Devolo MicroLink 56k PCI User manual

MicroLink
TM
56k PCI

© 2003 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany)
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Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product.
With the MicroLink 56k PCI, you will be able to access the Internet and take
advantage of a variety of other data communications applications by using
the included software package.
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 modem.
About this manual
This manual will inform you about all aspects of your MicroLink 56k PCI and
help you get it operating. In addition, you will find some answers to fre-
quently asked questions in this manual.
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
Additional information in the Internet at 'www.devolo.de'.
Our online services www.devolo.de are available to you around the clock
should you have any queries regarding the MicroLink 56k PCI.
Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the instal-
lation of your MicroLink 56k PCI:
MicroLink 56k PCI
Country-specific telephone connection cable
CD-ROM including manual, drivers, Norman firewall and virus scanner*
and BVRP communications software*
Installation guide (in print)*
devolo reserves the right to change the package contents without prior
notice.
* Additional software and the printed installation guide are only supplied with the retail product.

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CE conformity
This product meets the requirements of the 1999/5/EG Directive R&TTE and
is designed for connection to public telecommunications networks in the EU
and Switzerland.
The declaration of conformity can be found in the appendix of this manual.

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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1.1 V.92 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Communications software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Firewall and virus scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Installation of the MicroLink 56k PCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Installation of drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.1 Installation under Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.2 Installation under Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.3 Installation under Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.4 Installation under Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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1 Introduction
This chapter is intended to present you the MicroLink 56k PCI and its most
important features. It also includes a brief description of the communications
software Classic PhoneTools of BVRP* and the firewall and anti-virus soft-
ware Norman Internet Control*.
1.1 Features
The MicroLink 56k PCI card for the PCI bus supports all modern data commu-
nications applications: Internet downloads at up to 56,000 bps, sending and
receiving faxes and home banking are just as easy to use as e-mail or home
shopping. The use of the PCI bus ensures ease of installation with true
plug&play.
1.1.1 V.92 standard
Your MicroLink 56k PCI card also supports the following features of the V.92
standard:
Much faster initiation of dial-up connections
The dial-up sequences to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) are tempora-
rily saved in quick connect to speed up the establishment of a new con-
nection.
V.44 data compression
Data throughput can be increased by a factor of six, e. g. when downloa-
ding web sites.
Please note that your telcommunications and Internet service provider must
offer the V.92 standard before you can use these features with your
MicroLink 56k PCI!

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1.2 Communications software*
The MicroLink 56k PCI is supplied with the BVRP software package Classic
PhoneTools. Classic PhoneTools is a communications program which pro-
vides you with the most important data communications applications in a
convenient, easy-to-use package.
The included software Classic PhoneTools provides the following features in
conjunction with your modem:
fax operation: send and receive up to 14,400 bps
answering machine
address book (e.g. fax and telephone numbers)
1.3 Firewall and virus scanner*
The MicroLink 56k PCI is supplied with the Norman Internet Control software.
Norman Internet Control is a firewall and anti-virus program that monitors
your PC for malicious software, also referred to as malware. The most com-
mon types of malware are viruses, worms, and trojans. For the sake of sim-
plicity, we often use the term virus as a collective description.
Norman Internet Control can detect and remove known and unknown viruses
from hard disks, floppy disks, e-mail attachments, etc. Norman Internet Con-
trol checks files when they are accessed, and possible viruses are removed
automatically. If Norman Internet Control is unable to clean an infected file,
you will receive a warning and instructions on how to proceed.
*Additional software is only supplied with the retail product.

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2 Installation
This chapter is intended to help you activate your MicroLink 56k PCI. You will
find a brief description of the installation procedure under Windows 98, Win-
dows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
2.1 System requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements to operate with your
MicroLink 56k PCI:
Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or
Windows XP
Free PCI slot
2.2 Installation of the MicroLink 56k PCI
Disconnect the AC power cable and the connection to the telephone
network before opening your computer. This is necessary to ensure that
the device is no longer live.
Do not touch any electronic parts! Static charges could destroy the elec-
tronics. You should, therefore, briefly touch the computer housing to
discharge any static electric charge built up on your body.
햲The first step
Safety First! Disconnect the power cord from the PC before removing the
housing. The PC card may only be installed or removed if the PC has been
disconnected from the AC power supply.
햳Loosen the screws
Loosen the retaining screws on the housing and remove it.
햴Remove the blind bracket
Remove the blind bracket of a free PCI slot.
햵Insert the MicroLink 56k PCI card
Plug your PCI card into the slot. Ensure that the PCI card is correctly sea-
ted in its slot and tighten the screw of the mounting plate.
햶Replace PC housing
Replace the housing and screw it tight.

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Close the PC before connecting it to the telephone network! Make
sure that the case of the PC has been closed properly before connecting it to
the telephone network.
햷Connection to the telephone network
Connect the included connection cable to the socket on the mounting
bracket and the appropriate telephone line socket.
햸Connection to AC power
Reconnect the power cord to your computer and switch the computer on.
햹Installing the drivers
Continue by installing the drivers as described for the corresponding ope-
rating system.
Deinstallation is performed in the reverse order.
2.3 Installation of drivers
Plug&play installation
The MicroLink 56k PCI supports plug&play. Plug&play simplifies the installa-
tion considerably. Windows wizards will guide you through the installation
and asked you for required data.
There are differences between the installation procedures for the described
Windows versions. The driver installation will be described separately for
each version for the sake of clarity.
2.3.1 Installation under Windows 98
햲Restart your computer after inserting the PC card.
햳Insert the supplied devolo product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
햴Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has
been detected. Confirm this message with Next.
햵Windows offers you two different ways of searching for drivers. Select
the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)' option and
click Next.
햶The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the
'CD-ROM drive' option and deactivate all other boxes. Confirm with
Next.

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햷When the driver 'PCI Modem Enumerator' has been found, confirm by
clicking Next in order to initiate installation.
햸In the subsequent dialog box, click Finish.
햹Windows detects the MicroLink 56k PCI card. Confirm this message with
Next.
햺Windows offers you two different ways of searching for drivers. Select
the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)' option and
click Next.
햻The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the
'CD-ROM drive' option and deactivate all other boxes. Confirm with
Next.
햽Confirm the search results with Next. Windows will install the driver.
햾When the wizard is ready, click Finish.
햿Windows detects the 'Wave Device for Voice Modem'. Confirm this mes-
sage with Next.
The modem is entered in the Device Manager as 'MicroLink 56k PCI' and as
audio device with the 'Voice Modem Serial Wave Device' hardware compo-
nent to ensure voice functionality.
헀Windows offers you two different ways of searching for drivers. Select
the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)' option and
click Next.
헁The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD. Activate the
'CD-ROM drive' option and deactivate all other boxes. Confirm with
Next.
헂Finally, exit the installation by clicking Finish.
2.3.2 Installation under Windows Me
햲Restart your computer after inserting the PC card.
햳Insert the supplied devolo product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
햴Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has
been detected. The wizard offers you two different ways of searching for