Panasonic Updating the KX-HGC200 Firmware Ò, Wireless PC Card and click Firmware Update

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Updating the KX-HGC200 Firmware Ò

The KX-HGC200 ﬁrmware written in the Flash-ROM can be updated using the update utility software. Before update, the ﬁrmware must have been downloaded in the computer to which the KX-HGC200 is attached.

The latest ﬁrmware can be downloaded from the Panasonic support web site http://www.kmelink.net/ipproducts/us/download/index.html

Note:

When the KX-HGC200 is used with the Broadband Networking Gateway and the KX-HGC200 ﬁrmware has been updated, the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware must be upgraded to the latest one also.

For more details about the latest ﬁrmware, refer to the information on the Panasonic support web site.

1	Make sure the KX-HGC200 is inserted in the PC card slot of the
1	computer and the READY indicator of the KX-HGC200 is lit.
2	Terminate the Network Manager software using its icon on the
2	taskbar, referring to p. 54 “Close Network Manager”.
	³The Network Manager icon disappears.
	³To show the Network Manager icon later, restart the computer.
3	From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Panasonic
3	Wireless PC Card and click Firmware Update.	Appendix
		Appendix

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

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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 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 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 About the Network Management web screen Web ScreenFunction Menu Node Name Performance Info Identiﬁcation tab of the Network dialogNode 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 Network Manager software GlossaryNode Name Radio FrequencySpeciﬁcations FCC and Other Information Appendix Index Appendix When you ship the product For product service