Hawking Technology HWUN1A - Manual (Page 26)

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encompasses a group of products and technologies used to help solve distance issues
accompanied with WiFi products. A unit of measurement on antenna strength and power is dBi.
The higher the dBi or gain level of an antenna the more powerful it is.
14. What is the difference between directional and omni-directional antennas?
Directional and omni-directional antennas determine the wireless output pattern of antennas. In
standard installations it is normally the wireless access point that uses the omni-directional
antenna (360 degree wireless output) whiles the clients (desktop or laptops) that use the
directional antennas (concentrated narrow wireless signal) to create a stronger link directly to the
access point.
15. How do I get an Optimal Wireless Connection with the HWUN1A?
If pointing the antenna directly at the access point is not providing a sufficient signal connection
then you can try bouncing the signals off walls. Wireless signals can reflect off walls or through
windows to get to their desired location so try different positions to find the best antenna orientation
for your network. Pair the HWUN1A with a Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless Antenna for extended range.