Panasonic KX-HGW200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation7For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033“Internet SharingThe KX-HGW200 has an interface to the Internet (TO MODEM port). Thisinterface enables you to connect to the Internet via a cable/xDSL modemwith category 5 straight cable. All users can have an Internet accesssimultaneously via a single IP (Internet Protocol) address.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server and ClientDHCP client function≥ If your ISP (Internet Service Provider) has a DHCP server function, theKX-HGW200 receives its configuration information automatically from theISP.DHCP server function≥ The KX-HGW200 can automatically assign a local IP address to eachcomputer in the home network.SecurityIP Masquerade Function≥ The KX-HGW200 uses IP masquerade as the default function. Thisfunction translates the local IP address of a computer in the homenetwork into one global IP address. The IP masquerade function can actas a firewall for your home network, because the local IP address cannever be known to anyone outside of the home network.Easy to AdministerDownloadable Firmware≥ You can download the latest version of the KX-HGW200’s firmware fromthe Panasonic support web site. See p. 39 for more detailed information.Setup via Web Browser≥ The KX-HGW200 can be set up from a Microsoft® Windows® operatingsystem or Macintosh® computer using a web browser.Password Protection≥ To access the KX-HGW200 web screen, you have to create and enter apassword. The password will prevent accidental or incorrect changes tothe KX-HGW200 setup settings. See p. 27 and 38 for more detailedinformation.