.
1.1 Features
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Works with both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products.
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Rotate and Swivel design for maximum reception adjustability
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Designed with Hawking Hi-Gain Technology
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Signal Strength Indicator shows current wireless signal reception information
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Directional 5dBi/5dBi Hi-Gain Patch Antenna for increased Wireless Distance and elimination
of wireless interference from laptop components
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High-speed transfer data rate - up to 54Mbps.
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High throughput allows for the transfer of data heavy multi-media files.
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Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x) and AES functions for the highest
level of security.
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Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability.
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Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.
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USB2.0 Compliant & Bus powered
1.2 Specifications
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Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g
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