Panasonic KX-HGC200 operating instructions For Best Performance, Location of the units

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For Best Performance

Location of the units

Communications are transmitted between the KX-HGC200s using wireless radio waves at 11Mbps data speed. For maximum performance, it is recommended that the KX-HGC200 be operated:

Away from electrical appliances such as TVs or cordless telephones.

³Metal or steel framework, such as refrigerators, can hinder radio communications. Open areas offer better performance.

³If the KX-HGC200 is located near a microwave oven which is in use, communication may be interfered with. For maximum performance, operate the KX-HGC200 away from microwave ovens.

³It is recommended that the KX-HGC200s be located no closer than about 1.6 ft. (50 cm) apart.

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

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Contents Operating Instructions Before Initial Use Attach your purchase receipt here For your future referenceFor Operation Assistance -Call Refer to Location of the units For Best PerformanceTable of Contents Using the Device Management Installation Network Manager AppendixFeatures OverviewSystem requirements 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 computerClick 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 Shortcut to Network Manager Taskbar See belowIcon Status Conﬁrming the KX-HGC200 setup Conﬁrm that This device is working properly. is shown Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and clickSetting up Your Computer Network components are installed listConﬁrming 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 Identiﬁcation tab of the Network dialog Web ScreenAbout the Network Management web screen Function Menu Node Name Performance InfoUsing the function menu Using the Network Management Web ScreenNode Information Bandwidth Information Link InformationAdd a New Node Dialog Box About the Device Management dialog boxProperties tab Conﬁguration tab Using the Device Management Dialog BoxAbout the network name Setting a computer to the Master Node Forward Error Correction FECChanging the channel radio frequency Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and click Stop Removing the KX-HGC200Removing 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 Radio Frequency GlossaryNetwork Manager software Node NameSpeciﬁcations FCC and Other Information Appendix Index Appendix When you ship the product For product service