Panasonic KX-HGC200 Conﬁrming the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware version

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Installing the KX-HGC200 in the Broadband Networking Gateway Ò

Conﬁrming the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware version

Depending on the ﬁrmware version of the Broadband Networking Gateway, it may not support the KX-HGC200. Before adding the Broadband Networking Gateway to your wireless network, check your Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware version and, if needed, upgrade the ﬁrmware ﬁrst.

The steps below are for using the wired computer, not the wireless computer.

To check the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware version

Installation

1	Access the Broadband Networking Gateway administration web
1	screen. For more details about accessing the web screen, refer to
	the Operating Instructions of the Broadband Networking Gateway.
	³The default local IP address of the Broadband Networking Gateway is
	192.168.0.254.

2 Click [Status].

For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033

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Contents Operating Instructions Attach your purchase receipt here For your future reference Before Initial UseFor Operation Assistance -Call Refer to Location of the units For Best PerformanceTable of Contents Using the Device Management Installation Network Manager AppendixOverview FeaturesSystem requirements Contents of the CD-ROM Included AccessoryTo prevent accidental damage to the CD-ROM Included AccessoryPart Names IndicatorsPart names Status IndicatesImportant parameters to create a wireless network Installation OverviewNetwork with the Broadband Networking Gateway Required setup for the Broadband Networking GatewayInstallation Overview Network consisting only of wireless computersTo check the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware version Conﬁrming 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 from a wired computer Setting up the Broadband Networking GatewaySetting up the Broadband Networking Gateway About the network name Setting up from a wireless computerClick Add Installation Setting up the Broadband Networking Gateway Helpful functions Checking the setup parametersChecking data-transmission status Computer Conﬁrming the PC card serviceBefore inserting the KX-HGC200 PropertiesBy the Pcmcia socket Installing the KX-HGC200 to a ComputerInserting 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 Conﬁrm that This device is working properly. is shown Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and clickNetwork components are installed list Setting up Your ComputerConﬁrming the network protocols Installation Setting up Your Computer Setting an IP addressAddress automatically and click OK Select TCP/IP-Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC CardClick OK Click Yes to restart the computer Click Control Panel Click the IP Address tab and select Specify an IP address About the IP address and subnet maskWhile a computer is restarting, mind below notiﬁcation Preparing for sharing ﬁles and printers Sharing Files and PrintersMake sure Client for Microsoft Networks is listed About the Network Manager Software About the Network Management web screen Web ScreenFunction Menu Node Name Performance Info Identiﬁcation tab of the Network dialogUsing the Network Management Web Screen Using the function menuNode Information Bandwidth Information Link InformationAdd a New Node About the Device Management dialog box Dialog BoxProperties tab Conﬁguration tab Using the Device Management Dialog BoxAbout 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 Updating the KX-HGC200 Firmware Ò Wireless PC Card and click Firmware UpdateUpdating the KX-HGC200 Firmware Uninstalling the KX-HGC200 Software Ò Click UnInstall Click Reboot Uninstalling the KX-HGC200 SoftwareProblem Remedy TroubleshootingÒProblemRemedy TroubleshootingAppendix Troubleshooting Glossary Network Manager software GlossaryNode Name Radio FrequencySpeciﬁcations FCC and Other Information Appendix Index Appendix When you ship the product For product service