MPN: HSB2 See Product Details
Description
The HSB2 IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Signal Booster for IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi networks, boosts the signal and performance of wireless networks. The unique Adjustable Power Settings feature of the HSB2 IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Signal Booster controls the range and power output (100mW to 500mW) of wireless network for security purposes and specific applications to only cover a certain area.
Quick Glance
Network Type: IEEE 802.11b/g
Device Type: Wireless Range Extender Dipole Antenna
Summary
Product Title: Hawking Tech. HSB2 IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Signal Booster
Manufacturer: Hawking Tech.
Lowest Price: $60.00
Power Score: 4.2 | 14 Reviews
Wireless Device
Device Type: Wireless Range Extender Dipole Antenna
Networking Standards
Network Architecture Supported: IEEE 802.11b/g
Frequency Band: Cable Length: 1 Meter Noise Figure: 3.5 dB (typical) Frequency Response: +/- 1 dB Output Power: 100/200/500 mW Boost network range up to 600% Receiver Gain: 10-13 dBm, 12 dBm Typical Increases both, Transmitting and Receiving Power Input Power: Minimum: 8dBm Maximum: 18dBm
General
Features: Integrated Antenna
Warranty
Warranty Information: 2 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Cable Length: 1 Meter Noise Figure: 3.5 dB (typical) Frequency Response: +/- 1 dB Output Power: 100/200/500 mW Boost network range up to 600% Receiver Gain: 10-13 dBm, 12 dBm Typical Increases both, Transmitting and Receiving Power Input Power: Minimum: 8dBm Maximum: 18dBm
ISM Band: Yes
ISM Minimum Frequency: 2.40 GHz
ISM Maximum Frequency: 2.50 GHz
Number of Antennas: 3
Antenna Gain: 2 dBi
Antenna Connector: RP-SMA Connector
Strengths: None
Weakness: Performance versus D-Link antenna
We used Macstumbler and AP Grapher to test the signal strength. Starting strength: fairly steady 63% with dips to 50% but recovery back to 63% After messing with the HSB2 for an hour trying different positions the best we could do was 46% to 50% with dips down to 40%. D-Link's have good antennas. For D-Link users, take a pass on the HSB2.
Strengths: Extremely easy installation and setup with my 802.11g network. Signal strength at my laptop increased by 60% over a distance of about 150 feet and through 2nd floor walls.
Weakness: Incompatible with D-Link Super-G MIMO router according to Hawking TechSupp.
I had been using this range extender with great success from my second floor office desktop PC thru a wireless router to a laptop located on my first-floor patio, aboout 150 feet. I consistently had about 20% signal strength without the HSB2, which increased to 80% with it's installation. I received a D-Link Wireless-G MIMO router and PC card as a gift and the HSB2 is not compatible.
Strengths: 3 settings for boosting signal
I bought the Eaprisa model because it was recommended to me by my router manufacturer. I needed a signal boost for my computer in the building behind my house which is roughly 130 feet away from the router. I was getting a signal, but it was weak at times. The Eaprisa is doing the job perfectly on the lowest boosting setting. For what I needed it for, it is working perfectly.
Strengths: performance, price
Weakness: Linksys user need convert cable
I have tested this device, it is easy to setup and really works good. I have test the wireless router with the booster and without the booster. The signal without the booster is about 64% and with full booster the signal jumps to 90+%.
Strengths: Works as promised
Weakness: High pitched sound
Finally we have wifi throughout our apartment. We live in an old building, and could not get wifi more than two rooms away from our home office. This booster gives a decent signal throughout.
Strengths: does great in house
Weakness: cant get through 2 metal walls
i bought this to get the signal from my house to my business about 100ft away but through 2 metal walls while it didnt work it made the signal in my home very good to excellent all around and also increased throughput speed so i kept it even though it didnt work for all that i had hoped
Strengths: Compact, Easy to connect, does the job
Weakness: none apparent
I was having an issue with weak signal strength from my wireless router which was about 15 feet away in a closet. Adding this device was a snap. I went from week signal of 1 or 2 bars to Excellent with 5 bars. It helped punch the signal through the walls. While this worked well for me it will not help you if you have metallic paint, foil or other items on or in the wall that block signals but if...
Strengths: easy to setup, plug & Play, does what it says
Weakness: some noise comes from it when ac adaptor is plugged in
This is a great value for the money I bought for. Really boosts the wireless signal. I used to receive 50% signal strength on my pc. After plugging this, I am getting 80% signal strength.
Strengths: Easy to use. Just plug it in.
Weakness: None. Just make sure it will plug into your router
Worked great. It easily doubled my network area and strenght. I have it installed to a base line linksys router and can connect at least to 600 feet away through on the other side of another house. I also tried it in my neighbors house at about 400 feet away and I connect with my HP Pavilion (adapter that came with it) at 30mbps. Internet connection is just as fast as if I were in the same room....
The Hawking HSB2 is a hybrid device that works like a wireless repeater yet operates like a standard Wi-Fi antenna. You just attach the device to the Reverse-SMA port on your router and plug it in for an immediate high-output boost.
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Hawking Wireless Signal Booster
Strengths: - Very easy to install - Lap signal strength is a lot better than using my internal wireless card
Weakness: - Expensive - Cable too short
The unit heats up easily, it would be nice to have an auto turn-off function if the device is not being used for 1/2 hr. Overall , it is an easy device to operate.