Panasonic KXHGC200 - PCMCIA WIRELESS LAN User manual

11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-HGC200
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Panasonic World Wide Web Address:
http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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Before Initial Use
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic 11 Mbps
Wireless LAN PC Card.
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the rear side of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
FOR OPERATION ASSISTANCE:
–Call
1-800-272-7033
–Refer to
the Panasonic world wide web site
http://www.panasonic.com
≥Microsoft, Windows and Netmeeting are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
≥Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
≥Whitecap™ is a trademark of ShareWave™, Inc.
≥Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
The operating instructions are subject to change without notice.
The screens of the device driver, Network Manager software and the
Broadband Networking Gateway administration web screens that are
shown in this Operating Instructions manual are subject to change without
notice.
© Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 2001
Attach your purchase receipt here.
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For Best Performance
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For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033
Location of the units
Communications are transmitted between the KX-HGC200s using
wireless radio waves at 11Mbps data speed. For maximum
performance, it is recommended that the KX-HGC200 be operated:
≥Metal or steel framework, such as refrigerators, can hinder radio
communications. Open areas offer better performance.
≥If the KX-HGC200 is located near a microwave oven which is in use,
communication may be interfered with. For maximum performance,
operate the KX-HGC200 away from microwave ovens.
≥It is recommended that the KX-HGC200s be located no closer than
about 1.6 ft. (50 cm) apart.
Away from electrical appliances
such as TVs or cordless
telephones.
KX-HGC200
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ANT.
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Installation
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Table of Contents
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Included Accessory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contents of the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Part names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 important parameters to create a
wireless network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Network with the Broadband Networking
Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Network consisting only of wireless
computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before Start
Installing the KX-HGC200 in
the Broadband Networking Gateway. . . . 13
Confirming the Broadband Networking
Gateway firmware version. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inserting the KX-HGC200 in the
Broadband Networking Gateway. . . . . . . 15
Setting up the Broadband Networking
Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting up from a wired computer. . . . . . . . 17
Setting up from a wireless computer. . . . . . 19
Caution when initializing the Broadband
Networking Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Helpful functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the KX-HGC200 to a Computer. . 25
Before inserting the KX-HGC200 . . . . . . . . 25
Inserting the KX-HGC200 into a computer . 27
Installing the device driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing the Network Manager . . . . . . . . . 38
Confirming the KX-HGC200 setup . . . . . . . 42
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Installation
Setting up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Confirming the network protocols . . . . . . . . 44
Setting an IP address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Sharing Files and Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Preparing for sharing files and printers . . . . 52
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Before Start Installation
Network Manager
Appendix
For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033
Appendix
Removing the KX-HGC200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing the KX-HGC200 from
a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing the KX-HGC200 from
the Broadband Networking Gateway. . . . 64
Updating the KX-HGC200 Firmware . . . . . . 65
Uninstalling the KX-HGC200 Software . . . . 67
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
FCC and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Network
Manager
About the Network Manager Software . . . . 54
Using the Network Management Web
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
About the Network Management web
screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the function menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Device Management
Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
About the Device Management dialog box . 59
Creating a new wireless network/
Joining another wireless network . . . . . . . 61
Changing the channel (radio frequency) . . . 62
Setting a computer to the Master Node. . . . 62
Forward Error Correction (FEC) . . . . . . . . . 62
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Overview
Features
No wiring
The KX-HGC200 helps you network without troublesome wiring using
wireless technology and accommodates up to 10 wireless users*.
*Accommodates up to 9 wireless users when used with the Broadband
Networking Gateway.
High data-transmission quality by using the Whitecap ™ protocol
The features of the Whitecap™ protocol are as follows:
≥Error correction and dynamic TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) for
higher usable network throughput and range
≥Carries several multimedia (video, voice, audio) data streams
simultaneously
Internet sharing and expandability of the home network (With the
Panasonic Broadband Networking Gateway)
When operated with the Panasonic Broadband Networking Gateway (In
the following pages, Broadband Networking Gateway), the KX-HGC200
allows you to share an Internet connection with the other computers in
your home network at the same time and expand your home network by
using the HomePNA phoneline and Ethernet interfaces of the Broadband
Networking Gateway.
Easy to configure/administrate
The KX-HGC200 setup wizard and Network Manager software lead you
through an easy installation and administration.
System requirements
Operating System
Interface
RAM
Other (for installation)
Protocol
CPU
Microsoft®Windows®95 operating system
(OSR2.0 or later)
Microsoft®Windows®98 operating system
Microsoft®Windows®Me operating system
PCMCIA Type II PC card slot equipped
32MB or more
CD-ROM drive/Ethernet or HomePNA card
TCP/IP installed
Pentium 133 MHz or faster
≥The Network Management web screen (p. 20–21, 55–58) can be
viewed using Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.
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Before Start
For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033
Included Accessory “
For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
∑11Mbps Wireless LAN
Setup CD-ROM
Order No. PQLV50I5AZ
(p. 30, 32, 35)
≥If the item is missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
≥The order number listed above is subject to change without notice.
≥Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and
transportation of the unit.
Contents of the CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains the following software and files:
The device driver for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me
–Used while configuring the KX-HGC200. During configuration, the
appropriate driver software is installed depending on the operating
system of your computer.
The Network Manager software
–Used for administrating the wireless network. For more details, refer to
“About the Network Manager Software” on p. 54.
The firmware update utility software
–Used for updating the KX-HGC200 firmware written in the Flash-ROM.
For more details, refer to “Updating the KX-HGC200 Firmware” on p. 65.
The uninstall software
–Used for uninstalling all the software of the KX-HGC200 that has been
installed to a computer. For more details, refer to “Uninstalling the
KX-HGC200 Software” on p. 67.
The Broadband Networking Gateway firmware for upgrade
–Used for upgrading the Broadband Networking Gateway firmware. For
more details about the firmware, refer to “To obtain and upgrade the
Broadband Networking Gateway firmware” on p. 14.
The Readme.txt
–Contains the latest information about the KX-HGC200.
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“ Included Accessory
≥Do not touch or write on the
surface of the disc. ≥Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
≥Do not place heavy objects on
the disc case or drop the case. ≥To clean the disc, hold the disc
by its edges and wipe it from the
center to the edges with a dry,
soft cloth.
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To prevent accidental damage to the CD-ROM:
≥Do not play the disc on an audio
CD player.
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Before Start
For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033
Part Names
Part names
Indicators
Panasonic
Panasonic
KX-HGC200
READY
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PCMCIA Connector
with 68 pins
Arrow mark
(p. 15, 27)
LINK indicator
READY indicator
Note:
≥To prevent the KX-HGC200 from
being damaged, never touch the
PCMCIA connector.
LED
LINK
READY
Status
Green
Green
(Blinking)
Off
Green
Indicates
≥The KX-HGC200 is turned on and
transmitting/receiving data to/from
another KX-HGC200.
≥The KX-HGC200 is turned on and
transmitting/receiving data to/from
another KX-HGC200, but the data
transmission status is not stable.
≥The KX-HGC200 is not connected to
any wireless network.
≥The KX-HGC200 is turned on and
ready for communication.
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Installation Overview
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4 important parameters to create a wireless
network
A wireless network can be created using the 4 parameters below which
are programmed in the Flash-ROM of the KX-HGC200 or in a node*.
Normally, you would only program the Network Name because the other
parameters have been already set. However, for later customization, be
sure to read about the parameters below.
*Node: A device that is connected to the network and can communicate
with other network devices. In this Operating Instructions, we use
this word for the Broadband Networking Gateway or a computer.
Network Name
Name for a wireless network. For security, only the nodes that are
programmed with the same Network Name can communicate. It is
necessary to set a Network Name for all the KX-HGC200 during the
installation of the Network Manager software or on the Broadband
Networking Gateway administration web screen.
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.
Node Name
Name of each node in your network (wireless or wired) for identification.
The Node Name of the Broadband Networking Gateway is set on its
administration web screen. The Node Name of a computer is set in the
Identification tab in the Network dialog box which can be accessed via the
Control Panel menu on your computer.
Channel Number
Number of the radio frequency channel on which a wireless network
communicates. To prevent the radio frequency interference with other
wireless products, the channels below can be selected depending on the
status of the wireless communications:
Channel 1 (2412 MHz)
Channel 6 (2437 MHz)–default setting of the KX-HGC200
Channel 11 (2462 MHz)
On each channel, data-transmission can be performed on a speed up to
11Mbps. Only the nodes that are programmed with the same channel
number can communicate.
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