Last Updated on December 2, 2019 by Christopher G Mendla
We just installed an HWREN 1 Hi-Gain Wireless 300N Range Extender for a client.
The client needed to extend the range of his wireless system and the layout of the house did not lend itself to a wired solution.
The installation involved connecting the the device to the router and running the installation CD. However, after several attempts, it was not connecting. I noticed that the list of wifi sites found during the scan appeared garbled. I tried resetting the unit but the problem remained.
I had taken note of the IP address assigned during the installation. With the device still connnected to the router, I entered the IP address of the device into a browser. The id and password was admin/1234.
During that time I had called Hawking support. The rep seemed to be offshore but he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. With the browser based control panel, I was able to finish the configuration.
Once the unit was configured, we placed it in what looked like a promising location between the router and the laptop. I then needed to change the settings of the laptop to havce it connect to the the Hawking device.
The range extender seems to be providing a much more stable wifi connection
Great info here. I had the exact issue. Tried calling Hawkings….45 min phone wait then disconnected. I said forget it on a second try. I copied the basic things you said and figured out the web config myself. Still had some issues, but a power on and off on the Extender did the trick. Touchy things to get going, but once they are up they seem to hold on pretty well. Oh by the way, this is number 2 for me. I have FIOS wi-fi router then an HWREN1 extender in the backyard and another HWREN1 in the font of the house. I glow when I sleep!