Hawking HiGain Directional Antenna, mini indoor, 7dBi - HAI7MD

by Hawking Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 5.1 x 2.7 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BDHCMU
• Item model number: HAI7DM
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

DETAILS: Hawking Technology is a leading manufacturer and marketer of connectivity solutions for home, workgroup, and corporate users around the world. Backed by years of experience in the networking industry, Hawking is committed to providing the highest quality products at the most reasonable prices. With a wide variety of networking goods, Hawking is sure to provide the right product for your networking needs. Product Description Hawking Hi-Gain HAI7MD - antenna Product Type: Antenna Directivity: Directional Gain: 7 dBi ALTERNATE ITEM #: HAI7MD UPC: 0603992506033

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works, very cheaply made, August 1, 2008

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J. Wu (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawking HiGain Directional Antenna, mini indoor, 7dBi - HAI7MD (Personal Computers)

This mini indoor antenna does provide a boost over the standard 2dbi antenna that you receive from any typical router however this device is smaller than I had expected (seems to be only about 5-6 inches high). Further, upon installing the antenna on the back of my D-Link router, the connector on this Hawking antenna snapped off apparently due to a poor soldering job by Hawking. Luckily, the damage doesn't seem to be permanent and the antenna seems to be working despite the poor soldering.

Signal-wise, I was able to obtain about a 10% signal increase with a router on the second floor and a computer on the first floor with numerous walls in between. Not too shabby but for my purposes, I had to utilize a Hawking signal booster Hawking HiGain Signal Booster version 2 - HSB2 and a carefully-placed Trendnet antenna TRENDnet 14 dBi Outdoor High Gain Directional Antenna to achieve 100% signal (for comparison: without any enhancements, my D-Link DIR655 N Router can typically provide about 60% signal).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Significant improvement with the Linksys WMP54G PCI adapter, December 9, 2006

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John Veneruso (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawking HiGain Directional Antenna, mini indoor, 7dBi - HAI7MD (Personal Computers)

This antenna took my connection from 45% to 81% at a distance of 60 feet and through one wall. It also substantially improved my connection reliability. It is small and the wire is just long enough to go from the bottom slot of my PC below the desk to a good position on top of the desk. The base is a heavy metal and it is just 6" tall by 2" wide. I would recommend trying this antenna before spending much more on a Linksys omnidirectional antenna (HGA7S).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Did The Job For Me, September 7, 2008

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Stephen Ferracioli "Steve F" (Brea, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawking HiGain Directional Antenna, mini indoor, 7dBi - HAI7MD (Personal Computers)

I hooked this little directional antenna to a Buffalo Technology wireless bridge/switch combo unit in my kitchen/dining area downstairs and hooked a Hawking omni directional to my Netgear KWGR614 wireless G router upstairs, and voila. What was once a dead zone is now getting 24Mbps or higher data transfers. I also run cat5 from the bridge to my PS3 and DVR and am now getting great results in my entertainment center. The key to getting desired results from high gain antennas is to boost both locations.