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The use of the product or its features described in this document may be restricted or regulated by law in some countries. If you are unsure which restrictions or regulations apply, you should consult your regional Corinex office or the authorized reseller.
What this Package Contains...........5 System Requirements.............5 Installing the USB Adapter software ........6 Testing the Setup..............11 3 User‘s Guide ................12 PowerNet Setup Tool User Guide .........12 Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter ...........15 FAQ ..................16 USB Adapter Specifications ..........17 4 Troubleshooting Guide............19...
Introduction 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.
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. With the information in this guide, you should be able to: Analyze your network efficiency...
Installation Guide 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 System Requirements •...
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.
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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.
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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“.
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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.
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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.
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.
User‘s Guide 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'.
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'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. This will take a few seconds. The next screen will look similar to the following screen.
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• 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.
Eliminates the requirement for special data cable wiring A real cost−effective and reliable solution for high speed communication in any home or small office This User‘s Guide has been prepared for Corinex Powernet USB Adapter use in combination with PC’s or Laptop computers.
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.
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 −...
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Speed Up to 14 Mbps − Standard AC cable Cabling type − USB cable LED status Lights Collision, Link, Activity 2.36“L x 4.49“W x 1.18“H Unit Dimensions 60mm L x 114mm W x 30mm H USB cable 1.67`/0.5m Power cable 6`/1.8m Weight 0.69 lbs/0.313 kg...
The following tools, available on your computer or the Corinex CD, will get you started. • PowerNet Setup Tool (from the Corinex PowerNet Installation • ping (from the command prompt, see section 2.4) •...
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The chosen outlet pair may have poor electrical connection, try a different pair of outlets. 4. Check that the Corinex Powernet USB Adapters devices are detected by TCP/IP. From the command prompt, run ping and type the computer name or IP address of the computer you are working on.
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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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