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Straight LAN cable (not included)
Getting started
Telecommunications equipment (modem, etc.)
Hub or broadband router
≥When your communication equipment (modem), etc. has no broadband router functions: Connect a broadband router.
When your communication equipment (modem), etc. has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports: Connect a hub.
≥Use a router that supports
Firmware updating
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When this unit remains connected to the Internet, it will automatically check for the latest firmware version when it is turned on.
When latest firmware version is available, the following screen is displayed. Select “Yes” or “No”.
Firmware Update
The latest firmware is available. Latest Online Version: x.x Current Installed Version: x.x
Do you want to start firmware update? For the update information, please visit the following website: http://panasonic.net/support/
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≥If “Yes” is selected, then follow the
≥If “No” is selected, then manually update the firmware later. ( right)
After the latest firmware is downloaded, the system will be restarted and the firmware will be updated.
When the system is restarted, the screen display disappears and “START” is displayed on the unit’s display.
After the firmware is updated and the system is restarted, the following screen indicates that the firmware update has been completed.
The firmware has been updated.
Current Installed Version: x.x
OK
RETURN
≥During the update process, no other operations can be performed. Serious damage may occur if you turn off the unit and/or press any buttons.
NOTE
TIPS
≥Downloading will require several minutes. It may take longer or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. It is required that you use a broadband connection.
≥If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is not connected to the Internet, then you can download the latest firmware from the following website and burn it to a
update the firmware. http://panasonic.net/support/ (This site is in English only.)
≥When the unit is connected to the Internet, communication charges may be generated.
≥If you do not want to check for the latest
firmware version when the unit is turned on, set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. ( 32)
Manually updating the firmware
If the firmware update is not carried out when the unit is turned on, a message is displayed when displaying the FUNCTIONS menu.
The latest firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
1)Press [SETUP].
2)Press [3, 4] to select “General” and press [OK].
3)Press [3, 4] to select “Firmware Update” and press [OK].
4)Press [3, 4] to select “Update Now” and press [OK].
5)Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
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