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Contents
Contents
1Introduction.................................................................................3
1.1 Overview...................................................................................... 3
1.2 About this Manual....................................................................... 3
2Installation Guide ........................................................................4
2.1 What this Package Contains......................................................... 4
2.2 System Requirements................................................................... 4
2.3 Installing the USB Adapter software ............................................5
3User‘s Guide...............................................................................10
3.1 PowerNet Setup Tool User Guide...............................................10
3.2 Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter .................................................13
3.3 FAQ .................................................................................... 14
3.4 USB Adapter Specifications........................................................ 15
4Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................17
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1Introduction
1Introduction
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Overview
Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter is network interface adapter, using
110/220 powerline as a medium for communication. After successful
installation, indoor PowerNet network behaves as traditional LAN for
computers. The Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter supports 14 Mbps−
network speed.
The product keeps network maintenance cost low and eliminates
usage barriers while there is no need for additional wiring.
The Product is a highly integrated and requires no glue logic or
external memory.
1.2 About this Manual
This Owner‘s Manual is intended to provide sufficient information to
help you understand successfully install the Corinex PowerNet USB
Adapter products to meet your networking needs.
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With the information in this guide, you should be able to:
 Analyze your network needs…
 Plan the configuration of Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter
options…
 Install and configure your Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter
according to your plan…
 Verify and optimize your Corinex PowerNet USB Adapter
performance…

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2.1 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
2.2 System Requirements
• IBM compatible PC with one available USB port (Not hub)
• CD−ROM drive
• Windows 98/ME/2000/XP operating system
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2.3 Installing the USB Adapter software
1. Insert the installation CD, it should automatically start. Do not
connect USB Adapter to PC before step 7! If the installation
program does not start automatically, start the application by
selecting „My Computer“, usually found on the desktop.
Navigate to the CD drive, and double click on the drive. The
following screen should be displayed:
2. Click „Yes“ to start installation. The following screen is the
welcome screen. Click „Next“ to continue.
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3. The next screen will ask where PowerNet Setup Tool should be
installed. Click „Next“ to continue.

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4. This screen will ask where Setup should place the program’s
shortcuts. Select Start Menu Folder or simply click „Next“.
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5. The following screen will appear to inform that Setup is ready to
begin installing PowerNet Setup Tool on your computer. Click
„Install“.
6. The following screen will appear to inform that the USB driver
that is about to be installed does not have a Microsoft signature.
Accept this to continue. (this screen varies a little between
versions of Windows)
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7. 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. Another screen similar to the previous may appear.
Accept this to continue.
If the driver was not automatically installed, follow the
instructions in the driver installation wizard and select installation
from c:\program files\Corinex\PowerNet USB Adapter\USB drivers
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8. The following screen appear in Windows 98/ME. Click “Yes” to
restart your system.

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9. After restart (in Windows 20000/XP immediately, after step 7)
will be automatically run “PowerNet Setup Tool”. Refer to section
3.1 for details. This prevents anyone from intercepting your
transmitted data.
10. 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.
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