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Corinex CableLAN Adapter Model: Manufacturer: Corinex Communications Corp. World Trade Center 404-999 Canada Place Vancouver B.C. Canada V6C 3E2 Directives which Conformity is Declared: EMC: 89/336/EWG LVD: 73/23/EEC 93/68/EEC Standards which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2/A14...
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. User Warning ! Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Corinex could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2003 Place/Date: ....
Corinex Communications Corp. Corinex Communications Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document.
Installation Guide ..............4 What this Package Contains ............4 System Requirements ..............4 Physical Description ............... 5 Installing the CableLAN Adapter ..........7 Installing the Setup Tool ............. 10 Testing the Setup ..............13 Running the Setup Tool .............. 13 User Guide ................
Introduction 1.1 Overview The Corinex CableLAN Adapter is a network interface adapter, using the coaxial cable as a medium for communications. After successful installation, the indoor CableLAN network behaves like a traditional LAN for computers. The Corinex CableLAN Adapter supports up to 14 Mbps network speed.
Installation Guide Installation Guide 2.1 What this Package Contains When you receive your Corinex CableLAN Adapter, check to be sure that your package contains: • Corinex CableLAN Adapter • AC cord • Ethernet cable • Coax T-splitter • Coax jumper cable •...
Installation Guide 2.3 Physical Description Front Panel LED Definition (LEDs from left to right) CableLAN LINK: Green Link ACT: Yellow Link Off: No Link Blinking: receiving/transmitting data Ethernet LINK: Green Link Blinking: receiving/transmitting data Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual...
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(Connectors from left to right) Power Inlet: The device is equipped with internal power supply Ethernet LAN Port: For linking computers or other Ethernet devices, e.g. hub/switch F type CableLAN Connector: For the coaxial cable connection Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual...
To connect the Corinex CableLAN Adapter to your computer, follow the steps listed below: 1. Plug the supplied AC cord into the Corinex CableLAN Adapter and after that, into an AC outlet. 2. Plug the coax cable into the Corinex CableLAN Adapter.
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Installation Guide You can find information about possible filter vendors on the Corinex Authorized Powerline Partners Program web site (cappp.corinex.com). Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual...
Laptop start up screen. Navigate to the CD drive and double click on the drive. The Installation CD menu will appear. Click on Install Setup Tool. Note: By clicking on Read Documentation you can read the manuals and additional documents included on the installation CD. Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual...
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Installation Guide 2. The following welcome screen will be displayed. Click Next to continue. 3. The next screen will ask where the Setup Tool should be installed. Click Next to continue. Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual...
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4. This screen will ask where Setup should place the program’s shortcuts. Select the Start Menu Folder or simply click Next. 5. The following screen will appear to inform you that Setup is ready to begin installing the Setup Tool on your computer. Click Install. Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual...
In Windows, click on menu Start -> Run, then write the command "ping IPADDRESS -t", where IPADDRESS is the IP address of the computer to which the CableLAN adapter is connected to, e.g. ping 192.168.4.1 -t . (This command will be stopped by pressing keys CTRL+C).
1. Make sure that your Corinex CableLAN Adapter is connected to the computer and start the Setup Tool from the Start menu by selecting the software folder and select Corinex Setup Tool.
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Network Encryption Key box and click Next. If you don’t want to use encryption, uncheck the box Encrypt frames. 4. Click Next again to program the Corinex CableLAN Adapter with the new encryption key. This will take a few seconds. The next screen will look similar to the following screen.
3.2 Corinex CableLAN Adapter The Corinex CableLAN Adapter introduces a new and innovative solution for high speed communications, using the coax cable as a medium for communication. This unique technology offers users a wide range of networking options by using digital CableLAN technology enabling up to 14 Mbps of "traffic"...
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• A real cost-effective and reliable solution for high speed communications in any home or small office You can combine this type of adapters with the Corinex full line of powerline products. This manual has been prepared for Corinex CableLAN Adapters for use in combination with PCs or laptop computers.
User Guide 3.3 FAQ 1. Is the Corinex CableLAN Adapter still working if there is an electricity blackout? And will it resume the transmission automatically after the power comes back? Corinex CableLAN Adapters are operational, when the connected computers are rebooted and the power is back on.
User Guide 3.4 CableLAN Adapter Specifications The following table lists the product specifications for the Corinex CableLAN Adapter. HomePlug v 1.0.1 compatible Windows 98/Me/2000/NT/XP, Mac OS X and Linux compatible for the Setup Tool Standard compliance IEEE 802.3 UL and /or international standards approved...
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Safety & EMI USA: UL/FCC part 15 / Europe: CB/CE Operating temperature 32°F to 131°F (0° to 55°C) Storage temperature -4°F to 158°F (-20° to 70°C) Operating humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual...
CableLAN. If this fails as well, try 2. – 5. 2. Check the Ethernet cables: The Corinex CableLAN Adapter has a LED on the Ethernet side labeled LINK. If it is not on: • Check if the device at the other end of the Ethernet cable is switched on.
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4. Check that the devices exist on the 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: •...
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• Make sure the device is connected straight into the cable outlet and not into a splitter or extension cable. • Try another cable outlet. If you still have trouble, you may contact the Corinex "help desk" by sending an e-mail to: support@corinex.com - describing your problem...
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