Frequently Asked Questions (Faq) - Panasonic KX-NS500 Pc Programming Manual

2.3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

2.3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This section provides answers to some common questions about using the Maintenance Console software to
programme the PBX. The information is divided into the following topics:
Title
Connection
Maintenance Console Software
Card Status
Portable Stations
Numbering
Saving Modified Data
Setting Features
Connection
Q The Maintenance Console cannot connect to the PBX via a LAN connection.
A •
Is the PC connected to the LAN?
•
Have the IP address and port number of the PBX been set correctly? For more details,
see 27.1 Network Service—[1] IP Address/Ports.
•
Is the login name and password correct?
Q Can I perform initial setup of the PBX without being connected to the PBX?
A •
Yes. This is possible in Off-line mode.
Create a new system data file in Off-line mode (see 1.2.2 PC Programming Using
Off-line Mode), modify settings as necessary, and then upload this file to the PBX
later (see 7.2.1 Utility—File—File Transfer PC to PBX).
Maintenance Console Software
Q How do I confirm the software version of the PBX or installed cards?
A •
From 9.1 PBX Configuration—[1-1] Configuration—Slot, place the mouse cursor
over the System Property button and click Site. The software version of the PBX is
displayed on this screen.
•
From 9.1 PBX Configuration—[1-1] Configuration—Slot, place the mouse cursor
over the System Property button and click Slot Summary. Summary information is
displayed for all cards installed in the PBX.
Q Not all of the characters of a setting can be displayed because the column is too
narrow.
A •
Move the mouse to the line between the names of 2 setting items, at the top of the
table.
The pointer will change to a double arrow. Click and drag the line to the right until all
characters are displayed.
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Description
Connecting to the PBX using Maintenance Console.
Using the Maintenance Console software.
Changing the status (INS/OUS) of cards.
Setting up portable stations, including registration and deregistration.
Changing the numbering plan for the PBX, or numbers of individual
extensions or features.
Safely saving PBX data edited with Maintenance Console.
Setting up individual features.