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1. Auto Rate Detection i Tick this to automatically detect the upstream data rate of your comection T this is not ticked you must eater the upstream data rate into the box below ignored if daing automatic rate detection Connection jetect ISP Router IP Address Select the kind of you have in eost Cases wuto detect wil work but the wrong type of connection is shown on the informamon page then you can here Note that auto detection works better stomac rate detecton is tumed on Tick thes box you have configured Static IP on your Mame Gateway WAN This aption is necessary to do Asto Rate Detection when Static Fixed IP is configured on the Home Gateway Pert Auto Rate Detection This allows the Broadband Booster to automatically detect your networks upstream data rate and speed It is recommended that you use the Auto Rate Detection feature unless you are an advanced user or if you feel that your detected data rate is incorrect Upstream Data Rate If the Auto Rate Detection feature is not used then the Upstream Data Rate must be manually entered The units used are kbits s Please check with your local ISP for the correct number to be used here Connection Type Allows for manual or automatic selection of your broadband connection type It is recommended that this feature be left on Auto detect unless you are an advanced user or the detected connection type is inco2. They are using interactive applications like online games VoIP video conferencing or application sharing There are other network applications that run while they are using interactive applications These might include sending e mail attachments file sharing or even other VoIP calls or online games Some people are familiar with measuring the quality of their internet connection by pinging a remote server There are several problems with doing this First of all ping times measure round trip latency from the client to the server and back again Online games are most affected by one way delay from the client to the server Second QoS features may handle ping packets differently than packets from time sensitive applications For these reasons ping times may not match the delays actually seen by an online game for example To see realtime performance benefits Hawking recommends the user to run two internet applications i e uploading a file to an FTP server while playing Quake 3 Online game with and without the Broadband Booster You will notice that with the Broadband Booster both applications will run seemlessly 16 Advanced Configuration Menu Configuring Advanced Features in Your Broadband Booster The GUI Graphical User Interface allows you to do manually adjust the control features within the Broadband Booster You can view information regarding the status of the device change the login password as well as upgrad
3. Attachment M Video Conference The Broadband Booster sits between the broadband modem and router It optimizes networks for interactive applications used by A multiple users and B individual users Overview The Hawking Broadband Booster is a new class of product a network upgrade that solves problems with using time sensitive applications on broadband internet connections It improves the playability of online games maintains VoIP call quality and 12 enhances the quality of streaming video without any configuration required by the user Target Applications High speed internet connections are making interactive applications such as online games VoIP file and application sharing and video conferencing more popular These new technologies work very well but people run into problems when they try to use more than one application at the same time Here are some examples of when this can happen hard core gamer notices his online first person shooting game starts to lag or behave erratically when others in the house surf the web or do e mail A manager of a small office subscribes to a VoIP service to reduce long distance phone bills She is frustrated when her calls break up when someone else in the office sends an e mail attachment A father uses a web cam to monitor his children at home with the babysitter He has to remember to turn off the file sharing application on hi
4. IF 10 eis o pagai YOU rug Mg ING Fame Diet 1760 BORN Bowes 21 Device Control Any changes that have been made in the configuration menu will need a system reboot first before they become active To manually reboot the device select the Reboot button Resetting Configurations To reset the settings to the factory default settings select the Reset Configurations button This tool is used in case configurations have been manually made that hinder the device from working properly Upgrading the Firmware In the case that a new firmware is available you may upgrade the device s firmware using this tool Simply download the bin file in a local directory select browse and find the firmware file you wish to upgrade the Broadband Booster with Changing the User Name and Password To change the default login information you must enter in your desired user name and password Note Resetting the Password If you forget your selected user name or password you may manually reset the device to factory settings by following the steps below 1 Disconnect the power to the Broadband Booster 2 Wait 5 seconds and plug the power back in 22 3 Once the power is on you will have 3 minutes to access the login page through your web browser by entering the IP address into the URL bar http 192 168 229 61 4 There will be no password or username required to login during the 3 minute time window Hit enter to lo
5. 26 I kA Eliminate the Lag Broadband Booster Table of Contents 3 Warranty Information 4 Certifications 5 What You Need to Get Started Package Contents Product Description Quick Start Installation 12 How the Broadband Booster Works Broadband Booster Overview Which Applications will Benefit Most from the Broadband Booster Introducing Stream Engine Technology 17 Accessing the Advanced Configuration Menu Information Status Menu Advanced Configuration Menu Administration Menu Setting the Username and Password 24 Tips and Frequently Asked Questions 27 Service and Support LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HBB1 Broadband Booster is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two 2 years from the date of purchase If the product proves defective during this two year warranty period call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number The warranty is for repair or replacement only Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE When returning a product mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase IN NO EVENT SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULT
6. ING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION Hawking Technology makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or update its products software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity Please direct all inquines to techsupport hawkingtech com FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense CE MARK WARNING This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Con
7. e the firmware To access the GUI you will need to open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the boosted network In the address bar type in the following address http 192 168 229 61 Hit Enter to access the page There will be a box that loads prompting you for your user name and password If this is the first time accessing the Configuration Menu click ENTER to get passed the prompt You will be able to enter a new user name and password within the Configuration Menu M Seeded Pese 17 c HAWKING BROADBAND BOOSTER 1097 aan eg INFORMATION NOTE Yos mep rand tx reiont thes page te see the corert settings The Information Page will gives you information regarding the current settings of your Broadband Booster Firmware Version Current firmware version on the HBB1 Upstream Rate Speed setting for upstream rate Upstream MTU Modem Type Shows which type of broadband connection your network using Protocol Overhead Home Gateway IP Address Displays the IP address of your broadband modem ISP Router IP Address Displays the IP address of your network router 18 Configuration Menu To access the Configuration Menu click on the Configuration tab on the navigation bar at the top of the browser _ CHAWKING 3 BROADBAND BOOSTER I1 The Lag _ Posattere Boeno 486 CONFIGURATION this page you can configure the Broadband Booster
8. gin 5 Click on the Administration Menu tab to re enter a new username and password Note If no login information is entered during the 3 minute window the Broadband Booster will revert back to the original settings prior to rebooting You may attempt this reset sequence as often as you like to access the Configuration menu 23 Tips and Frequently Asked Questions Broadband Booster FAQ and Miscellaneous Information Frequently Asked Questions When can I see the greatest benefit from using a Broadband Booster The Broadband Booster will improve your experience the most if you have a broadband connection with a typical uplink data rate and you use multiple applications with at least one of them being time sensitive Can I set my own prioritization requirements and adjust the QoS settings The StreamEngine automatic prioritization algorithms will optimally prioritize and shape the traffic in nearly any user environment without configuration by the user The Broadband Booster is designed to work with minimal user setup and so includes only a basic user interface Is the Broadband Booster compatible with Xbox Live and other online console gaming networks Yes the Broadband Booster has been designed to optimize online gaming whether it be from Xbox PSP Playstation or other gaming consoles Does the Broadband Booster support specific settings for specific online computer games 24 Yes the Broadband Booste
9. gratulations on purchasing the Broadband Booster 1 Broadband Booster Eliminate the Lag This Manual Will Guide You Through the Initial Setup of your Product What You Will Neet To Get Started AHome or Work Network with the Following Components Broadband Modem Cable DSL T1 3 Router Wireless or Wired One Ethernet Cable Check Your Package Contents Cable Allows for only one power outlet slot to beused 3Ft Ethernet Cable Quick Start Setting Up the Broadband Booster in Your Network Product Description LED and Port Descnptions LED Descriptions Power Lights up when the Power Adapter is attached to the Booster and the unt is active Router Blinks when data traffic is detected between the Router and the Broadband Booster Internet Binks when data traffic is detected between the Cable DSL Modem and the Braodband Booster Boost Lights up when the Braodband Booster is actively boosting data traffic out of your network How the Broadband Booster will Look In Your Network The Broadband Booster is placed in between your Cable or DSL Modem and your network Router Broadband Modem Router Ethernet Cable Broadband Booster Broadband Modem Router Ethernet Cable Broadband Booster 10 How The Broadband Booster Works Introducing Stream Engine Technology i lt Velp lt gt S B ed File C Access Point A ia Share Gateway S E masi
10. oIP that are sensitive to jitter or latency The Broadband Booster automatically adjusts the streams of data to let 14 through the high priority packets This means that a high priority VoIP packet does not have to wait for large FTP packets to be sent before leaving the modem Assuming that all of the data streams are correctly prioritized the user can still run into problems Many people believe that the delays they see while using online applications is caused by the internet itself However most latency and jitter is actually caused by the behavior of the modem on the user s home network The maximum throughput of the router s WAN port is usually much larger than the throughput of the modem s uplink Modems are designed to handle this by using a very large buffer that stores the packets sent by the fast WAN port of the router before they can be transmitted by the modem to the ISP Once a packet is stored in the modem s packet buffer the priority of the packet cannot be changed This is shown in Figure 2 If the router sends more packets to the modem than the buffer can hold these packets may be lost Router WAN Port Lost DIES Packets Figure 2 Broadband modem adaptation buffer and its effect on QoS How to Measure the Performance Benefits People can benefit most from a Broadband Booster under the following conditions Their internet connection has a narrow uplink such as with an ADSL or cable modem
11. r has support for a very long list of the most popular online games Many games can be prioritized using the same settings as other computer games so you will never have to worry about your online game being compatible with the Broadband Booster Does the Broadband Booster work with Peer to Peer applications such as Kazaa and Bitorrent Yes peer to peer network applications will benefit from the Broadband Booster The 1 will optimize your P2P experience so there is no lag in your entire network that may be caused by P2P uploading How does the Broadband Booster help with video web cams and audio streaming VoIP The Broadband Booster eliminates video frames from dropping due to your network traffic This results in smoother video transmissions for a better overall picture For VoIP and voice streaming the Broadband Booster ensures the best quality voice transmission for a clear reception similar to standard phone lines What do I do If I have forgotten my login information for the web configuration menu If you forget your selected user name or password you may manually reset the device to factory settings by following the steps below 1 Disconnect the power to the Broadband Booster 2 Wait 5 seconds and plug the power back in 25 3 Once the power is on you will have 3 minutes to access the login page through your web browser by entering the IP address into the URL bar http 192 168 229 61 4 There will be no password o
12. r username required to login during the 3 minute time window Hit enter to login 5 Click on the Administration Menu tab to re enter a new username and password Note If no login information is entered during the 3 minute window the Broadband Booster will revert back to the original settings prior to rebooting 26 Hawking Product Service and Support Customer Service and Technical Assitance Information If you are having trouble installing or configuring the Broadband Booster please contact Hawking Technologies Technical Support department using one of the following methods Hawking Technical Support Email Techsupport hawkingtech com Toll Free 800 756 7832 Web http www hawkingtech com servicesupport php RMA Information For Warranty Issues Web http www hawkingtech com rma php Thank You for Choosing Hawking Technologies 27
13. rrect If you have a connection other than Cable modem or DSL please select Cable Modem as your connection type Enable IP Static Mode For broadband connections that use fixed IP assignments for home work networks you may have to manually enter the IP address for you router s WAN port If you are uncertain whether your network uses IP Static settings please check with your internet service provider or your network administrator ISP Router IP Address If you have enabled IP Static Mode you may enter in the IP address of your ISP Router here 20 Administration Menu To access the Administration Menu select Administration from the navigation bar p HAWKING BROADBAND BOOSTER Emne The Lag M EET ES S Graszend dot ADMINISTRATION On this page you can set some administrate settings and upgrade the Smware Device Control Clicking the button below wil immediately reboot the device A reboot is necessary in ardar to changa mast confgurahan options Clicking the button below wil reset all configuration options to ther factory defaut values and reboot the Reset Configuration Firmwere Upgrade Ta upgrada the entar the name of the firmware upgrade file and cick on the upgrade button below Lovers Ji User name i nane that poe neit Aps eter logging in 16 mere wet cages Administrator password Tri amp Y ORO INET VEU Thee Wien
14. s home computer before leaving in the morning When it is on the video from the web cam gets disrupted A manager with a single home computer wants to run a late night training session for her worldwide sales force from home The internet connection has plenty of bandwidth but it can t seem to handle both sharing the presentation and the VoIP call both reliably and at the same time 13 Simply put the Broadband Booster is an easily installed device that provides broadband users with a superior experience of the internet Simple Installation and Automatic Operation The Broadband Booster plugs in directly between the broadband modem and a computer router gateway or access point with a single Ethernet port for each device It requires no configuration by the user and has clear status lights to show it is working correctly In most cases the settings of the modem and router do not need to be changed to work with the Broadband Booster This is great for home or small office environments that do not have dedicated IT staff StreamEngine Technology StreamEngine Technology combines a number of QoS techniques These include automatic classification prioritization and shaping of the traffic on the uplink among others The Broadband Booster monitors streams of traffic on a packet by packet basis and continually refines their priority to ensure the accuracy of the classification The system decides if there are streams such as V
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