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Quick Installation Guide

Model No. HOWABN1

Hi-Gain

TM

 Outdoor Wireless-300N Multifunction Access Point

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Package Contents

•  1 x Hi-Gain Outdoor Wireless-300N 
     Multifunction  Access Point
•  2 x Hi-Gain Outdoor Antennas
•  1 x PoE Adapter
•  1 x L-shape antenna connector
•  1 x Waterproof Gasket Kit for RJ-45
•  1 x Power Cable and Power Transformer
•  1 x Ethernet Cable
•  1 x Mounting Kit
•  1 x Setup CD-Rom

System Requirements 

•  Windows 2000/XP/7 or Mac 10.5~10.7 computer 
     or laptop w/ CD-ROM
•  802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n Wireless Network

This QIG covers the 3 most popular modes: Access Point, Bridge-Client, and Universal 
Repeater Modes. For additional modes, please refer to the User Manual located on the CD. 

2

 

Select the operation mode 

(Choose your mode from the options by selecting "Mode & Security" from the left hand side of the setup utility menu)

2A. 

Access Point Mode: 

In this mode, the 

HOWABN1 converts a standard wired network to a wireless 
network. 

 

a. Select Access Point 

Mode from the drop 
down menu.  

c. This page displays 

your new settings, 
please review and 
select apply to 
confirm your new 
settings. (Note: you 
must click “Apply”, to 
activate your new 
settings.)

b. Click on the ‘

CONFIGURATION

 tab.  In the “Main 

ESSID” field, enter a name for your wireless network.  

Enter a security key for your network (recommended).  

To do so, please enter a passkey in the 

Security Key

 field 

and select ‘Apply’. 

If you choose to 
continue without 
security settings, 
simply click apply.

c. This page displays 

your new settings, 
please review and 
select apply to 
confirm your 
selections.  Note: you 
must click “Apply”, to 
activate your new 
settings.

Once configuration is complete, please disconnect your 
bridge from your router and hook it up to the devices you 
wish to bridge.

a. Select 

“Bridge-Client” from 
the drop down 
menu, and click on 
the 

CONFIGURATION

’ 

tab.

2C. 

Bridge-Client Mode:  

In this mode, the 

HOWABN1 consolidates all your Ethernet devices, such us a 
wired computer, TV or Game Console and connects them to 
your wireless network.

b. "Click on "Select Site Survey" and select the network you 

wish to bridge.  Type in a wireless key if your network is 
secured.  Once you have selected your settings, click 
"Apply".

If you do not know 
the security key, 
please contact your 
network 
administrator 

b. Select the 

CONFIGURATION

 

tab, fill in  your 
settings. Click on 
“Select Site 
Survey” and 
select the 
network you wish 
to repeat. Type in 
the wireless key if 
your network is 
secure. Click 

Apply

2B. 

Universal Repeater Mode:  

In this 

mode, the HOWABN1 can act as a wireless repeater. It 
will use the Bridging function to connect to the wireless 
source and the Access Point function to rebroadcast the 
signal. 

a. Select 

Universal 

Repeater

 from the 

drop down menu. 

c. This page displays 

your new settings, 
please review and 
select apply to 
confirm your new 
settings. (Note: 
you must click 
“Apply”, to 
activate your new 
settings.)  

Once configuration is complete, please disconnect your 
repeater from your router and place it at a location for it 
to repeat your WiFi signal.

1

 

Choose your Operating System & Configure your Outdoor Access Point

 

!  

  

You must complete the pre-configuration before this step. If you are installing your HOWABN1 with a MAC computer, proceed to the opposite page. 

You must connect your hardware according to the diagram below to run the 
the initial setup of the Access Point.  After the initial setup is complete, you 
may mount the Access Point in your desired location. 

A

A

B

 Hi-Gain Multifunction 

Access Point

 PoE Adapter

C

D

PRE-CONFIGURATIONS

Hardware Setup

A.  Attach the antennas to the antenna connectors (Note: the L-shape antenna connector is used to 

establish signal diversity for more wireless range.)

B.  Attach the Ethernet cable to LAN port of the Hi-Gain Multifunction AccessPoint and the other end 

of the Ethernet Cable to the PoE Adapter

C.  Attach the power adapter and power cable to the PoE Adapter

D.  Connect an Ethernet cable between the PoE adapter and an Ethernet LAN port on your computer

 Router/AP

“SOURCE”

Broadband 

Modem

Begin by accessing the device through your Windows 
Laptop or Desktop.  Insert the included CD and run the 
Setup Utility.  When the Welcome page appears, click the 
Setup Wizard option  and follow the setup steps.  

(

note: your computer 

must be connected to 
the network wired or 
wirelessly).

Select an IP address for the HOWABN1.  Select 

Automatically  

Assign an IP Address from your Network 

(recommended 

option).  The Setup Utility will automatically detect the correct 
IP address from your network settings. 

If you choose to enter 

your IP Address 

Manually, you may do 

so by selecting the 

bottom option and 

manually filling your 

network information. 

Log into the 

HOWABN1> Click 

Scan 

to find your 

AP/Bridge. Then 

select the line with 

IP address 

‘192.168.1.230’

.   

User Name: admin 

Password: 1234

In the Device field, 

please enter a name 

for your 

HOWABN1.

Default                                   192.168.1.230

With the initial configuration complete, you may now mount your Access Point to your desired location. Mounting Instructions are located on the opposite page. Please follow the operational 
diagram to correctly connect and position your Access Point. For more information, please refer to the User Manual or Website.

Post Configuration: Hardware Setup and Position Your Access Point 

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