Hawking HWREG1 Wireless G Range Extender
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Manufacturer: Hawking Technology
Model: HWREG1
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Hawking Technology
Label: Hawking Technology
Special Features: nv:Device Type^Wireless Extender|Form Factor^Desktop|Wireless Network Standards^IEEE 802.11g|Wireless Data Transfer Rates^54 Mbps|Wireless Transmit Power^18 dBm|Wireless Frequency Range^2.4 - 2.4835 GHz|Security Protocols^WPA|Security Protocols^128-bit WEP|Security Protocols^64-bit WEP|Security Protocols^WPA2|Networking Standards^IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T|Networking Standards^IEEE 802.3u Ethernet 100Base-TX|Management^Web Based|10/100 Mbps Ports^1|Ethernet^CAT6|Ethernet^CAT5e
Features for Hawking HWREG1 Wireless G Range Extender:
- Extend the operating distance of your wireless network
- takes the signal from your wireless access point and retransmits it at a higher rate, doubling the operating distance
- Simply place the Range Extender halfway between your Wireless Access Point and wireless trouble spot
- Features a Hassle Free installation. All you have to do is enter in the ID of your wireless network and youre ready to go
- The ONLY wireless repeater on the market that supports most wireless 802.11b/g networks so you never have to worry whether the wireless network you have at your home or office will work with the Range Extender
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Customer Reviews
Told not compatible with 2Wire 2700HG by Hawking 
2007-10-11
This is my second attempt at purchasing an extender to work with my 2Wire 2700HG router. I was encouraged by an earlier posting that this extender would work with a 2Wire 2700HG router. After spending two hours with Hawking tech support and then told to call back the next day, I was informed by Hawking that this extender was not compatible with my 2Wire 2700HG router. Back to the drawing board for me!
Easy install, worked fine 
2007-08-12
This was very simple to install. Once I found the best place in the house for placement (geometry, intuition, plus some trial-and-error), it worked fine. Remember your computer may be communicating with the extender just fine, but if the extender is too far from the Router (I couldn't determine this directly), you still won't be able to get onto the internet.
Installation was a breeze 2007-08-11
I received the Wireless G Range Extender yesterday and installed it right away. The installation process was a breeze. The "installation wizard" did its job without a glitch and the written instructions were easy to follow.
I added a high gain antenna (also from Hawking) to the extender to give it more oomph.
I setup my laptop (Gentoo Linux OS) to pick up the extender's SSID over 64-bit WEP using the same key as for the access point it extends (something not made entirely clear in the documentation but implicitly obvious).
Unpacking to connecting took me about 20 leisurely minutes.
It just works, even though it requires that one reads and applies the easy-to-follow documentation (RTFM as they say). It's not quite "plug and play" but the process is probably as simple as possible given that it can not be fully automated for security reasons.
BUGS IN SETTING UP 
2007-07-22
YOU WIIL REALY HAVE TO WORK TO GET THIS WORKING RIGHT. SAVE YOUR RECEITS YOU ARE GOING TO NEED IT. TO RETURN IT BACK.
Useless 2007-06-14
For such an expensive device i am VERY disappointed with its power.
I have a D-link DIR-625 range boosted pre-n router. I tried to extend its range using this device. Absolutely no value. If I get it more the half way between where I am and the router, it fails to connect to the router. if i run it at the half way point I get *exactly* the same signal strength as connecting directly to the router.
I bought this to replace an Airlink101 product that died after a year of use and two moves. The Airlink however seemed at least twice as powerful.
This is, simply, a useless POS.
Was easy to set up though. That would count for something if it actually worked :(
Hawking HWREG1 2008-07-13
Spent a few hours setting this up, including time spent with their tech support folks. I returned it as I saw that it made no difference at all in wireless reception in my home.
Great way to extend your wireless connection 2008-06-17
The Hawking Range extender works great. I have tried the Linksys, and it was always flaky. The thing that sold me on the Hawking was that they also sell antennaes (sp) to make the range extender even more powerful. I was even able to extend my wireless network to my father-in-law's house a block a way! With this extender you can place the antennae outside on a window sill (wiindow panes block wi-fi waves like crazy), and keep the range extender inside away from the weather. That is what I did, and it did the trick. I was trying to get the signal from my house to propagate throughout his house. The Linksys could not get a strong enough signal inside the house, but the hawking had a strong signal, and brought that signal into the house. With another hawking extender placed on the first floor, out wi-fi network was complete. two houses sharing a strong wi-fi signal with no weak zones. A nice place to be... You have to follow the installation directions to a T though. I am an IT guru, so it was a breeze for me to setup, but these devices are all still a bit tricky. The less technically inclined should have someone else take a crack at it.
Terrible Product - Fails to configure 2008-03-30
Like others here, when I plugged in the Hawking HWRED1 Wireless Extender into my router and ran the config wizard it failed to detect the device.
Also I noticed in my logs the device failed to DHCP an IP address, which tells me it's statically configured with an IP.
So if you don't use a 192.168.1 network by default for your home network, you are not going to be able to see and connect to the device to even configure it.
What a horrible way to do a setup gui. It's based on fails assumptions about your home network.
DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON! 2008-03-15
I bought this extender to try because I had already tried a dlink that didn't work. In the small print, you'll see that Amazon notes "this item cannot be returned." The only reason I buy from Amazon is because of their vaunted return policy. Don't believe them!
The extender didn't work, tech support is in India, and I'm very unhappy. Won't be buying ANYTHING from Amazon or Hawking in the future.
Wireless range is a huge disadvantage 2008-01-09
Pros
1. Easy installation; works according to guide
2. Power adapter is light weight
Cons
1. Extender range is too little. My Dlink router is way more powerful (18dB). I was getting similar signal from my router and the extender at point 3 (1 -2- 3 with 2 being the extender and 1 is my router)
2. No option to adjust antenna power (dB)
3. Unstable connection when wireless security is deployed
4. Cost is NOT justified. A simple directional antenna is more effective alternative and costs a fraction
