Panasonic KX-HGC200 operating instructions Helpful functions, Checking the setup parameters

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Helpful functions

For checking the setup parameters or data-transmission status of the KX-HGC200, helpful functions are available on the Broadband Networking Gateway administration web screen.

Checking the setup parameters

1	Click [Status] on the Broadband Networking Gateway administration
	web screen.

2 Check the Wireless section.

Installation

Firmware		Current version of the ﬁrmware, written in
Version		the KX-HGC200 Flash-ROM. To update
		the ﬁrmware, see p. 65.

Network ID		The Network ID of the wireless network.
(p. 10)		This ID works in order to identify a
		wireless network to prevent an invalid
		access to the wireless network.

Master Node IP		The local IP address of the Master Node
Address (p. 73)		in the wireless network.

Wireless Card		connected to network:
State		The KX-HGC200 is connected to a
		wireless network and working properly.
		not connected to network:
		The KX-HGC200 is not connected to any
		wireless network.
		TROUBLE:
		The KX-HGC200 is not working properly.
		The hardware or software is defected.
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Contents Operating Instructions For Operation Assistance -Call Refer to Before Initial UseAttach your purchase receipt here For your future reference Location of the units For Best PerformanceTable of Contents Using the Device Management Installation Network Manager AppendixSystem requirements FeaturesOverview Contents of the CD-ROM Included AccessoryTo prevent accidental damage to the CD-ROM Included AccessoryStatus Indicates IndicatorsPart Names Part namesImportant 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 computer Click Add Installation Setting up the Broadband Networking Gateway Helpful functions Checking the setup parametersChecking data-transmission status Properties Conﬁrming the PC card serviceComputer Before inserting the KX-HGC200By 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 Icon Status Shortcut toNetwork Manager Taskbar See below Conﬁrming the KX-HGC200 setup Conﬁrm that This device is working properly. is shown Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and clickConﬁrming the network protocols Setting up Your ComputerNetwork components are installed list 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 Identiﬁcation tab of the Network dialog Web ScreenAbout the Network Management web screen Function Menu Node Name Performance InfoNode Information Using the function menuUsing the Network Management Web Screen Bandwidth Information Link InformationAdd a New Node Properties tab Dialog BoxAbout the Device Management dialog box Conﬁguration tab Using the Device Management Dialog BoxAbout 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 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 Radio Frequency GlossaryNetwork Manager software Node NameSpeciﬁcations FCC and Other Information Appendix Index Appendix When you ship the product For product service