Panasonic operating instructions Installing the KX-HGC200 in the Broadband Networking Gateway

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ÒInstalling the KX-HGC200 in the Broadband Networking Gateway

3	In the Firmware section, check the ﬁrmware version of your
	Broadband Networking Gateway.

If the ﬁrmware version is2.00 or later, the ﬁrmware supports the KX-HGC200 use. Then, go to step 4.

If the ﬁrmware version is an earlier version than2.00, upgrade the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware. For more details about upgrading the ﬁrmware, see below “To obtain and upgrade the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware.”

4 Click [Restart] to restart the Broadband Networking Gateway.

To obtain and upgrade the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware

The Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware is available as follows:

³Included in the below directory of the CD-ROM that came with the KX-HGC200

\KX-HGW\hgwxxxx_us.bin(depending on the version number of the ﬁrmware)

OR

³Downloaded from the Panasonic support web site http://www.kmelink.net/ipproducts/us/download/index.html

For more detailed information about upgrading the ﬁrmware, refer to the Operating Instructions of the Broadband Networking Gateway.

After upgrading the Broadband Networking Gateway, be sure to follow the below notes:

³Restart the computer connected to the Broadband Networking Gateway.

³Conﬁrm the Broadband Networking Gateway has been successfully upgraded referring to the Status screen of the Broadband Networking Gateway administration web screen.

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Contents Operating Instructions For Operation Assistance -Call Refer to Before Initial UseAttach your purchase receipt here For your future reference For Best Performance Location of the unitsTable of Contents Installation Network Manager Appendix Using the Device ManagementSystem requirements FeaturesOverview 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 Icon Status Shortcut toNetwork Manager Taskbar See below Conﬁrming the KX-HGC200 setup Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and click Conﬁrm that This device is working properly. is shownConﬁrming the network protocols Setting up Your ComputerNetwork components are installed list 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 dialogNode Information Using the function menuUsing the Network Management Web Screen Link Information Bandwidth InformationAdd a New Node Properties tab Dialog BoxAbout the Device Management dialog box Using the Device Management Dialog Box Conﬁguration tabAbout the network name Changing the channel radio frequency Setting a computer to the Master NodeForward Error Correction FEC Removing the KX-HGC200 from a computer Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and click StopRemoving the KX-HGC200 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