Panasonic KX-HGC200 Installation Overview, Important parameters to create a wireless network

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Installation Overview

4 important parameters to create a wireless network

A wireless network can be created using the 4 parameters below which are programmed in the Flash-ROM of the KX-HGC200 or in a node*. Normally, you would only program the Network Name because the other parameters have been already set. However, for later customization, be sure to read about the parameters below.

*Node: A device that is connected to the network and can communicate with other network devices. In this Operating Instructions, we use this word for the Broadband Networking Gateway or a computer.

Network Name

Name for a wireless network. For security, only the nodes that are programmed with the same Network Name can communicate. It is necessary to set a Network Name for all the KX-HGC200 during the installation of the Network Manager software or on the Broadband Networking Gateway administration web screen.

Network ID

The ID that is created from the Network Name. Actually, this ID is used for maintaining a wireless network instead of the Network Name. However, users do not need to care what Network ID is programmed to each node.

Node Name

Name of each node in your network (wireless or wired) for identiﬁcation. The Node Name of the Broadband Networking Gateway is set on its administration web screen. The Node Name of a computer is set in the Identiﬁcation tab in the Network dialog box which can be accessed via the Control Panel menu on your computer.

Channel Number

Number of the radio frequency channel on which a wireless network communicates. To prevent the radio frequency interference with other wireless products, the channels below can be selected depending on the status of the wireless communications:

Channel 1 (2412 MHz)

Channel 6 (2437 MHz)–default setting of the KX-HGC200 Channel 11 (2462 MHz)

On each channel, data-transmission can be performed on a speed up to 11Mbps. Only the nodes that are programmed with the same channel number can communicate.

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Contents Operating Instructions Attach your purchase receipt here For your future reference Before Initial UseFor Operation Assistance -Call Refer to For Best Performance Location of the unitsTable of Contents Installation Network Manager Appendix Using the Device ManagementOverview FeaturesSystem requirements Included Accessory Contents of the CD-ROMIncluded Accessory To prevent accidental damage to the CD-ROMPart names IndicatorsPart Names Status IndicatesInstallation Overview Important parameters to create a wireless networkRequired setup for the Broadband Networking Gateway Network with the Broadband Networking GatewayNetwork consisting only of wireless computers Installation OverviewConﬁrming the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware version To check the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware versionInstalling the KX-HGC200 in the Broadband Networking Gateway Inserting the KX-HGC200 in the Broadband Networking Gateway 11M Setting up the Broadband Networking Gateway Setting up from a wired computerSetting up the Broadband Networking Gateway Setting up from a wireless computer About the network nameClick Add Installation Setting up the Broadband Networking Gateway Checking the setup parameters Helpful functionsChecking data-transmission status Before inserting the KX-HGC200 Conﬁrming the PC card serviceComputer PropertiesInstalling the KX-HGC200 to a Computer By the Pcmcia socketInserting the KX-HGC200 into a computer Helpful hints Installing the device driver Click Finish While a computer is restarting, mind below notiﬁcation For Windows Driver is located, and click Next Click Yes to restart the computer For Windows Me ³The device driver will be installed to your computer Click Finish Installing the Network Manager Click Next ³The data setting ﬁeld isnot case-sensitive Network Manager Taskbar See below Shortcut toIcon Status Conﬁrming the KX-HGC200 setup Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and click Conﬁrm that This device is working properly. is shownNetwork components are installed list Setting up Your ComputerConﬁrming the network protocols Installation Setting an IP address Setting up Your ComputerSelect TCP/IP-Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Address automatically and click OKClick OK Click Yes to restart the computer Click Control Panel About the IP address and subnet mask Click the IP Address tab and select Specify an IP addressWhile a computer is restarting, mind below notiﬁcation Sharing Files and Printers Preparing for sharing ﬁles and printersMake sure Client for Microsoft Networks is listed About the Network Manager Software Function Menu Node Name Performance Info Web ScreenAbout the Network Management web screen Identiﬁcation tab of the Network dialogUsing the Network Management Web Screen Using the function menuNode Information Link Information Bandwidth InformationAdd a New Node About the Device Management dialog box Dialog BoxProperties tab Using the Device Management Dialog Box Conﬁguration tabAbout the network name Forward Error Correction FEC Setting a computer to the Master NodeChanging the channel radio frequency Removing the KX-HGC200 Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and click StopRemoving the KX-HGC200 from a computer Removing the KX-HGC200 Wireless PC Card and click Firmware Update Updating the KX-HGC200 Firmware ÒUpdating the KX-HGC200 Firmware Uninstalling the KX-HGC200 Software Ò Uninstalling the KX-HGC200 Software Click UnInstall Click RebootTroubleshootingÒ Problem RemedyTroubleshooting ProblemRemedyAppendix Troubleshooting Glossary Node Name GlossaryNetwork Manager software Radio FrequencySpeciﬁcations FCC and Other Information Appendix Index Appendix For product service When you ship the product