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Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. The dLAN adapters are compatible to the HomePlug standard and enable you to establish or expand a home network easily and economically. PC work such as data exchange, accessing a network printer over the home network or Internet access is all done over the existing electrical wiring in the building. A dLAN adapter turns every power outlet into a network connection.
EN | Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your dLAN adapter: dLAN adapter (MicroLink dLAN Ethernet and/or MicroLink dLAN USB) Ethernet cable and/or USB cable Printed manual CD with drivers, online documentation and application software devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.
| EN Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 What do the dLAN adapters from devolo offer you? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.1 MicroLink dLAN Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.
EN | 4.3 Configuration of the dLAN network using the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Overview in the dLAN network with the MicroLink Informer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 Communication in the dLAN using the MicroLink EasyShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5.1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24 25 26 5 Appendix . . . . . . .
1 Introduction 7 Introduction This chapter gives you an overview of the new dLAN technology and a brief introduction to the two devolo dLAN adapters. 1.1 What exactly is dLAN? There is now a new alternative to the well-known wired LAN and Wireless LAN network technologies currently used in home networking: dLAN (direct LAN, i.e. directly networked). dLAN is home networking using the electric wiring already installed in the building.
EN 8 1.2 Introduction | What do the dLAN adapters from devolo offer you? The dLAN adapters from devolo enable you to set up or expand a home network easily and economically. PC work such as data exchange, accessing a network printer over the home network or Internet access is all done over the existing electrical wiring in the building. A dLAN adapter converts every power point into a connection to your home network.
1.2.2 Introduction 9 MicroLink dLAN USB Simple installation Connect the MicroLink dLAN USB to the computer with the USB cable Connect MicroLink dLAN USB to the power outlet Install the devolo drivers Install the devolo MicroLink dLAN Software Done! USB port The MicroLink dLAN USB adapter has a USB output for connection to a computer in the home network with a USB port. The USB port makes the MicroLink dLAN USB adapter independent of power from an external power adapter.
EN 10 2 Connection and installation | Connection and installation This chapter shows you how to connect the devolo dLAN adapters. It also contains a brief description of the installation procedure under Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 2.1 System requirements 2.1.
Connection and installation 2.2 Connection and display elements 2.2.1 MicroLink dLAN Ethernet 11 The MicroLink dLAN Ethernet adapter has six indicator lights (LEDs) and an Ethernet port: ETH 10/100: 10 or 100 Mbps. Lit while 100 Mbps data transfer rate is active. Link/Act: Steady when the MicroLink dLAN Ethernet adapter is connected to the computer or the device; flashes during data transfer. Col: Flashes faster as the network load increases. dLAN Power: Steady when connected to power.
EN 12 2.2.2 Connection and installation | MicroLink dLAN USB The MicroLink dLAN USB adapter has three indicator lights (LEDs) and a USB port: COL: Flashes faster as the network load increases. ACT: Flashes when data is being sent or received over the electrical lines. LNK: Steady when connected to power. USB port: This is the connection point on the MicroLink dLAN USB adapter for connecting it to a computer with the USB cable (included). 2.3 Installation 2.3.
Connection and installation 13 햴 Then install the devolo MicroLink dLAN Software. For more information see the 'devolo MicroLink dLAN Software' chapter. No drivers are required for installation of the MicroLink dLAN Ethernet adapter. 2.3.2 Connecting the MicroLink dLAN USB adapter Before connecting the dLAN adapter please note its security ID and keep it available for configuration of the network. The security ID can be found on the bottom of the dLAN adapter.
EN 14 Connection and installation | 햵 The correct driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the 'CD-ROM drive' option and deactivate all other boxes. Then click Next. The driver installation is started. 햶 Click Next to continue the installation. You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD. Insert it into your CDROM drive and click OK. 햷 By clicking Finish you'll exit the installation. 햸 Click Yes to any prompts to restart the computer.
Connection and installation 15 Installation under Windows XP During the installation Windows will inform you that the software that you are installing has not passed the Windows logo test. Depending on the configuration of your computer this message may appear more than once. Always continue with the installation by selecting Continue Installation in the 'Windows Logo Certification' dialog box. 햲 Put the devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive.
EN 16 3 All about the home network | All about the home network This chapter contains important and useful information on networks—from the configuration of your computer to examples of applications to general tips. 3.1 Configuring the computer Now that you have successfully connected and installed your devolo dLAN adapter, we show you how to configure your computer correctly and how to check existing settings. 3.1.
All about the home network 17 햳 Click the entry for the TCP/IP protocol of the network adapter and on Properties. Enable the option 'Obtain an IP address automatically'. You can ignore all other options: they either remain empty or retain their default settings. Close the dialogs with OK. If you cannot find an entry similar to 'TCP/IP' or 'TCP/IP -> Network Adapter Name' or 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', you must install the TCP/IP protocol. Under Install select 'Protocol' and click Add.
All about the home network | EN Other Internet applications such as e-mail clients may also need this information. This generally involves changing a setting with a name like 'Connect to' or similar to 'LAN'. 3.2 Examples of applications This section demonstrates some current application scenarios. 3.2.
| 19 Home networking—option 2 EN 3.2.2 All about the home network Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over a LAN router and an ADSL modem MicroLink dLAN Ethernet or MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Ethernet or MicroLink dLAN USB In-house power supply MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN or another ADSL modem MicroLink dLAN Ethernet or MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Ethernet Splitter MicroLink LAN Router 3.2.
EN 20 3.2.4 | All about the home network Home networking—option 4 Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over an ISDN router MicroLink dLAN Ethernet or MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Ethernet or MicroLink dLAN USB In- house power supply MicroLink dLAN Ethernet or MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Ethernet Network Terminator MicroLink dLAN ISDN Router 3.
All about the home network 21 How to use passwords correctly You can improve your security substantially by following some important rules regarding the use of passwords. Keep your passwords as secret as possible. Never write a password down. Popular, but completely unsuitable storage options include notebooks, wallets and text files in computers. Do not pass on your password unnecessarily. Select a random password. Use random strings of letters and numbers.
EN 22 4 devolo MicroLink dLAN Software | devolo MicroLink dLAN Software Now that you know something about networks, this chapter introduces you to the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard, MicroLink Informer and MicroLink EasyShare devolo tools. It describes how to install them and how to configure your dLAN network. 4.1 Overview of the devolo software 4.1.1 MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard The MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard helps you to build and change your encrypted dLAN network.
devolo MicroLink dLAN Software 23 햴 Select the devolo MicroLink dLAN Software tools ('devolo MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard', 'devolo MicroLink Informer' and/or 'devolo MicroLink EasyShare') you want to install, and then click Next. 햵 The next dialog window shows the default target directory (preset by devolo), to which the devolo tools will be installed. You can accept the suggested directory or select a new one. Confirm your selection by clicking Next.
devolo MicroLink dLAN Software | EN into a network and click Add. Click Next when you have entered all desired dLAN adapters. 햵 In the following dialog box enter your network password and confirm your input with Next. The password set up initially by devolo is HomePlug. 햶 Your network password is now assigned to the dLAN adapters selected for the network. 햷 Exit securing your network by clicking Finish. Your dLAN network is now secure against unauthorized access from outside.
devolo MicroLink dLAN Software 25 adapter connected directly to the computer as well as all dLAN adapters that are included into the same dLAN network. The MicroLink Informer displays information about all dLAN devices in your network, such as their MAC addresses for dLAN and current transfer speeds. Via Device Rename you can change the name of the selected device. 4.
EN 26 4.5.1 devolo MicroLink dLAN Software | Configuration The MicroLink EasyShare software provides two easy wizards, which will guide you quickly and easily through the configuration process: the first setup wizard, which starts automatically the first time the program is started, and the sharing wizard, which allows you to add shared items at any time.
devolo MicroLink dLAN Software 27 confirm by clicking OK. The files are now downloaded to your computer. The status of the download is displayed in the lower-right window entitled 'Data transfer in process'. Data transfer in process All 'Data transfer in process' are displayed in the lower right window and disappear from the screen once they are finished. The 'Name' column indicates the name of the file being downloaded. The 'Status' column shows the current transfer progress and the transfer speed.
EN 28 Appendix | 5 Appendix 5.1 MicroLink dLAN Ethernet 5.1.1 Technical data This table has detailed information for those interested. MicroLink dLAN Ethernet Standards Ethernet specification IEEE 802.
5.1.2 Appendix 29 Declaration of conformity KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Die Firma: The Company: devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen erklärt, dass das Produkt: MicroLink dLAN £ £ declares that the product: Verwendungszweck: PLC-Ethernet-Adapter Intended purpose: PLC Ethernet adapter den grundlegenden Anforderungen des § 3 und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.
EN 30 Appendix | 5.2 MicroLink dLAN USB 5.2.1 Technical data This table has detailed information for those interested. MicroLink dLAN USB Standard Compatible to USB specification, Rev. 1.
5.2.2 Appendix 31 Declaration of conformity KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Die Firma: The Company: devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen erklärt, dass das Produkt: MicroLink dLAN USB £ £ declares that the product: Verwendungszweck: PLC-USB-Adapter Intended purpose: PLC USB adapter den grundlegenden Anforderungen des § 3 und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.
EN 32 5.3 Appendix | Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: 1 Warranty coverage a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts.
Appendix f) g) if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage, or if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a) or 3b). 5 Operating mistakes 33 If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs. 6 Additional regulations a) b) The above conditions define the complete scope of devolo's legal liability.
