Objective
Replacing the original handset (handset 1) paired to the base of a Panasonic unit when it has become inoperable.
Applies To
- Panasonic KX-TGP600 DECT Phones
Procedure
Pair Replacement Handset
You will first need to pair the replacement handset to the base in order to enable Embedded Web for GUI access.
- Front facing the base unit, hold down the pairing button on the right hand side until the light indicator on the base goes to a steady flash.
- Hold down OK on the handset until the message moves from "Register Unit," to "Registering Unit."
- Once the new handset is paired, go to Menu > Setting Handset > Other option > turn on Embedded Web.
Before you proceed, please ensure that that Embedded Web is turned on. Otherwise, when you input the IP address you will get a message saying "This site can't be reached. xxx.x.x.x refused to connect". Please also keep in mind that Embedded Web might also disable itself after a period of inactivity on the Web GUI and you will need the turn it back on from Menu > Setting Handset > Other option > turn on Embedded Web.
Delete Original Handset
Next, you will need to access the Panasonic Web Interface (GUI) and delete the original handset 1.
- Obtain the handset's IP address by going to Menu > System Settings > Status > IPv4 Settings > IP Address.
- On a computer on the same network as the phone, open a web browser. Internet Explorer preferred.
- In the browser address bar, enter: http:// followed by the IP address obtained above and press Enter. Example: http://10.192.110.212. This will take you to the Web GUI login page.
- Log in with the following credentials.
- Username: instoperatorid
- Password: qgENGet4GQKQVVRyYXJm4LQL2NGVuhEtKzK3Gkz7LdWZFvtxB7CHdWkpkD9Q8WZt
- From the starting page of GUI click on the System tab at the top, followed by Delete Handset in the right-hand menu.
- Select 1 & 2, then click Execute. Note: Handset 2 is the new replacement and will need to be deleted in order to pair again as handset 1.
Pair Replacement Handset
Finally, you pair the replacement handset as handset 1.
- Front facing the base unit, hold down the pairing button on the right hand side until the light indicator on the base goes to a steady flash.
- The handset may require a complete power off and on. Go to Menu > System Settings > Register H/S > select Base.