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Corinex GameNet Manual

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  • Page 1 CONNECT YOUR GAME CONSOLE TO THE NET Manual...
  • Page 2 Corinex AV200 Powerline Ethernet Wall Mount F Corinex Communications Corp. # 601 - 905 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1L6, Canada 2006/95/CE EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 CISPW1/89/CD Vancouver / March 17.2007...
  • Page 3: Copyright

    However, there is no guarantee that in- terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the end user is advised to take adequate measures. Copyright 2007-10-16 ver. 1 Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 4: End User License Agreement

    CORINEX or its supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or any claim by a third party. 6. Applicable Laws. This EULA will be governed by the laws of Canada, excluding its conflict of law provisions. End User License Agreement Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 5 EULA, those terms also apply and prevail, to the extent of any inconsistency with this EULA. REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY Please see the included product registration card for details of the standard consumer warranty on this fine Corinex product. End User License Agreement Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Network Configuration ... 34 5.1 Setting an IP Address on your Computer ... 34 5.2 Improving Network Performance ... 40 5.3 Checking Network Performance ... 42 5.4 Using Powerline Noise Filters ... 42 Troubleshooting Guide ... 44 Contents Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Overview The Corinex GameNet is a set of network adapters, connecting your game consoles, computers and other devices to each other, and to your Internet connection, over the electrical circuits already in your home or office. Just plug the wall mount...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation 2.1 Package Contents When you receive your Corinex GameNet, check to be sure that your package contains: • 2x Corinex AV200 Powerline Ethernet Wall Mount F • 2x Standard Ethernet cable • CD with documentation • Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 9: Functional Description

    2.4.2.1 One-button Security Setup (OBUS) By default, powerline adapters come without a network identifier and without an encryption key. As a result, when they are plugged in, a new Powerline network will be created (referred to as a public network). Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 10 1. Press the adapter’s “SYNC/ RST” button for at least ten seconds (it VPI LED will start rotating in red, orange and green once the button has been pressed for two seconds, and will keep rotating colors for about eight seconds). release the button. When Corinex GameNet Installation switches OFF,...
  • Page 11 If Powerline link, Estimated application Throughput < Threshold 1 If Powerline link, Threshold 1 < Estimated application Throughput < Threshold 2 If Powerline link, Estimated application Throughput > Threshold 2 Adapter is on OBUS configuration Mode Installation Meaning Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    US, EU, UK and AUS VPI, ETH 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet, Powerline 2 – 34 MHz 85 to 265 V AC, 50/60 Hz 132 mm L x 60 mm W x 65 mm H UL/EN 60950, FCC Part 15, EN 55022 EMC limits Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 13: Adapter Configuration

    Therefore, you will first be taken to the Authentication page for login. If the configuration page is left idle for 5 minutes, the login expires and you will need to login again. Note: The default password is “paterna”. Adapter Configuration http://10.10.1.69/ unless you have already Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 14: Main Page

    Powerline connections, MAC and IP addresses, MAC type, etc. “Additional Information,” “Basic Settings” and “Advanced Settings”. The menu shows the current category and page. (The current category is shown in black text and does nothing when clicked.) Adapter Configuration screen main categories, “Status,” Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 15: Additional Information Page

    Shows whether or not the network encryption is enabled. Shows “Fixed” for set static IP addresses, or “DHCP” if the device receives an address from the server. Shows the current IP Address of the adapter. Shows the subnet mask. Shows the Default Gateway. Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 16 Powerline MAC addresses. Indicates whether or not VLAN (virtual networking) is enabled. Shows the selected VLAN Tag. All traffic from the ethernet port carries this tag. Shows the selected priority, which is inserted into the VLAN tag. Corinex GameNet chapter...
  • Page 17 Shows the default priority for traffic transmission. Shows which criteria are used to classify traffic. This can be TOS, 802.1p or Custom. If Custom, the complete parameters displayed Please see chapter 3.4.7 for additional information. Indicates whether configuration page protected. Corinex GameNet below. password...
  • Page 18: Change Configuration Page

    255.255.0.0 for an adapter with the default factory settings). • The adapter’s netmask can also be changed, for example to a type C (255.255.255.0) if necessary. This is a more advanced option, which you may ignore if you’re not familiar with it. Adapter Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 19 Adapters with different Network IDs will not be able to communicate with each other. The Network Identifier string can have up to 20 ASCII characters (lettters and numbers). Quote and double-quote characters are not supported. Extended ASCII characters are not recommended. Adapter Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 20: Advanced Configuration

    Extended ASCII characters are not supported. On the other hand, if HEX mode is selected, the Encryption Key string can have up to 42 hexadecimal digits (for example 34AE4F54B38D). This HEX method is more secure than ASCII. Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 21 Network Identifier fields. When you enter a Network ID, a private network is configured. Note: The Network Identifier string can have up to 20 ASCII characters. Quote and double-quote characters are not supported. Extended ASCII characters are not recommended Adapter Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 22 On the other hand, if HEX mode is selected, the Encryption Key string can have up to 42 hexadecimal digits (for example 34AE4F54B38D). HEX strings generate stronger keys. Adapter Configuration Modem Network Id: Home Modem Modem Modem Network Id: Other Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 23 If the adapter is operating in an environment where it can cause interference to a HAM radio receiver, it is recommended to enable notches, in order to block the Powerline signal from the frequency bands used by radio amateurs. Adapter Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 24: Multicast Configuration

    (source) MAC address, in hexadecimal format (XXXXXXXXXXXX), in the appropriate fields and clicking “OK.” The new IGMP Aware Multicast Syndication feature can be enabled via this form. This feature is only available on private networks (those with a valid Network Identifier) and End Points (EP). Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 25: Priority Configuration

    If Powerline link, Estimated application Throughput < Threshold 1 If Powerline link, Threshold 1 < Estimated application Throughput < Threshold 2 If Powerline link, Estimated application Throughput > Threshold 2 Adapter is on OBUS configuration Mode Adapter Configuration Meaning Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 26 Adapter Configuration After setting both values, please click OK to save the values to NVRAM. The changes will be applied immediately and the LED behavior may change. Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 27 If the value does not match any Adapter Configuration Bitmask Pattern 1 Prio 1 Pattern 2 Prio 2 Pattern 3 Prio 3 Trigger Prio 8 Pattern 8 Other Default Priority Ethernet Packet Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 28: Security Configuration

    Clicking on this button will restart your adapter. The configuration will remain the same, and any changes made in the Network Configuration section will be applied. This means that if you’ve changed the IP address, the adapter will restart with the new IP address. Adapter Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 29 We recommend a freeware tool called TFTPD32. This tool can be downloaded at the following address: http://tftpd32.jounin.net/. Download the new firmware file from the Corinex web site at http://www.corinex.com. Follow the steps below to update the firmware: 1. Open TFTPD32. Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 30 As an example, consider the network shown below : Internet Router or Cable / DSL Broadband Modem Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Computer/ Media Center PC Adapter Configuration Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Set-Top Box HDTV Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 31: Firmware Update Page

    If the update process fails, an error message will be shown. In this situation, the wall mount adapter can be reset without any risk, but the old firmware will still be present on the adapter. Adapter Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 32: Video Network Setups

    To configure a Fixed AP is optional. 4.2 Network Scenarios This section contains a few network scenarios, explaining the application and necessary configuration. There are two types of In-Home AV network. Video Network Setups Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 33 This is the simplest type of network, where no QoS (Quality of Service) configuration is required. Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Computer/ Media Center PC Video Network Setups Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Home Electrical Wiring Set-Top Box HDTV Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 34 (different network IDs) on the same circuit. In this case, a coexistence mechanism is included, which allows a secure form of communication without interference from adapters from other networks. Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Video Network Setups Set-Top Box HDTV Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 35 If both networks are configured at the same time, the QoS controller will be selected from all available APs. Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 36: Network Configuration

    2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable adapter (Ethernet adapter or Powerline - usually the first adapter listed). Double-click the Local Area Connection. 3. The Local Area Connection Status screen will appear. Click Properties. Network Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 37 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. 5. Select Use the following IP address. Set the IP address manually in the format 10.10.1.X (for example 10.10.1.200) and mask 255.255.0.0 of local TCP/IP settings. The Default gateway box can be left blank. Network Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 38 Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Do not choose a TCP/IP entry which name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. Double click the Local Area Connection. The following window will appear. Network Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 39 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. 5. Select Use the following IP address. Set the IP address manually in the format 10.10.1.X (for example 10.10.1.200) and mask 255.255.0.0 of local TCP/IP settings. The Default gateway box can be left blank. Network Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 40 Enter. The previous command takes eth0 as the name of the Ethernet interface and may be different on your system. You can check the status of all network interfaces by executing the command ifconfig on the console. Network Configuration Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 41 Network Configuration 5.1.5 Setting up a static IP in Mac OS 1. Open the Network Control Panel in System Preferences. Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 42 Network Configuration 2. Select Built-in Ethernet from the pop-up menu. 3. Set the IP address manually in the format 10.10.1.X (e.g. 10.10.1.200) and Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0. Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 43: Improving Network Performance

    With a Windows PC, simply double-click on the file tcpwin.reg, provided on the documentation CD in the “scripts“ folder. You can also run the script using the autorun feature on the CD. tcpwin.reg for use with Windows operating systems Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 44: Checking Network Performance

    5.4 Using Powerline Filters A PLC (Powerline) filter is a low-pass filter that will only allow the 50/60 Hz main voltage through. This filter blocks the Powerline signal. Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 45 This setup is illustrated in the picture below. Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Network Configuration Powerline Domain Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Power Strip Prefilter Noisy Appliance Corinex AV200 Powerline Wall Mount F Powerline Communication Corinex GameNet...
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide The Corinex GameNet has been designed to be a reliable and easy-to-use network connection device. Please refer to the list below to aid in troubleshooting or visit www.corinex.com/retail your product. There you will find news, manuals and software updates, as well as frequently asked questions (FAQ).
  • Page 47 (JPEG, GIF). Or you can just draw it on paper and scan it. • Specify operating systems used with the devices. • Please send us the firmware version and configuration of these devices. Please see the user guide for more detailed instructions. Troubleshooting Guide adapters. Check http://www.corinex.com/web/com. connection Corinex GameNet...

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