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Description:
The HWU8DD is designed to connect your desktop computer or laptop easily to any Wireless-B or Wireless-G network via a USB connection. Hawking’s award winning Hi-GainTM Antenna technology extends wireless connection distances by up to 300%. The HWU8DD is equipped with a new 8dBi Directional Dish antenna that provides more distance and better speeds than other wireless adapters on the market. The Hi-Gain Wireless-G Dish Adapter is the only wireless adapter to integrate the distance benefits of wireless Dish Technology with WiFi networking. The built-in LED signal strength indicators provide network signal information to pinpoint the strongest signal available within your area.
Hawking Hi-Gain™ HWU8DD 802.11g/b Wireless Adapter
$174.99
Product Reviews
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pros: It seems to work well so far. Small portable
cons: Bad software, Easy to break.
Hawkings Technology High Gain USB Wireless-G Adapter
I received this product with all software in a nice little box. As with most New Products, I install... See Full Review
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pros: the antenna should improve the signal for people far away from the main point.
cons: The box arrived without software
software
I have received one without the software, I wrote an email to the company after 2 weeks I am still w... See Full Review
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pros: Brilliant little device - excellent signal.
cons: Dreadful customer support and less than useless software supplied.
connection difficulties
I bought this device recently in the UK, and spent a week trying to get it to connect. The signal in... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: Excellent signal booster and it looks cooler than most antennas.
cons: Could have a longer USB cord.
Works Very Well
I used this to increase the range of my D-link 524 G router. I have a matching D-Link PCI Wireless G... See Full Review
Rating:
pros: maximize connection with weak signals
cons: bulky, very poor customer service, unreliable software/drivers
So good and yet so bad....
I mainly bought this USB adapter for one reason, increase range and performance of my laptop. I have... See Full Review
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pros: Great connection.
cons: Wish the cord were a foot longer. Has a non-standard USB cord.
Works fantastic, worth every penny
Went from terrible connection with constant dropping in an old brownstone with the router across the... See Full Review
Product Details
| Product MPN | |
| MPN | HWU8DD |
| Key Features | |
| WLAN Standards | IEEE 802.11g/b |
| Wireless | |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Modulation | OFDM |
| 802.11g Data Rates | 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 28 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps |
| 802.11b Data Rates | 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps |
| Operating Channels | 802.11b/g: 11 (North America), 13 (Europe), 14 (Japan) |
| Security | |
| Security | WEP |
| WEP Encryption Length | 40 bit (=64 bit) |
| Other Features | |
| Brand | Hawking |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.49 in. |
| Height | 2.91 in. |
| Depth | 3.5 in. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Release Date | December, 2005 |
| UPC | 603992505999 |
| Product ID | 28763832 |
