MicroLink dLAN Wireless TM
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| EN Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. Wireless networks are economical alternatives or additions to local wired networks like for instance the dLAN networks. Notebooks and PCs can use mobile network cards to communicate with one another or access wired networks via access points. As a HomePlug access point with wireless output, the MicroLink dLAN Wireless functions as the interface between a wireless network and a dLAN network.
EN | Package contents Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your MicroLink dLAN Wireless: MicroLink dLAN Wireless including the built-in wireless card Before starting up the MicroLink dLAN Wireless, make sure that the wireless card is correctly inserted into the unit. Manual (hard copy) CD with drivers, online documentation and application software devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.
| EN Content 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 The basic functions of a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 What does the MicroLink dLAN Wireless have to offer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.1 Operating modes . . .
EN | 6 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| 7 Introduction EN 1 Introduction In this chapter, we will provide an overview of HomePlug (dLAN) and wireless technology (WLAN). We will also proved a brief introduction of the most important features of the MicroLink dLAN Wireless access point. 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).
EN 8 1.2 Introduction | The basic functions of a wireless network In a wireless network, you use wireless networking cards to connect individual notebook computers and PCs to a LAN (Local Area Network). As the usual network cables have been replaced by a radio link in this case, we also refer to this as a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). An access point forms the bridge between (d)LAN and WLAN. The access point transfers all data between the two networks.
| 9 Operating modes EN 1.3.1 Introduction The following operating modes can be selected when using the MicroLink dLAN Wireless access point: Wireless stand-alone network: Setting up a wireless stand-alone network without any wired networking is the simplest application offered by the access point. In this setup, the MicroLink dLAN Wireless serves as a relay station between the wireless clients. It enables data transfer between all clients located in the radio cell surrounding the access point.
EN 10 2 Connection and startup | Connection and startup In this chapter, we will show you how to connect the MicroLink dLAN Wireless access point by devolo. 2.1 System requirements Your computer or laptop must meet the following requirements to operate with your MicroLink dLAN Wireless: Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP or all TCP/IP systems 2.
Connection and startup 11 dLAN Link: Lights up if connected to the power supply. Col: Flashes at a faster rate if the network is experiencing heavy use. Act: Flashes when data are being sent or received over the power lines. 2.3 Connecting the MicroLink dLAN Wireless Before connecting the dLAN adapter, note its security ID and keep it ready for configuring the network. You can find the security ID on the bottom of the MicroLink dLAN Wireless adapter.
EN 12 3 devolo MicroLink dLAN Software | devolo MicroLink dLAN Software In this chapter, we will introduce to you the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard, MicroLink Informer and MicroLink EasyShare devolo tools, and describe how to install them in the section entitled, 'Installing the devolo MicroLink dLAN Software'. 3.1 MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard The MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard helps you to build and change your encrypted dLAN network.
devolo MicroLink dLAN Software 13 local network who have started MicroLink EasyShare are automatically recognized by the program and listed: 1 3 2 5 4 햲 In the 'Share properties' dialog window, which you can open by selecting File Add share, select one (or more) folders from your hard drive to be shared with the other network users. Then assign a name to the folder. 햳 Select from the menu File Refresh to display (new) shared folders of other MicroLink EasyShare network users.
EN 14 3.3.1 devolo MicroLink dLAN Software | Installing the devolo MicroLink dLAN Software 햲 Put the enclosed devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive. 햳 From the CD setup, select 'Install MicroLink dLAN Software'. Windows starts the wizard. Confirm by clicking Next. 햴 Select the devolo tools ('devolo MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard', 'devolo MicroLink Informer' and/or 'devolo MicroLink EasyShare') you want to install, and then click Next.
4 Network configuration 15 Network configuration In this chapter, we will explain the functions and settings of your dLAN and WLAN network and guide you through the configuration interface of the MicroLink dLAN Wireless. In addition, please refer to our general notes regarding networking options. Some of the fields, options and entries used in the configuration interface are self-explanatory, and thus are not explained in great detail.
EN 16 Network configuration | 4.2 Configuring the MicroLink dLAN Wireless on the WLAN network 4.2.1 General notes When first delivered, the MicroLink dLAN Wireless access point is set to static IP address '192.168.0.252'. If you are already running a network which you want to expand using the MicroLink dLAN Wireless, you may have to change the IP address to that of your existing network.
Network configuration 17 network. If this is the case, you can simply skip ahead to the section entitled, 'How do I access the configuration interface?'. After dLAN Wireless LAN (using standard IP addresses within the range of 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254) MicroLink dLAN Ethernet/MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Ethernet/MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Ethernet/ MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Wireless e. g.
EN 18 Network configuration | want to configure the access point to an IP address in the range between 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.254. For information on how to assign a static IP address to your computer, refer to the chapter 'All about the home network' under 'Configuring the computer'.
Network configuration 19 Open the configuration interface as described above and change the IP address of the MicroLink dLAN Wireless to the one you have chosen in the configuration menu under 'IP Address'. Also refer to the menu description in the section entitled, 'Advanced'. Next, restore the computer which you have just renamed to its previous IP address. Since all devices on the LAN now belong to the same address range (again), they can be recognized without problem.
Network configuration | EN (German/English) can be toggled by clicking the corresponding flags on the start page of the configuration interface. 4.2.3 Setup Admin Password The password of the configuration interface set up initially by devolo is admin. The Admin password is the configuration password. Select a new password and enter it into both input fields. This ensures that no one can change the configuration of your MicroLink dLAN Wireless without authorization.
| Network configuration 21 EN Homeplug Enter the password of your dLAN network, so that both of your networks, the dLAN and the WLAN, can communicate with each other. If your MicroLink dLAN Wireless has already been configured with the help of the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard (see above), and you have already set the password, it is not necessary to set the dLAN password again. The password initially provided by devolo is HomePlug.
EN 22 Network configuration | Wireless Under 'Wireless', you can find important WLAN-related settings for your access point: 'Access point name': Here you can assign your access point a name that is meaningful to you (such as "Office"). 'SSID': The Service Set Identity includes all devices belonging to the wireless network, i.e. so that only devices with an identical SSID can communicate directly with each other.
| Network configuration 23 EN Security Please also note the explanations on the configuration interface. Here, you can define the keys and settings which secure your entire wireless network. The MicroLink dLAN Wireless supports data encryption according to the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) method. You can decide whether to define the various keys alphanumerically (ASCII code) or hexadecimally.
EN 24 Network configuration | Many WEP-compatible wireless LAN devices from other manufacturers only accept a hexadecimal format for the key or even generate their own special key values on the basis of user-defined passwords. You may have trouble entering a key that accepts your MicroLink dLAN Wireless without a problem, when using a device from another manufacturer. In this case, we recommend that you use the key of the less flexible device for the connection.
Network configuration 25 Note that only those devices having an identical WEP setting and SSID can communicate with the MicroLink dLAN Wireless. Also, some wireless cards have the ability to search for the access point. You must select the encrypted transmission to avoid this. 4.2.4 Status Information Under 'Information', you can find information on the current firmware version, as well as the MAC and IP address.
EN 26 4.2.5 Network configuration | Tools Reboot/Reset You can use 'Reboot/Reset' to restart the MicroLink dLAN Wireless. You will have two options:. Reboot:The access point will restart and the configuration data will be retained. The option Reset has exactly the same effect as the 'Reset' button: All configuration data will be lost, and it will be necessary to repeat the configuration. The password of the configuration interface set up initially by devolo is admin.
| 27 Advanced EN 4.2.6 Network configuration IP Address Under 'IP Address', you can find all current settings for the IP address of the access point. Whether you work with static or dynamic IP addresses depends on the configuration of your network. 'Static': The initial IP address of the MicroLink dLAN Wireless access point at the time of delivery is '192.168.0.252'.
EN 28 Network configuration | filtering' option and list the addresses of the corresponding devices. You can enter up to sixteen addresses. Keep in mind that the settings you have configured only take effect if you confirm them by clicking Submit and restart the access point. Wireless These functions are advanced functions which have been preset for optimal use. Normally, it is not necessary to modify these settings.
Network configuration 29 'Fragmentation threshold': Lists the number of bytes that defines the fragmentation limit for direct messages; the purpose of the limit is to make data transfer more secure and reliable. This occurs by dividing a MAC Service Data Unit (MSDU) into multiple, smaller MAC Protocol Data Units (MPDUs). If the size of the transfer packages is too large, serious malfunctions can result. However, too small of a frame produces a backlog during transfer (default setting: 2346 bytes).
EN 30 5 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. 5.1 Configuring the computer In this section we show you how to configure your computer correctly and how to check existing settings. 5.1.
All about the home network 31 the 'IP address' and 'Subnet mask'. 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. In the next dialog box select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' and confirm with OK.
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'. 5.2 Examples of applications This section demonstrates current application scenarios. 5.2.1 WLAN individual installation solution—Option 1 WLAN workstation with an ADSL Internet connection via dLAN MicroLink dLAN Wireless MicroLink dLAN Ethernet Modem ADSL (Ethernet) Splitter 5.2.
| 33 Worth knowing EN 5.3 All about the home network Network volume The maximum number of dLAN adapters in a single-family house is theoretically 253 connections, but in practice no more than 10 devices should be transferring data simultaneously. Compatibility The MicroLink dLAN Wireless by devolo is compatible to all other devolo LAN products, to all devices conforming to the IEEE 802.3 standard and to other HomePlug devices. Network security Normally, the electric meter acts a physical barrier, i.e.
EN 34 All about the home network | For security reasons, the device's internal 56-bit encryption is used. Furthermore, we highly recommend using the WEP encryption. You can configure both encryption methods using the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard and the configuration interface. For more information, refer to the chapter on 'Network configuration'. You can find more answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the devolo product CD (included) and at our home page www.devolo.com.
6 Appendix 6.1 Technical data Appendix 35 EN | This table has detailed information for those interested. MicroLink dLAN Wireless Standards Wireless specification IEEE 802.
EN 36 6.2 Appendix | Declaration of conformity KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Die Firma: The Company: devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen erklärt, dass das Produkt: MicroLink dLAN TM Wireless declares that the product: Verwendungszweck: WirelessLAN HomePlug Access Point Intended purpose: WirelessLAN HomePlug Access Point den grundlegenden Anforderungen des § 3 und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen des FTEG (Artikel 3 der R&TTE) entspricht.
| 37 Warranty conditions EN 6.3 Appendix 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.
EN 38 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 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.
