Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G User manual

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Content

Copyright.........................................................................................................................4

End User License Agreement..........................................................................................5

Content............................................................................................................................7

1. Introduction...............................................................................................................8

2. Product Specification..............................................................................................11

3. Installation Overview ..............................................................................................16

4. Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G Configuration..........................................34

5. Powerline Setup through the Ethernet Interface using Corinex Setup Tool............72

6. Setup of Router SNMP Powerline Agent on the OPM Management Station..........78

7. Setup of Router SNMP Powerline Agent on the OMH Software.............................83

Appendix A: Troubleshooting.........................................................................................86

Appendix B: Wireless Security.......................................................................................93

Appendix C: Glossary..................................................................................................101

Appendix D: How to Ping your ISP’s E-mail and Web addresses................................110

Appendix E: Finding the MAC address and IP address for your Ethernet Adapter......112

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1. Introduction

Congratulations to your choice of Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G. The Router

allows you to set up a home or small business network to share your high-speed

Internet connection using either Ethernet cabling, Powerline or Wireless connection.

1.1 Powerline Routing Overview

The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G provides a convenient Internet access and

distribution capability for broadband service providers and users alike, using any

incoming high speed signal, whether by A/DSL, cable, satellite or fiber optics as access

and using the existing electrical wires as distribution media. This product enables

multiple users in small to medium size offices and homes to share one broadband

account and experience a high speed networking capability for data, voice, audio

and video, without pulling new wires. The embedded Network Address Translation

(NAT) feature enables the usage of a private set of IP addresses, which the Router

translates into a single public IP address. The Router can also act as a DHCP server by

automatically allocating a dynamic IP address to each piece of equipment, which

connects by a communications port, like Ethernet, USB, 802.11b or 802.11g to the

network. The Router has four LANs 10/100M, one WAN 10/100M Ethernet, one

powerline port and one Wireless 802.11b/g port. The Router can act as the "bridge"

between the access side of the network and its specific wire requirements and the

distribution side of the network, which uses the existing electrical wires to move the

signals to every electrical outlet and makes those signals available to wired or portable

devices or uses the wireless type of connection also. The Corinex Wireless to Powerline

Router G supports the Corinex Powerline and CableLAN product family, which include:

• Corinex Powerline Ethernet Adapter

• Corinex Powerline USB Adapter

• Corinex Powerline Ethernet Wall Mount

• Corinex Powerline Dual Ethernet Wall Mount

• Corinex CableLAN Adapter

• Corinex Powerline Router

• Corinex Wireless to Powerline Access Point

The Router‘s connection to the electrical wires (powerline) is based upon the HomePlug

1.0 industry standard. This standard warrants a robust and reliable performance for all

HomePlug certified devices connected to the network. The reliability is made possible by

the use of the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology. This

multi-carrier modulation scheme allows devices to dynamically "surf the channel" –

instantly shifting data from one carrier to another, looking for the least noise affected

carrier to bring the signal to its destination. All Corinex Powerline and CableLAN

products have been optimized for low-latency, high-reliability networking applications

and use the HomePlug certified Powerline networking technology, which supports data

rates up to 14 Mbps.

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The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G also fully complies with the IEEE 802.3 and

802.3u 10/100M standard and offers static and dynamic IP routing mode operation,

NAT, DHCP, MAC and IP filtering functionality. The Router supports a wide range of

communications protocols and works seamlessly with all major access technologies,

including A/DSL and Cable modems with PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), as well as "Direct

Connection" type service. The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G has advanced

firewalling features, which protect home/SOHO networks from unwanted access.

The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G offers a convenient way to create a simple

network through the existing power lines of a home or office with the additional ability to

provide you with wireless access to your network. Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router

G offers several levels of security, including with 64/128-bit WEP encryption and 802.11i

(WPA /WPA-PSK) for the wireless pass-through and 56-bit DES encryption for the

Powerline pass-through. Enhanced security management functions, such as

Wireless/Wired 802.1x, and Embedded RADIUS Server, guarantee that your data

always is secured. The high data rate enables high quality video or any high bandwidth

service to wherever there is a power outlet. Using the web-based user interface (UI), the

device is easily set up and maintained. All functions can be configured with the UI via

web browsers.

Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G uses 56-bit DES encryption with key

management for secured powerline communications applications. End user equipment,

which uses Corinex adapters to connect to the network, can run on Windows

98/ME/2000/NT/XP, Linux and MAC operating systems and use the full range of the

Router’s networking features.

1.2 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G Features

The Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G contains an HTTP server with a web

configurable SNMP Agent. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your

web browser. Every Corinex Powerline, CableLAN and Wireless product, no matter

where it is located in the network, can be managed by the Corinex Open Powerline

Management software or by using a web browser. Corinex offers a one-stop-shop

experience and offers this for networking solutions in homes, apartments and

condominiums, small to medium size offices, schools, hospitals, conference centers or

shopping malls. For hotels, Corinex has developed a special management software

called Corinex Open Management for Hotels.

1.2.1 Main Functions

• Supports 802.11g Wireless LAN

• Supports HomePlug 1.0 Powerline network

• Simultaneous operation on 802.11g wireless LAN and Powerline network

• Enhanced Security Management Functions: Port Filtering, MAC and IP Address

Filtering, Wireless/Wired 802.1x, Embedded RADIUS Server

• Supports 64/128 bits WEP Key in Wireless 802.11g LAN

• Supports 56-bits DES Key for Powerline network

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• The Wireless 11g operation provides data rate at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps

with auto fallback at 11b data rate at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps.

• For 802.11g, supports 11 channels for North America, 13 for Europe (ETSI) and

14 for Japan

• Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) –Wireless Bridge, Wireless

Repeater

• Supports 802.11i – WPA / TKIP, AES, PSK

• Easily Configurable through your networked PC’s Web browser

• Administrators can block specific internal users’ Internet access with filtering and

802.1x

• TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP

• IEEE 802.1D (self learning transparent bridge)

• IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol

• DDNS, DNS Proxy, DHCP Server/Client

• HTTP Server (Basic Realm Support)

• Transparent HTTP Proxy

• SNMP V1/V2c Agent

• Remote administration and remote upgrades available over the Internet

• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

• Supports Traffic and Event Logging

• Support for NTP (Network Time Protocol) for Synchronizing with a Real-Time

Server

1.2.2 Hardware

• 802.3 10/100 Base-T

• 802.11g Wireless LAN

• HomePlug 1.0 Powerline network

1.2.3 Security

• Password protected configuration or management sessions for web access

• Built-in HTTP Server for setup and easy remote management via any browser

• Wireless/Wired 802.1x

1.3 Package Content

This Package Includes:

• Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G

• Installation CD-ROM (including Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G User Guide)

• Wireless antenna

• Power Cord

• 2 Ethernet cables (RJ-45)

• Quick Start Guide

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As we do constant improvement of our products, it can happen that we have newer

versions of software tools than those included on the Installation CD. If you want to

check and/or download the latest versions of software for your Corinex product, just

click the www.corinex.com/download

Enclosed CD Content:

- Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G Quick Start Guide

- Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G User Guide (this document)

- Powerline Setup Tool for Windows, MAC OS X and Linux

- Acrobat Reader

1.4 Requirements

• IBM Compatible PC or Macintosh computer (needed for initial configuration of the

Router)

• AC 220/110 V power outlet

• Broadband Connection (DSL, Cable) or Internet device with 10/100

Ethernet connection

• Ethernet, Powerline and/or Wireless connection for each computer

• Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP, Mac OS X or Linux operating system for

computers sharing the Internet connection

• Web browser supporting JavaScript for the Router management

2. Product Specification

This section defines the hardware and software specifications

2.1 Hardware Features

2.1.1 Hardware Parameters

Memory type

SDRAM: 16MB SDRAM (4MB x 32 Bits)

FLASH: 2MB NOR-Flash (16Bits)

Ethernet Interfaces

• LAN: 4 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port (RJ-45)

• WAN: 1 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port (RJ-45)

Electrical Parameters

One AC power connector for both Powerline networking and power supply

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Input Voltage: AC 100V~240V

Line Frequency: 60/50Hz (USA/Europe)

Wireless Parameters

Peak Gain of the Antenna

802.11g: 2.4 GHz => 2dBi

Transmitted Power

802.11g: Typ. 14dBm @ Normal Temp Range

Receive Sensitivity

802.11g: 11Mbps @ -80 dBm

54Mbps @ -66 dBm Typical

Environmental Parameters

Operation Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)

Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing

Storage Storage Temp: -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)

Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing

EMI/EMC

FCC Part 15B, UL, CE (EMI, EMC, Safety)

2.2 Physical Details

Fig.2.1 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G

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Front Panel

Fig.2.2 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G - front panel

LED Definition:

System

Power: Green On: The Power LED illuminates when the Corinex Wireless to Powerline

Router G is powered on

WAN

ACT: Green On: Link

Blinking: receiving/transmitting data

LAN

LINK /ACT: Green On: Link

Blinking: receiving/transmitting data

Powerline

ACT: Green: Blinking: receiving/transmitting data

Off: No data transmitted to Powerline

COL: Green: Blinking when collision is occurred on this port.

WLAN (11G)

ACT: Green: Steady on when link is ready

Blinking: receiving/transmitting data through 802.11g WLAN interface

Rear Panel

Fig.2.3 Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G rear panel

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Reset Switch

Push = reboot (Press the button no longer than 5 sec)

Hold until all the LED have been lightened = Reboot & Restore to default settings

LAN Ports

For linking computers or other Ethernet devices, e.g. a hub/switch

LAN: 4 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port (RJ-45)

WAN Port

For linking to the Ethernet port of a cable/DSL modem

WAN: 1 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port (RJ-45)

Antenna

For connection to wireless devices based upon the 802.11b/g standard

Power Inlet

The device is equipped with power supply. It serves the both: powerline network

connection and power supply.

2.3 Software Features

2.3.1 General Features of the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G

Feature Additional Information

Protocol Support

• TCP/IP

• ICMP

• PPPoE (PAP / CHAP)

• PPTP (Microsoft PPTP Client)

• Static Routing Protocol

• Dynamic Routing Protocol (RIPv1 / RIPv2)

• Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

• Broadcom AfterBurner (125Mbps High Speed Mode)

• VPN tunnel passing support (PPTP, L2TP, IPsec)

Power-line network

• 14 Mbps

• 56 bits DES Key

• Wired 802.1x (EAP-MD5)

Wireless LAN (802.11g)

• SSID, Full Channels Support

• 64/128 bits WEP on 802.11g

• 802.11i – WPA / AES, TKIP, PSK

• Wireless 802.1x

• WDS with WPA/PSK

• Broadcom AfterBurner (125Mbps High Speed Mode)

Security

• Stateful Inspection (SPI) Firewall

• MAC & IP filtering

• 802.1Q Tagged VLAN

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• QoS – 802.1P, TOS

• Wireless 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, EAP-LEAP,

EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS)

• Wired 802.1x (EAP-MD5)

• 802.11i – WPA / AES, TKIP, PSK

• 56Bit DES Key for Powerline

Management

• Embedded HTTP Daemon

• SNMP v1/v2c Agent

• Embedded RADIUS Server (EAP-MD5 only)

• Firmware upgrade through Web browser

• Zebra & RIPD Terminal (CISCO-like CLI)

• UPNP IGD 1.0

Other Features

• DHCP Server/Client

• Dynamic DNS client

• DNS Proxy

• Transparent HTTP Proxy

• NTP (Network Time Protocol)

• Syslog

2.4 Safety Labels

Content of the Label on the Bottom of the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G

The label shows the voltage and current values for your Router. It also shows both MAC

Addresses (WAN & LAN) and serial number (SN), as well as the network Password

required for remote Powerline password change as defined in the Corinex Open

Powerline Management Software or Corinex Open Management for Hotels.

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3. Installation Overview

This part of the User Guide will assist you with your initial installation and configuration

of your network and help you with settings, which you need to configure for your Internet

connection to be shared through Ethernet, Powerline or Wireless media.

Fig.3.1 Corinex Powerline Network Installation Example

The next chapters will explain to you how to connect your Corinex Wireless to Powerline

Router G in three easy steps.

Step 1: Connecting the Router – First you need to connect cables and connect the

Router both to the power and to the Internet connection; and, optionally to your Ethernet

connected computers.

Step 2: Connecting the Computers – Then you will need to connect the computers to

the Router, in order to be able to configure the settings of the Router. These steps differ

between Ethernet, Powerline and Wireless connection and also it differs between

different sorts of operating systems and computers.

Step 3: Configuring the Router – The last step required is to configure your Corinex

Wireless to Powerline Router G settings according to your Internet connection.

3.1 Step 1: Connecting the Router

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In this Step, you will connect the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G to your

Internet connection (cable or DSL modem) and to the computers in your home or

business environment sharing the Internet connection.

A. Connect your Internet connection (cable or DSL modem) to its proper connector—the

coaxial jack for cable, or the phone jack for DSL (follow the instructions from your cable

or DSL modem’s installation guide).

B. Use the Ethernet cable that had been supplied as part of the shipment of your

Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G. Connect this Ethernet cable from the LAN or

Ethernet port of the Internet connection (cable or DSL modem) to the WAN port of the

Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G.

C. Use the Ethernet cable that had been used to connect your Internet connection

(cable or DSL modem) to your computer. Connect this Ethernet cable to your computer’s

Ethernet adapter. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port on the back of the

Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G.

Note: If your Computer’s Ethernet adapter is not set up, please refer to the Ethernet

adapter’s user guide for more information.

D. Connect the power cable to the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G, and then

plug the power cable into a power outlet

Turn on the Internet connection (cable or DSL modem). Then turn on the computer you

wish to use to configure the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G.

3.2 Step 2: Configuring Computers

The instructions in this chapter will help you to configure each of your computers to be

able to communicate with the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G.

This process differs between Ethernet, Powerline and Wireless connected computers,

and also differs between different operating systems.

If you have a Powerline connected computer proceed to A, if you have an Ethernet

connected computer, proceed to B, and if you have Wireless connected computer

proceed to C.

A. Using the Powerline Connection

Please refer to the Manual of your Powerline Adapter to establish a Powerline

connection between the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G and the other

Powerline Adapters. Use the default Powerline (NEK) password "HomePlug", as this is

the factory default password setting for the Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G.

When you are using the Corinex Setup Tool to configure your powerline adapter, you

can check, whether your Adapter has a powerline connection to the Corinex Powerline

Router by searching in the last window of the Corinex Setup Tool for the MAC address

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of the Router. You will find the MAC address of your Corinex Powerline Router on the

label on the bottom of the Router’s plastic cover (MAC PLC/SN). Proceed to B.

Fig.3.2 Corinex Setup Tool

B. Using the Ethernet Connection

Next you will need to configure your TCP/IP settings so that your computer will obtain an

IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically (called DHCP). Computers use IP addresses to

communicate with each other across a network or the Internet.

Find out which operating system your computer is running, such as Windows 95, 98,

Millennium, 2000, XP, Linux or Macintosh OS or other operating system. Then follow the

instructions for configuring the TCP/IP networking in the following section.

Configuring Windows XP PCs

1. Click the Start button, open the Control Panel. From there, click the Network

Connections icon and then the Network Connections window appears.

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.

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Fig.3.3 Local Area Connection Status

3. The Local Area Connection Status screen will appear. Click the Properties

button.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

Fig.3.4 Local Area Connection Properties

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5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click the OK button. Click the

OK button again (or the Close button if no settings were changed) to complete

the computer configuration.

Fig.3.5 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

6. If you do not have DHCP server on the network or it is switched off, then select

Use the following IP address. Set the IP address manually in the format

10.0.0.X and mask 255.255.255.0 of local TCP/IP settings. In the Default

gateway box, set the gateway address. The default is 10.0.0.2.

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