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Devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem User Manual

Devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ® MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 2 The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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. devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    8 2 Connection and installation ... 10 Display and connections ... 10 Connecting the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router ... 11 Networking examples... 13 3 Router configuration ... 15 Setting up Internet access using the setup wizard... 15 Setting up Internet access manually...
  • Page 6 5 Appendix ... 47 Performance data and specifications... 47 Declaration of conformity... 49 Care and maintenance of the device... 50 CE conformity... 50 Warranty conditions ... 51 devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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. Introduction devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 8: What Does The Microlink Dlan Adsl Modem Router Have To Offer

    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...
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: 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.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Microlink Dlan Adsl Modem Router

    Connecting the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router Preconditions Your MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router requires a computer running an operating system with network support (e.g. Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, MAC OS X, Linux) connected to the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router either via LAN (Ethernet) or dLAN (power line).
  • Page 12 Connection and installation Connect the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router to an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Turn on the power with the switch on the back. The blue 'Power' LED on the front panel will light up. Connect the ADSL cable to the 'ADSL' socket on your router and to the ADSL connection.

  • Page 13: Networking Examples

    Networking of multiple workstations; Internet access via the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router Connecting additional computers via the household electrical network (dLAN); data communication between all computers in the LAN and dLAN and Internet access via the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 14 Connection and installation Integration of an additional subnetwork using a switch; data communica- tion between all computers in the subnetworks of LAN and dLAN and Internet access via the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 15: Router Configuration

    “Configuring the dLAN network with the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wiz- ard” on page 41. The configuration of the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router can be broken down into the following steps: Check and configure the DHCP parameters and a number of other settings...

  • Page 16: Setting Up Internet Access Manually

    Windows as your operating sys- tem, for example. The computer you are using to configure the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router must be set up to receive DHCP information automatically. For further information, please see the documentation of your operating system.

  • Page 17: Advanced Configuration

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

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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), one for the Internet (WAN) and one for the local network using the electric wiring (dLAN).

  • Page 20: 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 21 Please note that changing the IP address will disable the setup wizard. The setup wizard can only be used if the MicroLink dLAN 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 22 Please note that disabling the DHCP server will disable the setup wizard. The setup wizard can only be used if the MicroLink dLAN 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 23 '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. Router configuration devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 24 '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 25 '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 dLAN ADSL Modem Router can automatically reestablish the connection in such cases. The 'Reconnect on connection loss' function is disabled by default.
  • Page 26 'Restricted/WAN': If this function is enabled, the configuration pages will be accessible from the 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. devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 27 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. Router configuration devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 28: Status

    Router configuration 3.3.5 Status ADSL Detailed information on the ADSL line is available under 'ADSL'. devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 29 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'). Router configuration devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 30: 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. devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 31 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 dLAN ADSL Modem Router briefly. This will restart the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router. Next, restart all of the connected computers.
  • Page 32 When the router restarts, the 'Connect' LED will be lit for around 1 minute. Do not interrupt this process! Switching the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router off during this time can irreparably damage the router's firmware.

  • Page 33: 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 34 Router configuration names). 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 35 '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. Router configuration devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 36 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 37 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. Router configuration devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 38 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. devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 39 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. Router configuration...

  • Page 40: Devolo Microlink Dlan Software

    MicroLink dLAN software devolo MicroLink dLAN software In this chapter, we will introduce you to the devolo MicroLink dLAN Configu- ration Wizard, the MicroLink Informer MicroLink EasyShare software and the HTML configuration interface. We will also describe the installation and con- figuration of your dLAN network using the MicroLink dLAN Configuration Wizard.

  • Page 41: Microlink Easyshare

    The devolo MicroLink dLAN software is normally installed together with the setup wizard. To install the devolo software separately on a computer with a Windows operating system, follow the steps below. Put the enclosed devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive. The 'devolo MicroLink dLAN Modem Router' setup software will start automatically.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Dlan Network With The Microlink Dlan Configuration Wizard

    In the next dialog window, enter the network password you have chosen twice and confirm with Next. The password set up initially by devolo is HomePlug. Your network password is now assigned to the dLAN adapters you have selected for the network.

  • Page 43: Overview Of The Dlan With The Microlink Informer

    'Start dLAN configuration wizard' opens a dialog in which you can add new dLAN adapters to the dLAN network and assign the network pass- word. devolo MicroLink dLAN software Rename command to change the name of the devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 44: Communication In The Dlan With The Microlink Easyshare

    MicroLink EasyShare is started, or by using the sharing wizard. You can open the sharing wizard by clicking the Add share button, or by selecting File share from the menu. devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 45 You can cancel the current download by clicking the file and selecting Can- cel from the context menu (right mouse button). devolo MicroLink dLAN software devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 46 Chatting The lower left window functions as a chat room, which is visible and acces- sible to all MicroLink EasyShare users on the local network. Users can "chat" by writing messages and clicking Send. devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router...

  • Page 47: Appendix

    RJ45 and dLAN PPP over Ethernet (RFC 2516) (disengageable), PPP over ATM (RFC 2364), IP over ATM: Bridged Ethernet/Routed IP (RFC 2225/2684), Classical IP over ATM (RFC 1577), ATM AAL 5 Supports VPN Pass-Through (PPTP) devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router Appendix...
  • Page 48 Power supply Ambient conditions CE conformity Warranty devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router Computer with network-enabled operating system with a Web browser, such as Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, MAC OS X and an Ethernet port (RJ45)

  • Page 49: 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 55024: 1998 +A1: 2001 Heiko Harbers August 2004 Vorstandsvorsitzender devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router Appendix...

  • Page 50: 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 dLAN ADSL Modem Router, as these could damage the case.

  • Page 51: 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 rendered by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
  • Page 52 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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