Panasonic KX-HGC200 operating instructions Glossary

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Glossary

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Channel Number

To communicate with each other, a wireless network occupies one radio frequency. As the default setting, the KX-HGC200 is preset to communicate using the channel 6 (2437 MHz).

Client Node

Nodes other than the Master Node in a wireless network.

Device Management dialog box

The dialog box allows you to check and change the setup parameters written in the Flash-ROM of each KX-HGC200.

IP address

One of the Internet protocols for communicating with the other nodes. For each wireless computer, setup of the IP address is required. Depending on whether there is a DHCP server in your home network, how to set an IP address for each node differs.

Master Node

As the default setting of the KX-HGC200, all the communications performed in a wireless network are controlled by the Master Node, that is automatically selected from wireless computers. When the Master Node is shut down, another wireless computer replaces it automatically, so there is no need to care about what node is the Master Node. However, it is possible to set a wireless computer as the Master Node manually. In that case, do not set more than two one computer as the Master Node.

Network ID

The ID that is created from the Network Name. Actually, this ID is used for maintaining a wireless network instead of the Network Name. However, users do not need to care what Network ID is programmed to each node.

Network Management web screen

The web screen can be viewed using Internet Explorer. In the web screen, the information about the entire wireless network is available using illustrations or numerical data.

Appendix

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