Hawking HWU8DDA HiGain Wireless G Directional Dish USB NIC Antenna (for MAC)

by Hawking Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.9 inches ; 6.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VB5ML0
• Item model number: HWU8DDA
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

The Hawking HiGain Wireless G 8 dBi Directional Dish USB NIC for MAC, HWU8DDA, is designed to connect your desktop computer or laptop easily to any Wireless-B, Wireless-G, or Wireless-N network via a USB connection. Hawking¿s award winning Hi-Gain Antenna technology extends wireless connection distances by up to 300%. The HWU8DDA is equipped with a new 8dBi Directional Dish antenna that provides more distance and better speeds than other wireless adapters on the market. The Hi-Gain Wireless-G Dish Adapter is the first wireless adapter to integrate the distance benefits of wireless Dish Technology with Wi-Fi networking. The built-in LED signal strength indicators provide network signal information to pinpoint the strongest signal available within your area.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It really works!, May 16, 2008

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Louis P. Maire (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawking HWU8DDA HiGain Wireless G Directional Dish USB NIC Antenna (for MAC) (Personal Computers)

This thing is great, it pulls in everything within at least a quarter mile. Many times stronger than the antenna in my Macbook Pro. It comes with good documentation and a CD with excellent software that shows real time signal strength and link quality. It comes in a well padded box 8" x 6" x 5" that you could pack in your suitcase. Compatible with OS 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 Exceeded my expectations.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great solution for travel and no wi-fi coverage, April 18, 2008

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Mr. D A Hall "@white-canvas" (Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hawking HWU8DDA HiGain Wireless G Directional Dish USB NIC Antenna (for MAC) (Personal Computers)

Recently I was travelling around seven states in the US. As you will understand that when your on holidays it is hard to stay connected to your emails, and alternatives like my iPhone would cost too much to use outside the UK. I knew this Hawkings Antenna device was available for PC's but I could not purchase a MAC version anywhere in the UK. So I thought I would take a chance on this product and purchase it while travelling.

Taking a chance really paid off. Not only did it boost the signal at my sisters house in Chicago, but while travelling I was able to access free internet connections from other Hotels across the street from where I was staying. On occasion you get a free network provided in your motel/hotel deal, but sometimes not! This product solves the problem. You simply point it in the direction of the signal and connection is very easily boosted. As most motel/hotels are clustered together finding a signal is never a problem, and since these motel/hotels are offering a free connection your not upsetting anyone.

Since coming home I am able to sit at the bottom of my garden and draw a very strong signal from my Time Capsule in a upstairs front bedroom. Very handy for extending your home or office network. I really can't say a bad thing about this product. However the inital instructions was a little confusing, but if you do experience any problems setting it up, the support via email is very quick and helpful.

If your thinking about purchasing this product I would encourage you to go ahead! You'll never regret it! Best money i have spent in a long time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works for me, April 6, 2009

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A. Reece (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawking HWU8DDA HiGain Wireless G Directional Dish USB NIC Antenna (for MAC) (Personal Computers)

I read the reviews b4 i bought this item and it does work. I normally have a weak signal and computer would run like crap because of it, but now my computer runs better and the signal strength is the best i've seen. No complaints so far it does the job just fine, i would buy again if this one broke for some reason.