How to Install a Hawking Wireless Adapter on Vista
Hawking wireless adapters are USB devices that look like small satellite dishes. Instead of receiving signals from a satellite, though, the adapters receive WiFi signals and transmit them to your computer. The Hawking device is useful for connecting to a wireless network that is out of range of your computer. Its directional antenna can be pointed in the direction of a strong wireless signal and it will extend the range of that signal. The device is easily integrated with Windows operating systems via a driver download from the Hawking website.
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Instructions
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Open your browser and navigate to the Hawking Technologies driver download web page. (See references)
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Locate the model number of your wireless adapter. The model number can be found on the cover of your owner's manual.
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Click the "Windows Vista" link in the "Download Driver" column.
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Close your browser and all other open applications.
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Double click the installation file you just downloaded.
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Follow the on-screen directions to complete the installation of the driver.
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Enter your administrative password when prompted to do so.
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Restart your computer when the installation has finished.
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Tips & Warnings
Once the installation has been completed, the adapter will act as a WiFi hotspot. Under your available wireless networks, you should see the model number of your Hawking device, to which you should be able to connect.
Note that while the connection itself does not come from the USB cable, the adapter is powered through the USB cable. Therefore, if you unplug the cable, you will be disconnected from the wireless network.
