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Powerline
Management
for
service
providers
Over
the
last
few
years,
Multi
Service
Operators
(MSOs)
have
upgraded
their
access
networks
to
a
highbandwidth
communication
infrastructure
to
offer
Internet,
streaming
video,
interactive
Digital
TV,
online
gaming
and
entertainment
services
for
their
customers.
These
new
services
allow
to
restructure
the
potential
revenue
per
each
subscriber
easily
and
increase
the
flat
revenues
from
Internet,
basic
TV
and
voice
access
services.
The
Operators
who
are
targeting
the
residential
and
small
business
market
have
now
a
new
opportunity
to
capitalize
upon
their
market
position
by
employing
technologies
that
allow
them
a
total
control
of
the
infrastructure
all
the
way
from
the
access
up
to
the
last
device
in
the
network.
General
Description?
CorinexTM
Open
Powerline
Management
is
a
powerful
and
versatile
network
management
software
tool
that
allows
the
operator
to
configure,
monitor
and
test
all
CableLAN
and
powerline
devices
across
their
entire
network.
CorinexTM
Open
Powerline
Management
is
based
on
SNMP
(Simple
Network
Management
Protocol)
-
a
standard
protocol
for
enhanced
management
and
testing
of
communication
devices.
The
management
is
independent
from
any
hardware
configuration
and
as
a
no-worry
system,
designed
for
future
network
expansion
with
support
for
HomePlug
standard
certified
powerline
devices*.
A
standalone
management
system
for
the
Corinex
CableLAN
and
powerline
devices
in
the
network
is
build
into
the
CorinexTM
View
SNMP
platform.
Furthermore,
comprehensive
SNMP
management
software
for
Corinex
wireless
networks,
named
CorinexTM
Wireless
-
Powerline
Management,
is
also
integrated
into
the
management
platform.
The
platform's
flexibility
allows
integration
of
any
SNMP
communication
device
upon
demand
easily.
A
very
interesting
aspect
for
service
providers,
who
would
like
to
manage
their
combined
wireless,
CableLAN
and
powerline
network
efficiently!
How
Does
is
Work?
In
a
network's
complex
and
constantly
evolving
structure,
the
addition
of
a
single
new
element
may
cause
the
breakdown
of
the
entire
system.
Therefore,
an
administrator's
greatest
challenge
is
to
constantly
maintain
an
optimal
working
structure
and
its
performance
in
spite
of
the
network's
increasing
complexity.
One
Corinex
Open
Powerline
Management
(OPM)
enabled
computer
can
act
as
a
base
station
and
collect
management
data
from
all
other
CableLAN
and
powerline
network
nodes
efficiently.
Each
network
can
be
managed
by
the
OPM,
either
locally
or
remotely,
as
long
as
one
computer
or
router
in
the
network
carries
a
PowerNet
Agent
application
responsible
for
the
translation
of
encrypted
SNMP
commands.
The
OPM
enabled
computer
uses
SNMP
commands
to
activate
the
agents
to
look
for
all
CableLAN
and
powerline
devices
in
their
networks.
This
makes
any
customer's
network
completely
manageable
and
delivers
high
flexibility.
The
network
is
easily
remotely
accessible,
by
the
Operator's
network
administrator
for
example,
by
using
the
Internet,
regardless
of
his
location.
By
deploying
Corinex
CableLAN
and
Powerline
access
solutions,
operators
leverage
from
a
set
of
the
following
powerful
features
the
Management
Software
provides:
Creating
a
Logical
Structure
of
Networks
The
OPM
has
been
developed
for
the
administration
of
multiple
CableLAN
and/or
powerline
networks.
A
CableLAN
network
may
consist
of
up
to
16
Corinex
CableLAN
Ethernet
adapters
connected
to
one
coaxial
TV
cable.
Behind
each
of
these
adapters,
a
local
powerline
network
may
consist
of
Corinex
Intelligent
PowerNet
Adapters
or
of
other
manufacturers
HomePlug®.
devices.
The
OPM's
wizard
help
the
administrator
to
create
a
logical
structure
of
all
managed
networks
and
to
define
the
Agent
exploring
the
network
segment
(to
add
or
delete
devices).
Powerline
Network
Testing
Makes
the
Installation
Easy
and
Effective
Another
very
exciting
feature
of
the
management
software
is
its
ability
to
monitor
and
test
the
quality
for
all
electrical
outlets
within
a
building
before
a
powerline
network
installation!
This
is
a
unique
feature
many
service
providers
are
looking
for
in
combination
with
the
ability
to
collect
statistical
data
and
having
an
event
logging
capability
on
hand.
Corinex
PowerNet
Agent
implemented
in
a
network
enables
the
administrator
to
measure
a
maximum
theoretical
throughput
level
for
each
powerline
device
in
the
connection
to
the
Agent's
powerline
device.
The
OPM
allows
measuring
the
real
throughput
between
the
Agent's
device
and
any
other
device
having
assigned
an
IP
address
connected
to
the
same
network
as
the
Agent's
device.
The
powerline
management
software
offers
also
easy
to
use
and
intuitive
graphical
interfaces
for
all
networking
utilities
and
enables
an
easy
and
effective
installation
of
CableLAN
and
powerline
communication
equipment.
Secured
Communications
It
is
impossible
to
eavesdrop,
listen
or
communicate
between
a
CableLAN
and
powerline
adapters
without
knowing
the
correct
password
assigned
to
the
devices.
On
the
other
hand,
an
operator's
network
administrator
for
example,
can
change
a
customer's
device
security
settings
even
remotely
and
is
able
to
create
secure
networks
for
user
groups.
It
is
not
possible
to
reach
the
Operator
service
from
the
powerline
or
the
CableLAN
adapter
without
a
unique
password
dedicated
by
the
Operator
to
the
adapters.
Connecting
/
Disconnecting
User's
Devices
A
password
management
enables
the
Operator
to
choose
which
CableLAN
or
powerline
device
will
be
allowed
to
access
the
service.
An
installation
for
connectivity
of
any
additional
device
(for
example
if
bought
in
a
retail
channel)
requires
an
interaction
between
the
user
and
the
operator.
The
Operator
is
immediately
in
control
and
can
change
a
customer's
password
without
his
knowledge
or
approval
-
in
accordance
with
a
potential
service
agreement
in
place.
The
Challenge
The
Operator's
challenge
is
to
deliver
a
value
added
service
to
the
customer
in
a
most
effective
way
by
using
the
best
suited
technologies
and
business
models.
The
Corinex
CableLAN
and
Powerline
solution
is
easily
implemented,
cost
effective
and
flexible
for
the
customer
and
at
the
same
time
for
the
Operator's
existing
infrastructure.
It
is
a
low
cost
aggregation
solution.
Complete
manageability
is
what
generates
an
Operator's
profit