HAWKING HAWNR1 Hi-Gain Wireless Router with Range Amplifier IEEE 802.11b/g/n HAWKING HAWNR1 Hi-Gain Wireless Router with Range Amplifier IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Pros: Setup via web was easy. Detachable antenna a joy, able to connect my 15dB antenna to the router.

No problems noted so far. Range is better than with my older Hawking, even with the same 15dB antenna attached.

Cons: Shame there's no kind of 'parental' controls. Would love to be able to cut off certain systems at certain times.

Other Thoughts: It's a wireless router and like the many hundreds I've installed professionally and personally, it was easy to set up via web access. All my systems connected without any problem.

Pros: None, Router would not function

Cons: See the other Thoughts section.

Other Thoughts: I was not able to get the router to work, I have always had routers that you could simply hook up and go to 192.168.0.1 and configure from there, although the gateway would change from router to router, this one simply doesn't work out of the box, and although many companies will simply put the default gateway on the back of the router if they have changed it from the "Default" Although this router only has a sticker that says made in china, and the model number. I am mainly a Linux user although Hawking doesn't say that their products work with Linux, they have often used Ralink chipsets, which of course have open source drivers, and work with no hassle, don't be fooled their wireless adapters work great, the removable antenna is always a plus, just don't buy their routers, especially this one.

It did come with a "Configuration" CD, and so I went and got the windows laptop from upstairs, and tried to use the CD to configure the router, but to no avail.

Manufacturer Response:

The IP address you had was in correct. The actual IP config address is 192.168.1.254 and it can be found in the QIG and the User Manual.
Also, thank you for your feedback regarding the IP sticker. your feedback will be forwarded to our Product Development team.