Devolo MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem User Manual page 12

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Connection and installation
It is important to always start the router before the computers so that the
computers can receive their address configuration from the router while boot-
ing.
As each of the ports also functions as an uplink port, you may connect either
a computer or an additional switch (hub) to any of the 4 ports, should you
need to link more than 4 computers. Thanks to Auto MDI/X, you can use
either crossover or normal twisted-pair cables. An LED labeled 'Link/Act' will
be lit on the front panel for every computer or switch (hub) which is connected
and powered up.
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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.
Next, use network cables to connect up to four computers to the router's
RJ45 socket and start the connected computers. The associated 'Link/
Act' control lamps light up.
Computers can also be connected to the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem
Router via your household electrical power network (dLAN) as an alterna-
tive to the switch, or in addition to it. Simply connect your computers to
household power outlets using dLAN adapters. The dLAN adapters of the
computers and the integrated dLAN adapter in the power supply of the
MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router will function as a dLAN network.
For more information on configuring the dLAN network, please turn to
chapter "Configuring the dLAN network with the MicroLink dLAN Config-
uration Wizard" on page 42. For details on connecting and configuring
your dLAN adapters, please refer to the documentation of the adapters.
For information on configuring the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router,
please see the following chapter "Router configuration" on page 15.
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