Devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem User manual

MicroLink
®
dLAN®ADSL Modem Router

© 2005 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany)
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devolo AG
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Aachen, September 2005
41575/0905

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Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.
With the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router, you have chosen an ADSL
router that innovatively combines the functions and advantages of an ADSL
modem, a switch, a router and a dLAN adapter in a single device. This com-
bination makes it the optimal, user-friendly network and Internet access solu-
tion for small-office and home-office (SOHO) environments.
The router's ADSL modem provides satisfyingly fast Internet access:
Download speeds of up to 8 Mbps make transferring music files,
video material, graphics and other high-volume data a pleasure.
With upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps, you can easily send large e-mail
attachments quickly and at low cost.
It also serves as an optimal combination of Internet-access router and
network switch:
The router simplifies the installation of Internet access significantly,
as no special drivers are required for the connected individual com-
puters. The access protocol has been implemented in the router
itself.
The router functionality lets multiple users access the Internet at the
same time. DHCP automates the TCP/IP configuration of the con-
nected computers. The router can be configured conveniently using a
Web browser.
The integrated switch is the foundation for small networks. Up to four
computers can be connected simultaneously. Each of the four ports
can also be used as an uplink port to connect additional routers,
switches or hubs.
Thanks to its integrated dLAN technology, the device can use your house-
hold electrical wiring as a network:
PCs in different rooms or on different floors of a building can thus
communicate with other computers in the network and/or access the
DSL connection via your household wiring by adding further dLAN
adapters—without the need to lay network cables.

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About this manual
Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis
for high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest satis-
faction with this MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router.
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 product.
For further information, please visit 'www.devolo.com'
Our online services (www.devolo.com) are available to you around the clock
should you have any queries or require any further support.
Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the instal-
lation of your router:
MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router
special power supply with integrated dLAN adapter
ADSL cable (5m)
CD ROM with manual and software
printed manual
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior
notice.

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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................7
1.1 What is ADSL?...............................................................................7
1.2 What exactly is dLAN?..................................................................7
1.3 What does the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router
have to offer?.................................................................................8
2 Connection and installation ..............................................................10
2.1 Display and connections .............................................................10
2.2 Connecting the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router ..............11
2.3 Networking examples..................................................................13
3 Router configuration ...........................................................................15
3.1 Setting up Internet access using the setup wizard.....................15
3.2 Setting up Internet access manually...........................................16
3.3 Advanced configuration...............................................................18
3.3.1 Description of the buttons ...........................................18
3.3.2 Starting the advanced configuration ...........................18
3.3.3 Main menu ................................................................... 19
3.3.4 Setup ............................................................................20
3.3.5 Status ...........................................................................28
3.3.6 Tools.............................................................................30
3.3.7 Advanced...................................................................... 33
4 devolo MicroLink dLAN software .................................................... 40
4.1 Overview of the devolo software................................................40
4.1.1 MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard ........................40
4.1.2 MicroLink Informer.......................................................40
4.1.3 MicroLink EasyShare....................................................41
4.2 Installation of the devolo MicroLink dLAN software..................41
4.3 Configuring the dLAN network with the MicroLink dLAN
Configuration Wizard...................................................................42
4.4 Overview of the dLAN with the MicroLink Informer................... 43
4.5 Communication in the dLAN with the MicroLink EasyShare ......44
4.5.1 Configuration................................................................ 44

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5 Appendix ............................................................................................... 47
5.1 Performance data and specifications..........................................47
5.2 Declaration of conformity............................................................49
5.3 Care and maintenance of the device...........................................50
5.4 CE conformity...............................................................................50
5.5 Warranty conditions .................................................................... 51

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1 Introduction
1.1 What is ADSL?
The sheer speed of development of computer technology over the last few
years has resulted in a huge increase in the volume of electronic data traffic.
More users every day want to send and receive a constantly increasing vol-
ume of data. Conventional transmission technologies (analog modems or
ISDN devices) are no longer equal to the demand.
New technologies are eliminating the restrictions and are offering the user
true broadband communications at significantly higher transfer speeds. An
important criterion for the spread of these access technologies is their avail-
ability in as many offices and private households as possible. One of the tech-
nologies is transfer by ADSL, which bridges the section of the network that
connects to the customer (“the last mile”) over standard copper wires. ADSL
can thus be used for broadband access to the Internet, for example.
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) technology uses three different
ranges of a conventional copper telephone line—two for data communica-
tions and one for telephone service. The term 'Asymmetric' indicates that the
transmitting and receiving channels can carry different quantities of data:
When the user surfs the Internet, the data sent to the Internet Service
Provider (ISP) tend to carry less information (e.g. addresses of web sites
or e-mails). The transmission rate of up to 1 Mbps is generally sufficient
for this purpose.
To load multimedia content (video sequences, animations, images etc.)
onto the computer from the Internet at acceptable quality and speed, a
transmission rate of up to 8 Mbps brings a significant saving in cost and
time.
1.2 What exactly is dLAN?
There is now a new alternative to the well-known wired LAN and Wireless
LAN network technologies: dLAN (direct LAN, i.e. directly networked). dLAN
is networking using the electric wiring already installed in the building.

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Cost factor and transmission quality
dLAN is an especially easy-to-use networking technology. You don't need to
lay cables and you can connect to the network at every power point.
The dLAN standard modulates and demodulates additional frequencies on
the power lines. Modulation and demodulation is a well-known and proven
method of data transmission, which has been in use in other applications for
a number of years. Now it is used to set up Internet and network accesses.
Depending on the attenuation factor, dLAN is capable of covering distances
of at least 200 meters.
With a maximum data rate of 14 Mbps and symmetrical upload and download
speeds, dLAN is comparable to traditional Ethernet network solutions and the
current WIFITM wireless standard for home applications.
Data security and radiation
DESpro bit encryption is used, which guarantees 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. Its radiation
level is actually well below that of Wireless LAN technologies.
1.3 What does the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem
Router have to offer?
The following is an outline of the principal features of the device giving you
a quick overview of its capabilities.
Simple installation
Connect computers in your LAN (Ethernet) to the switch of the MicroLink
dLAN ADSL Modem Router, or connect them to your household electrical
power network as a dLAN using HomePlug adapters
Connect the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router to the ADSL line using
the ADSL cable
Connect the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router to your household
electrical power network using the AC power cable
Set up the dLAN network with the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard
Configure Internet access using the setup wizard
That's it!

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Versatile networking
The MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router lets you choose how you would
like to connect your PCs to the Internet—via your household electrical net-
work or a conventional network cable. Both options are no problem. Thanks
to its integrated 4-port switch, the computers connected to the MicroLink
dLAN ADSL Modem Router form an internal network with transfer rates of up
to 100 Mbps. In addition, the network can be expanded using the integrated
HomePlug technology without the need for laying additional cables. Each PC
simply needs a MicroLink dLAN connected to an electrical outlet. With dLAN,
you can connect to the Internet, exchange data, share printers or play exciting
multiplayer games from any room of your house.
ADSL operation
Access the Internet and use the telephone at the same time
No new wiring, because the existing telephone lines (copper wire) can
still be used
High transmission rates of up to 8 Mbps (download) or up to 1 Mbps
(upload)

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2 Connection and installation
In this chapter, we will explain the displays and connections of the MicroLink
dLAN ADSL Modem Router and show you how to set up the device and con-
nect computers as well as other network devices. A couple of network exam-
ples are illustrated at the end of the chapter.
2.1 Display and connections
Power Power supply.
Connect Lit when an active point-to-point connection exists.
Link WAN connection; flashes while setting up a connection. Lit
when a connection exists to the Internet access device.
Data Lit during data transfers.
Link/Act Link = connection, Act = activity. Lit when a computer (or hub/
switch) is connected. Flashes during data transfers.
Ports 1 ... 4 Connections for up to four computers or switches (hubs) in
LAN.
dLAN Act Flashes during data transfers via dLAN.