Devolo MicroLink 56k Fun LAN User manual

MicroLink
TM
56k Fun LAN

© 2004 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany)
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Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.
With the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN, you will be able to access the Internet and
take advantage of a variety of other data communications applications by
using the software package provided.
Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis
for high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest satis-
faction with your modem.
This documentation was compiled by several members of our staff from a
variety of departments in order to ensure you the best possible support when
using your devolo product.
For further information, please visit 'www.devolo.com'
Our online service 'www.devolo.com' is available to you around the clock
should you have any queries regarding the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN or require
any further support.
Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the instal-
lation of your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN modem:
쎲MicroLink 56k Fun LAN
쎲Network cable (3 m)
쎲Telephone cable (3 m)
쎲Power adapter
쎲Hard copy of installation guide
쎲CD-ROM with drivers, manual, firewall software and virus scanner
devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior
notice.

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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................5
1.1 What does the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN have to offer?.................5
1.2 Firewall and virus scanner.............................................................6
2 Connection and Startup........................................................................7
2.1 System requirements.....................................................................7
2.2 Connection and display elements .................................................7
2.3 Connecting the modem to a single PC ..........................................9
2.3.1 Connecting the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to one PC ........9
2.3.2 Installing and configuring the Internet access
software .......................................................................10
2.4 Connecting to an Ethernet network.............................................15
2.4.1 Connecting the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to a router..... 16
2.4.2 Setting up Internet access on the router ..................... 16
3 Appendix ...............................................................................................18
3.1 Technical data .............................................................................18
3.2 Declaration of conformity............................................................19
3.3 Care and maintenance of the device...........................................20
3.4 CE conformity...............................................................................20
3.5 Warranty conditions ....................................................................21

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1 Introduction
1.1 What does the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN have to
offer?
The MicroLink 56k Fun LAN is an optimized and user-friendly network and
Internet access solution for home and SOHO (small office/home office) use.
This innovative modem allows both individual installation and multiple instal-
lation solutions. The latter, when used in combination with a LAN router
(such as the devolo MicroLink LAN router) allows you to connect multiple
computers to a single analog Internet connection. This for example allows
multiple users to send and receive e-mail at the same time.
Connecting to the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN provides the following advantages:
쎲Internet access for multiple computers using a single analog telephone
jack
쎲Almost all computers have an Ethernet interface
쎲Device can be connected to a router or dLAN via the Ethernet interface
쎲No dial-in modem means optimum protection against dialers
Simple installation
쎲Connect your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to the Ethernet port of your com-
puter or LAN router using the network cable provided
쎲Connect your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to the connection jack of the tele-
phone line using the telephone cable provided
쎲Connect your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to the power supply grid using the
power adapter provided and switch it on
쎲Install and set up the Internet access software (for individual installation
solution only)
쎲Enter your Internet access data
쎲That's it!
Status display
The LED control lamps of your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN display the device sta-
tus and provide status regarding the function of the data transmission. The
MicroLink 56k Fun LAN has three LEDs on the front panel and two on the rear
panel.

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1.2 Firewall and virus scanner
Included with the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN is Norman Internet Control soft-
ware. Norman Internet Control is a firewall and antivirus program that checks
your computer for destructive software. This kind of software is also referred
to as malware (short for “malicious software”). The most common types of
malware are viruses, worms and Trojan horses. For the sake of simplicity,
“virus” is frequently used as a collective name.
Norman Internet Control has the capability to both detect and clean known
and unknown viruses on hard drives, floppy disks, in e-mail attachments etc.
Norman Internet Control checks files when they are opened and automati-
cally removes any viruses present. If Norman Internet Control cannot suc-
cessfully clean the file, a warning message appears and you are given
instructions on how to proceed.

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2 Connection and Startup
This chapter introduces you to the hardware of the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN
and shows you how to connect the modem and establish a connection to the
Internet as quickly as possible.
Thanks to the Ethernet interface of the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN, you can
choose between two different scenarios:
쎲Individual installation solution: If you want only one PC to access the
Internet, choose the solution “Connecting the modem to a single PC” on
page 9.
쎲Multiple installation solution: If you want more than one PC to access
the Internet and want to create a computer network, choose the solution
“Connecting to an Ethernet network” on page 15.
2.1 System requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements to operate with your
MicroLink 56k Fun LAN:
쎲Individual installation solution
쑗Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP,
Mac OS X, Linux SuSE, Linux Debian
쑗Ethernet interface
쎲Multiple installation solution
쑗PPPoE-compatible LAN router
쑗TCP/IP-compatible operating system
쑗Ethernet interface
2.2 Connection and display elements
This section describes the display elements and connection options, tells
what they are for and how they are used.

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You will find three LED control lamps on the front panel:
쎲Power: This lamp lights once the modem is switched on and is supplied
with power.
쎲Data: This lamp is lit to indicate that data are being sent or received by
the modem.
쎲Connect: This LED lights to show that the modem has opened the tele-
phone line. It lights up as soon as the modem begins dialing, even if a
connection to the ISP has not yet been established.
The rear panel has four jacks and two LED control lamps:
쎲I/O: On/off switch;
use this to switch the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN on and off.
쎲AC 9V~: Plug the provided power adapter into the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN
using this jack.

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쎲ETH: Ethernet connection (RJ45);
this jack is used to connect the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to your computer
or router with the network cable provided.
쑗LED (bottom left): this is lit when the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN is con-
nected to the computer or router.
쑗LED (bottom right): blinks during data transmission.
쎲Line: telephone jack (RJ11);
here is where you connect the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to your telephone
outlet using the telephone cable provided.
2.3 Connecting the modem to a single PC
You have chosen to connect one PC to the Internet. This is how you should
proceed:
쎲“Connecting the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to one PC” on page 9
쎲“Installing and configuring the Internet access software” on page 10
under your operating system
2.3.1 Connecting the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to one PC
To connect the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to a single PC, follow these steps:
햲Connect the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to your computer using the network
cable.
햳Connect your MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to the matching connection jack of
the telephone line using the telephone cable provided.
MicroLink 56k
Fun LAN

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햴Connect the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN to the power supply grid using the
power adapter provided.
햵Start your computer.
햶Switch on the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN.
햷Continue with the installation or configuration of your Internet access
software under your operating system.
All you need now to start using the MicroLink 56k Fun LAN is Internet access
software so that you can establish an Internet connection. This software con-
trols data traffic between your PC and the Internet.
2.3.2 Installing and configuring the Internet access software
This chapter will show you how to install and set up the Internet access soft-
ware on various operating systems. To set up Internet access, you need the
corresponding data (user name, password, call number) from your provider.
Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
Insert the provided devolo product CD into the CD-ROM drive and continue
with the 'Installation of the Internet access software'.
Installing the PPPoE
driver
햲- 햴
햲For CD setup select 'devolo MicroLink 56k Fun LAN installation wizard'.
햳Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
햴Windows may prompt you to enter your location information. Enter your
area code or city code and click OK.
Windows XP will display a message indicating that the software you are
installing has not passed Windows Logo Testing. Continue the installation
despite this message by acknowledging the 'Windows Logo Certification'
dialogue window by clicking Continue Anyway.
Following the installation, a shortcut to a new dial-up connection is created
on your desktop, which you can use to connect to the Internet.
To change your Internet log-in information later, start the setup wizard by
clicking Start 왘Programs 왘devolo 왘MicroLink 56k Fun LAN Config-
uration.
Notes for AOL users: to use a MicroLink 56k Fun LAN with AOL software,
follow these steps.