Testing The Setup; Running The Powernet Setup Tool - Corinex Intelligent PowerNet Owner's Manual

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2.5

Testing the Setup

To verify that the connection is working correctly, use the

standard Ping

then write command "ping IPADDRESS −t", where IPADDRESS is

ip address of computer the Ethernet adapter is connected to,

e.g. ping 192.168.4.1 −t . This command will be stopped by

pressing keys CTRL+C)

2.6

The setup so far allows transmission of data encrypted with a

universal key. To set your private and personal encryption keys

for the network, run the PowerNet Setup Tool provided on the

CD (refer to section 3.1 for details.) This prevents anyone from

intercepting your transmitted data.

utility. (in Windows, click to menu Start −>Run,

Ping the IP address of the computer the Ethernet adapter

is connected to. If this fails, there is a problem with the

Ethernet network card.

Repeat the same process with the other power line

device on the network.

If all nodes can ping themselves, try pinging another

power line device on the network. If this fails, there is a

problem with connections on the power line. Try a

different AC outlet.

If the setup does not work, refer to the troubleshooting

guide, but first, try unplugging the powerline device and

reboot the computer as this sometimes fixes the

problem.

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