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Summary of Contents for Panasonic KX-HGW200
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Broadband Networking Gateway Operating Instructions KX-HGW200 Model No. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Panasonic World Wide Web Address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico... - Page 2 Before Initial Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 62 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic KX-HGW200. For your future reference Serial No. (found on the rear side of the unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here.
- Page 3 FOR OPERATION ASSISTANCE: —Call 1-800-272-7033 —Refer to the Panasonic world wide web site http://www.panasonic.com —Refer to the support function of the KX-HGW200 administration web screen (See p. 44.) ® , Novell ® and IPX ≥NetWare ≥Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Diagram of Connections ......12 How the KX-HGW200 Works ..... . . 13 Preparation . - Page 5 To Initialize the KX-HGW200 ..... . . 46 To Restart the KX-HGW200 ......46 For Windows .
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Page 6: Overview
Overview Features The main features of the KX-HGW200 are described as follows: Networking For Home Network The KX-HGW200 has three types of network interface: HomePNA 2.0, 10 Base-T Ethernet and wireless. It supports AppleTalk TCP/IP and IPX ≥ HomePNA 2.0 connection (using existing telephone lines): Communication speed is a max.10 Mbps. - Page 7 Macintosh Password Protection ≥ To access the KX-HGW200 web screen, you have to create and enter a password. The password will prevent accidental or incorrect changes to the KX-HGW200 setup settings. See p. 27 and 38 for more detailed information.
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Page 8: System Requirements
“ Overview System Requirements To set up the KX-HGW200, the computer with which you choose to configure it must meet the requirements below. Operating System Interface* Protocol Web Browser * HomePNA and wireless connections are not available for Macintosh time. -
Page 9: Included Accessories
Included Accessories For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368. ∏ AC Adaptor (p. 19) Order No. PQLV12 ∏ Category 5 Straight Cable (p. 14, 17, 18) Order No. PQJA10138Z ≥If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase. ≥The order numbers listed above are subject to change without notice. -
Page 10: Part Names
LINE jack p. 15) DC IN jack p. 19) Hook ( p. 57) used for the AC adaptor while the KX-HGW200 is wall mounted. Arrow mark Stand ( Hook ( used for the AC adaptor while the KX-HGW200 is utilized with stands. -
Page 11: The Shape Of Rj-45 And Rj-11 Plug
The data link is correctly established between the KX-HGW200 and a cable/xDSL modem. The KX-HGW200 is sending or receiving data through this port. The KX-HGW200 is turned on and successfully connected to a hub or a computer. -
Page 12: Setup
Setup Diagram of Connections Cable/xDSL modem connection (‘ p. 14) Cable/xDSL modem Category 5 straight cable Wireless network Optional wireless card (KX-HGC200) Power source (‘ p. 19) AC adaptor Power outlet Ethernet connection (‘ p. 17, 18) Category 5 straight cable HomePNA phone line network (‘... -
Page 13: How The Kx-Hgw200 Works
That’s why computer stores all the information for ISP recognition, i.e., login name and password. Before you install the KX-HGW200, please confirm that you can access the Internet with its current connection to a cable/xDSL modem. If you can not connect to the Internet from your computer, please set... -
Page 14: Preparation
“ Setup Preparation Before starting to install the KX-HGW200, make sure that you have everything below and all the devices are turned off. ≥A Windows or Macintosh computer with web browser software*, a network card (Ethernet, HomePNA or wireless card) and TCP/IP installed. -
Page 15: Connecting The Kx-Hgw200 To A Home Network
Connecting the KX-HGW200 to a Home Network To connect computers using the HomePNA: Note: For using HomePNA: ≥A HomePNA card and software have to be installed properly on the computer first. ≥To avoid interference with the HomePNA signals, do not use an ADSL filter, which may have been provided by your phone company,... - Page 16 An optional Panasonic wireless card, model KX-HGC200, is required for the KX-HGW200 and for each computer in the network. ≥Before you insert the wireless card into the KX-HGW200, turn off the KX-HGW200 by removing the AC adaptor. ≥Install a Panasonic wireless card in the wireless card slot of the KX-HGW200 and in the appropriate PCMCIA slot of the computer(s).
- Page 17 If using an Ethernet connection, an Ethernet card and software have to be installed properly on the computer first. Make sure the computer is turned off. Set the HUB/PC switch on the KX-HGW200 to PC. HUB/PC switch To RJ-45 jack on...
- Page 18 Do not connect the category 5 straight cable to the UPLINK port of the Ethernet Hub. Make sure the computers and other devices connected to the Ethernet Hub are turned off. Set the HUB/PC switch of the KX-HGW200 to HUB. HUB/PC switch To RJ-45 jack on the cable/...
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Page 19: Turning On The Devices
≥After turning it on, leaving the modem idle for few minutes is recommended. Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the KX-HGW200 and connect the AC plug of the AC adaptor to the power outlet. DC IN jack... -
Page 20: Configuring The Computer
Configuring the Computer Setup of a Microsoft After completing the connections (p. 14–19), to use the DHCP server function of the KX-HGW200, it is necessary to set up each computer. Follow the steps below to set up the computers. ®... - Page 21 Please make note for future reference 1 (See p. 32) Memo If Obtain an IP address automatically is selected, check the DHCP. ∑DHCP If the data field has already been filled, record the parameters first. Memo 2 (See p. 32) Record the IP Address here: Memo 3 (See p.
- Page 22 “ Configuring the Computer Please make note for future reference Memo 4 (See p. 32) If the data field has already been filled, record the parameters first. Record the Installed gateways here: Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click Gateway tab. Make sure nothing is entered into the Installed gateways data setting field.
- Page 23 Please make note for future reference Memo 5 (See p. 32) If the data field has already been filled, record the parameters first. Record the DNS here. Domain: DNS server: For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 Click the DNS Configuration tab. Select Disable DNS.
- Page 24 Your computer will be able to obtain an IP address from the KX-HGW200. ≥The setup of the computer has been completed. Set up the other computers in the home network in the same manner. Information: To confirm the setup of the KX-HGW200, see “Confirmation of the Setup” on p. 27–29.
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Page 25: Setup Of A Macintosh Computer
Setup of a Macintosh The steps below are for Mac Please make note for future reference Memo 1 (See p. 32) If Using DHCP Server is selected, check the DHCP. ∑DHCP If the data field has already been filled, record the parameters first. - Page 26 Your computer will be able to obtain an IP address from the KX-HGW200. ≥The setup of the computer has been completed. Set up the other computers in the home network in the same manner. Information: To confirm the setup of the KX-HGW200, see “Confirmation of the Setup” on p. 27–29.
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Page 27: Confirmation Of The Setup
Confirmation of the Setup Confirmation of the Home Network Setup The KX-HGW200 has a built-in http server function. If you can access its home page screen, the connection between the KX-HGW200 and the computer in the home network has been successfully made. - Page 28 Reenter the password “KX-HGW” in the password field. Click [OK] . The home page screen on the KX-HGW200 appears. ≥The home network setup is completed. Information: For more details about the web screens, see “About the KX-HGW200 Administration Web Screen” on p. 30.
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Page 29: Internet Configuration And Confirmation
Internet connection. These parameters should be collected and noted using the following Quick Prep Sheet or by using the steps on pages 20–26. In this case, set the parameters to the KX-HGW200 first, and then confirm the setup. The parameters can be entered in the Basic Setup web screen of the KX-HGW200. -
Page 30: About The Kx-Hgw200 Administration Web Screen
Notes: ≥If you enter the setup parameters, do not enter the space in the data field. ≥The KX-HGW200 web screens that are shown in this Operating Instructions manual are subject to change without notice. Allows you to set the basic parameters used to access the... -
Page 31: Setting Up The Parameters
The settings will be saved. When prompted, click [Restart\Now ! \] on the web screen. Note: When you change the Basic Setup setting, restart the computer(s) in the home network. For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 [Basic\Setup] on the KX-HGW200 administration web screen. “... - Page 32 Depending on the ISP, your Internet connection will be one of several types. Check the information provided by the ISP and make sure which type of connection is required. Then, select the appropriate connection type from DHCP, PPPoE or Static on the KX-HGW200 web screen and enter the parameters if required by the ISP.
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Page 33: Additional Setup
The Additional Setup screen allows you to set the home network parameters and additional parameters used to access the Internet. To change the home network settings, follow the steps below. Click [Additional\Setup] on the KX-HGW200 administration web screen. See p. 34 and 35 for instructions about each field. - Page 34 ≥Manual Disconnection on Idle Enter the local IP address of the KX-HGW200 in this data field. The default parameter is “192.168.0.254”. If you change this IP address, change the gateway address in each computer (p. 53 or 55) and change the proxy server setting of the web browser (p.
- Page 35 ≥Forwarding IP Address from the Internet is forwarded to the IP address entered in this data field. It is recommended to set up the KX-HGW200 for a static IP network. Note: Setting the table may pose a security risk because the unknown packet is sent from the outside of the home network.
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Page 36: Using The Functions
Ping The Ping function allows you to confirm if a device over the Internet or on the home network is successfully linked to your KX-HGW200 on the TCP/IP network. When a device is connected correctly and the power to the device is on, a “Success!” message appears on the display. -
Page 37: Restart
Click [Clear\Setting] on the KX-HGW200 administration web screen. The screen below appears. Click [Clear\Setting\Now\! \]. All the parameters of the KX-HGW200 are initialized to the preset factory default settings. Note: When you use the KX-HGW200 DHCP server function (p. 33), restart the computer(s) in the home network. -
Page 38: Change Password
≥The passwords are case-sensitive. If you can not remember the password after changing it, initialize the KX-HGW200 to reset the password to the default setting “KX-HGW”. See “To Initialize the KX-HGW200” on p. 46. Click [Change\Password] on the KX-HGW200 administration web screen. -
Page 39: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade function allows you to install new KX-HGW200 software. After the software has been updated, all the parameters of the KX-HGW200 are preserved. To update the latest software, follow the steps below. Note: Before updating, please read the information text file (ex. Readme.txt) contained in the new software. - Page 40 Click [Restart\Now ! \] to restart the KX-HGW200. The KX-HGW200 restarts. Note: When you use the KX-HGW200 DHCP server function (p. 33), restart the computer(s) in the home network. Information: The latest KX-HGW200 software is also available as follows: ≥Included in a floppy disk or compact disk that came with the product.
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Page 41: Pppoe Connection
Note: To use this command, the PPPoE connection of your KX-HGW200 must have been set to Automatic or Manual on the KX-HGW200 administration web screen. See p. 34 for more detail information. When the PPPoE connection is being made The window below appears. -
Page 42: Status
“ Using the Functions Status The Status function allows you to view the KX-HGW200 serial number, the hardware and software version information and the device status of the KX-HGW200. This information may be helpful if you need to contact the Panasonic customer service center for assistance with the KX-HGW200. -
Page 43: User Registration
The User Registration function allows you to connect to the web site for registration. To help you register, the KX-HGW200 collects and displays the hardware and software information of your KX-HGW200. You do not have to register the information of a particular item if you don’t want to. -
Page 44: Support
“ Using the Functions Support The Support function allows you to connect to the Panasonic support web site and to transmit the KX-HGW200’s hardware and software information to the support team for assistance. You do not have to register the information of a particular item if you don’t want to. -
Page 45: Help
Help The Help function provides you with instructions for each function of the KX-HGW200 administration web screen. Click [Help] on the KX-HGW200 administration web screen. The screen below appears. Select the text you want to explore. For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033... -
Page 46: Restarting The Kx-Hgw200
To Initialize the KX-HGW200 When you do not remember the KX-HGW200 password (p. 27) or when you need to clear all the parameters of the KX-HGW200, press and hold the CLEAR SETTING button for a few seconds. The CLEAR SETTING button allows you to initialize all the parameters of the KX-HGW200 to the factory presets. -
Page 47: Web Browser Setting For Proxy Server Use
Web Browser Setting for Proxy Server Use Some ISP’s WWW (World Wide Web) sites are connected to the web browser via a proxy server. The KX-HGW200’s administration web screens cannot be connected to the web browser via the proxy server. In such a case, change the browser setting as follows. - Page 48 Enter “192.168.0.254” (default local IP address of the KX-HGW200) into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. ≥When you change the local IP address of the KX-HGW200, enter the address in the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field.
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Page 49: For Macintosh
For Macintosh The steps below are for Internet Explorer 5.01. Start up the web browser. From the Edit menu, select Preferences... The Internet Explorer Preferences dialog box appears. Select Proxies from the list. Select Proxies. For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 “... - Page 50 Confirm if the Web Proxy check box is checked. If the check box is checked, enter “192.168.0.254” (default local IP address of the KX-HGW200) into the data field at the bottom of the dialog box. ≥When you change in the local IP address of the KX-HGW200, enter the IP address in the data field.
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Page 51: Setting The Static Network Parameters
fixed, you need to set the static IP network parameters. To set up the KX-HGW200 for a static IP network, see p. 33 and disable the DHCP server function in the Additional Setup screen. To set up a computer for a static IP network, follow the steps on pages 52 to 56. -
Page 52: Setup Of A Windows Computer
“ Setting the Static Network Parameters Setup of a Windows Computer The steps below are for Windows 98. Turn on the computer. From the Start menu, select Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box appears. In the Network dialog box, select the TCP/IP that is associated with your network card and click [Properties]. - Page 53 Subnet mask in the appropriate data field. ≥The subnet mask is normally entered as “255.255.255.0”. If you intend to access the web screen of the KX-HGW200, you should make this parameter the same as that of the KX-HGW200 home side netmask.
- Page 54 “ Setting the Static Network Parameters Click the DNS Configuration tab. Select Enable DNS. Enter the DNS server address into the DNS Server Search Order address field and click [Add]. Click [OK]. The System Settings Change dialog box appears. Click [Yes] and restart the computer.
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Page 55: Setup Of A Macintosh Computer
KX-HGW200 home side netmask. ≥In the Router address data field, enter “192.168.0.254” (default local IP address of the KX-HGW200). ≥When you change the local IP address of the KX-HGW200, you have to change it in the Router address data field also. “... - Page 56 “ Setting the Static Network Parameters Click the close button. The dialog box below appears. Click [Save]. Restart the computer.
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Page 57: Wall Mounting
Remove the stands. Note: After removing, save the stands and screws for future use. Secure the cables to the KX-HGW200 using the hook. Install the two screws (included accessories) into the wall using the wall template on the next page. - Page 58 “ Wall Mounting Mount the unit on the screws, then slide it down. 6.3z (16 cm) Wall Template (16 cm)
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Page 59: Troubleshooting
For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 Cause and Remedy ≥Turn off the KX-HGW200 and all the computers, and then turn on the KX-HGW200 again. After that, turn on the computers. ≥Make sure all the computers are set to “Obtain an IP address automatically”... - Page 60 “Router address” (for Macintosh, p. 25) address field of the computer. If a parameter exists in the address field, it is the home side IP address of the KX-HGW200. ≥Initialize the KX-HGW200 (p. 46) by pressing the CLEAR SETTING button. The CLEAR SETTING button allows you to initialize all the parameters of the KX-HGW200 to the factory presets.
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Page 61: Specifications
Specifications Interface: One 10 Base-T RJ-45 connector for cable modem/xDSL modem for WAN One 10 Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector for LAN One RJ-11 single telephone line jack for HomePNA One external telephone line jack One wireless PC card slot LED Display: Power Link and Activity for Internet port Link and Activity for each home network port... -
Page 62: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 11. Read and understand all instructions. 12. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 13. -
Page 63: Fcc And Other Information
FCC and Other Information If requested by the telephone company, inform them as follows: FCC Registration No....... (found on the rear side of the unit) Ringer Equivalence . - Page 64 When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet. ≥If there is any trouble—consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center. For using the optional wireless card ≥Medical—consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.
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Page 65: Index
INTERNET indicator... 10, 11 IP (Internet Protocol) address ... 6, 21, 26, 30, 32, 59 IP Masquerade ... 7, 34 ™ (Novell ® ) ... 6 ISP (Internet Service Provider) ... 7, 13, 29 KX-HGW200 administration top page ... 29 “... - Page 66 14, 21 Open Transport ... 8 Panasonic customer service center ... 42 Panasonic support site ... 30 Panasonic support web site ... 7, 43 password... 7, 27, 38, 46 PC card slot... 10 PCMCIA ... 16 PHONE jack ... 10, 16 Ping ...
- Page 67 wall template ... 58 Web Browser... 7, 8, 29 web browser software ... 14 Windows ® 2000 ... 8 Windows ® 95 ... 8 Windows ® 98 ... 8 Windows NT ® ... 8 wireless cards... 6, 16 WIRELESS indicator ... 10, 11 For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033...
- Page 68 Symptom ≥Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. ≥Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products. ≥This unit is designed for use in the United States of America. Sale or use of this product in other countries may violate local laws.