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  • Page 4 Corinex Communications Corp. Corinex Communications Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3. Access Point Configuration ........... 39 3.1 Overview ................39 3.2 Password Entry ..............40 3.3 Home Tabs ................40 Status ................. 40 Help ................... 42 3.4 IP Address Tabs ..............43 IP Address Settings ............. 43 Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 6 Restore Previous Settings ..........65 Firmware Update ............... 66 System Settings ..............68 3.9 Powerline Setup Using Corinex Setup Tool ....... 69 Installing the Setup Tool ............ 69 Running the Setup Tool ............. 72 3.10 Setup of Access Point SNMP Powerline Agent on the OPM Management Station ..........
  • Page 7 7.1 For Windows 95, 98 and Me ..........103 7.2 For Windows NT, 2000 and XP ........... 105 7.3 For Linux PC ............... 105 7.4 For Macintosh OS X computer ..........107 Index ..................109 Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Wireless connection. 1.1 Access Point Overview Wireless to powerline local area network (LAN) solutions based on Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point products, connect a wireless device to the electrical wire in a premises. The electrical wires build the "backbone"...
  • Page 9 The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point contains HTTP server with a web configurable SNMP powerline agent*. This enables you to connect to it and to configure it by using your web browser. Every Corinex Powerline, CableLAN and Wireless product, no matter where it is located in the network, can be managed by Corinex Open Powerline Management software or by using a web browser.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    America FCC: 2.412~2.462 GHz (11 channels) Europe CE/ETSI: 2.412~2.472 GHz (13 channels) Japan: 2.412~2.484 GHz (14 channels) France: 2.457~2.472 GHz(4 channels) Spain: 2.457~2.462 GHz (2 channels) - RF Power Output: 20 dBm (typical) - Receiver Sensitivity: -82dBm @11Mbps, PER<8*10-2 Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 11: Package Content

    148,01mm x 106,47mm X 52,62mm Weight 280 g 1.3 Package Content When you receive your Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point, check to be sure that your package contains: • Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point • Detachable wireless antenna •...

  • Page 12: Requirements

    • Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP, Mac OS X or Linux operating system • Web browser supporting JavaScript for Access Point management 1.5 Physical Details Fig. 1.1 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point Front Panel Fig. 1.2 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point Front Scheme Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 13: Led Definition

    Indicating the wireless port is initialization Blinking: Receiving/Transmitting data via WLAN Rear Panel Fig. 1.3 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point Back Scheme Reset Switch Push = reboot Restoring the factory default settings by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds.

  • Page 14: Using A Different External Antenna

    Powerline network connection and the power supply. Using a different external antenna Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point uses two types of antennas: one internal and one external. The external one is a small (2dB) detachable omni-directional antenna suitable for indoor installations and limited distances (supplied with each Access Point).

  • Page 15: Content Of The Label On The Bottom Of The Access Point

    Corinex Open Powerline Management Software. US and CAN label version: Fig. 1.5 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point Safety Label for US & CAN Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 16: Environmental Parameters

    Physical Details Euro, UK and Australian label version: Fig. 1.6 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point Safety Label for UK, EU & AUS Environmental Parameters Operation Operational Temperature: 0~40°C (32~104°F) Relative Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -25~75°C (-13~167°F) Relevant Humidity:...

  • Page 17: Installation Overview

    Internet connection to be shared through the Powerline medium. If you however require a more sophisticated setup, we advise you to read the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point User Guide, which is enclosed in the Installation CD.

  • Page 18: Step 1: Connecting The Access Point

    Step 1: Connecting the Access Point 2.1 Step 1: Connecting the Access Point A. Locate an optimum location for the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point. The best place for the Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

  • Page 19: Using The Powerline Connection

    Adapter has a powerline connection to the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point by searching for the MAC addresses of the Access Point in the last window of the Corinex Setup Tool. You will find the correct MAC address of your Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point also on the label on the bottom of the Access Point’s plastic cover...

  • Page 20: Tcp/Ip Settings

    Adapter if you are powerline connected. It is usually the first adapter listed). Double-click the Local Area Connection. Fig. 2.2 Local Area Connection Status 3. The Local Area Connection Status screen will appear. Click the Properties button. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 21 TCP/IP Settings 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. Fig. 2.3 Local Area Connection Properties Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 22 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click the OK button. Click the OK button again (or the Close button if any settings were changed) to complete the computer configuration. Fig. 2.4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 23 IP address. Set the IP address manually in the shape 192.168.1.X and mask 255.255.255.0 of local TCP/IP settings and click the OK button. On the next appearing screen click the OK button again. Fig. 2.5 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 24: Configuring Windows 98 And Millennium Pcs

    1. Go to the network screen by clicking the Start button. Click Settings and then Control Panel. From there, double-click the Network icon. 2. On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter, as shown in Figure 2.6. Fig. 2.6 Local Network Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 25 IP Protocol or your Ethernet Adapter’s User Guide to install TCP/IP now.) Click the Properties button. 3. Click the IP Address tab and select Obtain an IP address automatically, as shown in Figure 2.7. Fig. 2.7 Obtain the IP Address Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 26 4. If you do not have DHCP server on the network, then select Use the following IP address. Set the IP address manually in the shape 192.168.1.X and mask 255.255.255.0 of local TCP/IP settings and click the OK button. Fig. 2.8 Set the IP Address Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 27 \windows\options\cabs, etc. (if "D" is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 7. Windows may ask you to restart your PC. Click the Yes button. If Windows does not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 28: Configuring Windows 2000 Pcs

    DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. Double click the Local Area Connection. 3. The Local Area Connection Status screen will appear, as shown in Figure 2.10. Click the Properties button. Fig. 2.10 Local Area Connection Status Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 29 TCP/IP Settings Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), as shown in Figure 2.11, and click the Properties button. Fig. 2.11 Local Area Connection Properties Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 30 TCP/IP Settings Select Obtain an IP address automatically, as shown in Figure 2.12, then click the OK button. Fig. 2.12 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 31 192.168.1.X and mask 255.255.255.0 of local TCP/IP settings and click the OK button. On the next appearing screen click the OK button again. Fig. 2.13 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 7. Wait for a few seconds. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 32: Configuring Linux Pcs

    TCP/IP Settings Configuring Linux PCs To access the Internet via the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point, it is sufficient to set the Access Point as the "Gateway" only. Setup differs between various Linux distributions, we give the Mandrake as an example.
  • Page 33 2. Select Control Center (Fig. 2.14). If you are not logged as root, the following screen will appear. Enter your root password. Fig. 2.15 Entering Root Password 3. The following screen (Fig. 2.16) will appear. Select Network & Internet. Fig. 2.16 Configuring Linux Control Center Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 34 4. In the following screen (Fig. 2.17) select DrakConnect (for setting up Network & Internet connection). Fig. 2.17 Configuring Linux Control Center 5. Select the Interface entry for your Network card. Generally, this will be called "eth1". Fig. 2.18 Configuring Configuration Wizard Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 35 TCP/IP Settings Click the Wizard button then on next dialogue click the Next button. Select LAN connection (Fig.2.19) and click the Next button. Fig.2.19 Network Configuration Wizard Choosing the Connection Type Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 36 TCP/IP Settings 7. On the next screen select Automatic IP. Click on the Next buttons on all screens until you click Finish. Fig. 2.20 Network Configuration Wizard Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 37 IP Address, make the following changes in your configuration. • Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point • Ensure your Domain Name Server (DNS) settings are correct.

  • Page 38: Configuring Macintosh Clients

    TCP/IP Settings Configuring Macintosh Clients By using of Macintosh computers the procedure is running as follows: 1. Open the Network Control Panel in System Preferences Fig. 2.22 System Preferences Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 39 2. Select Ethernet from the pop-up menu Fig. 2.23 Network 3. Select Using DHCP from the TCP/IP tab, field Configure. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. Fig. 2.24 Network TCP/IP Using DHCP Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 40: Configuring Other Clients

    4. Close the Network panel and save your settings. Note: If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are following: • Set Router Address field to the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point IP address • Ensure your DNS settings are correct Fig.

  • Page 41: Step 3 Configuring The Access Point

    A. Open your web browser. (You can get an error message at this point. Ignore it.) Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser’s Address field. Press the Enter key and the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point Web-based configuration Utility will start. http://192.168.1.1 Address Fig.

  • Page 42: Access Point Configuration

    Access Point. Each of these tabs groups several similar settings, from which you can choose to access display screens. The display screen consists of one or more entry fields containing current Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 43: Password Entry

    The login screen shown in Figure 2.27 will pop up. Enter "password" in the Password field. Then click the Submit button. 3.3 Home Tabs Status Select the Status tab from the Home tabs. The following screen will appear: Fig. 3.3 Status Table Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 44 Firmware version It shows the firmware version of Access Point. − Device Name It shows the alias name of Access Point. This information can be valuable, if you contact Corinex Technical Support. The Settings give you an overview of the IP settings of your Access Point.

  • Page 45: Help

    This is a help system online for your convenience. You can scroll down until you will find the explanation of the term you are interested in, or you can click on the top pointer to reach the top of the help system page. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 46: Ip Address Tabs

    DHCP server on your network. If you have changed any settings it is necessary to reboot the Access Point for the new settings to take effect. After you have entered the values in this screen, you can set them up by clicking the Apply button. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 47: Wireless Tabs

    • You are also using another manufacturer’s wireless products • The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point is being installed in existing wireless network. Here you may change wireless encryption settings as well as wireless network parameters.
  • Page 48 Note: The SSID is case sensitive. Access Point Name It is the alias name of Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point. On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the name of the Access Point in use. The alias name can be 32 characters long.
  • Page 49 Only minor reductions of this value are recommended. Set the data packet fragmentation threshold, value can be written between 256 and 2346 bytes. After you have entered the values in this screen, you can set them up by clicking Apply button. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 50: Wireless Mode

    Wireless Client The Wireless Client Access Point transform any powerline device connected to it into an 802.11b wireless client, as long as it is connected to this Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point. The Site Survey function allows you to scan for available wireless networks.
  • Page 51 Wireless Tabs Fig. 3.8 Site Survey After selecting the values in Wireless Mode screen, set them up by clicking Apply button. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 52: Security Settings

    Fig. 3.9 Security Settings The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point provides three levels of security: authentication, privacy and access authorization. The first level consists of checking and issuing the user’s authentication by EAP, PSK and 802.1x, similar to the Windows XP authentication process.
  • Page 53 Active Key Select the key you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key values. Transmitted data are ALWAYS encrypted by using the Active Key, the other keys are for decryption only. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 54 Value can be 5 digits of alphanumeric characters. When a client requests a communication with Access Point, the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point reports its own MAC address to the RADIUS server and asks for communication approval to the client. Once the client is recognized by RADIUS, the RADIUS issues a key to the Access Point as well as to the client for initiation of communication.
  • Page 55 Interval. Value can be 5 alphanumeric characters. PSK (HEX) Clients access this Access Point by PSK (Pre-Shared Key) without RADIUS authorization. You should select either TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) from Unicast Cipher field. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 56 Please see the possible combination of security settings: Authentication Encryption Manual Key 802.1X Mode Status required enabled Open None Open Optional Optional TKIP Press Apply button, if you want to enter the values in the Access Point. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 57: Powerline Tabs

    Accept button. * If you want to have an SNMP capable device, get the necessary information on our web site www.corinex.com: Go to the section Support and from the product list choose the Wireless to Powerline Access Point.

  • Page 58: Network Encryption Key (Nek) Password Setting

    Powerline tabs. The following screen will appear: Fig. 3.11 NEK Setting The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point is configured to work seamlessly with other Corinex Powerline products right out of the box. All Powerline devices must use the same Powerline Password, if they should communicate together over powerline.

  • Page 59: Powerline Statistics

    Fig. 3.12 Powerline Statistics You can see the throughput as measured with the powerline protocol for all adapters that Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point can reach in the powerline network. Press Refresh button, if you want to update this information.

  • Page 60: Powerline Priority Settings

    Access Point. You can choose which adapter you want to configure in the Local Powerline Adapter field, then choose a level of priority from Low to Above High. Press Apply, if you want to assign priority to the selected adapter/interface. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 61: Advanced Settings

    Following up the second step check the Block checkbox for that device and press Add button. This way you can enter multiple MAC addresses. After you have entered the values in this screen, you can set them up by clicking the Submit Query button. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 62: Block Sites

    Here you can add sites, which you do not want to be accessible through your WLAN connected computers/hosts. You can either enter the full name of the site (www.corinex.com) or the beginning of the name (www.co) in the Block Content field. In the latter case you will not be able to access all sites beginning with www.co….

  • Page 63: Security Log

    By using a Download button you can save the whole log file to the PC for later analyzing (The Download file dialogue will appear), clicking Clear will erase all logged events from the log, and clicking Refresh button will refresh the display screen with actual events. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 64: Utilities

    Sometimes it might be necessary to reset or reboot the Access Point if it begins running improperly. Resetting or Rebooting the Access Point will not delete any of your configuration settings. Click the Restart Access Point button below to reset the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 65: Restore Factory Default

    By using this option this will restore all of the settings in the Access Point to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you backup your settings before you restore all of the defaults. To restore the factory default settings, click the Restore Factory Defaults button below. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 66: Save/Backup Current Settings

    It is recommended that you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware upgrade. You can also be requested by Corinex Technical Support to send them a saved file. In order to save your current configuration, click Save button. The following dialogue will appear: Fig.
  • Page 67 Click on Save and the following dialogue will appear: Fig. 3.21 Downloading Location You can then choose the name and the location, where you want to save the configuration file. Then click the Save button. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 68: Restore Previous Settings

    Fig. 3.22 Restoring Previous Setting This option will allow you to restore previously saved configuration, or to load a file sent to you through the Corinex Technical Support. Click Browse button and select the previously saved configuration file in the following dialogue.

  • Page 69: Firmware Update

    This feature enables you to change/upgrade the Firmware (Access Point’s internal software) through the file found on support part of the Corinex Web page or sent to you by Corinex Technical Support. Click on Browse button and select the firmware file in the following dialogue.
  • Page 70 Fig. 3.25 Choosing a File After selecting the firmware file, click the Open button then (in the display screen) Upgrade button. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 71: System Settings

    Access Point field remotely) to manage the Access Point. This is an advanced feature and you should enable it only when you have changed the Access Point access password from its default value to your own Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 72: Powerline Setup Using Corinex Setup Tool

    Thus you make sure all the devices in your Powerline Network communicate with each other. Then by using Corinex Setup Tool, you can discover the powerline port of the powerline adapter, as it will appear in the first window of the Tool.
  • Page 73 Powerline Setup Using Corinex Setup Tool 2. The next screen will ask you where the Setup Tool should be installed. Click Next to continue. Fig. 3.28 Setup Tool 3. This next screen will ask you where the Setup Tool should be installed.
  • Page 74 Powerline Setup Using Corinex Setup Tool 4. This screen will ask where the Setup program should place the program’s shortcuts. Sellect the Start Menu Folder or simply click Next. Fig. 3.30 Select Start Menu Folder 5. The following screen will appear to inform you that Setup program is ready to begin the installation of Setup Tool on your computer.

  • Page 75: Running The Setup Tool

    So far the Setup allows transmission of data encrypted with a universal key. To set your private and personal encryption keys for the network, run the Corinex Setup Tool provided on the CD. This prevents anyone from intercepting of your transmitted data.
  • Page 76 Powerline Setup Using Corinex Setup Tool 3. Now the following screen should be displayed. Fig. 3.33 Choose Network Encryption Key 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 set up.
  • Page 77 If no other devices have been programmed, the list will be empty. If you use other than Corinex HomePlug certified devices in the network, these devices may be set at the default status. This default setting makes sure that HomePlug devices find each other in a network and connect and communicate with each other automatically.

  • Page 78: Setup Of Access Point Snmp Powerline Agent On The Opm Management Station

    Fig. 3.35 Corinex Open Management Main Window * If you want to have an SNMP capable device, get the necessary information on our web site www.corinex.com: Go to the section Support and from the product list choose the Wireless to Powerline Access Point.

  • Page 79: Adding A Local Network

    After the Next button click, choose a name for the Local Network (text field Name, for example "floor1" as shown in Fig. 3.37), then click Next button and a dialogue as shown in Fig. 3.38 will appear. Fig. 3.37 Choosing a Name for a Local Network Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 80: Adding A Powerline Network

    Use the same wizard (Add button in the main window, fig 3.35) to define a new powerline network. In the wizard window, click Add Powerline Network option (Fig 3.39). Fig. 3.39 Adding Powerline Network - Option Add Powerline Network Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 81 Fig. 3.40 Choosing a Name for a Powerline Network After clicking the Finish button in Completing dialogue, you will be asked if you want to add a powerline device. If you click Yes you will continue with adding a powerline device. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 82: Adding A Powerline Device

    In the following steps the user chooses a powerline network (i.e. “Powerline1” as in Fig. 3.42, where one adapter is connected). By clicking the Next button you will be asked to fill more information into the Add Powerline Device window. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 83 Disconnected device check box. This action will give you the possibility to remember the Powerline devices for future reference and usage in an associated network structure. Fig. 3.42 Choosing Local and Powerline Networks. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 84 Default Powerline Agent configuration values will appear, assuming the Agent is running on a local PC or Access Point. You should enter the IP address of your Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point in the Agent name/address field in this dialog box. The insertions for the fields: Port,...
  • Page 85 Fig. 3.44 Search for Attached Device Option. If Agent settings are correct, the Select device dialog will appear. Choose the desired device from the accessible devices list and click OK button (Fig 3.45). Fig. 3.45 Select Device from the List. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 86 You can change it to any text string (for e.g. "Device1"). If the device naming is pre-defined by Corinex the Corinex name will appear automatically in the text field Manufacturer. If it is not a Corinex device, the user must complete the Manufacturer field.
  • Page 87 (max. 25). Fig. 3.48 Finishing of Adding Powerline Device This procedure has to be repeated until all devices in the network are registered, so that the network can be managed more effectively. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 88: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    The problems are usually easy to fix with the right tools. The following tools will get you started, also available on your computer or the Corinex CD. • Setup Tool (from the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point Installation CD) •...
  • Page 89 Setup Using Corinex Setup Tool. 5. Check that the devices exist on the powerline network. Start the Corinex Setup Tool, click Network Statistics and see if all devices on your network are found. If all devices are listed, skip this section. If a device is missing, then: •...

  • Page 90: Frequently Asked Questions

    • Make sure the device is plugged straight into the socket and not into a power splitter or extension cord. • Try another outlet. If you still have the trouble, you might contact the Corinex "help desk" by sending an e-mail to support@corinex.com. Make sure to inform us about following items: •...
  • Page 91 Do the Corinex powerline products cause interference with other home networking or powerline products? No. The Corinex powerline products can co-exist with phoneline and wireless networking technologies. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 92: Corinex Authorized Powerline Partners Program

    Yes, you can manage all of our devices remotely by using Open Powerline Management software (OPM). 4.3 Corinex Authorized Powerline Partners Program We also advise you to visit our Corinex Authorized Powerline Partners Program web page (cappp.corinex.com), as you can find here valuable information about complex applications and installations, along with the partners in your area providing the installation services.

  • Page 93: Appendix B: Glossary

    Boot - The software effectuating the computer to start executing instructions. Personal computers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are executed automatically on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it, and pass control to it. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 94 Data Packet - One frame in a packet-switched message. Most data communications are based on division of transmitted message into the packets. For example, an Ethernet packet can be from 64 to 1518 bytes in length. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 95 DSSS appears as low power wideband noise to an unintended receiver and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 96 The Alliance’s mission is to enable and promote rapid availability, adoption and implementation of cost effective, interoperable and standards-based home powerline networks and products. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 97 IP address already received. IPCONFIG - A Windows utility that provides querying, defining and managing IP addresses within a network. A commonly used utility, under Windows NT and 2000, for the configuration of networks by static IP addresses. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 98 Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video, and/or data between users. Network Mask - See the "Subnet Mask". Notebook (PC) - A notebook computer is a battery-powered personal computer mostly smaller than a briefcase that can easily be transported Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 99 (e-mail, file transfer, etc.). Passphrase - Used more as a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by generating the WEP encryption keys for Corinex products automatically. Plug-and-Play - The ability of a computer system to configure expansion boards and other devices automatically without requiring the user to turn off the system during installation.
  • Page 100 TKIP - Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is an advanced encryption method using the RC4 algorithm. Instead of using the sequential IV, a random IV will be used, and the IV key definition will be updated regularly at a preset Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 101 64 bit, 128 bit, or 256 bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. Wide Area Network (WAN) - A network that encompasses interconnectivity between devices over a wide geographic area. Such networks require public rights-of way and operate over long distances. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 102 2003. The 802.11i standard addresses many of the security issues of the original 802.11 standard. While the new IEEE 802.11i standard is being ratified, wireless vendors have agreed on an interoperable interim standard known as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 103: Appendix C: How To Ping Your Isp's E-Mail And Web Addresses

    Internet. For example, www.corinex.com is recently 81.0.193.56 at the time of producing this manual. If you type this address into your web browser, you will end up at the Corinex home page every time. Some servers translate the URL to an IP address, so called DNS (Domain Name System) Servers.

  • Page 104: Step One: Pinging An Ip Address

    2. Click Start, then Run, and type command. This will bring up the DOS window. 3. At DOS command prompt, type ping corinex.com (assuming that your desired IP address location is configured as corinex.com) and press Enter. As an example, the following data information on Figure 6.1., taken from a ping of Microsoft Network e-mail server,...

  • Page 105: Step Two: Pinging For A Web Address

    Fig. 6.2 Pinging for a Web Address 2. Write down the web address returned by the ping command (In Fig. 6.2 corinex.com is the web address). This web address is the web address assigned to the IP address you just pinged. While the IP address of mail could change conceivably, it is presumably that this web address will not.

  • Page 106: Appendix D: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Wireless Adapter

    (see Figure 7.1). This is the MAC address for your Wireless, Ethernet or USB adapter and will be shown as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC Address Cloning or MAC Filtering. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 107: For Windows Nt, 2000 And Xp

    When entering the information using the Access Point’s web-based utility, type the 12-digit MAC address in this format, XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX without the hyphens for MAC Filtering. When entering information for MAC Address Cloning, type the 12-digit MAC address. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 108: For Linux Pc

    Fig. 7.3 Starting Terminal Login as superuser by issuing su command, then press Enter. Provide the password, and press Enter. Enter ifconfig, then press Enter. In the field Hwaddr is the requested MAC address. Fig. 7.4 Running ifconfig Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 109 For Linux PC Login as superuser, by issuing su command, then press Enter. Provide the password, and press Enter again. Enter iwconfig, then press Enter. You can see the wireless port parameters. Fig. 7.5 Running iwconfig Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 110: For Macintosh Os X Computer

    For Macintosh OS X computer 7.4 For Macintosh OS X computer 1. In Applications open Utilities. Fig. 7.6 Applications 2. In Utilities select Network Utility Fig. 7.7 Utilities Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...
  • Page 111 3. Select the interface connected to the Access Point through the wireless or through the powerline. In this section you can see the wireless connection type. Fig. 7.8 Network Utility 4. Field Hardware address contains MAC Address of selected interface. Corinex Wireless to Powerline AP...

  • Page 112: Index

    Corinex Authorized Powerline Partners 29, 49, 88, 94, 103, 104 Program 3, 89 winipcfg 85, 103 Corinex Setup Tool 16, 69, 72, 86 NEK 3, 16, 55, 69 Wireless Client 5, 41, 45, 47 Corinex Technical Support 41, 63, netman 54...

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