User manual HAWKING HI-GAIN HA12W

[. . . ] Remove the existing antenna from your Wireless Device or Wireless PCI Card on your Desktop Computer. Make sure the antenna connector on your wireless device is a Reverse SMA Jack. For Wireless brands that do not come with Reverse-SMA Jacks, the HAI8DD includes a TNC Connector Adapter*. Other type of adapters can be purchased directly from Hawking. *TNC connector usually works with Linksys® and Cisco® Wireless Devices. Wireless AP - Reverse SMA J MA Jack Wireless PCI Card - Reverse SMA Jack 2. [. . . ] Reverse SMA Jack: Connector on the wireless device side (Access Point, Router, PCI Card) Reverse SMA Plug screws into the Reverse SMA Jack. RP-SMA Plug (male) RP-SMA Jack (female) -5- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna G o W II. BASIC SETUP AND OPERATION Below digram is an example of a basic wireless Network. (A) Radio frequencies lose signficant signal strength when travelling through concrete and especially metal walls. Because of the wall in front of the Wireless Desktop room, the wireless signal is weak (A) and can not reach the room with a wireless desktop. To solve this problem a Hi-Gain Indoor Directional Antenna is set up to direct wireless signals out the door towards the opposite wall, then bounce the signal to room with the desktop. -6- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HW12A Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna o W III. OBTAINING OPTIMAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE Obtaining one antenna or two antennas?Depending on your wireless application, you may need two antennas, one on each end to optimize the signal. home, with multiple users in differents locations, it is more cost effective for you to use one Omni-Directional Antenna. However, in areas that recieve poor coverage, you may need a Directional Antenna to amplify the signal from the receiving end, i. e. For extended wireless range, it is reconmended that you use two Directional Antennas facing each other. If only one Hi-Gain Antenna applies to one end and a normal (manufacture standard) antenna on the other end, the result may not be as great as using two antennas. The Hi-Gain side may send out a signal quickly, however, the other end (manufacture standard side), may not have the strength to send back the signal instantaneoulsy. Sever Side: HAI8DD connected to a Wireless Access Point Client Side: HWU8DD connected to laptop or desktop Client Side: HWU5DM connected to laptop or desktop -7- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HA12W M Hi-GainTM 12dBi Outdoor Omni-Directional Antenna rec rec e III. OBTAINING OPTIMAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE (Con'd) HA12W: Hi-Gain 12dBi Directional Window Antenna Up to 5, 000 ft To obtain optimal distances, the two antennas must be directly facing one another with little or no obstructions interfering with the signal (if possible a clear sight from one end to another. Different wireless devices may have stronger signals than others which may derive varying performance results. For example, the wireless output power on Access Points may vary from one brand to the next, which would create different results. These published results were obtained using HAWKING TECHNOLOGY wireless devices that are tested to obtain the highest performances with HAWKING TECHNOLOGY Hi-Gain Antennas. Caution: 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 1 foot during normal operation. -8- HOW DOES THE ANTENNA WORK? HA12W Hi-GainTM 12dBi Directional Window Antenna o W IV. REMOVING YOUR ORIGINAL ANTENNA N It is very easy to remove your original antenna. Simply, take your wireless device, whether it be an Access Point, Bridge, Wireless PCI Card, USB Adapter etc. , and check to see if it has a removable antenna. To determine whether your original antenna is removable, examine the base of the antenna to see if it is a "screw on" type or a non-removable type. To remove your original antenna, hold it by its base and unscrew firmly by turning it counter-clockwise until the antenna is seperated from the connector. [. . . ] 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 EVENT 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 update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. [. . . ]