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This Owner’s Manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license. The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, it is subject to change without notice, and it does not represent a commitment on the part of Corinex Communications Corp. Corinex Communications Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
Contents 1 Introduction .............................................................................. 3 1.1 Overview................................................................................3 1.2 About this Manual .................................................................4 2 Installation Guide ...................................................................... 5 2.1 What this Package Contains...................................................5 2.2 System Requirements.................
1 Introduction 1 1.1 Overview The Corinex Powernet USB Adapter is a network interface adapter, using the 110/120 or 220/240 V electrical wires in premises as a medium for communications. After successful installation, the indoor Powernet network behaves like a traditional LAN for computers. The Corinex Powernet USB Adapter supports up to 14 Mbps−network speed. The product keeps network maintenance cost low and eliminates usage barriers while there is no need for additional wiring.
1.2 About this Manual This Owner‘s Manual is intended to provide sufficient information to help you understand how to successfully install Corinex Powernet USB Adapter to meet your networking needs.
2 Installation Guide 2 2.1 What this Package Contains When you receive your Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter, check to be sure that your package contains: • Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter • AC cord • USB cable • This manual • Installation CD 2.
2.3 Installing the USB Adapter software 1. Insert the installation CD, it should automatically start. Do not connect USB Adapter to PC before step 8! If the installation program does not start automatically, start the application by selecting „My Computer“, usually found on the desktop. Navigate to the CD drive, and double click on the drive.
2. Click on the „Install driver and Setup utility“. The following screen should be displayed: 3. Click on the picture with description “USB Adapter” and then click „Next“ to start installation. The following screen is the welcome screen. Click „Next“ to continue.
4. The next screen will ask where Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter Software should be installed. Click „Next“ to continue. 5. This screen will ask where Setup should place the program’s shortcuts. Select Start Menu Folder or simply click „Next“.
6. The following screen will appear to inform that Setup is ready to begin installing Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter Software on your computer. Click „Install“. 7. The following screen will appear to inform that the USB driver that is about to be installed does not have a Microsoft signature. Accept this to continue.
8. The next screen is the last step in the process, it is now time to connect your Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter. Plug the supplied AC cord into the USB Adapter and into an AC outlet. Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB Adapter and to a USB port on your PC. Another screen similar to the previous may appear. Accept this to continue.
section 3.1 for details. This prevents anyone from intercepting your transmitted data. 11. It is neccessary to configure network settings for your new networking hardware. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions to setup required parameters such as IP adddress and subnet mask; or ask your system administrator for required informations. 2.4 Testing the Setup To verify that connection is working correctly, use the standard Ping utility.
3 User‘s Guide 3 3.1 PowerNet Setup Tool User Guide The PowerNet Setup Tool allows the user to setup a private and secure powerline network. Follow the steps on the screen of this guide and your secure network will be setup correctly. • Start the PowerNet Setup Tool from the Start menu by selecting the Powernet folder and select 'PowerNet Setup Tool'. • This is the basic screen. Select right local powerline device from a combo box.
• Now the following screen should be displayed. This is the screen where your network password is selected. Choose a password between 4 and 24 characters, the password is case sensitive so remember exactly how it was typed as it will be needed for the next device being set up. Type your password in the 'Network Password' box and click 'Next'. If you don’t want to use encryption, uncheck box “Encrypt frames”. • Click 'Next' again to program the Corinex Powernet USB Adapter with the new encryption key.
• All devices on your network must be programmed with the same network encryption key. Run this utility on all computers with a powerline networking device attached. If you have a powerline device that is not normally connected to a computer, it must first be connected to a computer and set up with a network encryption key.
3.2 Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter The Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter introduces a new and innovative solution for high speed communications, using the electric wires within premises. This unique technology offers users a wide range of networking options by using digital powerline technology enabling 14 Mbps of “traffic” between nodes within the network.
Example Interconnection of two computers over the powerline by using two Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter: 1. Install Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter on each of two computers (see Installation Guide). 2. For connectivity enter the properties (see to user guide of operating system) for this connection and set up IP address manually. For example: 192.168.4.1 mask: 255.255.255.0 and another PC set up 192.168.4.2 mask: 255.255.255.0 3.
the electric power network. The Corinex adapters have also been FCC and CE approved. 5. In case the PCs at the different floors of the same building, can they use the Powernet device for the data transmission ? And how does it work ? Powernet works on the same electric phase − the same physical line. If the electric wires between the two outlets used for communications in this case are connected with each other and the maximum distance is about 200m, it works fine. 6.
Speed Cabling type LED status Lights Unit Dimensions Up to 14 Mbps − Standard AC cable − USB cable Collision, Link, Activity 2.36“L x 4.49“W x 1.18“H 60mm L x 114mm W x 30mm H USB cable 1.67`/0.5m Power cable 6`/1.8m Weight 0.69 lbs/0.
4 Troubleshooting Guide 4 Computer networking can sometimes be “tricky” when many components must work together for the ultimate network system to function properly. With the right tools the problems are usually easy to fix. The following tools, available on your computer or the Corinex CD, will get you started. • PowerNet Setup Tool (from the Corinex PowerNet Installation CD) • ping (from the command prompt, see section 2.
all devices are listed, skip this section. If a device is missing: • Make sure all computers has one only active network slot • Make sure the Corinex Powernet USB Adapters are plugged straight into the wall and not through a power strip or extension cord. • The devices may be programmed with different passwords. Setup all devices with a new password as described in the PowerNet Setup Tool Manual. • The chosen outlet pair may have poor electrical connection, try a different pair of outlets. 4.
If these tests work, you have basic connectivity and can use all network services. If this doesn’t work, you may have a faulty device. Please return it for replacement. I cannot share my internet acces To share broadband internet access, you need a router connected to your Cable/DSL modem. This will provide a firewall with single IP address that all computers will use as a gateway. Connect a Corinex Powernet Ethernet Adapter to your cable/DSL router. I have got all that, it still doesn't work.
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