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Hawking Hi-Gain HWREN1 Wireless-300N Range Extender (HWREN1)
300Mbps
Description
The HWREN1 effectively doubles the operating distance of your entire wireless network. Whether its an area in your home that has limited or no wireless coverage or a warehouse in your office, the Hawking Wireless-300N Range Extender takes the signal from your wireless access point and retransmits it at a higher rate. Simply place the Range Extender halfway between your Wireless Access Point and wireless trouble spot.
Main Features
The Only Repeater that Works with MOST 802.11b/g/n Networks and Wireless Access Points
Package Contents
General Information
| Brand Name | Hawking |
| Product Model | HWREN1 |
| Marketing Information | The HWREN1 effectively doubles the operating distance of your entire wireless network. Whether its an area in your home that has limited or no wireless coverage or a warehouse in your office, the Hawking Wireless-300N Range Extender takes the signal from your wireless access point and retransmits it at a higher rate. Simply place the Range Extender halfway between your Wireless Access Point and wireless trouble spot. |
| Product Name | Hi-Gain HWREN1 Wireless-300N Range Extender |
| Packaged Quantity | 10 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HWREN1 |
| Product Type | Wireless Range Extender |
| Manufacturer | Hawking Technologies, Inc |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.hawkingtech.com |
Technical Information
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11n (draft) |
| ISM Minimum Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
| Wireless Security | |
| Number of Antennas | 2 |
| UNII Band | Yes |
| ISM Maximum Frequency | 2.48 GHz |
| Antenna Gain | 3 dBi |
| Antenna Type | Dipole Antenna |
| ISM Band | Yes |
| Wireless Transmission Speed | 300 Mbps |
Interfaces/Ports
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 1 |
Power Description
| Power Source | AC Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 12 V DC |
Physical Characteristics
| Weight (Approximate) | 1.36 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Certifications & Standards | |
| Additional Information | The Only Repeater that Works with MOST 802.11b/g/n Networks and Wireless Access Points |
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Warranty
| Standard Warranty | 1 Year |
May 9, 2011
Bourne42 says:
I don't know how this product could be any better. I followed the quick setup instructions and in less than 15 minutes from unpacking I had my wireless network…
May 1, 2011
BargainBuyerRI says:
It worked great, when it worked. After 2 months, it was no longer able to see any networks in the area no matter what I did. Something inside stopped working. I would…
April 10, 2011
Dave says:
It works fantastic and easy setup! I now get a full 5 bars of signal whereas I only had one bar and sometimes none. Thanks for a great product.
March 25, 2011
desertcities says:
I purchased this extender for my D-Link DIR-655 to boost my signal throughout the house, garage and patio areas. While the unit is meant for indoor, I put a piece of…
March 23, 2011
B says:
Found a great location for this device about half way between wireless router (basement, west side of the house) and the computers that needed a signal gain…
March 22, 2011
Lou says:
Extender works great, a little difficult to set up, and had trouble with it dropping internet connection, but after changing security settings a few times,…
March 15, 2011
DellOwner987 says:
Setup was a little tough. Used in big house. Place between one side and the other. Works great. Loss of power doesn't reset the repeater.
March 5, 2011
MICK says:
easy to set up, works as advertised
February 17, 2011
Dirk says:
With all our TVs,BlueRay Players,game players needing access to wifi, I was only getting a bare minimal signal downstairs ad at the other end of the house where…
February 9, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: When I finally got it to work, it does exactly as promised!Cons: Tried to connect it to a router that has mac filtering enabled however the mac address listed on the repeater was one number off. The listed mac ended d8 but in order to get it to connect I had to use d9 in the mac filtering of the router.When I finally got it to work, it does exactly as promised! Tried to connect it to a router that has mac filtering enabled however the mac address listed on the repeater was one number off. The listed mac ended d8 but in order to get it to connect I had to use d9 in the mac filtering of the router. Had this same problem with the original version of the repeater. Mac ended 00 but had to use 01 for mac filtering on the router. Annoying, but when I finally figured it out the reater connected with no problems.
February 8, 2011
Matt says:
Pros: 1. Easy to Setup (I hate working with technology which has **** for a user interface - They wouldn't let me post here with my preferred colorful metaphor for what I think of shoddy user interfaces :) )
2. Good Range (Extends from the far side of the back house to mid-way through the front house on our property)
3. Played nicely with my existing WRT-54G Linksys Router (connected to my cable modem)
4. Played flawlessly with my MAC address filtering and my 128-bit encryption I use at my house
5. When I unplug and relocate the extender, simply plugging it in leads to reconnection and internet access within seconds (this is great as I was able to set it up at my desk, walk across the property and plug it in, and whalla!)Cons: I am not sure this is really a "con", but what I'd like to see one day is a flawless "Extension" of my network where I can hop onto my "PrivateNetwork" and it flawlessly hand between extenders. Currently, this extender has its own signal, so your computer will need to connect to your primary OR the extender.Note that in Windows 7, I'm able to simply add both networks to my "preferred" list, and whenever I turn on my laptop it will grab whichever signal is stronger.Side Note - as other comments have mentioned, you need to add 1 to the MAC Address shown. The address shown on the device is for the hardwire port, and not the wireless. If using encryption like I am, you will need to add the extender to your MAC Address White List before a successful
2. Good Range (Extends from the far side of the back house to mid-way through the front house on our property)
3. Played nicely with my existing WRT-54G Linksys Router (connected to my cable modem)
4. Played flawlessly with my MAC address filtering and my 128-bit encryption I use at my house
5. When I unplug and relocate the extender, simply plugging it in leads to reconnection and internet access within seconds (this is great as I was able to set it up at my desk, walk across the property and plug it in, and whalla!)Cons: I am not sure this is really a "con", but what I'd like to see one day is a flawless "Extension" of my network where I can hop onto my "PrivateNetwork" and it flawlessly hand between extenders. Currently, this extender has its own signal, so your computer will need to connect to your primary OR the extender.Note that in Windows 7, I'm able to simply add both networks to my "preferred" list, and whenever I turn on my laptop it will grab whichever signal is stronger.Side Note - as other comments have mentioned, you need to add 1 to the MAC Address shown. The address shown on the device is for the hardwire port, and not the wireless. If using encryption like I am, you will need to add the extender to your MAC Address White List before a successful
February 6, 2011
Alan says:
All in all, it just worked and I have zero complaints, period.
February 2, 2011
Yvan says:
I ordered this to extend my home network as I had locations in the house that could not pick up my wireless router from the basement. Easy configuration and…
January 30, 2011
CSB2 says:
It is exceptionally difficult, if not impossible, to install. The auto-programming feature is a joke. Manual programming is a nightmare. It is a waste of…
January 28, 2011
snapkick says:
My wifi router is located in my basement of my two level home. On the top floor, my daughters were only getting 1-2bars out of 5 for wifi levels. I searched for…
January 15, 2011
A customer says:
Easy to use and works great.
January 14, 2011
A customer says:
... Easy to use and works great. ...
January 14, 2011
ricko says:
Ran setup and is linked with my D-Link DIR655 with no problem. Distance from router to this unit is 60 feet, and through two brick walls and near an AC unit and
January 9, 2011
Anonymous says:
Pros: noneCons: Despite calls to India, software updates, and numerous attempts I'm unable to establish connectivity with this device. Sure it would be good if it was easier to set up.none Despite calls to India, software updates, and numerous attempts I'm unable to establish connectivity with this device. Sure it would be good if it was easier to set up.
January 6, 2011
CrazyCrabLady says:
Overall a great product, well worth the money & definately recommend it!
January 5, 2011
MICHAEL says:
After much research I decided on this one and it worked better then expected. Short install time. Ran speed tests and downloaded large document to test
December 28, 2010
coolpete says:
Easy to install. Has great range. My sister's condo is across the ways and she is able to access my router via the Hawking which is placed near the window of…
December 24, 2010
SemperFi says:
I just got this range extender last night (12-24-2010) it only took me about 20 minutes for complete set up. It does exactly what it says it does, I now have a full 5…
December 22, 2010
ruel24 says:
Pros: It works! You can extend your wireless range further. I needed to extend my network because I live in a large house with my router at one end, and my iPod Touch only has wireless-G. This has certainly fixed my problem with network speed and range. My iPod Touch now flies while connected instead of crawling.Cons: It actually sets up a new wireless signal. You wouldn't be able to just roam the house and pickup the strongest signal from either your router or this extender. You'd have to change your wireless network on your device to jump to the stronger signal. I really wish it just extended it transparently, so my iPod touch could go anywhere without having to choose the stronger of the 2 networks.It works! You can extend your wireless range further. I needed to extend my network because I live in a large house with my router at one end, and my iPod Touch only has wireless-G. This has certainly fixed my problem with network speed and range. My iPod Touch now flies while connected instead of crawling. It actually sets up a new wireless signal. You wouldn't be able to just roam the house and pickup the strongest signal from either your router or this extender. You'd have to change your wireless network on your device to jump to the stronger signal. I really wish it just extended it transparently, so my iPod touch could go anywhere without having to choose the stronger of the 2 networks. I can understand why a transparent extension of one wireless signal might be
December 20, 2010
Mo says:
Have primary router in corner of house, have had trouble with signal strength at other end. This product was placed in the middle of the house and gave strong…
December 20, 2010
50smthing says:
I have a linksys 3000e router and I was just to far away and lost singnal or the speed was slow so I tried the hawking 300N, It is working well. 72Mbps all the…
December 16, 2010
Balboamom says:
We have cement between the floors of our house which has always created some dead spots. This has eliminated them, but the speed can be slow at times compared to those devices on the same DSL network, but not on the Extender network which is created when you install the device. Nevertheless, I would recommend to others and but it again if for some reason I needed one.
December 13, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Easy-to-follow setup instructions
Attractive form factor
Upgradeable antennaeCons: Setup acts like it completed correctly, devices can attempt a connection with the extender, but it will not give out any IP addresses. I'm starting to wonder if WiFi range extenders aren't snake oil...Easy-to-follow setup instructions
Attractive form factor
Upgradeable antennae Setup acts like it completed correctly, devices can attempt a connection with the extender, but it will not give out any IP addresses. I'm starting to wonder if WiFi range extenders aren't snake oil... Attempted to use with a Linksys WRT160N router
Attractive form factor
Upgradeable antennaeCons: Setup acts like it completed correctly, devices can attempt a connection with the extender, but it will not give out any IP addresses. I'm starting to wonder if WiFi range extenders aren't snake oil...Easy-to-follow setup instructions
Attractive form factor
Upgradeable antennae Setup acts like it completed correctly, devices can attempt a connection with the extender, but it will not give out any IP addresses. I'm starting to wonder if WiFi range extenders aren't snake oil... Attempted to use with a Linksys WRT160N router
December 9, 2010
abototn says:
Purchased this product to extend the range of my wireless network. This was easy to setup and did the job. Once configured, I can now move it around to any…
December 2, 2010
TheBloodyStarfish says:
Pros: Setup literally took 2 minutes from the time I opened the box. It could NOT have been any easier, and now I'm getting a strong signal all throughout the house, through thick walls etc.Cons: Too soon to tell, none so far.Setup literally took 2 minutes from the time I opened the box. It could NOT have been any easier, and now I'm getting a strong signal all throughout the house, through thick walls etc. Too soon to tell, none so far.
November 21, 2010
Nivlac says:
Pros: Got it to work, only thanks to my friend that does IT work for a living.Cons: Still took all night to set up and the power cable barly stays connectedGot it to work, only thanks to my friend that does IT work for a living. Still took all night to set up and the power cable barly stays connected If you have a really good wireless router they send the signal over 2 times as far and though more walls.
November 16, 2010
GoTigersGo says:
Pros: I received this unit, and had it out of the box and running in 10 minutes. It's great, and extends my network just fine in our house.Cons: None so farI received this unit, and had it out of the box and running in 10 minutes. It's great, and extends my network just fine in our house. None so far Good product
November 15, 2010
Nexxmall says:
I have tried multiple network expanders and this is by far the best. The fact I just bought a second one speaks for itself.
November 10, 2010
Bravo1 says:
Unit does not interact with Belkin routers. Tech spt told me I needed to contact Belkin to change my codes and security settings before they could help me get…
November 5, 2010
William says:
This router works 100% of the time. I had version 1 and if you lost power you would have to reconnect it by wire to do a reset. This one (version 2) has not had to be reset even after a power outage. Used with Netflix Roku my movies are almost always downloaded in HD. The price was the lowest I could find on the Internet.
October 26, 2010
ArmyStrong1969 says:
I ordered this to extend my home network as I had locations in the house that could not pick up my wireless router from the basement. The new Range extender not…
October 24, 2010
Pete62 says:
Product needs to be more user friendly at installation. When you first do the setup of Hawking you will have to call customber support; it's the only way to get…
October 23, 2010
GarnetJag says:
I have verizion fios and had wifi only within a 10 foot radius from the router. I plugged this little baby in and my whole house is lit up like a Christmas…
October 14, 2010
HB says:
This extender really works well. I got it after trying a variety of other adapters, etc. to get my wireless signal from the main part of my house to an attached…
October 13, 2010
jose says:
I have a wireless N network and this range extender doubled my wireless range & speed, it was easier to setup than my DLink DIR-655 router (great router…
October 7, 2010
PBL1 says:
this was easy set up. just took a few minutes. i get a great signal throughout my house now.
October 4, 2010
online shopper says:
I had read reviews saying how easy this was to install but I was skeptical - it was so simple, I thought this will never work - but it did. Great product for…
October 3, 2010
SuddenDeath says:
I bought this for my router to toss the signal down to another house which is bout 300 feet away. I had to so some rearranging to place the device(placed it by…
October 1, 2010
trafkjamm says:
This little wi-fi extender rocks! I've tried a few others (d-link, us robotics), but this one really outperforms!
September 23, 2010
CopperheadFarms says:
Absolutely fantastic product!! Extended range throughout entire 2 story Log home as well as into our guest house. Had no idea it would surpass our desires.
September 21, 2010
Wizard says:
I needed a way to get the signal upstairs to be stronger and this product has done just that. Setup was quick and easy. I've since had to reconfigure it with a new…
September 20, 2010
Mike says:
Ordered it and tried to set it up. Spent four hours online with manufacturer's tech support. Realized it was dead on arrival. They sent me another one. Again,…
September 20, 2010
Greg says:
Pros: Works as advertised.Cons: Setup on both D-Link DIR-655 and a NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS.
The Dlink was tough, after getting with tech support i found out that channels have to match. The Netgear was a piece of cake using the setup CD.Works as advertised. Setup on both D-Link DIR-655 and a NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS.
The Dlink was tough, after getting with tech support i found out that channels have to match. The Netgear was a piece of cake using the setup CD. I would like to amplify the signal even further and catch more of the signal on the fringe of the main router. Maybe make a recommended antenna with additional gain.Installed in a large 7K SQ single story home. Would like to push it out to the casita
The Dlink was tough, after getting with tech support i found out that channels have to match. The Netgear was a piece of cake using the setup CD.Works as advertised. Setup on both D-Link DIR-655 and a NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS.
The Dlink was tough, after getting with tech support i found out that channels have to match. The Netgear was a piece of cake using the setup CD. I would like to amplify the signal even further and catch more of the signal on the fringe of the main router. Maybe make a recommended antenna with additional gain.Installed in a large 7K SQ single story home. Would like to push it out to the casita
September 18, 2010
Tuk73 says:
One thing that really pleases me is spending money on a product that does what it is supposed to do! This product is outstanding. I went from 1-2 bars to a…
September 17, 2010
StevenD says:
I guess I was fortunate after reading so many reviews from people who had problems installing. I was just a little confused because I had to connect it to my router…
September 15, 2010
COJACK says:
working great. raised my son's signal from a 2 bars to 4 bars.
September 10, 2010
CHiPy says:
Easy Set-Up Worked as advertised Extremely happy Would recommend to anyone who needs to extend the range of their wireless network!
September 10, 2010
texas2you says:
This product delivers. Easy to plug-n-play. Works great! Extends the range of my Wi-Fi in my home!
September 5, 2010
radius1 says:
Product was easy to set up, easy to use and performed as advertzed. I did not need a higher powered unit to extend the coverage i needed. This unit did fine.
August 27, 2010
blocksofwood says:
I bought the system to work as a repeater and it does that adequately. But the technical support is slow to answer and some times does not return emails at all.…
August 24, 2010
OkNurse2 says:
Bought it to extend our wireless out to our motorhome abould 200 feet from the house. Does the job well. We get good reception.
August 24, 2010
SittinDuck says:
Have had the extender about a month. LOVE IT! Unplug and move it, reconnects with no problems! Setup was difficult, but I'm no IT guy and still got it to extend my…
August 21, 2010
CBak says:
Easy set up. Works great. No complaints.
August 19, 2010
txtwinmom says:
This range extender did not work the way we expected. Had to download a software update to complete installation, and even then we kept getting error messages…
August 16, 2010
jeb22750 says:
The set up disc is no help,read countless reviews looking for info.New firmware on hawkings web site,hope this cures problem.
August 12, 2010
Stewart says:
I have two of these, one at home on a wireless N router, and one at the office on a wireless G. Set up is easy with the included CD. HOWEVER, if you see scrambled…
August 12, 2010
Richard says:
Most of my house was a wireless dead spot with the router in one corner and a couple of walls between it and the main living areas. Now I can connect anywhere and I get max speed through the range extender. I put it in a cabinet in the center of the house. It hooked up to my network during setup and then it just worked without any problems, once I connected and designated it as a trusted part of the network. Good thing to have if you have network dropping all the time.
August 10, 2010
RVanR says:
When I first purchased this device I was a little concerned having never used a range extender before. Setup was easy and it worked like a charm for 3-4 months.…
August 9, 2010
PAPAKATT says:
Attempted three, or more, times to install Hawkins wireless extender 300N but could not because of security differences. It is not compatible with all routers!
August 1, 2010
hairr says:
I hope I can save someone the countless hours it took me to get this thing working. I could connect to the extender but only LOCAL, NO internet connection not…
August 1, 2010
CAPTAIN says:
NOT A GOOD product
July 29, 2010
Dominicsut says:
The quick install cd did not work so I called tech support. With the tech supports help we manually configured the device and had it up and running in less than…
July 28, 2010
wolf says:
He could not understand ME. INCREDIBLE. I'm sure this thing could work nice if they actually knew how to document it correctly. A complete waste of time and
July 26, 2010
darthvedder says:
i hooked it to my D-link dir-655 and it took 3 calls to tech support to get the right person that knew what he was talking about. Like I said, it works well,…
July 19, 2010
NS says:
Was told by several people this wouldn't solve problem, but I love it. Easy to set up-was running in less than one hour. Solved problem with downstreaming…
July 17, 2010
glandman says:
Product came with easy directions, setup took 15 minutes (even with WEP), and it works great even with my ancient linksys router.
July 10, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Well, this thing does what it's supposed to. It extended my Wireless N signal from my Netgear problem pretty well. Granted, I don't have the biggest house in the world, but it definitely increased the reception on my dad's wireless network adapter. He's about 50ft from the Netgear router, and the HWREN1 is set up right between the 2. So in essence, my dad's PC is about 25ft away from this router. For the record, my dad's PC is in the basement. The HWREN1 is upstairs on the 2nd floor.In short, when you finally take the time to set this thing up, it works really well!Cons: The Setup utility just doesn't work. It doesn't. Don't bother using the CD, toss it in the garbage. This ticked me off significantly, because had I not been here to connect this thing for my dad, he would have never been able to get it working. He would have returned it in frustration.
July 5, 2010
wallace says:
Disclosure: This is my first range extender. I bought the Hawking from reading customer reviews. All I can say is that my Hawkings range extender is allowing me to…
July 3, 2010
Wally says:
This one, I had difficulty setting up, but there 24 hour help line was able to help me configure things, and I was up and running in less than half an hour.
June 28, 2010
mpf says:
I setup the range extender and the utility that comes with it is great. But it is having a compatablity issues with dual-band wifi, and they said that there is a…
June 28, 2010
Richard says:
Received it withing a few days. Took me only a few minutes to configure and it was on the air. Works great and really does extend the coverage by a lot !
June 24, 2010
BBANK says:
I had been looking for a range extender for a new network I had installed. After reviewing options, I determined this would be the best bet based on other…
June 24, 2010
rtnorton says:
Product Uses:streaming video, accessing files Review:This unit can only operate with a static IP address from the router. When the router has a power outage a new IP…
June 24, 2010
rtnorton says:
This unit can only operate with a static IP address from the router. When the router has a power outage a new IP address is assigned to the channel that the range extender is on and then communication is lost. When this happens you have to re-configure the range extender by plugging it in to the router and go through the set up process again. The range extender should be able to communicate with the wireless router and adapt to the new IP address that is assigned to it's channel. This unit works until you have a power outage, then it's just a $100 piece of plastic sitting on the shelf.
June 21, 2010
mike says:
the setup was easy and it works as advertized
June 17, 2010
TechVet676869 says:
Broadcast now ranges 20-40 Mhz & Mbps went from wireless norm of 54Mbps to 270-310Mbps average & no more bumping on closed private network!
June 14, 2010
circus_boi says:
I bought this over the weekend after reviewing mostly glowing reviews )and given that it's on sale at your site). The set up wasn't as painless for me as…
June 14, 2010
kevin says:
This works nicely. It covers a large area in a big house. I integrated it with an existing Linksys wireless router. During setup, I had a problem. I called tech…
June 7, 2010
Anonymous says:
Pros: Once it's setup right it works great. I have a full signal in the part of my house that was weakCons: I could not get the HWREN1 to work with my AT&T 2wire router. I spent over an hour on the phone with Hawking teck support and they couldn't either.The 2wire will see a strong signal, connect right up, and tell me "no internet access". The problem is in the 2wire. The 2wire was not accepting the return signal. I borrowed a linksys router, hooked it up, and the HWREN1 works perfectly. I've had the 2wire router for about a year and have not had any other problems with it. I could not find a reason for this problem.Once it's setup right it works great. I have a full signal in the part of my house that was weak I could not get the HWREN1 to work with my AT&T 2wire router. I spent over an hour on the phone with Hawking teck support and they couldn't either.The 2wire will see a strong signal, connect right up, and tell me "no internet access". The problem is in the 2wire. The 2wire was not accepting the return signal. I borrowed a linksys router, hooked it up, and the HWREN1 works perfectly. I've had the 2wire router for about a year and have not had any other problems with it. I could not find a reason for this problem. Looks to me like the initial experience that some have with the HWREN1 depends on which router you own. Tech support never said a word about any settings inside the router or compatibility of routers.
May 31, 2010
5HIGHPOCKETS says:
This range extenders has done exactly what was advertised. In fact, it improved the signal in the critical dead spot I had from Low to Excellent. The…
May 29, 2010
vbprgmr says:
Worked great right out of the box. Easy setup.
May 25, 2010
robertm says:
I was skeptical after reading reviews that some people couldn't get it to connect to their existing equipment. I'm happy to say I had zero problems connecting…
May 14, 2010
Oldtech says:
Pros: Easy to setup, Fast, Fast connection, Reliable connection, Secure connection ... Cons: "Best Range Extender and Tech Support I have Ever Found!" by oldtech45…
May 9, 2010
max says:
Easy to set up,works with Windows 7, even though instructions don't include it.
May 5, 2010
MackJSM says:
When using WEP encryption it was easy and fast!! A lot better then the Linksys range extender that I tried before!
May 1, 2010
rdf59 says:
Pros: Compatible with linksys, Easy to setup, Reliable connection ... Cons: None I set this range extender up using the instructions - Most of the programming setup was…
April 30, 2010
Chuck says:
Works as expected except for some minor issues with the setup. I had to override some of the auto settings to get it to recognize my network. Seems to be…
April 27, 2010
DavidL says:
This helped extend a hard to work with network at a commercial site. We had tried high powered omni-directional and directional antenna with no luck. With this…
April 17, 2010
BJ says:
Since installing the Hawking Range Extender, I've been able to connect from all over the house, deck, even the garage. So far it's working wonderfully!
April 8, 2010
vdeschenes says:
Took 3 weeks to get the product that was announced to ship in 24 hours. Bought the product eslewhere, got it in 2 days and returned the one bought from here…
March 30, 2010
ATW says:
It works better than advertised. Thanks
March 29, 2010
ASD says:
Hi, nothing worked. Couldn't get it to even connect to itself using 192.168.1.240. Couldn't access the device. Couldn't detect it from the included software. Nothing…
March 21, 2010
Curtis says:
Hawking Extender worked well with a 5 year old, basic Linksys wireless G 2.4 Ghz router. No set-up problems experienced. Just follow the instructions on the CD…
March 20, 2010
w says:
Product delivers as advertised. The only issue I've had is that I could not install the range extender with the included software. I had to call tech support…
March 7, 2010
martinmike says:
This product is junk. I may be able to use it as a wireless adapter. I purchased a Netgear dual band router, for $50 more, which has incredible range.
March 5, 2010
Edloft says:
I had bought a cheaper range extender from them and it wouldn't recognize my router. Called tech support and they tried to help me to get it to work, they…
March 4, 2010
Edloft says:
... process. Sent the other one back and had refund within 5 days. This site is great, 5 star customer service! Will definetly do business with them in the future!…
February 24, 2010
2woolyfru says:
Hooked the Extender up to increase signal intensity for 2 Tivo's at the far end of house. Works as advertised and am satisfied with it after install. Despite…
February 23, 2010
Andy says:
It is relatively easy to configure the Extender for the configuration of your home network. Once configured, it performs as expected. The speed drops off with distance and…
February 21, 2010
eikelein says:
Setup was a breeze; the guys that complain ought to learn the basics.
February 19, 2010
Ben says:
Usually, if anything can go wrong it will when installing network equipment. However, the Hawking Range Extender clearly violated this old rule. I loaded the unit s CD wizard and followed the steps as instructed. In just a couple of minutes my 3 year old Belkin hub could light up my entire house with WiFi. The range extender was especially useful in our basement room, where we have a Playstation 3 that is frequently used by my son to play fast-paced networked games. The Range Extender well supports the game connection, again with no configuration problems. Its been running for about a month now. Well worth the cost and the alternative of running wires all over the place.
February 17, 2010
jbeely says:
Like others have said, this device doesn't work well with others. Tried to use it to extend range in a large house but even with their so-called tech support (one time they…
February 15, 2010
Chris says:
All in, I probably don't even need the N router. This really does work like a charm.
February 9, 2010
Peterbuilt9 says:
This range extender works as advertised without performing any complex setup. I talked my 13 year-old through setup over the phone, which took about 20 minutes. The…
January 30, 2010
Andrew says:
Setup was easy, configured in less than five minutes. However if your main router ever goes down it has an annoying habit of trying to associate to the next…
January 26, 2010
Kent says:
Easy set-up with bugless network interfacing and whole-house Wifi coverage. My signal range problem is solved with 300 mpps speed.
January 26, 2010
BT638 says:
Pros: Does just what it's supposed toNeeded extended range for my daughter in the basement of a two story house. The router was on the opposite side of the house, upstairs. Purchase went well, set up was easy, and it extended the range enough that she is now using the Internet in her room. No wires, no hassle, just right.
January 22, 2010
ls42@msn.com says:
Easy to use, was up and running in less than 5 minutes, extended my network perfectly, recognized all my wireless products.
January 6, 2010
Wise says:
i was trying to find a wifi for my computer the usb ones just was not working now with this i can play Gw or Aion np no lag like the usb vers
January 5, 2010
craig says:
Easy set-up, worked perfectly 1st time and 5 Bars from a previous poor 2 on original router.
December 28, 2009
Kaelin says:
It worked perfectly and was easy to set up. Extended our network sufficiently to get our wireless camera at the gate!
December 25, 2009
Brett says:
This worked perfectly; set it up in minutes, plugged it in and it did what it was supposed to do.
December 10, 2009
Bill says:
Had some issues with set up, called the manufacturer and they helped me through it. It took awhile on the phone, but it works great and perfoms the function I…
December 3, 2009
bayrider62 says:
This range extender is excellent. I had tried multiple wireless router configurations in my home, and a different extender product. Nothing worked consistently to reach the far corner of the house. This product solved the problem, and I'm not constantly having to reset/reconfigure it.
December 2, 2009
Average Joe says:
I followed the directions correctly too. I felt this was a waste of money.
November 25, 2009
KCW says:
Pros: It works!Cons: It's not sliced breadOkay...I've had major issues with an old house with dead spots and connectivity issues with my current Linksys N Router. Part of the issue is that imy prime base of operation is on the first floor at one end f the house. My family has a tough time connecting to the internet up in our family room which is the farthest place from the router.I followed the easy instructions and placed the wireless extender about 50 feet from my N-router... It's great! I have no more deadspots and I couldn't be more thrilled with it.
November 20, 2009
ipilot says:
Ordered one and when I got it it would not function due to a bad AC adapter. Sent it back and ordered a second one - same results. Looks like there was a batch…
November 17, 2009
Bill999 says:
Pros: Does what it says... extends your G & N wireless network.Cons: Installation and working bandCAUTION: Remember the following for an easy installation and setup. If you have a dual band wireless N router, meaning that G is transmitted on the 2.4 GHz band and N is transmitted on the 5 GHz band, then you will need to change your mode. Change your dual band wireless N router to operate both G and N signals on 2.4 GHz band. Kind of sucks, but oh well. This product does not read/operate on 5 GHz band. I changed my router mode, it found the signal just fine, and now enjoying 300 MB/s in a much larger area in my home. You might want to consider upgrading the antennas on the device to 7 dbi gain, but the default antennas should work just fine in most all home/small office environments.
November 15, 2009
notanexpert says:
Am I the only person who is amazed when a tech product works as advertised and is easy to set up and use?This one is. It took maybe 15 minutes to set up and worked without any problem.The only surprise was that the range extender shows as a separate network. This means that each computer must have the password input individually and if you use a laptop in different parts of the house like i do you might need to switch from the base router to the range extender or the other way.My Kid's XBox360 works perfectly on the network now and we have to pry him away. He got a subscription last Christmas for the online whatever they call it and he can now use it for the first time.It also works seamlessly with our mixed network of PC and MACs.
November 13, 2009
Steve says:
I configured the device the first time as per the instructions and then we had a power outage. Could not get it to configure again, even with over 1 hour on the…
November 11, 2009
Range ext. says:
Picks up other brand wireless router signal and extends signal across large house.
November 1, 2009
kay says:
I can get sign inside and outside house with no problems
October 28, 2009
Les says:
went from one bar to all five all over my house had to reboot it three times the forth time it locked in and is holding it for the last four days if it keeps…
October 24, 2009
Teg says:
Using with a D-Link Extreme N adapter and router it was Fast and easy to set-up simply follow the instructions provided and you should be set in less than 15 minutes.
October 16, 2009
romanmel says:
I installed this device into my network but it would not pick up the wireless signal from my Linksys 610n router. After calling tech support and going through all…
October 14, 2009
fabrat says:
It is an awesome product. Install 5 minutes. Totally friendly and easy. I see no hesitation durring use. Love it.
October 9, 2009
Ti_too says:
It's easy to setup and the software is fine. When it works, it works great. On the other hand, if it loses the connection to the wireless router, its screwed and has to…
October 1, 2009
Fred Mertz says:
Easy to Install, decent range
September 16, 2009
Tony says:
The setup software found my router right away and it was a couple of clicks and I was done. I mounted it to the wall in the middle of the house and now I have a…
September 15, 2009
Mary says:
Simple to set up. I now get 5 bars in my basement dead spot. Only complaint- a bit pricey.
September 9, 2009
AK says:
Good Support!
September 8, 2009
Pat says:
I read the reviews and hoped that it would work as well as other people said it would. After I got it, I was busy and didn't get it installed for a while. When…
September 6, 2009
DL61 says:
Pros: Great when it workedCons: Randomly stops extending the signal.When I first set up the Range Extender, it worked with one of my 2 laptops, and it worked great. Then, it stopped working and tech support asked me to download an update to the software. It took tech support to help me install the software update. The update worked and I also had both laptops working. Now, after several months both laptops cannot connect to the signal. I've spent a lengthy about of time on the phone with tech support and I'm returning the product. Overall, it's good when it works, but it doesn't seem to work consistently and there is no good explanation why.
August 31, 2009
Jim1030 says:
Pros: Instructions were clear and easy to followCons: It worked for a short period of time, a few months.The extender worked great for a couple of months. Then, the power input became irractic, not the power supply, but the power input on the extender. After a frustrating tech support phone call, I sent the extender back to Hawking. I had to pay $10 for another unit to be shipped. After the replacement came in, it will only transmit data for a short period of time, as in 10-15 seconds. This thing has been a big waste of time and money for me.
August 27, 2009
Werner says:
Checked with Hawking if it will work with DLink DIR655 - they thought it should. It did work for about 2 or 3 hours after each set up then it would no longer…
August 26, 2009
trailerman says:
Laptop now connects anywhere in house.
August 26, 2009
rc says:
Like many other reviews I read before purchasing (but bought anyway) I had the experience of the extender working for a brief period (30 min or so) and then the…
August 17, 2009
ZEPHAN says:
When I first received the extender I followed the directions and used the set up wizard disk that came with the unit. The disk failed to properly configure the…
August 14, 2009
Paul says:
The setup on this baby can be a little confusing but it is actually easier than the instructions lead you to think. My house is nest door to my daughters and we…
August 5, 2009
Diana says:
My Linksys Wireless Router is in the basement, and the signal didn't reach the second floor in my house. I tried a Linksys Wireless Range Extender when I had a G…
August 4, 2009
TnT Hand says:
Setup was easy. Performance has been great. I've unplugged my wireless router and plugged it back in to find the extender only took 3 seconds or less to come…
July 22, 2009
ibrescue says:
This was SUPER easy to set up and get to work. It allowed me to put it into my neighbors house to extend my network for their use. Unbelievable range! I would…
July 19, 2009
Rick says:
Set up was dead simple and has performed exactly as I hoped with good coverage in the parts of the house where previously the signal was weak.
July 9, 2009
AYC says:
Quick, easy setup and configuration. Works with D-Link N wireless. Recommended
July 8, 2009
Armando says:
ive installed three of these so far and counting...easy to set up, install....excellent for those hard to reach areas...no CAT 5 needed....
July 1, 2009
Cohaba says:
Over 25 years as an IT, I had yet to find a range extender that really worked. I easily installed the Hawking HWREN1, and it works great. I recommend this…
June 29, 2009
Leonard says:
After calling the store to tell them about the constant signal drop that occurred in my wireless home network, the technical sales representative suggested a…
June 25, 2009
nakansam says:
Happy with the performance of the extender. I bought this to extend my wireless range from the basement of my house to my detatched garage. It works flawlessly.…
June 21, 2009
Tim says:
I bought this device to extend our network to the back deck and up to the third floor of our three family brick home. It took about 10 minutes to set up and…
June 18, 2009
Jem says:
Its just great. Easy setup and now my entire property has wireless internet. Shipping was crazy fast ordered it at 4:00pm got here around 8:00am the next day. I…
June 15, 2009
cashj says:
I was skeptical at first but once I set it up and was able to connect with the Hawking it was excellent. a part of my house where the signal for the wireless-N…
June 15, 2009
homeskilli says:
Pretty easy setup. If your not a tech savvy type you might need a little guidance. Works great in repeater mode. I installed 2 of them on my network with a…
June 3, 2009
sho712 says:
This range extender was for the most part easy to install which included mounting inside a closet on a wall. (It can be mounted on either a wall or simply placed on a table somewhere.) The reason I needed a range extender was because my signal was weak on my upper floor inside my house. That problem no longer exist plus I can no sit outside on my patio and go on the web. Excellent product!
May 27, 2009
Doc says:
Works GREAT! The set-up instructions stink, but their customer service had me set it up in 15 minutes. This had nothing to do with the enclosed directions!
May 12, 2009
Ernie says:
upon receipt it took me 10 minutes to set this up which included opening the box and reading the instructions. I am extremely happy with my purchase and would…
April 3, 2009
Pam says:
So far it is working great. We had some Linksys range extenders in to get the range of the wireless better and we had to reset alot. They they started to completely stop working, no power no nothing. So we found out about another solution to our wireless went with it and started using the Hawking Hi-Gain with the outside Antenna and it is working great.
March 29, 2009
Anonymous says:
Got it, hooked it up,worked right out off the box, excellent signal strength, even thought I have foil backed foam backer board insulation. No worries. keep all the…
March 14, 2009
Jbaker says:
I have tried various things to increase my signal strengh. Finally, something that works. We have several walls to got through and about 200-250 feet. I was barely getting enough signal to log on. Now I m getting full signal strength! And it was SO easy. Took about 10-15 minutes to get up and running.
March 12, 2009
tremors says:
Horrible. The wireless signal and range of the standard ATT ZWire router was far stronger and further than this extender. I set this up and placed it at the other end of…
February 26, 2009
Takeitback says:
Pros: NothingCons: Wouldn't work with setup CDNeeded an extender to reach the second story from the basement. Purchased this product. Initially tried to use the setup CD and at the end it kept telling me the setup failed either because I wasn't close enough (it was hard wired) or my security key was wrong. It wasn't. After an hour and a half on the phone with tech, they told me to call back tomorrow to bump it up to someone else. I called back today and in 30 seconds, the tech told me to change my security from WPA to WEP. I asked him if that was the only way it would work and he said yes. I'm walking out the door to take it back right now. WPA is better security than WEP. Would be nice is something on the box said this or if the tech last night wouldn't have wasted so much of my time.
February 24, 2009
CharlieR says:
This item not only does what it is intended to do, but was extremely easy to set up. Two computers that were at the opposite end of the house from my router were getting poor…
February 23, 2009
jcbuck says:
Pros: Easy to follow instructions. Works great.
February 18, 2009
Anonymous says:
Now, I have 100% signal and the fastest internet and gaming that we can get in our area. Great product
February 18, 2009
Boxorama says:
Pros: Easy to set upCons: nothing so farAfter reading many reviews, I figured I was in for 'a mission' to set it up. But I just followed the directions and 'boom' I was in business in less than 15 miintues. We live in community housing this time of year and the router in one unit had to pass through about 8 walls and boiler system, it just did not cut it. So with the extender I was able to put it a bit closer and now get 2 bars of strength, no loss in connection. Ahhh back on line.
February 16, 2009
Henendez says:
Pros: Extendens Perfectly!Cons: NOTHING!This is the best thing ever. I have tried five differnt thing and this one worked. To install you dont have to be a computer wiz but you have tao know about your network. Also there is lack of instillation instutions.
February 7, 2009
Anonymous says:
Pros: None.Cons: Maybe this would work with a Hawking router, but it would not maintain a connection with my Dlink, Zoom or Netgear routers. It would connect at first, then the wireless signal would just quit transmitting. The web interface is nice, it just doesn't work.None. Maybe this would work with a Hawking router, but it would not maintain a connection with my Dlink, Zoom or Netgear routers. It would connect at first, then the wireless signal would just quit transmitting. The web interface is nice, it just doesn't work. Try Buffalo Technology
January 18, 2009
Anonymous says:
This is a good range extender. Not only does it extend wireless signals, but it also has one ethernet output on the extender so you can wire it directly up to…
January 1, 2009
VMFA531 says:
Pros: Sounded Great at the storeCons: Would Not WorkEasy CD set up did not work. Called tech support once and after 45 minutes I was advised to keep trying the advanced setup on my own and call back if I needed to. After two days of playing with it I called tech support back and was told that my router was set at 64bit encryption and not 128 bit, even though I had a printout of my wireless settings that showed 128bit. Dummy me took tech supports recommendation and set up the extender to 64bit and in doing so created a nice system error with an IP network conflict. My desktop then showed and nice IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway of all goose eggs. Yeap, all zeros. After reafding the other reviews kind of makes my feel jealous, I really wanted it to work. Needless to say I returned it.
December 31, 2008
Anonymous says:
Pros: I have a FreeBSD router with a D-Link AG530 card running hostapd configured with WPA2-PSK. I plugged the HWREN1 into my switch, and from a VMware XP system, run the setup CD which detected the device without problems. I configured the device with one minor problem and it is working great.Cons: It didn't work with FreeBSD hostapd's WPA2 CCMP, I had to add TKIP and then configure the HWREN1 to use WPA2 Mixed.I have a FreeBSD router with a D-Link AG530 card running hostapd configured with WPA2-PSK. I plugged the HWREN1 into my switch, and from a VMware XP system, run the setup CD which detected the device without problems. I configured the device with one minor problem and it is working great. It didn't work with FreeBSD hostapd's WPA2 CCMP, I had to add TKIP and then configure the HWREN1 to use WPA2 Mixed.
December 7, 2008
alumicarus says:
Pros: I have a belkin N1 wireless router in an upstairs window
and a repeater in my neighbors house and it pics up the signal from probably 800 feet away through trees and metal sheds etc. It then repeats the signal all over the house, able to pick up signal in the basement with an old laptop G internal broadcom card. Works with WEP and WPA, also you can filter by MAC address. Ping times to the main router are 2 and 3 ms. You can stream youtube videos with no apparent loss in performance.
I think in terms of N repeaters you dont have many choices (I don't think any) - fortunatlely this one works well. Again it has no issues with G or N Netork Interface cards using it, although I don't know how well it would work if you were using it to pick up a signal from a G source.Cons: Its Hawking and I have had mostly bad experiences with them. This was not one of themI have a belkin N1 wireless router in an upstairs window
and a repeater in my neighbors house and it pics up the signal from probably 800 feet away through trees and metal sheds etc. It then repeats the signal all over the house, able to pick up signal in the basement with an old laptop G internal broadcom card. Works with WEP and WPA, also you can filter by MAC address. Ping times to the main router are 2 and 3 ms. You can stream youtube videos with no apparent loss in performance.
I think in terms of N repeaters you dont have many choices (I don't think any) - fortunatlely this one works well. Again it has no issues
and a repeater in my neighbors house and it pics up the signal from probably 800 feet away through trees and metal sheds etc. It then repeats the signal all over the house, able to pick up signal in the basement with an old laptop G internal broadcom card. Works with WEP and WPA, also you can filter by MAC address. Ping times to the main router are 2 and 3 ms. You can stream youtube videos with no apparent loss in performance.
I think in terms of N repeaters you dont have many choices (I don't think any) - fortunatlely this one works well. Again it has no issues with G or N Netork Interface cards using it, although I don't know how well it would work if you were using it to pick up a signal from a G source.Cons: Its Hawking and I have had mostly bad experiences with them. This was not one of themI have a belkin N1 wireless router in an upstairs window
and a repeater in my neighbors house and it pics up the signal from probably 800 feet away through trees and metal sheds etc. It then repeats the signal all over the house, able to pick up signal in the basement with an old laptop G internal broadcom card. Works with WEP and WPA, also you can filter by MAC address. Ping times to the main router are 2 and 3 ms. You can stream youtube videos with no apparent loss in performance.
I think in terms of N repeaters you dont have many choices (I don't think any) - fortunatlely this one works well. Again it has no issues
December 1, 2008
bestbuy8 says:
Pros: Great wireless coverage, no dead spotsCons: you have to download the firmware and update the productI have it set up at the edge of my wireless router and it still extends it at 65 mbs, it does what it sais and then some
November 28, 2008
BrianABQ says:
It still worked out fine. I have placed my repeater on the other side of my house and on the first floor for better coverage of the first floor altogether where