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Devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem User Manual

Devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 2 © 2005 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany) While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. devolo AG shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery.
  • Page 3 Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. With the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router, you have purchased an ADSL router that combines the functions and advantages of an ADSL modem, a switch (hub) and a router in a single device. This combination makes it the optimal, user-friendly network and Internet access solution for small-office and home- office (SOHO) environments.
  • Page 4 MicroLink ADSL Modem Router AC adapter ADSL cable 2 clips for stacking various devolo products CD ROM with manual and software printed manual devolo AG reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice. devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Content 1 Introduction ... 6 What is ADSL?... 6 What does the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router have to offer? ... 7 2 Connection and installation ... 8 Display and connections... 8 Connecting the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router ... 9 Networking examples... 11 3 Router configuration ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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. devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 7: What Does The Microlink Adsl Modem Router Have To Offer

    Connect the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router to the power outlet Connect the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router to the computers in your Connect the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router to the ADSL line using the ADSL cable Configure Internet access using the setup wizard...

  • Page 8: Connection And Installation

    Connection and installation This chapter explains the display and connections of the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router and shows you how to set up the device and connect compu- ters as well as other network devices. Two network examples are illustrated at the end of the chapter.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Microlink Adsl Modem Router

    Connecting the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router Preconditions To work with your MicroLink ADSL Modem Router, you need at least one network cable with RJ45 plugs (also known as a patch cable) of the type UTP- CAT5 (Unshielded Twisted Pair, Category 5) and a computer that meets the...
  • Page 10 The blue 'Power' LED on the front panel will light up. Connect the ADSL cable to the socket on your 'ADSL' router and to the ADSL connection. If necessary, connect your Internet service provider's ADSL connection device to your telephone socket using a telephone connection cable.

  • Page 11: Networking Examples

    Networking of multiple workstations; Internet access via the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router ADSL MicroLink ADSL Modem Router Linking of two subnetworks using a switch; Internet access via the Micro- Link ADSL Modem Router Switch ADSL MicroLink ADSL Modem Router devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 12: Router Configuration

    The configuration of the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router can be broken down into the following steps: Check and configure the DHCP parameters and a number of other settings...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Internet Access Manually

    Enter the default username and password 'admin' and 'password'. If you have not yet configured Internet access, a list will now be displayed of the countries in which you can operate the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router. Select your location from the country list and click Next >>.

  • Page 14: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced configuration In this chapter, we will be guiding you through the advanced configuration of the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router, explaining its functions and settings. If you have any questions regarding the terms used here or the deployment scenarios, please see at www.devolo.com.

  • Page 15: Description Of The Buttons

    This button will take you to the next configuration page. All of the changes you have made to the configuration on this page will be reset to their original settings. These changes do not affect the router imme- diately. Keep in mind that the settings you have configured only take effect if you con- firm them under 'Save Settings' by clicking Save.

  • Page 16: Main Menu

    The MAC address (Media Access Control) is a serial number and unique. It is programmed into the hardware and cannot be changed. The router has three MAC addresses; one for the local cabled network (LAN) and one for the Inter- net (WAN).

  • Page 17: Setup

    Specify the password here. Select a new password to prevent unauthorized access to the configuration of your router. Enter it into both fields. You also enter your old password. The password must be at least 8 characters long. Should you ever forget your password, you will need to press the 'Factory Default' button.
  • Page 18 Please note that changing the IP address will disable the setup wizard. The setup wizard can only be used if the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router can be reached at its default IP address of '192.186.0.253' with the subnet mask '255.255.255.0'.
  • Page 19 Please note that disabling the DHCP server will disable the setup wizard. The setup wizard can only be used if the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router is set up as the DHCP server for the LAN. Wide-area network settings can be defined under 'WAN'. The configuration corresponds to your Internet access settings.
  • Page 20 'VC' (Virtual Circuit): The current PVC can be enabled and disabled. 'Bridge': If this function is enabled, the selected PC can be linked to the bridge. 'Encapsulation': Protocol selection list containing the usual provider pro- tocols. 'ATM' is a connection-oriented data communications process. devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 21 'VPI', 'VCI' are data about your Internet connection, which you obtain from your ISP. 'DHCP Client': WAN-side; can be enabled and disabled. 'Host Name': This is the name that the router sends the DHCP server when making DHCP queries. 'MAC Spoofing': WAN-side 'MAC Address'; can be entered manually.
  • Page 22 'Reconnect on connection loss': Internet providers generally interrupt the connection every 24 hours, resulting in a new IP address being assigned to the router. The MicroLink ADSL Modem Router can automatically reestablish the connection in such cases. The 'Reconnect on connection loss' function is disabled by default.
  • Page 23 WAN only. In this case, also enter the 'WAN Specify IP' and the 'Subnet Mask'. 'HTTP server port': The HTTP server port is set to '80' by default. Router configuration devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 24 ADSL connection is available. 'Time Zone': Select your time zone here. 'Daylight Saving Time': Select standard or daylight savings time here. 'User defined time server': IP address of the time server. devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 25: Status

    Router configuration 3.3.5 Status ADSL Detailed information on the ADSL line is available under 'ADSL'. devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 26 Router configuration Current protocol data is available under 'PPP'. 'Connection': Choice of configured Internet connection(s): 'Connect/Disconnect': Click Execute to manually select ('Connect') a specific Internet connection or manually deselect it ('Disconnect'). devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 27: Tools

    'Warnings': Select 'Warnings' to display only warnings in the log file. Confirm your entries by clicking on Submit. Reboot Use 'Reboot' to restart the router from the configuration interface (rather than the power switch on the router itself) without saving your settings. Router configuration...
  • Page 28 To reset the router to its factory defaults, select 'Reset to Factory Default' and confirm your choice with the Reset button, or press and hold the 'Factory Default' button on the rear panel of the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router briefly. This will restart the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router. Next, restart all of the connected computers.
  • Page 29 When the router restarts, the 'Connect' LED will be lit for around 1 minute. Do not interrupt this process! Switching the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router off during this time can irreparably damage the router's firmware.

  • Page 30: Advanced

    The port number in the LAN may differ from that in the WAN, i.e. within your local network, you can assign port numbers that are different to conventional WAN numbers. In such cases, the router simply diverts the service to the relevant port.
  • Page 31 New IP numbers as assigned by the ISP are automatically forwarded to the DDNS provider so that a plain-text name (e.g. www.devolo.com) is constantly available despite the varying IP address. 'Dynamic DNS Enabled': This is where you activate the DDNS function.
  • Page 32 'Auto': The router selects the gateway automatically. 'Interface': The default gateway can be entered manually. 'IP Address': IP address of the gateway (or router). 'Manually Configured Routes': 'Destination': IP address of the destination network. 'Netmask' of the destination network. devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 33 The idle time function (default setting: '5') lets you set a time limit so that you can control your connection charges and reduce costs based on time. If the router does not receive any admitted data packets for the amount of time spe- cified by the idle time setting, it automatically disconnects from the Internet server.
  • Page 34 If the 'Only filtered traffic will reset Idle Timer (use filter below)' option is enabled, the configured filters will be applied when esta- blishing the Internet connection. 'Apply Filter To': Specify the data to be filtered here. devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 35 The Domain Name Service protocol converts Internet names (also called URL addresses, e.g. www.british-telecom.co.uk) into IP addresses (e.g. 212.184.6.56). 'DNS Proxy': Select 'Enabled' to use the DHCP proxy. Select 'Auto Discovery' to use the DNS addresses provided when esta- blishing the Internet connection. Router configuration devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 36 The number of bits varies accord- ing to the intensity of the signal and noise. For further information, please visit our website at www.devolo.com or refer to the included devolo product CD. devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, MAC OS X and an Ethernet port (RJ45) For Internet access: ADSL connection from by Internet access provider 9 V AC/800 mA adapter devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router Appendix...

  • Page 38: Care And Maintenance Of The Device

    Clean the unit by wiping dirt from the case using an eyeglasses cleaning cloth or other soft cloth. Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or other strong cleaning agents when cleaning the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router, as these could damage the case.

  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf die EMV §3 (1) 2, (Artikel 3 (1) b) Protection requirements with respect to EMC §3 (1) 2, (Article 3 (1) b) EN 55 022: 1998 Class B +A1: 2000 EN 55 024: 1998 Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender devolo MicroLink ADSL Modem Router Appendix...

  • Page 40: Warranty Conditions

    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.
  • Page 41 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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