Panasonic Wifi Phone For Skype Kx Wp1050 Operating Instructions

							Handset Wireless Network Connection and Settings
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help111
To connect to a wireless network while “No connection” is displayed:
When “No connection” message is displayed in the Idle screen, the handset is not 
connected to any network.
1While in the Idle mode, press {Connect}.
2The handset attempts to connect a network. After a network connection is completed, 
you are required to sign in to Skype if you have not signed in yet.
LIf wireless networks in range are displayed, select the desired network. i 
{Connect}
LIf error message “Networks were not found” is displayed, press {Search} to 
search and attempt to connect again. 
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Wireless network settings
This feature allows you to set the handset to connect to wireless networks.
Networks in range
See “Find wireless networks” on page 108.
Preferred networks list
This feature allows you to manage the wireless networks settings registered in the 
handset. The preferred networks enable you to connect automatically to the wireless 
networks you usually use. The handset will attempt to connect to network beginning with 
the highest position networks in the preferred networks list.
Up to 21 entries can be registered. 1 is reserved for the base unit. If you can’t find the base 
unit, register the handset (page 133).
To view network settings in preferred networks list:
1{Menu} (middle soft key)
2“Settings” i {Select}
3“Network” i {Select}
4“Preferred networks” i {Select}
LThe base unit is displayed as “Base unit”
5Select the desired network. i {Select}
Network settings of the base unit: 
TCP IP(HOME)/
TCP IP(HOTEL)Select “TCP IP(HOME)” or “TCP IP(HOTEL)” i 
{Select}
LView connection type (DHCP/Static IP)
LView IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, 
DNS server 1 and DNS server 2 when connection 
type is Static IP.
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Network settings except for the base unit:
Note:
LFor the base unit, 2 network settings TCP IP (HOME) and TCP IP (HOTEL) are 
available. Either of the 2 settings is selected automatically depending on the Mode 
selector position of the base unit.
To edit network settings in preferred networks list:
1{Menu} (middle soft key)
2“Settings” i {Select}
3“Network” i {Select}
4“Preferred networks” i {Select}
LThe base unit is displayed as “Base unit”
5Select the desired network. i {Select}
6Select the desired network settings. i {Select}
Network settings of the base unit:Network nameLView the network name (SSID)
Network securityLView the network security type (Open/WEP/WPA-
PSK(TKIP)/WPA2-PSK(AES))
LView the key index when security type is WEP (Key 1/
2/3/4)
TCP IPSelect “TCP IP” i {Select}
LView connection type (DHCP/Static IP)
LView IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, 
DNS server 1 and DNS server 2 when connection 
type is Static IP.
Advanced settingSelect “Advanced setting” i {Select}
LView SSID broadcast (Broadcast/No broadcast). 
LView the authentication type (Open/Shared). 
TCP IP(HOME)/
TCP IP(HOTEL)Select “TCP IP(HOME)” or “TCP IP(HOTEL)”. i 
{Select}
For more instruction, see below “TCP IP” settings.
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Network settings except for the base unit:
Network nameEnter the network name containing between 1 and 32 
characters. i {OK}
Network securityFor Open network:
“Open” i {Select}
For WEP security network:
 “WEP” i {Select} i Enter the network key 
containing 5 alphanumeric or 10 hexadecimal 
characters for WEP 64bit or 13 alphanumeric or 26 
hexadecimal characters for WEP 128bit. i {OK} i 
Select the key index. i {Select}
For WPA-PSK(TKIP)/WPA2-PSK(AES) security 
network:
“WPA-PSK(TKIP)” or “WPA2-PSK(AES)” i {Select} 
i Enter the network key containing between 8 and 63 
alphanumeric characters or 64 hexadecimal characters. 
i {OK}
TCP IPFor DHCP network (Obtain IP address 
automatically):
“Connection type” i {Select} i “DHCP” i 
{Select} i {Save}
For Static IP network: 
“Connection type” i {Select} i “Static IP” i 
{Select}
i “IP address” i {Select} i Enter the IP 
address i {OK}
i “Subnet mask” i {Select} i Enter the subnet 
mask i {OK}
i “Default gateway” i {Select} i Enter the 
default gateway i {OK}
i “DNS server 1” i {Select} i Enter the DNS 
server 1 i {OK}
i “DNS server 2” i {Select} i Enter the DNS 
server 2 i {OK}
i {Save}
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Note:
LIn step 5, you can also select the desired network. i {Options} i “Configure 
network” i {Select}
To add a network to preferred networks list:
1{Menu} (middle soft key)
2“Settings” i {Select}
3“Network” i {Select}
4“Preferred networks” i {Select}
5{Options}
6“Add manually” i {Select}
7Enter the network name containing between 1 and 32 characters. i {OK}
LTo configure other network settings, see “Configuring network settings in preferred 
networks list” for more details.
Note:
LIn step 6, you can also select “Add current” i {Select} to add the currently 
connected network to your preferred networks.
To delete networks from preferred networks list:
1{Menu} (middle soft key) Advanced settingSSID broadcast: 
“SSID broadcast” i {Select} i Select 
“Broadcast” or “No broadcast”. i {Select}
LWhen the network does not broadcast the SSID, 
select “No broadcast”. 
Authentication:
“Authentication” i {Select} i Select “Open” or 
“Shared”. i {Select}
LAvailable only when network security type is Open or 
WEP. 
LIf you have no specific instruction for wireless 
connection, select “Open”.
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2“Settings” i {Select}
3“Network” i {Select}
4“Preferred networks” i {Select}
5Select the desired network. i {Options}
6Select the “Remove network” or “Remove all” i {Select}
7{Yes}
To change priority in preferred networks list:
1{Menu} (middle soft key)
2“Settings” i {Select}
3“Network” i {Select}
4“Preferred networks” i {Select}
5Select the desired network. i {Options}
6Select the “Move up”, “Move to top” or “Move down” i {Select}
Auto-connect to open networks list
This feature allows you to decide whether to connect to open networks automatically.
An open network does not encrypt data and it does not require you to enter a network key.
1{Menu} (middle soft key)
2“Settings” i {Select}
3“Network” i {Select} Remove network Remove the selected network from the list. This option 
is not available for the base unit.
Remove all Remove all the networks from the list. The base unit is 
not removed.
Move upMove the selected network up in the list.
Move to topMove the selected network to the top of the list.
Move downMove the selected network down in the list.
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4“Auto-connect” i {Select}
5Select “Yes” or “No” to decide whether you want to auto-connect to open networks. i 
{Select}
Important:
LWhen you enable “Auto-connect”, the handset may automatically connect to a 
network that does not have the security settings. Also, you might connect to other 
person’s/company’s network illegally. When you enable “Auto-connect”, be sure to 
confirm whether you are allowed and want to connect to the network you select before 
connecting to it.
LWhen the handset connect to an undesired open network, please select the desired 
network manually
See “To connect to a wireless network that is found in range” for details. (page 108).
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							Handset Settings
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General settings
Change password
See “Changing your password” on page 105. 
Auto sign in
Auto sign in allows you to sign in to Skype automatically 
when the handset is starting up.
1{Menu} (middle soft key)
2“Settings” i {Select}
3“General” i {Select}
4“Auto sign in” i {Select}
5Select “Automatically sign in” or “Prompt for 
password”. i {Select}
Updating software (Handset)
This feature allows you to update the Skype application or Panasonic firmware in the 
handset.
Important:
LWhile you update software/firmware, do not unplug the charge cable.
To update the Skype application:
When you update software/firmware, battery level needs to be medium or full.
1{Menu} (middle soft key)
2“Settings” i {Select}
3“General” i {Select}
4“Software updates” i {Select}
5Press {OK} to update the application if a new version is available.
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6Plug the charge cable into the handset and the base unit for battery charging (page 58) 
if the battery is not fully charged. i {OK}
LThe handset starts to download the Skype application.
7Read the entire Skype agreement. i {Yes}
LThe handset starts to update. After an update is completed, the handset begins to 
restart.
Note:
LWhen “An important update to Skype is available.” or “A new version 
of Skype is available.” is displayed, skip to step 5.
To update the Panasonic firmware:
We recommend you update the Panasonic firmware regularly. For information, 
visit: 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/cs/en/telecom/wi-fi/us_wp1050.htm.
1{Menu} (middle soft key)
2“Settings” i {Select}
3“General” i {Select}
4“Software updates” i {Select}
5Press {OK} to update the firmware if a new version is available.
6Plug the charge cable into the handset and the base unit for battery charging (page 58) 
if the battery is not fully charged. i {OK}
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7Read the entire Skype agreement. i {Yes}
8Computer:
Start up the Web browser on the computer you connected to the LAN port on the base 
unit.
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