Corinex Global MAC OS X Network Card User Manual
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1. E Connectors Definition Connectors from left to right Power Inlet Ethernet LAN Port F type CableLAN Connector The device is equipped with internal power supply 6 For linking computers or other Ethernet devices e g hub switch For the coaxial cable connection Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Installation Guide 2 4 Installing the CableLAN Adapter 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 Plug the coax cable into the Corinex CableLAN Adapter 3 Unplug the coaxial cable connecting the TV and the TV outlet Plug the T splitter into the TV outlet 4 Plug the TV coaxial cable into the T splitter Plug the CableLAN coaxial cable into the T splitter 5 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Corinex CableLAN Adapter and the Ethernet slot or card on your computer N The Corinex CableLAN Adapter is equipped with an automatic switch enabling an Ethernet slot or card on the computer to be connected to the Adapter via a standard cable or to connect a cable modem or DSL modem via a cross cable to the Adapter If there is an existing Docsis Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications system already installed special precautions as described further have to be taken It is possible to cut off the Docsis functions and insert the CableLAN at the incoming node2. Install Corinex Setup Tool introduction Select Destination W Installation Type Installing FFihish Up Welcome to the Corinex Setup Tool Installer Welcome to the Mac OS X Installation Program You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Go Back Continue Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 11 Installation Guide 3 The next two screens will ask the user where the Setup Tool should be installed Please select the desired disk and folder destination and click Continue to start the installation process Install Corinex Setup Tool Select a Destination Introduction Select a destination disk to install the Corinex Setup Tool Select Destination software Installation Type 9 Installing SFihish Up Macintosh HD PetOS HD XBoot 6 0GB 4 0GB Free 6 3GB 1 8GB Free 7 9GB8 5 0CB Free E Installing this software requires 203KB of disk space You have selected to install this software in Applications on the disk XBoot You can choose the folder to install into Destination folder Applications Chogse Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Install Corinex Setup Tool Installation Guide lntroductio Select Dest installation ostalling Finish Up AM From A Applications DataDisk ExtraDisk 3 ntosh HD Network E PetOs HD i x amp oot LA Applications a Developer Libra
3. one Run the Setup Tool again e The devices may be programmed with different passwords Setup all devices with a new password as described in the chapter 3 1 5 Check that the Corinex CableLAN Adapters 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 ping your computer name This should return 4 good packets Now try to ping another computer on the network If a timeout occurs e Go into the TCP IP properties and check that the buttons for automatically obtaining IP addresses and gateway are checked If not make sure that both computers are on the same subnet e Check the IP configuration on all computers to verify that all computers have valid IP addresses on the same subnet e The IP tables may be corrupted reboot all computers and try again If these tests work you have basic connectivity and can use all network services If this does not work you may have a faulty device Please contact your reseller or local distributor Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 31 Troubleshooting Guide I cannot share my Internet access To share broadband Internet access you need a router connected to your Cable DSL modem This will provide a firewall with a single IP address that all computers will use as a gateway Connect a Corinex CableLAN Adapter to your Cable DSL router I have got all that it still doesn t work e Make sure that your TCP IP se
4. X and Linux compatible for the Setup Tool Standard compliance IEEE 802 3 UL and or international standards approved FCC and or CE approved Protocol Ethernet HomePlug 1 0 1 Speed Up to 14 Mbps CableLAN 10 Mbps Ethernet Cabling type Standard AC cable Ethernet cable Coax jumper cable LED status lights Link and Activity on CableLAN Link Activity on Ethernet Unit dimensions 106 mm Lx 148 mm W x 47 mm H Power cable 6 1 8 m Coax jumper cable with F M and antenna F type connectors Weight 0 69 Ibs 0 313 kg Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Interface Impedance Frequency used Modulation Medium Access Power emitted into CableLAN Maximal attenuation Power input Power Consumption Safety amp EMI Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity User Guide Standard Ethernet port RJ 45 10 Mbps F type CableLAN Connector at CableLAN port 75 Q 4 21 MHz OFDM Half duplex collision based 57 dBmV 707 mV 40 dB 110 120 or 220 240 V AC 0 5A 3W USA UL FCC part 15 Europe CB CE 3220F to BIKE O ToO 557 C 4 F to 158 F 20 to 70 C 10 to 85 non condensing 5 to 90 non condensing Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 29 Troubleshooting Guide A eac Computer networking can sometimes be tricky when many components must work together for the ultimate network system to function properly With the right tools the problems are usually easy to fix The f
5. You can still use the Docsis Modem s access capacity for Internet communications This requires the use of a passive diplexer filter See the installation example in the following pictures Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Installation Guide Before installing CableLAN Cable TV Cable DOCSIS Ethernet Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Installation Guide After installing CableLAN Cable TV Cable DOCSIS You can find information about possible filter vendors on the Corinex Authorized Powerline Partners Program web site cappp corinex com Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Installation Guide 2 5 Installing the Setup Tool 1 The Corinex Setup Tool for MAC OS X is on the CD ROM supplied with the adapter To start installation of the program launch the cpntool pkg file from the CD Install Corinex Setup Tool lntroduction Select Destination Installation Typ nstalling BFihish Up Welcome to the Corinex Setup Tool Installer Welcome to the Mac OS X Installation Program You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Go Back Continue For a succesfull installation the instructions of the application installer on the screen should be followed exactly as described and displayed in the following steps Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 10 2 T The next screen Installation Guide contains a welcome dialogue Click Continue to continue
6. AB DE Corinex Adapter 00 0B 2D Corinex adapter 00 0b 02 00 24 8b Local adapter 00 03 93 82 eb de en0 Network Statistics Conection quality f Clear Password f Set Password Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 21 User Guide 20 Corinex Setup Tool Ethernet Interface ENO Built in E 00 03 93 82 AB DE Corinex Adapter EZ Corinex adapter 00 0b 8b Local adapter 00 03 93 e en0 Network Statistics HW Address Conection quality Clear Password D Set Password Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual User Guide 6 All Corinex CableLAN devices have a password and only adapters having the same password can communicate with each other To change the adapter password click on the button Set Password The following dialog will appear Password to use for the adapter and Verify Password Enter any password which can be between 6 and 24 characters long into the Password to use section and repeat the same password in Verify Password After filling in the password click on the Set Password button and the password will be stored in the adapter Corinex Setup Tool Password must be between 6 and 24 characters in length Password to use seccce Verify Password seese e Clear Password Set Password Get Statistic Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 23 User Guide 7 To refresh the status display in the main window of the Corinex Setup Tool click on the Get Statistic
7. Corinex CableLAN Adapter Mac OS X amp Corinex Manual Declaration of Conformity C Model Corinex CableLAN Adapter 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 EN 61000 3 3 EN 60950 The undersigned hereby declares the above specified equipment conforms to the above directives and standards A 2 Place Date Signature areae Printed name Peter Sobotka Position Title CEO Declaration of Conformity For US Market Only Tested to Comply C With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC 1D QIU CABLELAN ETH Model Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manufacturer Corinex Communications Corp World Trade Center 404 999 Canada Place Vancouver B C Canada V6C 3E2 This device complies with Part 15 rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may no cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 t
8. ational when the connected computers are rebooted and the power is back on Once the electricity is on after blackout is the CableLAN Adapter put into operation automatically Yes as soon as the computers are running again If there is a problem unplug the adapter and plug it back into the connection slot Is there any cross talk or interference issue when using Corinex CableLAN Adapters Within a computer we don t see any interference with any other card and or system OFDM is a technology which reduces any influence coming from another device that is connected to the coax cable network The Corinex adapters have also been FCC and EC approved Please see also question Nr 5 In case the computers are at different floors of the same building can they use the CableLAN device for data transmission And how does it work CableLAN devices use the coax cable as a medium for communication If the coax cable wire between the two outlets used for communications in this case are connected with each other and the maximum distance is about 700 m it works fine Can we use a Corinex CableLAN Adapter in a DOCSIS cable modem network Yes but you will need a special filter as explained in chapter 2 4 Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 27 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
9. et or use a different cable outlet If the setup does not work refer to the troubleshooting guide but first try unplugging the CableLAN device and reboot the computer as this sometimes fixes the problem 2 7 Running the Setup Tool The setup so far allows the transmission of data which is encrypted with a universal key which is build into the adapters by the manufacturer To set private encryption keys for the users personal network the Setup Tool provided on the CD should be run and reference should be made to section 3 1 for details As soon as the user has chosen his own encryption key he has prevented anyone from intercepting transmitted data Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Ej User Guide 3 1 Setup Tool User Guide User Guide The Corinex Setup Tool allows the user to setup a private secure powerline network Follow the steps on the screen of this guide and a secure network will be setup correctly 1 Start the Corinex Setup Tool by clicking on the program icon A Applications e E AO A i Computer Home Favorites Applications Search 29 items 5 GB available Acrobat Reader 5 0 Calculator KN Corinex Setup Tool Address Book ET DVD Player e Image Capture e 5 AppleScript iMovie 4 Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 17 User Guide 2 This screen prompts for the users Adminstrator indentification Please enter your Administrator password in the Password or pharase bo
10. ex CableLAN Adapter check to be sure that your package contains e Corinex CableLAN Adapter e AC cord e Ethernet cable e Coax T splitter e Coax jumper cable e This manual e Installation CD As we are constantly innovating our products it can happen that we have newer versions of software tools included on the installation CD If you want to check and download the latest versions of the software for your Corinex product go to ww corinex com download We also advise you to visit our Corinex Authorized Powerline Partners Program web page cappp corinex com as you can find there valuable information about complex applications and installations along with the partners in your area who are providing installation services 2 2 System Requirements e A Macintosh or IBM compatible PC e One available 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port for connection e CD ROM drive e Windows 98 ME 2000 NT XP Mac OS X or Linux operating system Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manuall 2 3 Physical Description Installation Guide Front Panel e o e abd Ud pus 3 amp Corinex CableLAN Adapter j ___ 7 U J LED Definition LEDs from left to right 5 CableLAN LINK Green On Link ACT Yellow On Link Off No Link Blinking receiving transmitting data Ethernet qr LINK Green On Link Blinking receiving transmitting data Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Rear Panel Installation Guide
11. he user s authority to operate the equipment Signature LA Place Date 2003 T Printed name Peter Sobotka Position Title CEO Copyright This document as well as the software described in it is furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license The content of this document is furnished for informational use only it is subject to change without notice and it does not represent a commitment on the part of Corinex Communications Corp Corinex Communications Corp assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document It is our policy to enhance our products as new technologies hardware components software and firmware become available therefore the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Some features functions and operations described in this document may not be included and sold in certain countries due to government regulations or marketing policies 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 Published by Corinex Communications Corp World Trade Center 404 999 Canada Place Vancouver B C Canada V6C 3E2 Tel 1 604 692 0520 Fax 1 604 694 0061 C
12. ol User Guide ssssssssssseeeeeneeeenenee 17 3 2 Corinex CableLAN Adapter rri reden 25 3 3 lc E 27 3 4 CableLAN Adapter Specifications sssssssneee 28 4 Troubleshooting Guide eee 30 Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Introduction 1 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 The product keeps network maintenance cost low and eliminates usage barriers while there is no need for additional wiring It is highly integrated and requires no other external electronic components 1 2 About this Manual This Owner s Manual is intended to provide sufficient information to help you understand how to successfully install Corinex CableLAN Adapters to meet your networking needs With the information in this guide you should be able to Analyze your network efficiency Plan the configuration of Corinex CableLAN Adapter options Install and configure your Corinex CableLAN Adapter according to your plan Verify and optimize your Corinex CableLAN Adapters performance Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Installation Guide A Installation Guide 2 1 What this Package Contains When you receive your Corin
13. ollowing tools available on your computer or the Installation CD will get you started e Setup Tool from the Corinex CableLAN Installation CD e Ping from the command terminal prompt see section 2 6 If it just doesn t work 1 Check that the LEDs on the CableLAN side labelled LINK on all devices are on if not e Check the coaxial and power cables e Make sure the power outlet is working by plugging something else into it e Make sure the coaxial outlet is working and connected to other outlets used for 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 e Check if the device at the other end of the Ethernet cable is switched on e Try a different Ethernet cable 3 Check the connection between the Corinex CableLAN Adapter and the coax cable network Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 30 Troubleshooting Guide 4 Check that the devices exist on the network Start the Corinex Setup Tool in the main program window click Get Statistics and see if all devices on your network are found If all devices are listed skip this section If a device is missing e Make sure all computers have only one active network slot e Make sure the Corinex CableLAN Adapters are plugged straight into the cable network through the coax jumper cable e Unplug all Corinex CableLAN Adapters and plug them back in again one by
14. on sharing Enables peripheral and printer sharing through the CableLAN network Enables shared broadband Internet access Enables sharing the bandwidth for multimedia payloads including voice data audio and video Enables gaming competition within the reach of the coaxial wires network Eliminates the requirement for special data cable wiring 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 computers Example The connection of two computers over the CableLAN by using two Corinex CableLAN Adapters 1 Install Corinex CableLAN Adapter on each one of the two computers see Installation Guide 2 For connectivity enter the properties for this connection see to user guide of operating system and set up an IP address manually For example 192 168 4 1 mask 255 255 255 0 and another computer set up 192 168 4 2 mask 255 255 255 0 You can check the connection by a simple ping procedure addressing the IP address of the second computer w Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 26 User Guide 3 3 FAQ 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 oper
15. orinex is a registered trademark of Corinex Communications Corp Apple MAC OS X are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the U S A and or other countries Microsoft MS DOS MS Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and or other countries All products or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Copyright c 2001 2003 by Corinex Communications Corp 2003 10 01 ver 1 Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual Content Content CODY MIQUE cei ront cede kii eo ee e Lire aen EM FER ER CERE RUE CE FE AS 1 Content wid 1 Introdtctloli iii the inen tie s aae e a ea Xe EE re 3 1 1 OVSGEVIGW cerati saunie kaviaar vare eese Find dee ENEE e SA Ve NEL RNC TR UK e ed 3 1 2 About this Manual 5 pee tret eret iue tte E iaeiiai 3 2 Installation Guide cette res 4 2 1 What this Package Contains sssssssssseeeeeeeee 4 2 2 System Redqutrements citur ert atre cen eere Eee dees HR Ra ERAS 4 2 3 Physical Description 5 2 4 Installing the CableLAN Adapter sessseeenee 7 2 5 Installing the Setup Tool sssssseseeneeneene 10 2 6 Testing the Setup recs cec eere rx e deer exe Re kanat 16 2 7 Running the Setup Tool sssssssssseeeneenee 16 3 User Guide 5 negro on rper e EE Eee Dec tee esae enu 17 3 1 Setup To
16. ry L5 System J Users Add to Favorites Cancel oot OGB Free E Jai Con GoBack Continue Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 13 Installation Guide 4 To continue the installation you must click on Install Install Corinex Setup Tool Introduction Select Destination installation Type Installing BFihish Up Easy Install Click Install to perform a basic installation of this software package Go Back Instat Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 14 Installation Guide 5 The last screen displays information about the successful installation Install Corinex Setup Tool Introduction Select Destination Installation Type Installing Finish Up Install Software The software was successfully installed Ck gt Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 15 Installation Guide 2 6 Testing the Setup To verify that the connection over the electrical wires is working correctly please use the standard Ping utility Ping the IP address of the computer to which the CableLAN adapter is connected to If this fails there is a problem with the Ethernet network card Repeat the same process with the other cable device on the network If all nodes can ping themselves try pinging another cable device on the network If this fails there is a problem with connections on the cable Try to check the connection to the cable outl
17. s button o Corinex Setup Tool Ethernet Interface ENO Built in a 00 03 93 82 AB DE Corinex Adapter 00 0B C2 00 2D 88 H Corinex adapter 00 0b 02 00 24 8b Local adapter 00 03 93 82 ab de end Setting password Successfuly Clear Password D C Set Password Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 24 User Guide 8 For program termination use the Quit Corinex Setup Tool command from the main menu as it is shown in the following picture About Corinex Setup Tool Preferences Services b t interface ENO Built in H 00 03 93 82 AB DE Hide Corinex Setup Tool 3H Adapter 00 08 C2 00 2D 88 Hide Others CH Corinex Setup Tool Show All adapter 00 0b 02 00 24 8b apter 00 09 99 82 abide end eMme Sasi Millman 10m statistics Conection quality Clear Password Set Password 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 Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 25 User Guide technology enabling up to 14 Mbps of traffic between nodes within the network Enables users to connect individual computer or other devices with Ethernet communications links into a local area network through coax wires Enables computer file and applicati
18. ttings are set to automatically obtaining IP address and gateway address Switch off all computers and unplug the CableLAN devices now plug your CableLAN Adapter back into the router before switching on your computer This will ensure that the computer s IP address will be obtained from the router Now open the web browser if the Not Found page appears try to check your LAN settings in the Internet Options of your web browser It works but it is slow A slow connection is almost always due to poor cable connection e Make sure the device is connected straight into the cable outlet and not into a splitter or extension cable e 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 reporting the devices types and manufacturing numbers of your network adapters giving us a phone number under which you may be reached inclusive a convenient time to call Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 32
19. x and click OK Applications HR P ic Authenticate Type an administrator s name and password or phrase to make changes to Corinex Setup Tool Name User Password or phrase fv Details rrr mL Image Capture iMovie we Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 18 User Guide 3 As the authorization is valid only for a certain time period the user is asked for another authorization when the previous expired Authenticate Type an administrator s name and password or e phrase to make changes to Corinex Setup Tool Name User Password or phrase esses Details Q Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual User Guide 4 The following picture shows the main window of the applicaton where the user can choose from Ethernet interfaces ENO as a standard but the user may have several Ethernet cards displayed under their Unix names and the user can choose any CableLAN o Corinex Setup Tool Ethernet Interface ENO Built in T 00 03 93 82 AB DE Corinex Adapter 00 0B C2 00 2D 8B k 4 Corinex adapter 00 0b c2 00 2d 8b Local adapter 00 03 93 82 ab de en0 Network Statistics Conection quality Clear Password Set Password Corinex CableLAN Adapter Manual 20 User Guide 5 The following picture shows how to choose an Ethernet Interface and a desired Corinex CableLAN device Corinex Setup Tool Ethernet Interface KASOR TS 00 03 93 82
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