Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions
This installation should be made by a qualified
service person and should conform to all local codes
See further safety instructions on Page 18
The ComNet™ CopperLine® CLFE8IPS and CLFE16IPS are 8 and 16 port high power
PoE midspans. They are compatible with 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet networks.
They meet IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at standards and deliver up to 37W per port
simultaneously on all ports without requiring power management. The PoE function
can be set up with Windows GUI or use the default plug and play option. No IP
settings or configurations are required and they are completely transparent to the
Ethernet network and higher layer protocols.
LED indicators are provided for rapidly ascertaining the operating status of the
device. See Figures 3 and 4 on Page 3 for LED explanations.
The CopperLine CLFE8IPS and CLFE16IPS models are 1 RU high and can be easily
installed in 19” racks. See Figure A on Page 17 for mounting instructions.
Connect the unit to the included AC Power Adapter and plug into grounded power outlet.
Input
Output
Insert the network cable from the head end devices into Ethernet ports marked “Input”
Insert Network cable from PoE Device into Ethernet ports marked “Output.” The data from Input 1 will be
delivered through the corresponding Output 1, and so on.
Confirm PoE Device Operation
FIGURE 3 – POWER LED INDICATORSFIGURE 4 – ETHERNET LED INDICATORS
RED
OFF
POWER
Power is on
Power is off
GREEN
YELLOW
OFF
TRAFFIC (Standard)Link
Flashing – Connection is
OK with traffic
–Connection is OK
No connectionNo connection
–
FIGURE 5 – POSSIBLE ETHERNET CONFIGURATION
Multiple Configurations are possible. Consult ComNet Design Center.
Please follow the following steps to install the Midspan:
» Connect an AC power cable to the Midspan
» Use either a Serial (DB9) or a USB cable to connect the Midspan to the Host PC.
» Connect a PoE powered device (PD) to one of the Midspan ports using a Cat5/6 cable terminated in RJ45
connectors.
The Midspans are set to “Auto” mode by the factory. In this mode the Midspan works as a plug and play device and
automatically detects the PD and provided requested PoE power.
GUI Installation Procedure
Important Note: By running the GUI software you are accepting all terms and conditions of using this
software as noted in Appendix A.
The following section will guide you how to use the CLFE(X)IPS High Power PoE Midspan GUI.
After connecting the Midspan to the host computer using a USB or Serial cable run the GUI executable file (PoE_
GUI.exe) on the PC. It will open the firmware window.
GUI System Requirements
Recommended
Operating system: Windows XP, Vista and Windows7. It requires Microsoft .NET Framework installed on the
host computer.
Port Communication: Serial or USB port
Firmware Window
Warning: Upgrading firmware is not part of the normal operating procedure. It should only be performed at the
recommendation of the manufacturer by skilled personnel. Improper upgrading will affect equipment
performance and may result in rendering the equipment inoperative.
Host Port Selection:
The GUI will display all the available COMM ports present on the PC on the bottom row of the window. Select an
available serial or USB port to connect to the Midspan. Then click on “Connect” button. This will connect your PC to
the Midspan and the “Status” on the bottom of the window will display “Connected”. A USB cable is provided.
The GUI requires Microsoft .NET Framework installed If you are running the GUI for the first time on a host
computer with Windows XP you may need to visit Microsoft website to download and install Microsoft .NET
Framework.
Computers with Windows Vista and Windows 7 have the USB driver of the Midspan. If you are using Windows XP
and can not install USB driver automatically take the following steps:
Go to Property->Hardware->Device Manager->USB and update the driver.