Corinex Wireless to Powerline Router G User manual

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equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference,
the end user is advised to take adequate measures.

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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
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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
Goffers 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
2.1Hardware 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)
2.2Physical 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.
2.3Software 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
2.4Safety 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
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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.