Network consisting only of wireless computers | Panasonic KX-HGC200

ÒInstallation Overview

Network consisting only of wireless computers

KX-HGC200

KX-HGC200

KX-HGC200

Required setup for each computer

Inserting the KX-HGC200 into a computer (p. 27)

Installing the device driver (p. 29)

Installing the Network Manager (p. 38)

Setting an IP address (p. 46)

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Panasonic KX-HGC200 operating instructions Network consisting only of wireless computers, Installation Overview

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 units Table of Contents Installation Network Manager Appendix Using the Device Management Features OverviewSystem requirements Included Accessory Contents of the CD-ROM Included Accessory To prevent accidental damage to the CD-ROM Indicators Part NamesPart names Status Indicates Installation Overview Important parameters to create a wireless network Required setup for the Broadband Networking Gateway Network with the Broadband Networking Gateway Network consisting only of wireless computers Installation Overview Conﬁrming the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware version To check the Broadband Networking Gateway ﬁrmware version Installing 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 computer Setting up the Broadband Networking Gateway Setting up from a wireless computer About the network name Click Add Installation Setting up the Broadband Networking Gateway Checking the setup parameters Helpful functions Checking data-transmission status Conﬁrming the PC card service ComputerBefore inserting the KX-HGC200 Properties Installing the KX-HGC200 to a Computer By the Pcmcia socket Inserting 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 shown Setting up Your Computer Network components are installed listConﬁrming the network protocols Installation Setting an IP address Setting up Your Computer Select TCP/IP-Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Address automatically and click OK Click 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 address While a computer is restarting, mind below notiﬁcation Sharing Files and Printers Preparing for sharing ﬁles and printers Make sure Client for Microsoft Networks is listed About the Network Manager Software Web Screen About the Network Management web screenFunction Menu Node Name Performance Info Identiﬁcation tab of the Network dialog Using the function menu Using the Network Management Web ScreenNode Information Link Information Bandwidth Information Add a New Node Dialog Box About the Device Management dialog boxProperties tab Using the Device Management Dialog Box Conﬁguration tab About 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 Ò Updating the KX-HGC200 Firmware Uninstalling the KX-HGC200 Software Ò Uninstalling the KX-HGC200 Software Click UnInstall Click Reboot TroubleshootingÒ Problem Remedy Troubleshooting ProblemRemedy Appendix Troubleshooting Glossary Glossary Network Manager softwareNode Name Radio Frequency Speciﬁcations FCC and Other Information Appendix Index Appendix For product service When you ship the product