Panasonic Broadband Networking Gateway Kx Hgw200 Operating Instructions

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LEDLight ColorIndicates
INTERNET 
INTERNET
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
HomePNA
WIRELESS
(option)
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
Green
Green
(Blinking)
Green
Green
(Blinking)
Green
Green
Green
Green
(Blinking fast)
Green
(Blinking
slowly)
Red
Red
(Blinking)The KX-HGW200 is turned on and successfully
connected to a cable/xDSL modem.
The data link is correctly established between the 
KX-HGW200 and a cable/xDSL modem.
The KX-HGW200 is sending or receiving data...

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Setup
Cable/xDSL modem
Category 5 
straight cable
Telephone
(Ô p. 16)
Telephone
jack
AC adaptor
Telephone line 
cord
Power outlet
Cable/xDSL
modem connection
(Ô p. 14)
Power source
(Ô p. 19)
Wireless network 
HomePNA phone
line network
(Ô p. 15)
Ethernet connection
(Ô p. 17, 18)
Optional
wireless card
(KX-HGC200)
Telephone
jack
Telephone line 
cord
Telephone
jack
Category 5 
straight cable
Diagram of Connections
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How the KX-HGW200 Works
Your current setup 
without the KX-HGW200Internet and home network 
with the KX-HGW200
Before installing the KX-HGW200
³The computer communicates with your ISP
through cable/xDSL modem.
³Then the computer sends your account
information to your ISP, and the ISP checks
whether or not you are a member.
That’s why computer stores all the information
for ISP recognition, i.e., login name and
password.After installing the...

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Preparation
Before starting to install the KX-HGW200, make sure that you have
everything below and all the devices are turned off.
³A Windows or Macintosh computer with web browser software*, a network
card (Ethernet, HomePNA or wireless card) and TCP/IP installed.
³A cable/xDSL modem with a cable
³An Internet access account and information provided by the ISP
*See “System Requirements” on p. 8 for recommended browsers.
Connecting the KX-HGW200 to a Cable/xDSL Modem 
1
Make sure the cable/xDSL modem...

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Connecting the KX-HGW200 to a Home Network
To connect computers using the HomePNA: 
1
Make sure the computer is turned off.
2
Connect the telephone line cord (included accessory) to the LINE jack
on the KX-HGW200.
Connect the other end of the telephone line cord to the wall mounted
single-line telephone jack.
Note:
For using HomePNA:
³A HomePNA card and software have to be installed properly on the
computer first.
³To avoid interference with the...

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ÒSetup
3
Connect the computer to the wall mounted single-line telephone jack.
For more detailed information, refer to the HomePNA card manual.
4
If you are thinking of attaching a telephone to the KX-HGW200, follow
the steps below (a, band c). If not, skip these steps.
a:Connect the end of the telephone line cord to the PHONE jack on
the KX-HGW200.
b:Connect the other end of the telephone line cord to the single-line
telephone jack of the telephone.
c:Make sure a dial tone is heard from the handset of...

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To connect a computer directly to the KX-HGW200: 
1
Make sure the computer is turned off.
2
Set the HUB/PC switch on the KX-HGW200 to PC.
3
Connect the category 5 straight cable to 
TO COMPUTER/ETHERNET HUB port of the KX-HGW200.
4
Connect the other end of the category 5 straight cable to the LAN port
of the  computer.
HUB/PC switch
HUB
PC
To RJ-45 jack on
the cable/xDSL 
modem
TO COMPUTER/
ETHERNET HUB port
Computer (Rear Side)
Category 5...

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ÒSetup
To connect an Ethernet Hub to the KX-HGW200:
If you are not currently using an Ethernet hub to network more than one
computer, please skip this page.
1
Make sure the computers and other devices connected to the Ethernet
Hub are turned off.
2
Set the HUB/PC switch of the KX-HGW200 to HUB.
3
Connect the category 5 straight cable to 
TO COMPUTER/ETHERNET HUB port of the KX-HGW200.
4
Connect the other end of the category 5 straight cable to the LAN port
of the Ethernet Hub.
HUB/PC switch
HUB
PC
To...

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Turning on the Devices
After all connections have been made, all the devices should be turned on
following the steps below. 
Make sure all the devices in your home network including the modem and
the Ethernet Hub are turned off.
1
Turn on the cable/xDSL modem.
³After turning it on, leaving the modem idle for few minutes is
recommended.
2
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...

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Configuring the Computer
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.
Setup of a Microsoft®Windows®Computer
The steps below are for Windows 98.
1
Turn on the computer.
2
From the Startmenu, select Settingsand click Control Panel.
3
Double-click the Networkicon.
Double-click
this icon.
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