Hawking Hi-Speed 54M Wireless G Router (HWR54G)

Product Description:
The Hawking HWR54G Wireless-G Access Point plus 4-Port Auto Sensing Switch is the perfect solution for sharing a single broadband Internet service among the computers in your home or office. By combining wired networking with wireless networking, the HWR54G gives you the freedom to connect however and wherever you want. Using state-of-the-art wireless technology, Hawking delivers the fastest possible wireless networking. At a blazing 54mbps, transferring files, audio and even video has never been more enjoyable. Along with standard security features, the HWR54G comes equipped with advanced firewall functions to protect your internal network (LAN) from unwanted intruders and attacks. By combining a Firewall Router, with a Wireless Access Point and a 4 Port Switch, the HWR54G is all you will need to network your computers, share Internet service, and go wireless! Installation of the HWR54G is very simple. In a matter of a few clicks on your mouse, the new Setup Wizard will automatically configure your Wireless Router for Internet access. Another great feature is the removable external antenna. For those that feel the need to extend the range of their wireless network, the HWR54G allows for easy upgrading. By adding one of Hawking's Hi-Gain 24 Series Wireless antennas, the range of your wireless network may be increased by up to 100%.

Average customer rating:

pathetic wireless function
very poor performance
The Timex of wireless routers
Easy setup!
decent product but horrible with instant messaging

Hawking Hi-Speed 54M Wireless G Router (HWR54G)

Manufacturer: Hawking Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Fully Backwards Compatible with 802.11b Networks
Up to 5X Faster than 802.11b Products
4-Port Ethernet LAN
Easy Installation using Setup Wizard

ASIN: B0000DIESL

Product Description

The Hawking HWR54G Wireless-G Access Point plus 4-Port Auto Sensing Switch is the perfect solution for sharing a single broadband Internet service among the computers in your home or office. By combining wired networking with wireless networking, the HWR54G gives you the freedom to connect however and wherever you want. Using state-of-the-art wireless technology, Hawking delivers the fastest possible wireless networking. At a blazing 54mbps, transferring files, audio and even video has never been more enjoyable. Along with standard security features, the HWR54G comes equipped with advanced firewall functions to protect your internal network (LAN) from unwanted intruders and attacks. By combining a Firewall Router, with a Wireless Access Point and a 4 Port Switch, the HWR54G is all you will need to network your computers, share Internet service, and go wireless! Installation of the HWR54G is very simple. In a matter of a few clicks on your mouse, the new Setup Wizard will automatically configure your Wireless Router for Internet access. Another great feature is the removable external antenna. For those that feel the need to extend the range of their wireless network, the HWR54G allows for easy upgrading. By adding one of Hawking's Hi-Gain 24 Series Wireless antennas, the range of your wireless network may be increased by up to 100%.

Customer Reviews:

pathetic wireless function.......2007-01-03

I took over as an IT manager position for a small company and inherited a HWR54G router. We had a fully functional Linksys WAP11B working but I thought it would be a better idea to utilize the wireless G because of the speed. After replacing the WAP, I noticed that we were getting 54 Mbps instead of the 11 we were getting with the WAP ... but my elation was short lived. It would cycle from 54 to 1 at any given time, regardless whether I used Windows, Intel or Belkin to control the wireless function. We have 3 notebooks, 2 that are about 60' away and one that's about 12' away. It doesn't matter which notebook I'm working with, the result is still the same. I went back to the Linksys because it's reliable and the 54M went into the trash ... probably where it should have been in the first place.

very poor performance.......2006-09-17

This is the poor quality wireless router ever i have seen. signals drop very often. technical support also very poor. i suggest not to buy this router.

The Timex of wireless routers.......2006-06-28

I've had mine running for a few years now without any problems at all. Not fancy, but it works. As others suggest, don't let Windows control your networks, use the OEM software. No connection problems, no range problems, just keeps on ticking. I don't use IM of any kind so I can't respond to problems with that. Their PCMCIA adapter beats the D-Link and Netgear cards too, we use all at work and the Hawking consistently gets better connections and range. There are other good 54g routers out there, but keep this one on the list too.

Easy setup!.......2006-06-10

I purchase this wireless router after reading countless of reviews from several website. It was between the WGR614 Net Gear or this and I decided to pick this. Why? Because after reading Net Gear's customer reviews, it seemed there were more cons than pros to it although PC Magazine ranked it as one of the best buys.
So far, I have been very happy with my Hawking purchase. The setup is very easy and like other reviewers mentioned, make sure you let the manufacturer control your wireless instead of Win XP and you will encounter no problems at all.
One thing I wish the router has is the ability to power off whenever I want to. If you are a home user looking to connect two or more computers, I recommend Hawkings.

decent product but horrible with instant messaging.......2006-06-03

This router & company gave me headaches from the start. Iit was easy to setup & connect. The main problem that I had with it was with any form of instant messaging programs (AIM, windows messenger, etc). It kept disconnecting any of these programs constantly. At 1st it was annoying but tolerable but after months go by, it became infuriating. I tried changing the settings & rebooting & everything else that tech support could come up with but nothing fixed this problem. Everyone else who shared my network connection would complain to me & I got fed up. To top it off, it took 6 months for the rebates to finally come in. Other than the instant messaging issue, it was ok. After I hooked up my Linksys router, I wondered why I even bothered straying from that company. Decent if you never use any instant messaging programs - or maybe I got a lemon - who knows? I'm throwing mine away though & never buying from them again - too much headache. Why bother with this when you it's a non-issue with other routers?

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