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Features
- Works with both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g productsÂ
- High-speed transfer data rate - up to 54Mbps
- Supports Turbo Mode to enhance the data transfer speed within a specific wireless network
- High throughput allows for the transfer of data heavy multi-media files and 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, AES functions for the high level of security
- Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability
Product Description
Hawking Technology's HWUG1, 2.4Ghz Wireless-G USB 2.0 Network Adapter with removable antenna, packs the latest wireless technology into a compact unit, capable of transferring data at speeds up to 54Mbps and 108Mbps, capable when paired with the Hawking HWRGM1A Mimo Router. The external dipole antenna can easily be removed and upgraded to a Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna for extended wireless range. For piece-of-mind wireless security, the HWUG1 supports 64/128-bit WEP data encryption that protects your wireless network from eavesdropping. It also supports the WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security standards that combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) technologies. Client users are required to authorize before accessing to APs or AP Routers, and the data transmitted in the network is encrypted/decrypted by a dynamically changed secret key.SimilarProduct
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Customer reviews
Very useful device 
by .. Lyndx (New York, USA)
I purchased this little USB wireless adapter because it has a removable antenna which allows me to connect a more powerful antenna when needed. It works extremely well. On several occasions, for example when staying at a hotel with free in-room wireless, the built in network adapter in my laptop wouldn't connect to the network but this USB adapter did. At home, I use it when sitting in areas where the signal strength from the network is too weak to activate the internal adapter.
Works with Mac OS X by .. F. Goodman ()
This adapter works with Mac OS X, version 10.4, with a driver available from Ralink Technologies. I have tried this on both a Power PC (Powerbook G4) and an Intel machine (Imac). It worked on both.
To get the driver, go to ralinktech DOT com, navigate to support, then to Macintosh, and download the driver labelled RT2571...USB. Install the driver package, restart your machine, and then insert the adapter in a USB port. A "USB wireless utility" will then start. There is no documentation, but the utility is more or less self-explanatory. If you also have a built in airport card, it probably makes sense to turn off airport before using the adapter, just to be safe.
Out of the box, the sensitivity of this adapter seems to be at least as good as that of the built in airport card in my Powerbook. The adapter allows use of an external antenna. I expect that in situations where the built in airport cannot get an adequate signal, this adapter with an additional antenna could do better.
Works on OS X, and better than my integrated card on MacBook Pro! by .. Jason D. Stone (Bloomfield Hills, MI)
When I moved my office to the basement, my WiFi wouldn't quite reach where I wanted to place my computer. Since my network is broadcast from an iMac upstairs (which is also in a very comfortable place), antenna upgrades and such were not an option... at least not without a considerable amount of money, time and trouble (not to mention I'd have to remove covers and dig into both computers). Repeaters are fairly steep, and I needed a cheaper solution. Though the Hawking Tech drivers are only for PC's I took the advice of reviewer F. Goodman (thanks!) and downloaded the RT2571 USB driver from [..], and after installing (as he described) and switching to "Ad hoc" under "Network Type" in the "Profile" pane (this took me a while to figure out) I was picking up considerably more signal than with my computer alone! (especially considering that I was picking up NO SIGNAL WHATSOEVER before!!)
Great product, I like the added versatility of the external antenna options, as well as the fact that one could easily use a USB extension cable to place the adapter in a better area to recieve signal. It even comes with a little velcro sticky tab just for this purpose. I love it, and highly recommend it, it saved me quite a bit of stress, not to mention money!
it is not a wireless booster by .. T. Hashim (USA over seas)
i read some of the comments and people were talking like they thought it was gonna be a wireless internet range expander where they might get a better signal, if your signal isnt strong enough then this is not the item you are looking for, you are looking for a wireless booster, this is a regular wireless internet adapter for those who doesnt have a wireless lan built into their laptops...
Great for network auditing, packet injection/reinjection work fine by .. Jonny Hip (California, USA)
After toiling for nearly a week to find a suitable wireless adapter for my unibody Macbook, I found this wireless adapter recommended on the Kismac site. I bought it and it works without a hitch. Just make sure you don't install the software included with the device. The rausb0 interface works fine with BT, Aircrack-ng, and Kismac-ng. The chipset fully supports injection. One thing to keep in mind is that the device is a bit wider than most USB devices, so you may not be able to access your second port if the adapter is plugged in.
Pros:
-If you're using this device for accessing the internet, the included software works great.
-If you're using it for auditing networks, this works great too.
-Jack for external antenna. No modding required!
-Low price.
Cons:
-Blocks second USB port on the Macbook. This isn't a big problem for me since I rarely have to run two USB devices at the same time.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a great Wifi adapter.