Panasonic KX-HGC200 operating instructions Included Accessory, Contents of the CD-ROM

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Included Accessory

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For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.

·11Mbps Wireless LAN Setup CD-ROM

Order No. PQLV50I5AZ (p. 30, 32, 35)

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³If the item is missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase. ³The order number listed above is subject to change without notice. ³Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and

transportation of the unit.

Before Start

Contents of the CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains the following software and ﬁles:

The device driver for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me

–Used while conﬁguring the KX-HGC200. During conﬁguration, the appropriate driver software is installed depending on the operating system of your computer.

The Network Manager software

–Used for administrating the wireless network. For more details, refer to “About the Network Manager Software” on p. 54.

The ﬁrmware update utility software

–Used for updating the KX-HGC200 ﬁrmware written in the Flash-ROM. For more details, refer to “Updating the KX-HGC200 Firmware” on p. 65.

The uninstall software

–Used for uninstalling all the software of the KX-HGC200 that has been installed to a computer. For more details, refer to “Uninstalling the KX-HGC200 Software” on p. 67.

The Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware for upgrade

–Used for upgrading the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware. For more details about the ﬁrmware, refer to “To obtain and upgrade the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware” on p. 14.

The Readme.txt

–Contains the latest information about the KX-HGC200.

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

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Contents Operating Instructions Attach your purchase receipt here For your future reference Before Initial UseFor Operation Assistance -Call Refer to Location of the units For Best PerformanceTable of Contents Using the Device Management Installation Network Manager AppendixOverview FeaturesSystem 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 Network Manager Taskbar See below Shortcut toIcon Status Conﬁrming the KX-HGC200 setup Conﬁrm that This device is working properly. is shown Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and clickNetwork components are installed list Setting up Your ComputerConﬁrming 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 Network Management Web Screen Using the function menuNode Information Bandwidth Information Link InformationAdd a New Node About the Device Management dialog box Dialog BoxProperties tab Conﬁguration tab Using the Device Management Dialog BoxAbout the network name Forward Error Correction FEC Setting a computer to the Master NodeChanging the channel radio frequency Removing the KX-HGC200 Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and click StopRemoving 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