Panasonic KX-HGC200 operating instructions Overview, Features, System requirements

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Overview

Features

No wiring

The KX-HGC200 helps you network without troublesome wiring using wireless technology and accommodates up to 10 wireless users*.

*Accommodates up to 9 wireless users when used with the Broadband Networking Gateway.

High data-transmission quality by using the Whitecap™ protocol

The features of the Whitecap™ protocol are as follows:

³Error correction and dynamic TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) for higher usable network throughput and range

³Carries several multimedia (video, voice, audio) data streams simultaneously

Internet sharing and expandability of the home network (With the Panasonic Broadband Networking Gateway)

When operated with the Panasonic Broadband Networking Gateway (In the following pages, Broadband Networking Gateway), the KX-HGC200 allows you to share an Internet connection with the other computers in your home network at the same time and expand your home network by using the HomePNA phoneline and Ethernet interfaces of the Broadband Networking Gateway.

Easy to conﬁgure/administrate

The KX-HGC200 setup wizard and Network Manager software lead you through an easy installation and administration.

System requirements

Operating System	Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system
	(OSR2.0 or later)
	Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system
	Microsoft® Windows® Me operating system
Interface	PCMCIA Type II PC card slot equipped

RAM	32MB or more

Other (for installation)	CD-ROM drive/Ethernet or HomePNA card

Protocol	TCP/IP installed

CPU	Pentium 133 MHz or faster

³The Network Management web screen (p. 20–21, 55–58) can be viewed using Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.

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Contents Operating Instructions Before Initial Use Attach your purchase receipt here For your future referenceFor Operation Assistance -Call Refer to For Best Performance Location of the unitsTable of Contents Installation Network Manager Appendix Using the Device ManagementFeatures OverviewSystem 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 Shortcut to Network Manager Taskbar See belowIcon Status Conﬁrming the KX-HGC200 setup Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and click Conﬁrm that This device is working properly. is shownSetting up Your Computer Network components are installed listConﬁrming 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 function menu Using the Network Management Web ScreenNode Information Link Information Bandwidth InformationAdd a New Node Dialog Box About the Device Management dialog boxProperties tab Using the Device Management Dialog Box Conﬁguration tabAbout 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 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