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Hawking HWUG1 Wireless G USB Network Adapter with External SMA Jack

Manufacturer : Hawking Technology
In Stock : 34

List Price:	$59.00
Price:	$39.99
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Features

Works with both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products
High-speed transfer data rate - up to 54Mbps
Supports Turbo Mode to enhance the data transfer speed within a specific wireless network
Supports WMM (IEEE 802.11e QoS standard)- High throughput allows for the transfer of data heavy multi-media files and 64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x) and AES functions for the highest level of security
Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability

Product Description

Hawking Technology's HWUG1, 2.4Ghz Wireless-G USB 2.0 Network Adapter with removable antenna, packs the latest wireless technology into a compact unit, capable of transferring data at speeds up to 54Mbps and 108Mbps, capable when paired with the Hawking HWRGM1A Mimo Router. The external dipole antenna can easily be removed and upgraded to a Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna for extended wireless range. For piece-of-mind wireless security, the HWUG1 supports 64/128-bit WEP data encryption that protects your wireless network from eavesdropping. It also supports the WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security standards that combine 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.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.00 out of 14 reviews

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Hardware seems to work well - L. Walker, Mar 28, 2008

I had some difficulty with the installation, it insisted on getting online before it was completely set up (ie; the PC was not online yet) which caused me to go around in circles for quite a while. Once I got it setup and installed, the signal strength is great and I think the hardward works well. I have had some problems with maintaining a connection but I think they are Windows XP issues rather than issues with this product.

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No help at all - Amy Gillen, Mar 10, 2008

Even with the separate antenna, I had no better signal than with my laptop's integrated wireless card. Disappointing. Will try the DD and report on results.

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extremely disappointed - Deep Woods, Mar 08, 2008

I purchased this item to try to increase performance on my Toshiba laptop. I have to use it on the fringe of the wireless range. The built-in wireless card connects but is weak and drops frequently. This adapter was not as good as my built-in, and when I connected the recommended external antenna the signal dropped even more. When I contacted the mfgr by email, I was ignored. I am off this company altogether. Next time I will stick with Belkin or Linksys.

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Super little device - Hatuxka, Feb 25, 2008

Took this overseas with an old Mac G4 2002 era laptop w/ a weak internal Airport antenna. In my wifes mothers house in a densely (and I mean densely) populated city in an asian country, I wanted to see if this could pull in anything. It did. It grabbed and held a signal between 1-10 Mbps from almost a block away (the nearest internet cafe I could find walking around, assuming it had wireless) or possibly farther. At night the connection speed went up to 24-30 Mbps. The internal antenna did nothing. The signal strength was sometimes very weak, but it still held onto the signal. The relatives were astonished. So was I. Get this. Tried it here in the U. S. with an Intel Macbook Pro, picks up 2-3X the number of wireless routers than the internal Airport card. Any connection problems were always solved by disconnecting and reconnecting the thing.

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Great quality wireless portabiliy - Sebastian de la Chica, Feb 17, 2008

Great product at a very reasonable price. Used it to give a Windows 2003 Server Internet access from a location with no jacks. Easy to install and manage. No problems at all. Nice to have this kind of easily portable wireless enabling device in times when it may be easier to grab a wireless connection than drill holes on the wall and run cables (for certain tasks) Wished it selected the best connection on its own. Still coolest gadget.

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