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About this manual This manual contains all the information you need about your dLAN adapter from devolo. It tells you how to set up and install your dLAN adapter. The 'All about the home network' chapter also contains examples of applications for the dLAN adapter and general information on networks.
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(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. CE conformity These products comply with the technical requirements of the 1999/5/EC Directive (R&TTE) and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG, and they are...
56-bit encryption should be used to guarantee secure data transfer within the network. dLAN devices from devolo meet the stringent EU industrial standards and comply with the current standards for electromagnetic radiation. In fact, the radiation is distinctly lower compared to wireless LAN technologies.
What does the dLAN adapters from devolo offer you? The dLAN adapters from devolo enable you to set up or expand a home net- work 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.
Introduction Status display The indicator lights (LEDs) of your MicroLink dLAN Ethernet adapter show the connection status, allow the data transmission to be checked and make it easy to diagnose any system malfunctions. The MicroLink dLAN Ethernet adapter has 4 indicator lights and an Ethernet port.
Operating systems: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP Ethernet connection Note that your computer or the device to which you want to connect the MicroLink dLAN Ethernet must have an Ethernet port, i.e. a network card or a network adapter. 2.1.2 MicroLink dLAN USB...
Connection and display elements 2.2.1 MicroLink dLAN Ethernet The MicroLink dLAN Ethernet adapter has four indicator lights (LEDs) and an Ethernet port: PL-COL: Flashes faster as the network load increases. PL-ACT: Flashes when data is being sent or received over the electrical lines.
The security ID can be found on the bottom of the dLAN adapter. With the computer running connect the MicroLink dLAN Ethernet adapter to an Ethernet port of the computer with the network cable (included).
Connection and installation Then install the devolo tools MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard and MicroLink Informer. For more information see the 'devolo tools' 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.
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Connection and installation 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. Click Next to continue the installation. You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD. Insert it into your CD- ROM drive and click OK.
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(Recommended)'. Click Next. The driver installation is started. By clicking Finish you'll exit the installation. For more information on the installation of the devolo tools MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard and MicroLink Informer please see the 'devolo tools' chapter. devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
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.
Internet, not the computer. Under Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Internet Options select the 'Connections' tab and enable the 'Never dial a con- nection' option. Close the dialogs with OK. devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
Internet ADSL workstation solution—option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an ADSL modem MicroLink dLAN Ethernet MicroLink dLAN USB In-house power supply MicroLink dLAN Ethernet Splitter MicroLink ADSL Fun LAN or another ADSL modem devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
Networking several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL router MicroLink dLAN Ethernet MicroLink dLAN Ethernet MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Ethernet In-house power supply MicroLink dLAN USB MicroLink dLAN Ethernet Network Terminator ISDN router devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
253 connections, but in practice no more than 10 devices should be transferring data simultaneously. Compatibility The devolo dLAN adapters are compatible to all other devolo LAN products, to all devices that comply with the IEEE 802.3 standard and to other Home- Plug devices.
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MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard. For more information see the 'devolo tools' chapter. You can find more answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the devolo product CD (included) and at our home page www.devolo.de under 'Support'. devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
You need the dLAN adapters security IDs (see devices undersides) for encryption and to assign a network password that you have selected. The next sections describe the installation of the devolo tools and the config- uration of the dLAN network. 4.2.1 Installation of devolo tools Put the devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive.
After a successful installation, start the devolo tools with Start Pro- grams devolo MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard or MicroLink Informer. 4.2.2 Configuration of the dLAN network Please have the previously noted dLAN adapters security IDs ready. The MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard requires them for configuration of the network.
CE-compliant in accordance with the technical require- ments of R&TTE for all EU countries and Switzerland Design Plastic housing 93 x 66 x 42 (height x width x depth) Warranty 3 years devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
EN 55 022: 1998 Recommendation for a measurement by Dortmund University Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch: This declaration is submitted by: Aachen, 3. März 2003 Heiko Harbers Aachen, 3 March 2003 Vorstandsvorsitzender devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
CE-compliant in accordance with the technical require- ments of R&TTE for all EU countries and Switzerland Design Plastic housing 72 x 50 x 25 (height x width x depth) Warranty 3 years devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
EN 55 022: 1998 Recommendation for a measurement by Dortmund University Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch: This declaration is submitted by: Aachen, 3. März 2003 Heiko Harbers Aachen, 3 March 2003 Vorstandsvorsitzender devolo MicroLink dLAN Ethernet - devolo MicroLink dLAN USB...
Warranty period The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. This period begins at the day of deliv- ery from the devolo dealer. Warranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
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Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequential detriments, are excluded. devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary neg- ligence.
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