Cortexa Technology 7202 User manual

Version 2.2
Cortexa 7202 owner’sGuide
www.CortexateChnoloGy.Com
Copyright Cortexa Technology Inc., @ 2006

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table of Contents
introduCtion
nCongratulations 6
norganization of this owners guide 6
nPaCkage Contents 6
nsystem requirements 6
GettinG to Know the Cortexa 7202
nrear Panel 7
nfront Panel 8
installinG and ConfiGurinG the system
nPre-wiring 9
ninstalling sub-system deviCes 9
nConneCting to the Cortexa 7202 9
nConneCting the Cortexa to the network 10
nConfiguring the sub-systems 10
nsetting uP the sub-systems 10
nwriting events 11
initial networK setup
nsetuP your loCal area network (lan) 12
nstart uP sequenCe 12
nlogging into the Cortexa 12
nConfiguring the router 13
dhCP 14
statiC iP 14
PPPoe 14
PPtP 15
nConfiguring your PCsto ConneCt to the Cortexa 7202 15
Cortexa 7202 ConfiGuration utility
nmain menu 16
system information 16
Change Password 17
liCense keys 17

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nadministration 17
user maintenanCe 17
baCkuP / restore 17
software uPdates 17
reboot system 18
faCtory defaults 18
nhome management 18
event manager 18
event user interfaCe 18
event management utility 19
Names, Triggers, Cases aNd aCTioNs 19
name 19
triGGer 20
Case 20
aCtion 20
examples of eveNTs 21
front door arChive 21
irriGation 22
sunset liGhtinG 24
GoodniGht 26
deviCe manager 28
ediT deviCe page 28
deviCe maiN iNformaTioN 29
imporTiNg CoNfiguraTioN files from oTher appliCaTioNs 29
orgaNize rooms aNd deviCes 30
graPhiCs manager 30
deviCe manager (ir) 31
learNiNg ir CommaNds 31
imporTiNg aNd exporTiNg remoTes 32
BuildiNg aCorTexa remoTe CoNTrol 32
Camera manager 33
ediT Camera 34
orgaNize Cameras 34
seCurity manager 35
hai seCuriTy Tools 35

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flag manager 35
video arChives 36
nrePorting 37
deviCe logs 37
event logs 37
seCurity logs 37
system logs 38
Cortexa logs 38
firewall logs 38
dhCP logs 38
storage status 39
rePorting settings 39
nsetuP oPtions 40
sub-system setuP 40
ConneCting to deviCes over ethernet 41
email & weather 42
smTp server seTup 42
WeaTher seTup 43
time & loCation 44
nnetwork management 46
general settings 46
wide area network 47
Type 48
sTaTiC ip 48
pppoe 48
ppTp 49
loCal area network 49
oPt1 49
network status 50
network traffiC 50
interfaCe assignments 50
Ping host 51
nserviCes 51
dhCP server 51
sTaTiC dhCp mappiNg 53
dns override 54

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addiNg dNs overrides 55
dynamiC dns 55
CoNfiguriNg The dyNamiC dNs ClieNT 56
Proxy arP 56
snmP 57
nfirewall 58
rules 58
forwards 60
iNBouNd forWards 60
addiNg iNBouNd forWards 60
server forWards 62
1:1 forWard 62
addiNg 1:1 forWards 63
aliases 63
statiC route 63
traffiC shaPer 64
nvPn (virtual Private network) 66
iPseC 66
PPtP 70
PPtP users 71
Cortexa audio player
nCortexa library 72
nCortexa Player 74
appendix a
nNetwork troubleshootiNg 75
appendix b
ninstalling the tCP/iP ProtoCol 85
appendix C
nwarranty information 87
appendix d
nContaCt information 88

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nCongratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a Cortexa Technology Home Control system.
This Owners Guide will help you get the most out of the system. We recommend that you
read this guide carefully to fully understand the extensive capabilities of the Cortexa Home
Control system.
norganization of this owners guide
In this guide, we refer to the Cortexa user interface and software as My Home, and the
hardware device the software runs on as the Cortexa 7202 Home Controller. The layout of
the guide is identical to the Conguration Utility page within the Cortexa conguration tool.
In organizing the contents in this way, we hope it will be easy for you to locate the subject
or function you are looking for. The Conguration Utility page for the Cortexa 7202 is
reached by selecting Settings Setup from the main My Home page.
nPaCkage Contents
The Cortexa package includes:
• Cortexa 7202 Home Controller with My Home pre-installed
• Power supply 12VDC, 5 Amp
• CD containing documentation
nsystem requirements
• Broadband Internet (DSL or Cable)
• A Network Switch capable of 10/100 Mbps
• Network cables to connect the broadband modem, Cortexa 7202 and network
switch
• PC with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, and JAVA 2.0 support
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nrear Panel
The rear panel of the Cortexa 7202 is shown below.
12VDC Power 12V DC power connection 12Volt 5 Amp (included)
K PS2 keyboard connection. Used only to reset the device back to factory
defaults
M Mouse connection. Not used
Com 1,2,3,4 Used to connect sub-systems
USB Two USB ports. Used to connect to USB-RS232 adapters for further
expansion
WAN Used to connect to a broadband connection (connects to Cable/DSL
modem)
LAN Used to connect to a local area network switch
VGA Monitor connection. Used only to reset the device back to factory defaults
Parallel Used to connect an 8-port parallel relay board
Out, In, Mic Audio connections are used for the built-in Cortexa Audio player
Gnd Used to ground the Cortexa
All network ports are 10/100 Mbps Ethernet. Each port supports only unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) cable using an 8-pin RJ-45 plug with standardized T568A or T568B Terminations.
Each port uses RJ-45 connectors that have two LEDs. The network access speed is automatically
sensed and displayed by the left or FDX LED color. The right or LINK LED is solid green when
properly linked to another network device and blinks during network activity.
Label Color Activity Description
FDX Green
Yellow
On
On
The port is Linked and operating at 100 Mbps
The port is Linked and operating at 10 Mbps
Link Green Blinking Packet transmission or reception is occurring on the
port
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nfront Panel
The front panel of the Cortexa 7202 is shown below.
FRW Indicates ash memory read/write activity
PWR Power on/off indicator
RST Resets the Cortexa
PWR SW Turns the Cortexa on/off. To turn off hold for four seconds
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A basic understanding of networking and the connected sub-systems is highly recommended
to ensure a smooth installation of this product. All systems connected should be installed
according to the respective manufacturer’s recommendations.
In addition, ensure qualied personnel are used to install equipment where required. For
example, a licensed electrical contractor will be required to install all line voltage devices
such as light switches, and a licensed security contractor will be required to install or modify
your security system.
The following is an overview of the basic steps in setting up a system for the rst time. More
detail is provided in the respective sections of this guide. It is important that you follow the
steps below in order to ensure the installation goes smoothly.
nPre-wiring
Ensure all pre-wiring is in place, based on which sub-systems you intend to automate. Pre-
wire requirements for all sub-systems are detailed in the Cortexa Pre-Wire Guide, available
from www.cortexatechnology.com.
ninstalling sub-system deviCes
Physically install all sub-system devices. Here we are talking about security systems, lighting
devices, thermostats, irrigation modules, surveillance cameras, audio system.
Be sure to ensure all sub-systems and devices are working satisfactorily before you start
integrating them into your Cortexa distribution system, etc.
nConneCting to the Cortexa 7202
Physically connect the RS232 connector for each of the following sub-systems (Security,
Lighting, Irrigation, HVAC, Audio), as applicable in your case, to a Com port on the back
of the Cortexa 7202. It does not matter which sub-system connects to which port, however
note which port each sub-system is connected to for the next step in the process. The only
exception to this is HVAC, which must be congured to Com1, 2, 3, or 4.
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nConneCting the Cortexa to the network
This step establishes the Cortexa to your network and the accessibility to the Internet. In
most cases, the Cortexa will come plug and play out of the box, without requiring any
network conguration. If this is not the case, refer to Section 4, Initial Network Setup, for
more information.
nConfiguring the sub-systems
From the Sub-System Setup tab on the Conguration Utility Page, congure each sub-system
to the Com port to which it is physically connected. Com ports are selected by clicking on
the drop down box beside the port. This will display all available Com ports. Simply click
on the Com port desired and the Cortexa will then recognize that particular sub-system.
nsetting uP the sub-systems
Within each sub-system, all of its specic devices must then be added to the Cortexa. This
is a simple process, and varies by sub-system. Details on how to do this are provided in the
section of this Owners Guide pertaining to each sub-system. The following is an overview by
sub-system to help explain what information and conguration we are talking about here.
Security: Security zone information is entered into the Security Manager
HVAC: Each thermostat must be physically congured to have a unique address and
entered in the Device Manager
Lighting: Specic lighting devices are congured into Areas (Rooms) in the Cortexa
Device Manager
Irrigation: Irrigation zones are added to and labeled in the Cortexa Device Manager
Cameras: Names associated with each camera must be assigned and entered into the
Cortexa Camera Manager
Audio: Zone names and source names are congured into the sub-systems setup
page (advanced button)
IR Control: Infra-red (IR) codes are learned into the Cortexa Device Manager (IR), and
custom remote controls are congured in the Device Manager
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nwriting events
When everything is congured in the Cortexa Conguration Utility, you are ready to start
writing events. This is the fun part, where the system starts to come alive and automate your
home. The extent to which you can have the system automate the sub-systems in your home
is limited only by your imagination and creativity, so many scenarios are possible.
The way to think about your new integrated home is that every device congured into
the Cortexa is “connected” to every other device. So, thermostats, lights, security zones,
cameras, audio, TVs/DVDs (through IR control) are “connected” – your vision of living in a
digitally connected home is becoming a reality.
Here is one simple example of the integration of the sub-systems. Think about all the things
you do when you go to bed at night; arm the security system, turn lights off, check garage
doors are closed, adjust thermostat(s), turn TVs and other devices off. With one simple event
in the Cortexa, just arming the security system will trigger all of these other things to happen
automatically, within seconds.
Event writing is simple; there is no programming language to learn. Events are written using
selections provided in drop-down boxes and we feel sure you will easily master writing your
own events.
Be sure to name your events logically so you can easily identify each event and remember
the function that each event performs.
There is a detailed section on event writing, including several sample events, in the Home
Management section of this Owners Guide.
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nsetuP your loCal area network (lan)
First, connect the broadband modem to the WAN port on the back of the Cortexa 7202.
A PC should then be connected to a port on a network switch, and the network switch
connected to the LAN port of the Cortexa. You will use standard Category 5, or better,
cables to do this. The link light for each port will be lit when you are properly connected
and all devices are turned on. A direct connection may also be made from the Cortexa LAN
to a PC, however this requires Cat5 crossover cable.
nstart uP sequenCe
Power up your broadband modem rst and wait approximately one minute for it to
complete diagnostics as indicated by the panel lights. If you have been connected
to another router previously, make sure to leave the modem power off for 1 to 2
minutes to refresh the router table.
After your modem is ready, start the Cortexa 7202 by pushing the power button.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for the operating system to load.
Start your Computer. When ready, open your Internet Explorer web browser.
nlogging into the Cortexa
The Cortexa factory default settings issue DHCP addresses for the default gateway IP range
that is 192.168.10.100 to 192.168.10.150. If your computer is congured to receive a
DHCP address then you should have received an address in that range. If it is not congured
to receive a DHCP address, then you can manually set your IP address. Defaults for manual
TCP/IP conguration are as follows:
IP Address 192.168.10.x, with x being any number between 2 and 99
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.10.1
DNS Server 192.168.10.1
Open your browser and enter the following into the address bar of your browser:
http://cortexa. This will take you to the login page. If not, try using http://192.168.10.1
If this does not work please see the troubleshooting section of this Owner’s Guide.
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nConfiguring the router
This section details how to congure the Router within the Cortexa to manage your network
and gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Your ISP may
require the use of a Host Name and Domain Name. You will need this information from
your ISP. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP before proceeding.
Document any changes from default by printing the page before saving, and making notes
of passwords that are not displayed.
You will get a new login screen to gain access to the Cortexa 7202 Conguration Utility. Use
the same User name and Password as above. You will now be in the Cortexa Conguration
Utility. On the left of the screen each menu section will be highlighted in Blue with sub pages
below. Click on Network Management Network Status.
The Cortexa 7202 WAN Interface Status will appear at the top of the page.
If the IP address has a valid address then you should be able to connect to the Internet.
Open another browser window and try to log on to a site you don’t normally visit, to avoid
loading a cached page.
You should now be at this login page. Enter admin
in the User Name eld, and cortexa (the default
password) in lowercase letters in the Password
eld. Optionally click on the box to remember
this password for subsequent logins with this user
name. Then click OK.
The Cortexa My Home Home Page will appear.
Click on Settings Setup.
You should now be at this login page. Enter admin
in the User Name eld, and cortexa (the default
password) in lowercase letters in the Password
eld. Optionally click on the box to remember
this password for subsequent logins with this user
name. Then click OK.
The Cortexa My Home Home Page will appear.
Click on Settings Setup.
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dhCP
If you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, perform these
steps:
Select DHCP as the TYPE.
Click the Save button to save this setting.
statiC iP
If you are connecting through a static or xed IP address from your ISP, perform these
steps:
Select Static IP as the TYPE
Enter the IP Address
Select the Subnet Mask
Enter the Gateway
Enter the DNS in the 1, and/or 2 elds. You need to enter at least one DNS
address
Click the Save button to save the settings
PPPoe
If you are using DSL and are connecting through PPPoE and if you normally enter a user
name and password to access the Internet, perform these steps:
Select PPPoE as the TYPE
Enter the User Name provided by your ISP
Enter the Password provided by your ISP
Optionally enter the Service Name
Click the Save button to save the setting
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PPtP
PPTP is a service used mainly in Europe. If you are using a PPTP connection, check with your
ISP for the necessary conguration information.
nConfiguring your PCsto ConneCt to the Cortexa 7202
Now that your router is congured, congure all PCs on the network to accept the IP addresses
that the Cortexa 7202 will assign.
Select the button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From
there, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. This will display the
Network screen.
Right click on Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter
(usually it is the rst Local Area Connection listed), then select Properties.
In the Conguration window, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select
Properties.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected. Then click the OK
buttons on this and subsequent screens to complete the PC conguration.
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nmain menu
system information
The home page provides detailed system information. Here you see the resources that are
being used, the status of the Cortexa hardware, and weather data that is being received.
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Change Password
The password section allows the current user to change passwords. If logged in as admin,
this will change the admin password.
liCense keys
All access points other than a web browser require a License Key. All Cortexa access points
and access point software is shipped with a license key. This key is added in the License Keys
section of the Main Menu of the Cortexa Conguration Utility.
Click on the “+” button, enter the key and click Save. The key will then be added and
associated with the hardware device or software application. All keys are generic and
any key may be associated with any access point. Upon association, the parameters of the
access point will be listed; Key Date, Product, Version, IP Address, Report Date.
License keys may also be edited using the “e” button, or deleted with the “x” button.
nadministration
The Administration section allows you to congure who has access to your Cortexa Home
Control system, and what permissions are allowed. This section is also used to update
rmware, and to backup and restore your settings.
user maintenanCe
Add a list of users that are allowed to access the Cortexa. This gives better security control
without having to give out the master password. This also provides the ability to determine
which, if any, of the conguration functions within the Cortexa each user may access.
baCkuP / restore
This section will allow you to back up and restore all of your settings. You should backup
your data after you have initially congured the Cortexa, and then at frequent intervals
thereafter. We recommend that you use the current date in the backup lename.
software uPdates
In our drive to continually improve this product, frequent software updates will be released.
All software updates are free to existing users, and easy to install. We want all users to
enjoy the latest software and the functionality and reliability it provides. First check to see
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if new software is available by clicking the Check Now button. If a later release of rmware
is available, simply click the Update Now button. The new software will now be downloaded
to your Cortexa. This will take approximately one minute. You will then be prompted to
reboot the Cortexa. Upon reboot, the new software will be installed and running.
reboot system
Select reboot system and click YES. A reboot will take approximately one minute.
faCtory defaults
If you require to restore the factory defaults settings, click the YES button. You will clear all
current Cortexa settings and restore factory default settings.
nhome management
event manager
Events allow the automation of all sub-systems and devices throughout the home, in a
completely integrated way. This section will cover the key parameters involved in event
writing, followed by some examples to illustrate their uses.
Writing events with the Cortexa system does not require the learning of a programming
language unlike many systems. At every step, the system presents the user with valid choices
from drop-down menus. Do not think this is complicated, or beyond you. Many of our
customers start off saying they will not write their own events, then actually do when they
see how simple it is. Events may be written and executed from anywhere you have access
to your Cortexa.
event user interfaCe
On the right is the Event page from the
Cortexa User Interface. From My Home,
you can view a list of all events within the
system, and run an event by pressing the
play button. You can also view the status
of an event, enable an event, or disable
an event. For example, you may have a
morning event that automatically turns on
music throughout the home at 6.30am every
weekday. On vacation days you may not want the event to run, so simply pressing disable
will stop the event from running until it is re-enabled.
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event management utility
Located in the Home Management section of the Cortexa Conguration Utility, the Event
Manager is used to create and modify events. To create an event, enter the desired event
name in the event description eld and click Add New Event.
Having created the event, you can then add a trigger (optional), case statements (optional)
and lines of macros to make the event carry out the desired function. You may rename or
delete events using the buttons beside the event name. There is also an option to hide or
show the event. If there is no need for the event to be visible on the main user interface, you
may want to hide the event in order not to have too many events on the user interface. This
is typically used for events that have a built-in trigger and will never require to be manually
triggered.
Events may be organized using the Organize Events function at the bottom of the events
page. To re-order an event, select that event in the left drop-down box, then select the
event above the desired destination from the right drop-down box. Click Move and the
event will immediately move to its new location. This will determine the order in which they
appear in the My Home user interface. You may wish to list events in alphabetical order, or
perhaps in the order of most frequent use.
Names, Triggers, Cases aNd aCTioNs
These are the four things to consider in event writing. Here’s what they are and how they
are used:
name
Each event must have a unique name. Be sure to name events with a name that indicates
what they do. For example, an event run before going to bed might be called “Goodnight”.
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triGGer
Events may or may not have a trigger. The trigger is what will start the event running. There
are many possible triggers; time, sunrise/sunset, weather condition and so on. For example,
a lighting scene may be triggered by sunset. Most events have triggers. Without a trigger,
an event will only run when manually initiated. There are events where you will want this
to be the case. An example might be audio events. Other than perhaps turning on audio
when you wake in the morning, for the most part it will be a spontaneous decision to listen
to music throughout the home. But when that time comes, just start the event and the music
can be playing in every room, from the same or different sources, at the desired volume in
each room.
Case
Events may or may not make use of case statements. A case is a condition that will be tested,
then dependent on the outcome of the condition, the action will or will not execute. A good
example is with irrigation events. You have an event that turns on your sprinkler zones,
however you don’t want to water your yard if the wind is blowing at 25 mph just when you
are ready to water. The condition of the case would then be to check wind speed. We will
look at this specic example later in this section.
aCtion
All events will have at least one action statement. Without an action statement an event
would not perform any function. Action statements will typically involve one or more devices.
For example, turn light(s) on, set thermostat temperature, set audio source, record video
from a camera. There are also situations, such as having the system send you an email,
where no device is involved, however this is still an action.
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