Using the function menu, Node Information | Panasonic KX-HGC200

ÒUsing the Network Management Web Screen

Using the function menu

Node Information

When you think you may have lost the connection to a node, or if you want to know how many nodes are in a wireless network, this function will help you. The screen provides an illustration that shows the entire logical allocation of every node on a wireless network. To obtain detailed information about each node as shown in below ﬁgure, move the cursor to

the illustration of the appropriate node.

To use this function, click [Node Info] on the web screen.

Node ID	This ID is speciﬁed by the Master Node in the
	wireless network.

IP Address	The local IP address of the node.

MAC Address	The MAC (Media Access Control) Address of
	the KX-HGC200.

Firmware Version	The current version of the ﬁrmware written in
	the KX-HGC200 Flash-ROM. To update the
	ﬁrmware, see p. 65.

Webserver Running	“Yes” or “No” is shown. If “Yes” is shown, the
	wireless computer has been set to the Master
	Node of the wireless network. If “No” is
	shown, the computer has been set to a Client
	Node. For more details about the Master
	Node and Client Node, refer to p. 73.

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Panasonic KX-HGC200 Using the function menu, Using the Network Management Web Screen, Node Information

Contents

Operating Instructions For Operation Assistance -Call Refer to Before Initial UseAttach your purchase receipt here For your future reference For Best Performance Location of the units Table of Contents Installation Network Manager Appendix Using the Device Management System requirements FeaturesOverview 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 Icon Status Shortcut toNetwork Manager Taskbar See below Conﬁrming the KX-HGC200 setup Select Panasonic 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and click Conﬁrm that This device is working properly. is shown Conﬁrming the network protocols Setting up Your ComputerNetwork components are installed list 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 Node Information Using the function menuUsing the Network Management Web Screen Link Information Bandwidth Information Add a New Node Properties tab Dialog BoxAbout the Device Management dialog box Using the Device Management Dialog Box Conﬁguration tab About 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 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