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Panasonic KX-HGW600 Operating Instructions Manual

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Network Camera Management System

Operating Instructions

Model No.
KX-HGW600
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Please read this manual before using and save this manual for your future reference. Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Network Camera Management System Operating Instructions Model No. KX-HGW600 SD Logo is a trademark.
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Network Camera Management System. Please check the following items when unpacking. Operating Instructions AC adaptor Ethernet cable (Category 5 straight cable) Cable clamper Screws and Washers Before using Please read Important Safety Instruction on Page 4 before using.
  • Page 3 Trademarks • Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. • Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and MS-DOS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 4 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Product Introduction ...7 1.1 Getting to know the KX-HGW600 ...8 1.1.1 Main Features... 8 1.1.2 System Requirements ... 10 1.2 Included Accessories...11 1.3 Part Names...12 1.3.1 Front View... 12 1.3.2 Rear View ... 12 1.3.3 Indicators ... 13 Setup ...15...
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions 4.3 Configuration... 72 4.3.1 Basic Setup...72 4.3.2 Camera Setup...73 4.3.3 Wireless Setup...83 4.4 Advanced Features ... 93 4.4.1 Address Translation ...93 4.4.2 Packet Filtering ...101 4.4.3 Optional Setup ...105 4.5 System Commands... 110 4.5.1 Change Password...110 4.5.2 Update Firmware ...112 4.5.3 Restart ...114 4.5.4 Factory Default Reset ...114 4.5.5 PPPoE Connection ...115...

  • Page 7: Product Introduction

    Operating Instructions Section 1 Product Introduction [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Kx-Hgw600

    Getting to know the KX-HGW600 1.1.1 Main Features Automatic Setup function Just connect your Panasonic Network Cameras (KX-HCM series) to the KX-HGW600. This function automatically configures the network settings such as IP address, port no., etc. ( Page 34 and Page 48).
  • Page 9 11 Mbps Data Transmission via Wireless Network The KX-HGW600 corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b. Internet Wireless communication speed is up to 11 Mbps. (The speed of the data transmission depends on conditions.) High Security The KX-HGW600 is equipped with the following security functions.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    Please refer to Panasonic web site http://www.panasonic.com/ about the latest information of the web browser. Supported Network Camera The KX-HGW600 supports the following models of Panasonic Network Cameras (August, 2002): KX-HCM8 (Indoor use) KX-HCM10 (Indoor use; remote pan & tilt) KX-HCM230 (Indoor/outdoor use;...

  • Page 11: Included Accessories

    Included Accessories The following items are provided with the KX-HGW600. Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368. — AC adaptor 1 pc. Order No. PQLV12Y Page 21 and Page 41) — Ethernet cable 1 pc. (Category 5 straight cable) Order No.

  • Page 12: Part Names

    Operating Instructions Part Names 1.3.1 Front View SD memory card slot Page 54) WIRELESS indicator 1.3.2 Rear View DC IN jack Page 21 and Page 41) WAN jack Page 19 and Page 39) Diversity antenna POWER indicator ( WAN indicator ( Page 13) LAN1—4 indicators ( FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button...

  • Page 13: Indicators

    (Blinking) [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions Description The KX-HGW600 is turned on. The KX-HGW600 is in a bad state. Push the RESTART button ( Page 124) on the KX-HGW600. The KX-HGW600 is successfully connected to a modem or an Ethernet hub.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 15: Setup

    Operating Instructions Section 2 Setup [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 16: Configuration Types

    Notes • The KX-HGW600 is a device with two sides: One side is made up of your LAN (Local Area Network) of each device in your home or office. The other side is the WAN (Wide Area Network) outside of your home or office.

  • Page 17: Internet Configuration

    To make note of corresponding account information for your future reference 1. DHCP Connection (using a DHCP server) The DHCP server of your ISP assigns the IP addresses to the KX-HGW600 automatically. When the ISP uses the DHCP server function, enter Device Name*, Gateway Address, DNS Server 1, DNS Server 2 and Domain Name in the following data fields.
  • Page 18 When the ISP requires you to use the multiple global IP addresses, enter the same data fields as the above PPPoE Connection. Then enter one of the global IP addresses provided by the ISP in the IP address of KX-HGW600. User Name...
  • Page 19 Connecting the KX-HGW600 to a modem To access the Internet using a CATV/xDSL/optical cable modem, follow the steps below. Connect the Ethernet cable (with 8-pin RJ-45 connector) to the Ethernet jack of the modem. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN jack of the KX-HGW600.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Connecting a PC to the KX-HGW600 Before connecting a PC to the KX-HGW600, make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is checked in the TCP/IP Properties window on the PC Page 129) and follow the steps below. Turn off the PC.

  • Page 21: Turning On The Devices

    After completing the connection between the PC and the KX-HGW600, make sure the PC is turned off and follow the steps below. Insert the cable clamper into the cable clamper hole of the KX-HGW600 until you hear a click. Cable clamper...
  • Page 22 Fix the AC adaptor cord with the cable clamper. AC adaptor cord Thread the AC adaptor cord through the cable clamper. Close the cable clamper firmly. Turn on the PC connected to the KX-HGW600. Note Make sure the indicators light green ( Page 13).

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Kx-Hgw600

    2.2.2 Setting up the KX-HGW600 Confirming the KX-HGW600 Setup The KX-HGW600 has an integrated web server. If you can access the Camera Portal page, the network configuration between the KX-HGW600 and the PC has been successfully made. Confirm the setup of the TCP/IP properties window on the PC.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions Enter "KX-HGW" in the Password data field. Leave the User Name data field blank. Click [OK]. The Basic Setup window appears. Notes • You can change the password on the Setup Page. Please refer to "Change Password" on Page 110. •...
  • Page 25 Setting up Internet Configuration Depending on the ISP, you can connect the following four types of Internet configuration. • DHCP Connection (Follow the steps from this page) • Static Connection ( Page 27) • PPPoE Connection ( Page 29) • PPPoE Connection (IP unnumbered) ( DHCP Connection (using a DHCP server) When the ISP provides you with DHCP Connection, follow the steps below.
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Enter Device Name, Gateway, DNS Server 1, DNS Server 2 and Domain Name if requested by your ISP. For each input value, please refer to the account information on Page 17. • To clear the current settings, click [Clear]. Notes •...
  • Page 27 Static Connection (using static IP address) When the ISP provides you with Static Connection, follow the steps below. Modem Internet Your ISP assigns static IP address based on the account information. Click [Basic Setup] on the Setup Page. SELECTED is displayed next to the configuration type which is currently selected.
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Server 1 and DNS Server 2. If requested by your ISP, enter Domain Name. For each input value, please refer to the account information on Page 17. • To clear the current settings, click [Clear]. Note Do not enter the space in each data field.
  • Page 29 PPPoE Connection (using a single global IP address) When the ISP provides you with PPPoE Connection, follow the steps below. Modem Internet Your ISP assigns a single global IP address with the PPPoE Connection. Click [Basic Setup] on the Setup Page. SELECTED is displayed next to the configuration type which is currently selected.
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Enter User Name and Password. If requested by your ISP, enter Service Name, Access Concentrator Name (sometimes specified as "AC Name"), DNS Server 1, DNS Server 2 and Domain Name. For each input value, please refer to the account information on Page 17. •...
  • Page 31 PPPoE Connection (IP unnumbered) (using multiple global IP addresses) When the ISP provides you with PPPoE Connection (IP unnumbered), follow the steps below. Modem Internet PPPoE Connection (IP unnumbered) Your ISP assigns multiple global IP addresses based on the account information. Click [Basic Setup] on the Setup Page.
  • Page 32 Domain Name. Enter IP Address and Subnet Mask in the IP address of KX-HGW600. For each input value, please refer to the account information on Page 17. <IP address of KX-HGW600> You need to enter one of the global IP addresses provided by the ISP as the IP address of the KX-HGW600.
  • Page 33 • Make sure the indicators light green. • Make sure the modem is turned on first, next the KX-HGW600, then the PC. • The proxy server setting of your web browser may be needed to access a WWW site ( Page 126).

  • Page 34: Connecting Your Network Camera

    Setting up your Network Camera automatically Once you connect your Panasonic Network Cameras (KX-HCM series) to the KX-HGW600 and turn them on, the network settings such as IP address, port no. are configured automatically by the Automatic Setup function. After completing the Internet configuration, make sure the target Network Camera is turned off and follow the steps below.
  • Page 35 Turn on the Network Camera. Push CLEAR SETTING button on the Network Camera. The Network Camera starts to communicate with the KX-HGW600 that control transmission paths on the network. After that, the Network Camera screen is registered on the Camera Portal page.

  • Page 36: Viewing The Network Camera Screen

    Operating Instructions 2.2.4 Viewing the Network Camera screen You can view the Network Camera screen on the Camera Portal page. a) Enter "http://192.168.0.254(:Port No.)" in the address field of your web browser. The Camera Portal page appears. • When port no. is 80 (default setting), you do not need to enter port no. Image field b) Enter the IP address(:Port No.) on the WAN in the address field of your web...
  • Page 37 The proxy server setting of your web browser may be needed to access the Camera Portal page ( Page 126). • Make sure the modem is turned on first, next the KX-HGW600, then the PC. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...

  • Page 38: Lan (Intranet) Configuration

    Operating Instructions LAN (Intranet) Configuration 2.3.1 Connecting to the LAN (Intranet) Preparation Before starting to install the KX-HGW600, make sure you have everything below. • A Windows PC with a network card (Ethernet card or IEEE 802.11b wireless card) installed •...
  • Page 39 Connecting the KX-HGW600 to an Ethernet hub To connect the KX-HGW600 to an Ethernet hub on the LAN (Intranet), follow the steps below. Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN jack of the KX-HGW600. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the jacks of the Ethernet hub.
  • Page 40 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack of the PC. Note All Ethernet jacks have an automatic MDI/MDIX feature, which means either a "straight" or "cross" cable can be used to connect to any jack. The KX-HGW600 will automatically detect which cable has been inserted. LAN1—4 jacks...
  • Page 41 After completing the connection between the PC and the KX-HGW600, make sure the PC is turned off and follow the steps below. Insert the cable clamper into the cable clamper hole of the KX-HGW600 until you hear a click. Cable clamper...
  • Page 42 Fix the AC adaptor cord with the cable clamper. AC adaptor cord Thread the AC adaptor cord through the cable clamper. Close the cable clamper firmly. Turn on the PC connected to the KX-HGW600. Note Make sure the indicators light green ( Page 13).

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Kx-Hgw600

    2.3.2 Setting up the KX-HGW600 Confirming the KX-HGW600 Setup The KX-HGW600 has an integrated web server. If you can access the Camera Portal page, the network configuration between the KX-HGW600 and the PC has been successfully made. Start up your web browser.
  • Page 44 Operating Instructions Click [OK]. The Basic Setup window appears. Notes • You can change the password on the Setup Page. Please refer to "Change Password" on Page 110. • For more information about the Setup Page, please refer to "Setup Page" on Page 68.
  • Page 45 Setting up LAN (Intranet) Configuration To connect the KX-HGW600 to the LAN (Intranet), static IP address is needed. When your network administrator provides you with Static Connection, follow the steps below. LAN (Intranet) Ethernet hub Click [Basic Setup] on the Setup Page.
  • Page 46 Operating Instructions Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Server 1 and DNS Server 2. If requested by your network administrator, enter Domain Name. For each input value, please refer to network information on Page 38. • To clear the current settings, click [Clear]. Note Do not enter the space in each data field.
  • Page 47 Make sure the connection between the KX-HGW600 and the Ethernet hub has been successfully made. • Make sure the WAN indicator on the KX-HGW600 and the indicator on the Ethernet hub light green. • The proxy server setting of your web browser may be needed to access the...

  • Page 48: Connecting Your Network Camera

    Setting up your Network Camera automatically Once you connect your Panasonic Network Cameras (KX-HCM series) to the KX-HGW600 and turn them on, the network settings such as IP address, port no. are configured automatically by the Automatic Setup function. After completing the LAN (Intranet) configuration, make sure the target Network Camera is turned off and follow the steps below.
  • Page 49 Turn on the Network Camera. Push CLEAR SETTING button on the Network Camera. The Network Camera starts to communicate with the KX-HGW600 that control transmission paths on the network. After that, the Network Camera screen is registered on the Camera Portal page.

  • Page 50: Viewing The Network Camera Screen

    Operating Instructions 2.3.4 Viewing the Network Camera screen You can view the Network Camera screen on the Camera Portal page. a) Enter "http://192.168.0.254(:Port No.)" in the address field of your web browser. The Camera Portal page appears. • When port no. is 80 (default setting), you do not need to enter port no. Image field b) Enter the IP address(:Port No.) on the WAN in the address field of your web...
  • Page 51 The proxy server setting of your web browser may be needed to access the Camera Portal page ( Page 126). • Make sure the modem is turned on first, next the KX-HGW600, then the PC. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...
  • Page 52 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 53: Recording/Playback

    Operating Instructions Section 3 Recording/Playback [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 54: Recording/Playback

    Operating Instructions Recording/Playback Recording/Playback function allows you to record and play back the selected Network Camera screen using an SD memory card (customer provided). The Recording/Playback function is designed for a single user. For the operation by multiple users, this function may not work properly. 3.1.1 Preparing for recording Pushing the cover, open the SD memory card slot.
  • Page 55 Access the Camera Portal page from the PC accessible to the KX-HGW600. For more information about the access to the Camera Portal page, please refer to Page 36, Page 50 and Page 78. Click [Recording/Playback]. The authentication window appears. Enter "KX-HGW" (default setting) in the Password data field.

  • Page 56: Recording/Playback Page

    Operating Instructions 3.1.2 Recording/Playback page Recording/Playback page allows you to view and record the Network Camera screen registered on the Camera Portal page. Notes • The Recording/Playback function is designed for a single user. For the operation by multiple users, this function may not work properly. •...

  • Page 57: Recording

    If the ID and password are set on the Security: Administrator window of Network Camera, you have to enter the same ID (user name) and password on the Camera Setup window of the KX-HGW600 ( Click [Recording] on the Recording/Playback page.

  • Page 58: Recording Setup

    Operating Instructions 3.1.4 Recording Setup Recording Setup window allows you to set the Image Resolution, Image Quality and Frame rate of the recorded image. Click [Recording Setup] on the Recording/Playback page. Select Image Resolution, Image Quality and Frame rate from each drop-down menu.

  • Page 59: Timer Recording Setup

    3.1.5 Timer Recording Setup Timer Recording Setup window allows you to set the camera name and the recording time. Notes • When you change the timer recording settings, disable the previous settings and save. Then set the new timer settings. •...
  • Page 60 The image resolution differs from the settings on the Recording Setup window. Select Enable or Disable. Note The KX-HGW600 has two timer settings. Check the desired day of the week. If the setting time passes over midnight, please check the day of start time.

  • Page 61: Playback

    3.1.6 Playback Playback window allows you to play back the recorded image. Click [Playback] on the Recording/Playback page. Select File Name from each drop-down menu. The recorded image, date and time, camera name, Image Resolution, Image Quality and Frame rate appear on the Playback window. Click the following buttons to play back the recorded image.
  • Page 62 Operating Instructions Notes • The Recording/Playback function is designed for a single user. For the operation by multiple users, this function may not work properly. • The image resolution of playback is the same as setting on the Recording Setup window. •...
  • Page 63 <File name and the stored place> The file name consists of the 8 unique symbols based on the Camera Setup window (Camera No.: the letters A to P) and the data and time of the recorded image. The place of the created files depends on the recording mode.

  • Page 64: Sd Memory Card

    Operating Instructions SD Memory Card 3.2.1 File Delete File Delete window allows you to delete the files in an SD memory card (customer provided). Click [File Delete] on the Recording/Playback page. Note The files cannot be deleted during the normal recording or timer recording. Please delete the files after disabling the recording.

  • Page 65: Format

    3.2.2 Format Format window allows you to format your SD memory card. Click [Format] on the Recording/Playback page. Click [SD Format]. A “Confirmation” message appears. Click [Yes] to format. Note This function is useful when you want to delete all the files in your SD memory card.
  • Page 66 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 67: System Features

    Operating Instructions Section 4 System Features [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 68: Setup Page

    Operating Instructions Setup Page Setup Page allows you to program the KX-HGW600 easily from your PC and to access other helpful information. Note To access the Setup Page from the WAN (Internet) side, please refer to "To access the Setup Page or Recording/Playback page from the WAN side" on Page 81.
  • Page 69 Packet Filtering window ( User Registration*: Jumping to the Panasonic web site for your registration Page 120) Support*: Jumping to the Panasonic web site for helping you with the KX-HGW600 ( Help: Providing you with instructions about the commands and 19 20 functions of the Setup Page ( * These functions require an Internet configuration.

  • Page 70: Functions

    Operating Instructions Functions 4.2.1 Camera Portal Camera Portal allows you to access the Camera Portal page. Click [Camera Portal] on the Setup Page. The Camera Portal page appears. Note For more information about the Camera Portal page, please refer to Page 36 or Page 50.

  • Page 71: Recording/Playback

    4.2.2 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback allows you to access the Recording window on the Recording/ Playback page. Click [Recording/Playback] on the Setup Page. The Recording window appears. Note For more information about the Recording window, please refer to Page 56. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...

  • Page 72: Configuration

    Operating Instructions Configuration 4.3.1 Basic Setup Basic Setup window allows you to set the basic network parameters for the WAN (Internet) access. To set the network parameters, follow the steps below. Click [Basic Setup] on the Setup Page. Check the information for network connection and select the appropriate configuration type.

  • Page 73: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Camera Setup window allows you to set up the Network Cameras connected to the KX-HGW600. Since the network settings such as camera name, port no., and IP address are automatically configured by the Automatic Setup function, normally you do not need to set up any further.
  • Page 74 Operating Instructions Enter Camera Name and click [Change]. • To delete the registered Network Camera, click [Delete]. Note If the ID and password are set on the Security: Administrator window of Network Camera, you have to enter the same ID (user name) and password. For more information, please refer to Network Camera’s manual.
  • Page 75 To set up your Network Camera manually To set up your Network Camera manually, follow the steps below. Check Do Not Use in the Automatic Setup. Click [Add] in the Registration/Modification table. Enter Camera Name, Port No. and IP Address and click [Add]. Note If the ID and password are set on the Security: Administrator window of Network Camera, you have to enter the same ID (user name) and password.
  • Page 76 IP address on the Network window. Please refer to the Network Camera's manual for more information. • When you set up your Network Camera manually, the KX-HGW600 needs the settings on the Screen Assignment window ( Forwarding window ( •...

  • Page 77: Screen Assignment

    Screen Assignment Screen Assignment window allows you to set the screen format and the location of the image fields on the Camera Portal page. Click [Screen Assignment] on the Camera Setup window. Check Camera Name and Still Image (refreshing), Camera Name and Still Image or Camera Name Only in the Screen Format.

  • Page 78: Access Control

    Access Control Access Control window allows you to control the access to the Camera Portal page from the WAN side of the KX-HGW600. This setting is not for the access control to the Setup Page or Recording/Playback page. Click [Access Control] on the Camera Setup window.
  • Page 79 Instructions for the data fields None Anyone can access the Camera Portal page from the WAN side. To access the Setup Page, the password for Setup Page ( Administrator Only Only administrator can access the Camera Portal page from the WAN side by entering the password for Camera Portal. To access the Setup Page, the password for Setup Page Page 110) is required.
  • Page 80 Operating Instructions Enter the user name and password (e.g., Panasonic) to access the Camera Portal page. When you have finished, click [Save]. Click [Restart Now!]. The authentication window appears. Enter the user name and password registered on the authentication window and then click [OK].
  • Page 81 Operating Instructions To access the Setup Page or Recording/Playback page from the WAN side (a) Enter "http://IP address(:Port No.)/config.html" on the web browser to access the Setup Page. When port no. is 80 (default setting), you do not need to enter port no. Then the Setup Page appears. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
  • Page 82 Operating Instructions (b) Enter "http://IP address(:Port No.)/record.html" on the web browser to access the Recording/ Playback page. When port no. is 80 (default setting), you do not need to enter port no. Then the Recording/Playback page appears.

  • Page 83: Wireless Setup

    SSID : EARTH Channel: 6 Notes • If the KX-HGW600 and wireless devices are set the same SSID, the channel is automatically adjusted to the KX-HGW600 and wireless communication can be performed. • To prevent an invalid access to the wireless devices, security settings are strongly recommended ( Click [Wireless Setup] on the Setup Page.
  • Page 84 Operating Instructions When you have finished, click [Save]. The settings will be saved. Click [Restart Now!]. Notes • Do not enter the space in the SSID. • After setting up your Network Camera and PC, enter the same SSID to the wireless devices for security and check Do Not Permit in the Blanked SSID connection.
  • Page 85 The performance of wireless communication will change under the condition where you install Network Camera and the KX-HGW600. Notes • Please install the KX-HGW600 2 m (8 feet) away from electrical appliances such as TVs or cordless telephones. • Metal or steel framework, such as refrigerators, can hinder radio communications.
  • Page 86 Encryption window allows you to encrypt the data that is transmitted over your wireless network. By setting a WEP key in the KX-HGW600, you can prevent wireless network data from being decrypted externally. To read an encrypted data, all the wireless devices must set the same WEP key.
  • Page 87 • To clear the current settings, click [Clear]. Notes • After restarting the KX-HGW600, the passphrases and WEP keys are displayed with " ". Please record and save the wireless setup for your future reference. • Decimal numbers (numbers in base-10) consist of 10 unique symbols: the numbers 0 to 9.
  • Page 88 • To clear the current settings, click [Clear]. Note After restarting the KX-HGW600, the passphrases and WEP keys are displayed with " ". Please record and save the wireless setup for your future reference. When you have finished, click [Save]. The settings will be saved.
  • Page 89 Instructions for the data fields Encryption The KX-HGW600 allows you to select between 40(64) bit and 128 bit encryption. When you select Disabled, the encryption does not work. When the bit number is higher, the encryption is more secure but the communication speed is slower.
  • Page 90 For 128 bit WEP key, enter the same 26 digits of hexadecimal values. <Example> • When the same four WEP keys are entered on the KX-HGW600 and the wireless devices, the KX-HGW600 can communicate with the wireless devices. WEP Key (KX-HGW600)

  • Page 91: Mac Address Filtering

    MAC Address Filtering window allows you to limit the wireless devices including the Network Camera and PCs connected to the KX-HGW600. Each network card has MAC address which is assigned as a unique physical address in the world. Only the wireless devices that have MAC addresses entered in the MAC Address can communicate.
  • Page 92 Operating Instructions Click [Add] in the Current Status table. Enter MAC Address and click [Add]. Separate each two-digit group (0—9, A—F or a—f) by entering a colon ":" between them. When you have finished, click [Save]. The settings will be saved. Click [Restart Now!].

  • Page 93: Advanced Features

    WAN (Internet), click [NAT (IP unnumbered)]. Note When Auto is displayed in the Current Status table, you cannot change the settings because the KX-HGW600 has set up Network Camera automatically. When you have finished, click [Save]. The settings will be saved. Click [Restart Now!].

  • Page 94: Port Forwarding

    Operating Instructions Port Forwarding Port Forwarding allows you to view the Network Camera screen on the LAN side from the PC on the WAN (Internet) side. Enter the port number and the IP address of the corresponding Network Camera in the Forwarding Port No. and Forwarding IP Address respectively.
  • Page 95 Enter the private IP address of each device connected to the Address KX-HGW600. A data from the Internet is forwarded to the IP address entered in this data field. In this case, set the IP address of the corresponding Network Camera to this value.

  • Page 96: Nat (Ip Unnumbered)

    NAT (IP unnumbered) When your ISP assigns multiple global IP addresses to the WAN (Internet) side of the KX-HGW600, NAT (IP unnumbered) function translates the global IP address to the private IP address. NAT (IP unnumbered) consists of Static NAT, Port Forwarding and IP Masquerade in this manual.
  • Page 97 Port Forwarding This function connects each Network Camera with a single global IP address and its port number. This way, you can view the Network Camera screen from the PC on the WAN (Internet) side. vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:10001 vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:10002 Internet Web browser <Example>...
  • Page 98 Operating Instructions IP Masquerade This function shares a single global IP address with multiple private IP addresses. This way you can access the WAN (Internet) from multiple PCs on the LAN side using a single global address. xxx.yyy.zzz.103 Global IP address for IP Masquerade function WAN (Internet) <Example>...
  • Page 99 IP Address (LAN) Enter the private IP address of each device connected to the KX-HGW600. A data from the WAN side is forwarded to the IP address entered in this data field. In this case, set the IP address of the corresponding Network Camera to this value.
  • Page 100 Operating Instructions Notes for NAT (IP unnumbered) Setup • When each IP address on the WAN is different in the IP Address (WAN), each IP address on the LAN cannot overlap in the IP Address (LAN). • Setting " " in the both Protocol and Forwarding Port No. overrides the previous settings.

  • Page 101: Packet Filtering

    Operating Instructions 4.4.2 Packet Filtering Packet Filtering window allows you to control the access to a network by letting the incoming and outgoing packets pass or not based on the information (Source IP Address, Destination IP Address, Source Port, Destination Port, Protocol, etc.). Used properly, Packet Filtering is a tool for improving network security.
  • Page 102 Operating Instructions Click [Add] in the Current Status table. Enter the appropriate data fields and click [Add]. Note Do not enter the space in each data field. When you have finished, click [Save]. The settings will be saved. Click [Restart Now!].
  • Page 103 Set the destination port number(s) of Packet Filtering. The input rules are the same as those of "Source Port". The port numbers from 60000 to 60016 are only available for the KX-HGW600. Protocol Select the protocol(s) to send or receive data. TCP, UDP, TCP&UDP, TCPEST or TCPFIN are available.
  • Page 104 Operating Instructions To change or delete entries Click [Packet Filtering] on the Setup Page. Click the entry number you want to change or delete in the Current Status table. Change the settings and click [Change]. To delete, click [Delete]. • To clear the current settings, click [Clear].

  • Page 105: Optional Setup

    To clear the current settings, click [Clear]. Notes • Do not enter the space in each data field. • When you change the settings of Optional Setup, restart all the devices connected to the KX-HGW600. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...
  • Page 106 IP Address (LAN) Subnet Mask Port No. of WWW Server DHCP When you use the DHCP server function, the KX-HGW600 can assign an IP address automatically to each device on the LAN side. DHCP Server Available Address Range Enter the IP address on the LAN.
  • Page 107 Static DHCP When you use the DHCP server function, the KX-HGW600 can assign static IP address to each device by registering its MAC address. Click [Add] in the Static DHCP table. Enabled/Disabled Check Enabled or Disabled. When you check Enabled, the KX-HGW600 assigns static IP address to each device which has a specified MAC address.
  • Page 108 When the DNS server is connected to the LAN side, do not use this function. Do Not Use The PPPoE Connection is online as long as the KX-HGW600 is turned on. This is the default setting. This allows you to stop the PPPoE Connection manually on the PPPoE Connection window Page 115).
  • Page 109 Any messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets before being sent, which slows down transmission speed. 1500 Bytes Normally, the KX-HGW600 optimizes the MTU size automatically. Change the MTU size only when necessary. Note Depending on the MTU setting, the communication speed may be extremely slow.

  • Page 110: System Commands

    Operating Instructions System Commands 4.5.1 Change Password Change Password window allows you to change the common password to access from the Camera Portal page to the Setup Page or Recording/Playback page. For security, specify a unique password for the Setup Page and avoid "KX-HGW" (default setting).
  • Page 111 When the authentication window appears, enter the new user name and password, then click [OK]. Note If you forget the user name and the password after changing them, initialize the KX-HGW600 to reset them to the default setting ( Page 124). [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 112: Update Firmware

    Update Firmware window allows you to install new firmware. To update the latest firmware, download from the Panasonic web site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/en/). For more information, please follow the instructions of the Panasonic web site. Click [Update Firmware] on the Setup Page.
  • Page 113 • If completed, the dialog box appears. Click [Restart Now!]. Notes • After updating, initialize the KX-HGW600 by pushing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button ( please refer to the Panasonic web site. • When you use the DHCP server function ( devices on the LAN side.

  • Page 114: Restart

    Operating Instructions 4.5.3 Restart Restart window allows you to restart the KX-HGW600. All the settings are preserved. Click [Restart] on the Setup Page. Click [Restart Now!]. The KX-HGW600 restarts. Note When you use the DHCP server function ( on the LAN side.

  • Page 115: Pppoe Connection

    4.5.5 PPPoE Connection PPPoE Connection window allows you to manually initiate/stop your PPPoE connection to the ISP. To initiate the PPPoE Connection Click [PPPoE Connection] on the Setup Page. To initiate the PPPoE Connection, click [Connect]. To stop the PPPoE Connection Click [PPPoE Connection] on the Setup Page.
  • Page 116 Operating Instructions Keep Alive Option The KX-HGW600 has a Keep Alive Option function. When the server of your ISP disconnects for some reason, this function keeps your PPPoE Connection alive automatically. The main features are as follows. • This function is only available when you check Always on the PPPoE Connection window.

  • Page 117: Ping

    Ping window allows you to confirm if each device on the WAN (Internet) or LAN side is successfully linked to your KX-HGW600 on the TCP/IP network. When the device is connected correctly and the power to the device is on, a "Success!" message appears on the display.

  • Page 118: Information

    Click [Status] on the Setup Page. 4.6.2 Usage Data Usage Data window allows you to check the KX-HGW600 statistics. This information may be helpful if you need to contact our customer call center for assistance with the KX-HGW600. Click [Usage Data] on the Setup Page.

  • Page 119: Packet Filtering Log

    Packet Filtering Log window allows you to check up to 4000 latest information consisting of entry number, type, direction, the source or destination port number and so on. If you enable logging on the Packet Filtering window, the KX-HGW600 will keep a record of the packet information.

  • Page 120: User Registration

    User Registration window allows you to jump to the Panasonic web site for registration. To help you register, the KX-HGW600 collects and displays the hardware and software information of your KX-HGW600. You do not have to register the information of a particular item if you do not want to.

  • Page 121: Support

    4.6.5 Support Support window allows you to jump to the Panasonic web site and to transmit the KX- HGW600’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 do not want to.

  • Page 122: Help

    Operating Instructions 4.6.6 Help Help window provides you with instructions for each function of the Setup Page. Click [Help] on the Setup Page. Select the text you want to explore. Note You can also link to Help window by clicking each text on the Setup Page.

  • Page 123: Technical Guides

    Operating Instructions Section 5 Technical Guides [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 124: Reset Procedure-Default Settings

    Operating Instructions Reset procedure The KX-HGW600 has two buttons on the rear side of the unit. These two buttons are used to initialize or restart the KX-HGW600. RESTART FACTORY DEFAULT button RESET button To initialize the KX-HGW600 When you forget the KX-HGW600 password ( all the settings of the KX-HGW600, push and hold the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for a few seconds.

  • Page 125: Wall Mounting

    Wall mounting The KX-HGW600 can be mounted on a wall. Install the two-paired screws and washers (included accessories) into the wall using the wall template. Mount the unit on the screws, then slide it down. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 126: Proxy Server Setting

    Operating Instructions Proxy Server Setting Some ISP’s WWW sites are connected to the web browser via a proxy server. The Setup Page cannot be connected to the web browser via the proxy server. In this case, change the web browser setting as follows. Start up the Internet Explorer.
  • Page 127 • When not checked, click [Cancel]. Your proxy server settings are causing no problems. Note When you connect the KX-HGW600 to the LAN (Intranet), please ask your network administrator and change your setting. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...

  • Page 128: Security On The Wireless Network

    This setup allows you to encrypt the data that is transmitted over your wireless network. By setting a WEP key in the KX-HGW600, you can prevent wireless network data from being decrypted externally. To read an encrypted file, the same WEP key must be set into each wireless device. There are two types of WEP key, 40(64) bit and 128 bit versions.

  • Page 129: Tcp/Ip Properties Setup

    [OK]. Click [OK] The System Settings Change dialog box appears. Click [Yes] Restart the PC. Your PC will be able to obtain an IP address from the KX-HGW600. For Windows 2000 Click [Start] [Settings] Connections] [Local Area Connection Icon] in use...

  • Page 130: Confirmation Of Private Ip Address

    Operating Instructions Confirmation of private IP address Private IP address is the network ID which is not used on the Internet. It is classified into Class A, Class B and Class C shown in the following table. Please set the IP address in the range of the number specified in the class meeting to your local network scale.

  • Page 131: Pppoe Connection (Ip Unnumbered)

    When PPPoE Connection (IP unnumbered) using multiple global IP addresses is used to connect to the Internet , the KX-HGW600 assigns each private IP address to the Network Camera and PC on the LAN side. NAT (IP unnumbered) function translates the global IP address to the private IP address.
  • Page 132 Operating Instructions Setting items Basic Setup IP address of KX-HGW600 Address Translation NAT (IP unnumbered) Optional Setup IP Address (LAN) DHCP <Example> Address Translation Description xxx.yyy.zzz.101 Translate the global IP address to the private IP address according to the network condition.

  • Page 133: Specification And Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions Section 6 Specification and Troubleshooting [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 134: Default Setting List

    Operating Instructions Default setting list Authentication window (Password for Setup Page and Recording/Playback page) User Name Password Basic setup Internet Configuration Other setting items Camera Setup Camera Entry Automatic Setup Screen Assignment Screen Format Access Control Wireless Setup Basic SSID Blanked SSID connection Channel Encryption...
  • Page 135 Permit Permit Permit Prohibit the access from the WAN side to the Camera Portal page on the KX-HGW600.* 53-55 Drops the invalid packet from the WAN side. (When the packet from the WAN side has a source private IP address) 56-58 Prevents the invalid access to the WAN side.
  • Page 136 Operating Instructions Prevents the invalid access from the WAN side to the KX-HGW600. (When TCP packet from the WAN side cannot communicate with the KX-HGW600) Prevents the invalid access from the WAN side to the LAN side. (When TCP packet from the WAN side cannot communicate with the...

  • Page 137: Recording Duration Information

    Recording Duration Information For the Frame rate setup ( Page 58), please refer to the table below. Recording Duration of Motion Images (5 frames/second, Image Quality: Standard) Approx. time Card Type 640 X 480 26KB/frame 512MB 67 min 256MB 33 min 128MB 16 min 64MB...

  • Page 138: Specification

    Interface LED Display Button Environmental Dimension (HWD) Weight Power KX-HGW600 Specification Description Port: 10Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1 Protocol: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T) Speed: 10 Mbps Data communications mode: Half duplex/Full duplex (automatic identification) Ports: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 4 Protocol: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX)
  • Page 139 Item Router Protocol: PPPoE/DHCP/Static/PPPoE (IP unnumbered) PPP Authentication: Automatic PPPoE Connection: Manual/Automatic/Always RIP: RIPv1 DHCP Server: Up to 128 clients DNS Relay Packet Filtering: Up to 64 entries Address Translation: IP Masquerade, Port Forwarding, Static Wireless Network Security: Encryption (WEP 40(64)/128 bit)/SSID/MAC Address Registration Simultaneous Camera Portal page: Multiple users*...

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting

    A WWW site does not appear. About KX-HGW600 Connection Cause and Remedy • The KX-HGW600 hardware is in a bad status. Push the RESTART button ( customer call center. • Make sure the connection between the KX-HGW600 and the modem has been successfully made.
  • Page 141 • Make sure a PC in a wireless network is set as communicate with the KX-HGW600. • The wireless devices or the KX-HGW600 may be • Make sure Permit is checked in the Blanked SSID [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
  • Page 142 Network Camera ([Network] Network Configuration from the Setup Program). • If you connect the KX-HGW600 to the wireless devices, make sure the wireless devices are not connected to the other wireless routers. In this case, turn off the other routers and restart the Network Camera.
  • Page 143 Network Camera. Camera, the setting may be changed by the Automatic Setup function. Check Do Not Use on the Setup Page of the KX-HGW600 ([Optional Setup] DHCP) or clear Enable check box on the Network window of Network Camera ([Network] 1.
  • Page 144 SD memory card. About Recording/Playback function Cause and Remedy • Make sure the connection between the Network Camera and the KX-HGW600 have been successfully made. • Make sure the SD memory card has been inserted firmly into the SD memory card slot.
  • Page 145 • Click [Refresh] on the web browser. [Restart] on the Setup Page. You forget the password to • Initialize the KX-HGW600 ( access the Setup Page. LAN (Intranet) does not work • The Ethernet cable on the LAN (Intranet) is correctly.

  • Page 146: Fcc And Other Information

    Routine care — wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. 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.
  • Page 147 CAUTION • To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in uncontrolled environment: • This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm (8″ ) spacing must be provided between antenna and all person's body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
  • Page 148 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 149: Index

    Operating Instructions Index...
  • Page 150 Operating System 10 Optional Setup 105 Packet Filtering 101, 135 Packet Filtering Log 103, 119 Panasonic Network Camera 8, 10 Panasonic web site 2, 10, 112, 120, 121 Password 24, 43, 55 Ping 117 Playback 61 Port Forwarding 94, 97...
  • Page 151 Operating Instructions Readme 113 Recording 56, 57 Recording Duration Information 137 Recording Setup 58 Recording/Playback 54 Restart 114 RESTART button 12, 124 RJ-45 connector 19, 138 Screen Assignment 77 SD memory card 54, 64 SD memory card slot 12, 54 Security 9, 128 Setup Page 68 Specification 138...
  • Page 152 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. Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

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