Ok, but could be better. This item works ok, but doesn't seem to be any better than other brands. The technical support, and Hawking website are absolutely terrible. I received an email from their tech support which was just completely wrong. I figured the problem out myself and it worked, but they said it wouldn't.
Changing the settings from AccessPoint to Bridge REQUIRES software to update a firmware in the router. It's almost a gamble to change the configuration, because if you lose power duri...
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 6.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 09/01/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
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This is one consumer hostile company! I have tried repeatedly to contact cust support since their cd software was written impproperly and cannot even be read on a screen---
Without the software you cannot setup this unit for proper operation and their tech support is absolutely clueless and tells you to go to cust support who then tells you to go to tech support
I have been waiting for the antenna, cd and cable that I was supposed to have received with this unit and the hsb1 access point for over 3 months now and ...
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 07/08/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (3 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Awful Tech Support When this thing works, it's fine. But if anything goes wrong, you're SOL.
I had to reset my router, which means it defaults to an unencrypted state. To re-set encryption, you have to go to a web address. The site no longer exists -- or at least it's been down for the past few days. The "24/7" tech support number is a joke -- I've been on hold now for two hours. (I'm on hold as I write this!) I've written e-mail, no response. Are these guys even still in business?
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 05/03/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (3 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Setup is fraught with peril and "reset" may wedge your box. Setup either requires you to force your machine to the devices subnet - or to run their setup app. Their setup app tries to find the device and allow you to force whatever address you want (or DHCP).
Neither work well on a corporate network - and the direct connect method (direct cable) in their quick start guide is extremely unreliable.
Best is your home network. But their setup app likes to crash.
I only got to the "real" web dialog on the box *once*, set...
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 04/11/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (3 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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There is no WDS mode.... If used as an access point, this is a 5 star product. Setup is very easy and coverage is good.
While this product advertises a WDS mode (even in the user's manual) it simply doesn't exist and it can't be used as a repeater. However, when used in conjunction with the HWUR54G range extender, the combo is simply awesome providing an excellent signal everywhere with WPA security.
The nice designs, simple setups, and overall performance of these products will keep me a Haw...
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 12/28/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
75% (3 of 4) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Vile customer "service" This company appears to be setting a new low in a field that has already sunk to a remarkable low ebb.
Attempting to get customer service from these people is about as productive as trying to get a drink out of a Vogon. "Tech support" phone numbers connect you to an office in India that obviously supports multiple brands and products. The support staff is painfully clueless about the products that they are supposed to be supporting. You can almost see their lips move as they are re...
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 01/12/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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Buyer beware As most others have said, tech support sucks.
I purchased the unit for bridge mode, and the firmware it came with bricks the unit when you switch it to bridge mode. Completely worthless. I had to send it back, which was an ordeal, and they charged me!
In bridge mode, it will only work for a few hours before freezing up. Power cycle it and it comes back. Don't put it where you can't get to it.
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 10/25/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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Very Disappointed I purchased this item with a 14dbi antenna and my Linksys wireless g network card has better rang. For some reason it is picky on which networks it likes. eventually it got hot some how and melted the casing. If you ask me this item should be under review by Hawking.
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 12/02/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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Hawking Wireless G AP/Bridge For advanced configuration use the web interface instead of the installation program. Once it is up and running it works great until the power goes out during a storm. After a power outage it may take a power cycle or two to get the network back online but it is rock solid with no problems any other time.
Highly recommend for a wireless point-to-point bridge between two wired networks with one of these on each end!
Wish it had diagnostics available via the web interfa...
[Hawking WIRELESS G BRIDGE ACCESS POINT AP 54M COMBO 802.11G (HWBA54G) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 06/10/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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