Glossary, Network Manager software, Node Name | Panasonic KX-HGC200

ÒGlossary

Network Manager software

The Panasonic original utility software that is installed to your computer. The software helps you maintain your wireless network using the Network Management web screen and Device Management dialog box.

Node Name

The unique name assigned to nodes not only in wireless networks but also in the entire home network. To view the Node Name of a wireless node, open the Device Management dialog box. To view the Node Name of all the wireless computers participating in a wireless network, browse the Node Information page of the Network Management web screen.

Radio Frequency

The KX-HGC200 wireless communications can be performed using the Radio Frequency range from 2400MHz to 2483.5MHz. However, the KX-HGC200 is preset to use the Radio Frequency bandwidth of 2437MHz (channel 6), which can be manually customized to 2412MHz (channel 1) or 2462MHz (channel 11), depending on the performance of the wireless communication.

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Panasonic KX-HGC200 operating instructions Glossary, Network Manager software, Node Name, Radio Frequency

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 Part names IndicatorsPart 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 Before inserting the KX-HGC200 Conﬁrming the PC card serviceComputer 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 Function Menu Node Name Performance Info Web ScreenAbout the Network Management web screen 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 Node Name GlossaryNetwork Manager software Radio Frequency Speciﬁcations FCC and Other Information Appendix Index Appendix For product service When you ship the product