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"Works great, slightly complicated set up when using WEP."
This product works great once you get it working. However, thanks to previous reviewers, I was able to get this set up relatively quickly. The challenging part was getting WEP to work and that was because I was getting "IP conflict errors". This occurs when you still have your Hawking Range Extender still connected to the Router. The set up is really easy if you don't use password encryption, but if you do, like all of us, make sure you set up the WEP key in the router and also turn on DHCP. Remove your physical RJ45 lan cable connection to the Router and you should be good to go.

"Warning! STOP BUYING anything from Antonline.com"
I have bought this item on Amazon through their third party [...]. Please STOP!!! Don't buy anything from [...]. They won't let you return their items you purchased from Amazon, AND Amazon won't back you back either (Normally I am pretty happy with Amazon's services). Warning!!!

My working Den is a little far from my wireless router. The signal of wireless router is one to two bars. After I did many researches on line and tried to replace my ATT 2wire Router with latest Linksys 610N dual bands router, I decided to try this repeater. The setup is pretty easy if you follow their instructions. I have placed this item in the middle of my Den and wireless router where repeater can get four bars of the signal from 2wire router. The signal from the repeater is very good from my Den, the speed is very good if it stays connected. Now the problem is after five min, I always get disconnected from internet, I have to either wait or reboot the repeater to get it reconnected again. I have checked the status and ping the repeater, I have found that it always drop the packets. I have called the Hawking Tech Support, they have helped me to reconfig it, but still not help. I decide to return this item. Then I find you CAN'T return it to [...], and Amazon is not back you back. So DO NOT BUY anything from [...] EVER!!! No Service, The performance is not up to spec. ZERO STAR.

"A Wireless N Range Extender that WORKS AS ADVERTISED!"
I was skeptical about this product due a lack of reviews on the net but decided to take the plunge...

My wireless network consists of a Belkin Wireless N Router (F5D8233-4)using WPA,WPA2 w/ TKIP+AES security and the Hawking range extender has no problem communicating with it.

I chose to forgo the setup CD and went directly to the web interface to set things up. The interface is simple and pretty self explanatory. Out of the box the ip is 192.168.1.240. Login is: admin, pw:1234

Initially I was getting intermittent and/or limited connectivity when trying to connect to the internet; this is usually due to the security/encryption settings so make sure to enter your info carefully to match your parent router exactly. To remedy this here's what apparently worked for me (my security settings were matched up)

-Updated the firmware. Mine came shipped with ver. 1.10 There is a new one out 1.13 that you can find on the Hawking Technology website.
-In the "Advanced Wireless setup" I unchecked the WMM option...possible conflict with parent router?
-Set CTS protect to auto (as suggested in manual)
-Unplug the power for 10 seconds and plug back in.

After that I was all connected!

The am VERY impressed with how much my overall network range has increased, especially considering the 5 or so walls this it has to go through...where there used to be no signal, I have full bars and an excellent signal. In contrast, the belkin g range extender it's replacing did little to improve my range. On a plus note is that you can upgrade the antennas if needed.

Primary use is for my Direct TV HR-21 for VOD. As far as I know there are few marketed "N" options available to do the job...two are:

-Linksys WGA600N- Wireless bridge that reportedly works very well.
-D-Link DAP-1522- includes 4 LAN slots. (I was concerned w/ compatibility issues with my router)

I chose the Hawking because it advertises to work with "any" AP or router and for roughly the same $$ of the Linksys, I can extend the range of my signal too. If I need another LAN port I'll just buy a cheap 10/100 switch.

I can't give it 5 stars because I have no long-term experience with the product.

In short, if you're looking for a "N" WURE solution for your network, give it a try. I would do it again in a heartbeat!



"Good device, a few setup issues"
Once you get it working it is great. My router is in the basement and the signal is not the best on the second floor. Using the HWREN1 I now have full signal for the entire second floor. My connection speed more than doubled. I'll share a couple setup tips that will save you a headache and a call to tech support.
1) the auto setup CD does not correctly set WPA passwords with spaces in them. It accepts them, then truncates everything after the space and fails. Use the web interface setup instead (see the manual on the CD).
2) Don't leave your router's channel selection set to auto. You have to set both the router and the HWREN1 manually to the same channel. Their tech support recommend channel 2.